Functional medicine is a science-based, personalized approach that looks for the root causes of illness. Functional medicine focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, and environment to restore balance and long-term wellness. Your first appointment will be a review of your life timeline and health factors leading up to today. Targeted lab testing is utilized to help take the guess work out of why you don’t feel well. These factors will be viewed within a holistic matrix to identify which body systems are most challenged and how to proceed forward. Examples of some treatment options include dietary changes, herbal formulas, nutraceutical supplements, pharmaceuticals, physical activity, stress reduction techniques.

Synergy Integrative Wellness is a cash-based practice. We do not bill insurance, but we can provide you with a bill to submit to commercial insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement and lab coverage. Medicare and Medicaid do not cover functional medicine services, and will not reimburse services as out of network. Not accepting insurance allows us to provide integrative, personalized, holistic care outside of the insurance model.

Many clients use their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover consultations, programs, and lab testing. We recommend checking with your HSA/FSA provider to confirm coverage for specific services.

A discovery call is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can share your story, your health challenges, and what you would like to achieve. I’ll explain how functional medicine works and how integrative practices may help support you in reaching your goal.

After your initial 30 minute discovery call, you can schedule a comprehensive 60 to 90 minute consultation where we will delve deeper into your life timeline, medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, and current health concerns in depth. Together, we’ll create a personalized care plan that may include lab testing, nutrition strategies, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations. The goal is to uncover underlying imbalances and provide a clear, science-based roadmap toward better health.

Functional medicine is helpful for a wide range of concerns, including digestive issues, weight management, fatigue, hormone imbalance, thyroid conditions, autoimmune disorders, and stress-related symptoms. Many people also choose functional medicine for general health optimization and preventive care. Remember the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” In today’s medical world it can be said “an ounce of prevention is worth 5 pounds of cure.”

Incorporating the best of conventional and integrative functional medical modalities, you receive quality one-on-one time with Dr. Bethany Stough, a board certified primary care nurse practitioner and functional medicine provider. As a medical clinician she has developed the critical thinking skills necessary to provide high level care and treat complex medical conditions. Combining these medical skills and attention to details with her extensive knowledge of functional medicine’s integrative practices, she uses her clinical expertise to formulate a pathway, and then guide you on your health journey.

Coaches and nutritionists are great at guiding healthy habits, but as a nurse practitioner I bring a higher level of medical training. That means I can order and interpret labs, understand your full health history, and design a plan that looks at both the medical and lifestyle sides of your health. You get the best of both worlds — a science-based approach with the personal support to help you reach your goals.

Yes, when appropriate prescription medications are utilized. As a licensed nurse practitioner, Dr. Bethany Stough has full prescriptive authority with the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Prescription options include direct pick up from your local pharmacy or use of a mail to your home compounding pharmacy.

Every person is unique, but most clients begin noticing changes in their energy, digestion, or mood within the first 4–6 weeks of following their plan. Our 3-month programs are designed to provide meaningful progress and adjustments. Long-term results depend on consistency, but many people find functional medicine life-changing.