03/21/2024
AN INITIAL INTAKE WITH ME!
This is the DEEP dive. The information gathering session. The starting point to which we can launch into further investigations, treatment discussions, and building your unique care plan, together.
During your initial intake we will:
- review your goals and concerns
- review relevant tests or imaging reports that have been done
- your medical history, family medical history, medications, allergies, supplements
- a review of all systems - sleep, stress, diet, exercise, menstrual cycles, etc.
- relevant physical exams
This conversation uncovers a lot. The information you provide, and the questions that I ask help us to understand the root causes, and the health whole picture.
Not everyone is used to speaking to a healthcare provider about themselves and their concerns for up to 75 minutes, so this can feel like a big download of information. I aim to make patients are comfortable as possible, while thoroughly getting the information I need to help you make informed decisions.
Then, we are ready to discuss the next steps. This often looks like:
- dietary changes, or specific nutrition strategies
- lifestyle tools like, movement goal setting, and stress coping tools
- clarifying investigations, tests, or questionnaires
- targeted supplementation, if indicated
I send you on your way with a customized action plan - consider this a starting point. How you respond to treatments (or do not) can provide great feedback, and so we always need a follow-up to assess progress and fine-tune our treatment plan - especially if testing uncovers new diagnosis, or focus areas.
Update: I am now taking on a LIMITED number of new patients in my practise. Book a discovery call to see if we are a good fit, and let's get started!
