FAQs
Denver Integrative Health
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is a science-based, whole-body approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than managing them in isolation. It examines how genetics, environment, lifestyle, nutrition, and the microbiome interact to influence health and supports long-term healing through personalized care.
How is functional medicine different from conventional medicine?
Conventional medicine often focuses on diagnosing disease and managing symptoms. Functional medicine seeks to understand why symptoms are occurring and addresses underlying imbalances using advanced diagnostics, nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and individualized support.
What conditions do you work with?
Denver Integrative Health supports a wide range of concerns, including digestive and gut health issues, hormone and thyroid imbalance, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, metabolic health and blood sugar regulation, fatigue, mood and cognitive challenges, skin conditions such as eczema, pediatric and infant health concerns, and chronic symptoms without clear explanations.
Do you work with infants and children?
What types of testing do you use?
- Extensive blood work
- Comprehensive gut microbiome testing, commonly used in infants and children and completed at home
- Food sensitivity testing
- Urine metabolic and organic acid profiles
- Stool and microbiota mapping
- Hormone and thyroid panels
- Nutrient status and inflammatory markers
- Whole-body testing tailored to specific concerns
Do I need lab testing to work with you?
Most care plans include diagnostic testing, as data provides clarity and direction. Existing labs can often be reviewed, and testing is always discussed collaboratively before moving forward.
What happens during the initial consultation?
Initial consultations are 1.5 to 2 hours and focus on gathering a comprehensive health history, reviewing symptoms, and determining appropriate testing and next steps.
Do you offer telemedicine appointments?
Yes. Denver Integrative Health works with individuals and families both locally and virtually, allowing for comprehensive care regardless of location.
What does ongoing care look like?
Ongoing care includes follow-up visits, lab review, plan refinement, progress tracking, and long-term support to help sustain improvements and adapt as health needs change.
Do you accept insurance?
Denver Integrative Health is an out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly. This allows for extended visits and personalized care. Some lab testing may be eligible for reimbursement depending on your plan.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds?
Many services, lab tests, and supplements may be eligible for HSA or FSA reimbursement. Invoices can be provided, and in some cases Letters of Medical Necessity may be available.
Are supplements required?
Supplements are used strategically and only when appropriate. Recommendations are individualized and adjusted over time based on response and follow-up testing.
How long does it take to see results?
Do you work alongside my existing doctors?
Yes. Functional medicine is complementary and works best when integrated with conventional care. Collaboration with other healthcare providers is encouraged.
Is this care right for me if I’ve tried everything?
Many individuals and families seek functional care after years of unresolved symptoms. A deeper, systems-based approach often reveals contributing factors that have been overlooked.
How do I get started?
Care begins with scheduling an initial consultation. From there, testing, planning, and ongoing support are guided step by step.
Pediatric and Infant Care FAQs
Do infants and children need lab testing?
Testing for infants and children is always selected thoughtfully and conservatively. When testing is used, it is based on clinical relevance, age, and comfort. Gut microbiome testing is one of the most commonly used tools in pediatric and infant care, as it provides valuable insight into digestion, immune development, and microbial balance and is completed easily at home. Parents are fully guided through each step, and additional testing is only recommended when truly necessary.
What happens during a pediatric or infant consultation?
Pediatric consultations include a detailed review of pregnancy, birth history, early feeding, development, medical history, symptoms, diet, environment, and family history. This comprehensive view helps identify early drivers of imbalance and determine whether gentle, at-home testing would be helpful.
Can functional medicine help with digestive issues in infants such as reflux, colic, constipation, or diarrhea?
Yes. Infant digestive symptoms are common but not always expected. Functional care focuses on gut microbiome balance, feeding history, sensitivities, and nervous system regulation. At-home gut testing provides valuable insight without invasive procedures.
Can you help with eczema, allergies, or frequent infections in children?
Yes. These concerns are often connected to gut health, immune regulation, nutrient status, and environmental exposures. Gut microbiome testing is frequently used to guide personalized, gentle interventions.
Do you support children with behavioral, mood, or sensory concerns?
Yes. Behavioral and emotional regulation can be influenced by gut health, blood sugar balance, nutrient status, inflammation, and nervous system function. A root-cause, integrative approach helps identify contributing factors and support resilience.
Do you offer telemedicine for pediatric visits?
Yes. Pediatric and infant consultations can be conducted virtually, allowing families to complete intake forms and at-home testing from the comfort of home.