FUNCTIONAL
MEDICINE
EXPERT
Functional Medicine Certified
Dr. Ennin is Your Functional Medicine Expert! He uses functional medicine help you find answers to the cause of your illness and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making you feel ill. Functional medicine is personalized medicine that deals with root cause of disease instead of just treating symptoms.
Dr. Ennin will search for underlying triggers that are contributing to your illness through cutting edge lab testing and tailor the intervention to your specific needs as an individual. He may use diet, supplements, lifestyle changes to treat your illness but will seek the most gentle way to help your body restore balance along with the least invasive treatment possible.
He seeks to promote wellness and create hope, health and healing by working with you!
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.
Why Do We need Functional Medicine?
- Our society is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- The system of medicine practiced by most physicians is oriented toward acute care, the diagnosis and treatment of trauma or illness that is of short duration and in need of urgent care, such as appendicitis or a broken leg. Physicians apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or surgery that aim to treat the immediate problem or symptom.
- Unfortunately, the acute-care approach to medicine lacks the proper methodology and tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases it does not take into account the unique genetic makeup of each individual or factors such as environmental exposures to toxins and the aspects of today’s lifestyle that have a direct influence on the rise in chronic disease in modern Western society.
- There’s a huge gap between research and the way doctors practice. The gap between emerging research in basic sciences and integration into medical practice is enormous—as long as 50 years—particularly in the area of complex, chronic illness.
- Most physicians are not adequately trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet, and exercise to both treat and prevent these illnesses in their patients.
How is Functional Medicine Different?
Functional medicine involves understanding the origins, prevention, and treatment of complex, chronic disease. Hallmarks of a functional medicine approach include:
- Patient-centered care. The focus of functional medicine is on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease. By listening to the patient and learning his or her story, the practitioner brings the patient into the discovery process and tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique needs.
- An integrative, science-based healthcare approach. Functional medicine practitioners look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning.
- Integrating best medical practices. Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.
Functional Medicine Consultant
Dr. Ennin works as a functional medicine consultant in conjunction with your current health care team and is not considered a replacement for your primary care physician. He requires all new patients to have a primary care physician to cover emergencies and routine care and screening.
Functional Medicine consultation services may or may not be covered by your insurance plan. Please check with your insurance prior to your visit. Our office does not bill your insurance directly but we will give you a receipt for services, which you may submit for reimbursement. We are not a participating provider in Medicaid or Medicare and we have opted-out of Medicare. This means your appointment cannot be submitted to Medicare for any coverage.
Initial Consultations
Expect to spend at least 2 hours at the office for your initial visit, including check-out time, unless seen virtually. You can spend up to two hours face-to-face with Dr.Ennin. The consultation fee includes time spent before and after your visit for Dr. Ennin to review any past lab work and all paperwork and intake forms. Follow-up visits usually last 30-60 minutes depending on the complexity and time to review lab work.
Cancellation Policy
Please be courteous, and provide 48 hours’ notice for all canceled appointments. This helps ensure that we can meet the needs of all of our patients who are waiting to get an appointment. There will be a $200 cancellation fee for no-shows or less than 48-hour cancellations.
The first step to healing yourself naturally is to schedule a consultation. Dr. Ennin provides consultations regardless of location – in his practice – or through a virtual Telehealth Consultation.
How much are consultations?
Consultation costs are the same whether you see Dr. Ennin at his practice or through a Telehealth Consultation.
$1000
Initial
Consultation
Includes a review of your medical records and a comprehensive health history. A comprehensive physical exam is included if you come to our practice. Dr. Ennin will recommend laboratory tests at the conclusion of this consultation.
$500
Second
Consultation
Includes a review of your labs and your individualized healing plan. Dr. Ennin will recommend nutritional strategies, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications to restore your health. At the conclusion of this consultation, you will discuss with Dr. Ennin the best healing plan for your needs. We offer two packages, one with Dr. Ennin and one with Dr. Ennin, plus a Health Coaching add-on:
$2500
6-month,
6 Consultations
Package
This 6-month package includes:
- 6 consultations with Dr. Ennin, done once a month for 6 months.
- Unlimited messaging with Dr. Ennin in between consultations.
- Access to our food and mood journal to track your nutrition and progress.
- Detailed supplement plan.
- Helpful handouts and eBooks to support your healing plan.
$3000
6-month,
6 Consultations Package with 3 months of Health Coaching add-on
Includes everything in $2500 package plus:
- 6 sessions with our health coach done twice a month for 3 months.
- Health coaching helps you explore and identify the “why” behind your desired health change.
- Health coaching helps to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.
- Bridget will support and guide you in creating a vision for yourself, as well as long term goals that align with that vision.
- Over the course of the six sessions, we dive deep into your long term goals and break each one down into manageable short term goals. You will leave each session with actionable steps towards one of those goals.
Laboratory test fees range from $500.00 – $3000.00. This is an average, so your test fees may be slightly higher or lower than this range. Some patients do not require any lab tests, and Dr. Ennin will utilize any lab tests you have done previously.
We are a 100% cash practice. Insurance does not cover consultations, lab tests, or supplements. We do not file insurance, nor do we provide documentation that can be submitted to insurance companies.
You can consult with Dr. Ennin in his practice or through a Telehealth Consultation.
Telehealth Consultations are available if you are unable to travel long distances or live overseas.
Dr. Ennin is a great listener. He will listen to your entire story no matter how long it takes.
Dr. Ennin does not order excessive laboratory tests. Dr. Ennin only orders lab tests that are absolutely necessary for each individual, and he will utilize any lab tests you have done previously.
Dr. Ennin doesn’t prescribe excessive supplements. Dr. Ennin does use supplements, but he only prescribes minimal supplement plans, so patients aren’t overwhelmed with too many supplements.
Dr. Ennin has personally dealt with many of the health issues that you are struggling with, so he understands what it feels like to be ill.
Dr. Ennin only accepts a limited number of patients each year, so he can dedicate 110% to each and every patient.
