FAQs
How long are appointment times?
A discovery call is 15 minutes and free to you. First full appointment for intake will be 1 hour, you will be given virtual paperwork to fill out prior to appointment. The “review of findings” appointment to review labs and kickstart your treatment plan will be 1 hour. Follow up visits will be 30 min for the remainder of 5 months, with 2 visits per month.
Are there payment plans?
Payment plans are available upon request.
Can I use my HSA/FSA?
Yes! Because this is considered a medical service, your Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) qualify for any services related to Ginger Functional Medicine and receipt will be given for your records.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance is not accepted within this practice, however, a super bill for diagnostics can be created for you to submit to insurance.
Are refunds available?
Because this is a medical practice, refunds are not accepted. If labs or supplements will need to be refunded, we can work together with the company used to obtain a refund.
How will I get my supplements?
Supplement recommendations will be given during your visits with a prescribed regimen for you to order at your discretion. The supplements will then be drop shipped to your home.
Are ALL visits virtual?
Yes, thankfully virtual visits offer flexibility to both the patient and provider. This allows provider access throughout the state of Indiana and patient flexibility to attend without a commute.
Is it possible to ever meet in person?
At this time, no in person appointment times will be conducted. Future plans in the making for organized groups out in the community where fellowship and meet and greets can occur.
Do you see children?
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to treat children. I have also expanded my education in Functional Medicine to be certified in Pediatrics.
How often will labs need to be repeated?
This will depend on what is being monitored. Some labs are only obtained one time (genetics) while others may need repeated to track progress.
Do you see patients across the United States?
As of right now, no, only in the state of Indiana due to licensure and legality purposes.
Do you see Medicare patients?
If you are under Medicare, additional paperwork will be required to “opt out of Medicare services” for these programs due to Medicare rules and regulations.
Will you be prescribing medications?
Prescriptive medications may be used in your care plan, however, the primary goal is to optimize your body as naturally as possible.
Will you remove medications prescribed by another provider?
Prescription medications will NOT be removed if prescribed by another provider. Whomever is the prescriber for your medication will be managing that entity and removing the medication will be at the discretion of said provider.
Will you refill medications from another provider?
The prescriber of your medication is responsible for refills.
I have tests from my primary care provider, specialists or other functional medicine practitioners. Can I bring those to my appointment?
Yes! This is encouraged to save you on costs of other tests and will help put the pieces together of your overall health.
Do I need a Primary Care Provider (PCP) or can you be my PCP?
You will need to continue to follow up with your primary care provider and will be encouraged to find a primary care provider if not actively seeing one.
I finished my 5 months and I want to continue appointments to maintain my health. Is this possible?
Yes! After 5 months are completed, we can discuss what your needs will be to maintain your wellness.
I’m scared this isn’t going to work or maybe this isn’t right for me. Any reassurance?
Functional Medicine is a different way to examine and improve your overall health and thankfully awareness of the benefits of Functional Medicine are starting to be understood. I would highly recommend a quick 15 chat to talk about if Functional Medicine is right for you. Additionally, there are multiple podcasts available which encompasses the “practice” of Functional Medicine. One of my favorites includes “The Doctor’s Farmacy” with Mark Hyman, MD.
