Functional Medicine & Wellness
Individualized functional medicine for specific health problems, pre-clinical conditions, and prevention counseling in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Functional Medicine & Wellness Program
This program is for patients seeking a functional medicine approach for specific health problems, pre-clinical conditions, or prevention and wellness counseling. This includes individualized guidance for supplements and lifestyle based on functional medicine diagnostics.
Currently, the Functional Program is virtual. If we need to do a physical exam, or a blood draw, you will be coming to our beautiful office located by Briarwood mall in Ann Arbor, and undergo the physical exam with one of our doctors.
Please Note
The Functional program is not for patients with very complex, multifactorial medical problems, or for those seeking genetic assessments. For these individuals, our more extensive diagnostic and education-based Precision Medicine Program is more ideal.
Individualized Care
Root-Cause Solutions for Your Health
Our Functional Medicine program goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the underlying causes of your health concerns. Using advanced functional diagnostics, we create a personalized protocol tailored to your unique biochemistry.
Whether you're dealing with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or seeking preventive wellness, our team provides individualized guidance for supplements and lifestyle based on comprehensive functional medicine testing.
Program Details
Click each section below to view full details about our Functional Medicine program, including pricing and what to expect at each stage of your care.
Please note: Our billing is based on complexity and clinical decision-making (relative value), not time spent. Visit fees reflect the level of medical complexity involved in your care.
Prior to your meeting you'll be asked to complete our New Patient Intake Forms & Questionnaires. Our team will then initiate your care based on your specific goals and medical needs.
Video:60-Minute Consult / History & Intake
- •Review of intake forms and case preparation
- •Assessment of previous labs and/or medical records submitted
- •Review of submitted physical exam (for those requesting to opt-out of our Doctor's physical exam)
- •Full discussion about your health situation and review of our clinical plan with time for Q&A
- •Detailed written medical record and recommendations for initial care
- •Ordering of any in-office diagnostics or in-home testing kits (includes all shipping charges for kits)
Phone:15-Minute Meeting with Lab/Diagnostic Coordinator
- •Gets you organized by providing instructions on how to submit various in-home diagnostics
- •Coordinate blood draw in our office or with outside lab
- •Coordinate in-office diagnostics and/or physical exam (if needed)
- •Q&A regarding any labs or diagnostics ordered by our doctor (all costs will be transparent)
Phone:15-Minute Meeting with Clinical Assistant
- •Intended to answer basic questions from the first Lab Review
- •Wrap up any loose ends before you begin the recommended protocols
Our staff takes considerable care to collect and submit specialized testing kits such as whole blood histamine, methylation, food sensitivities, and mercury (hair, urine, and blood) tri-testing. All blood and in-office lab processing fees are included in the one-time $65 fee, if your doctor orders these tests.
Physical Exam & Summary of Care with Dr. Boggess (40 min)
During this appointment you will undergo a complete physical exam, and Dr. Boggess will fully describe your clinical plan and timeline for your care with our clinic.
Several diagnostic tests are offered by our medical center which your doctor may decide is needed:
Orthostatic Testing
Determine Autonomic Nervous System fitness
Visual Contrast
Test for optic nerve inflammation and screen for neuro-inflammation and other biotoxin exposures
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Frequency (PEMF) Diagnostic
This powerful modality turns down Sympathetic or (Fight or Flight) nervous system activity. Your response can be very helpful to understanding your adrenal function
Bio-Impedance / Phase Angle Assessment
A comprehensive scan of electrolyte imbalances and the water content inside and outside of the cells
All costs will be transparent.
Our Brain Health Center is well known for assessing and treating brain- and mood-related conditions from a holistic perspective. We use HIRREM (high-resolution, relational, resonance-based, electroencephalic mirroring) to look at the brain's electrical activity.
This study allows us to evaluate the brain's ability to relax and balance and helps to determine if you are a candidate for certain protocols we offer.
Once you have completed the New Patient Consultation and your tests are completed, our doctors will develop a plan specific to your needs. The results will be fully explained, summarized, and dictated, and you will be given a copy of all reports and impressions. The doctors will also develop, in partnership with you, a fully outlined treatment plan, including logical ordering of protocols, estimated time frames, etc.
By the time you have finished your Lab Review session(s), you will have a full understanding of your labs, current state of health, and the clinical process that lies ahead.
After completing all lab reviews, the time frame and hourly rates switch to our standard follow-up fee schedule. The standard fee schedule for these visits range from $95 to $230 per visit, based on the time spent with our doctors (usually 10–30 minutes every 3–12 weeks, depending on the protocol).
The purpose of these visits is to ensure that you are tolerating all of the supplements, to discuss any problems you may be having, and to provide guidance and care advancement.
Once we have successfully finished all pre-planned protocols, you will be taken off all supplements and/or medications in a structured manner. We will meet one more time to see how you are doing and provide long-term discharge instructions, including dietary and lifestyle modifications and periodic supplementation protocols if indicated for your long-term preventative strategy.
Natural Balance Wellness Medical Center is out-of-network for ALL insurances. We are happy to provide you with an itemized superbill for qualified encounters with the appropriate codes to submit to your insurance for reimbursement to you directly. However, please understand that we cannot guarantee you will be reimbursed.
At Natural Balance, we bill based on decisions, complexity and relative value (RVU) rather than "time." The times below for follow-up visits include preparation and post-counseling with the clinical assistants, as well as direct collaboration with our clinicians.
New Patient — Functional Medicine Program ($580)
*This initial investment DOES NOT include any Testing or Visits to Review Labs.
| Code | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 98011 | Medical Intake / Chart Review (60 min) | $450 |
| 99215 | Physical Exam (40 min) | $380 |
Medical Office Visit to Review Labs
| Code | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 99215, 99417 | Comprehensive Lab Review (about 60 min) | $450 |
| 99215 | Comprehensive Lab Review (about 40 min) | $340 |
A typical appointment to review labs is anywhere between 40 min to 2 hrs, depending on the complexity of your case and how many labs we are ordering.
Follow-Up Visits — Established Patients (In-Office)
| Code | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 99215 | Extended Planning or Lab Visit, Level 5 | $295 |
| 99214 | Basic Planning or Lab Visit, Level 4 | $230 |
| 99213 | Follow Up, Level 3 | $160 |
Follow-up is typically only 20 to 30 min.
Follow-Up Visits (Phone Appointment)
| Code | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 99443, 99417 | Comprehensive Planning or Lab Visit, Level 5 | $380 |
| 99443, 99417 | Extended Planning or Lab Visit, Level 5 | $295 |
| 99443 | Basic Planning or Lab Visit, Level 4 | $230 |
| 99442 | Follow Up, Level 3 | $160 |
| 99441 | Simple, Level 2 | $125 |
Billing Process
As a medical center, it is our sincere intention that your visit be recognized and qualify for reimbursement based on your out-of-network benefits. Our clinic's ability to provide superbills for your visit and utilize insurance for testing is why we are able to save patients hundreds of dollars compared to other practices run by limited license clinicians.
That said, we are unable to guarantee that your insurance will cover any of our visits, nor can we project how much reimbursement you might receive. Please contact your insurance company directly.
Our clinic policies include important information about working with our clinic, refund policies, payment information, cancellation policies, etc. We request that all new patients review this material prior to enrolling with our clinic.
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If you have any questions, or to schedule your new patient appointment, please call us at (734) 929-2696, extension 11.
You can also request a call through our online system. We look forward to speaking with you soon!