Functional medicine may be worth considering if you want more time to look at chronic or overlapping health concerns, understand how parts of your health history may connect or work on health goals with ongoing guidance. It is a style of care, not a promise that every symptom has one hidden cause or that a specific plan will work for everyone.
When it may be a useful fit
You may value this approach if you have several concerns that are hard to discuss in a brief visit, want to review nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, medications and supplements together, or want help organizing questions for your other clinicians. It may also appeal to people who want a longer conversation about health goals and the tradeoffs among different options.
The process can involve a detailed history, review of existing records and labs, and discussion of whether additional evaluation would change care. Recommendations depend on the individual. They may include lifestyle changes, coordination with other clinicians, or discussion of conventional and integrative options.
What it cannot promise
Functional medicine cannot guarantee a diagnosis, identify one root cause for every concern, prevent future illness or produce a particular outcome. It does not replace emergency care, and it may not replace the primary care clinician or specialists you already need. New, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms require appropriate medical evaluation.
The quality of care depends on the clinician, the evidence behind a recommendation and how well the plan fits your history and goals. Ask why a test or treatment is being suggested, what decision it will guide, what the alternatives are and what risks or limitations apply.
Current membership and cost
The current InHealthRVA Functional and Integrative Medicine membership is $300 per month. It includes six visits over 12 months and has no intake fee, setup fee or down payment. Members receive a 15% discount on supplements, acupuncture, IV therapy and classes.
InHealthRVA is self-pay and does not bill insurance for this care. Primary care is separate from the membership. Ask the practice which services are included and what may carry an additional cost before you enroll. Costs connected with care can vary according to the evaluation and options you choose.
What to expect before deciding
Start by identifying the main concern you want help with and the kind of relationship you want with a clinician. Bring a current medication and supplement list, relevant records and recent test results if the practice requests them. Be ready to discuss what has already been tried, what helped, what did not and what feels realistic now.
A good fit should include clear expectations, room for questions and a plan you understand. You should know what the membership covers, how visits are used, how the practice coordinates with your existing care team and what happens when a need falls outside its scope.
Questions to ask
Does this service match my main concern and goals?
Who will provide my care, and what is their role?
What is included in the membership, and what can cost extra?
How do you decide whether a test or treatment is useful?
How will you coordinate with my primary care clinician and specialists?
What should I do for urgent or emergency needs?
Learn more
Review the membership details, meet the care team, read the frequently asked questions and compare functional medicine with concierge medicine. If the model sounds aligned with what you need, contact InHealthRVA to ask about current fit and availability.