Your Questions, Answered
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No. Vitality Functional Medicine is a cash-pay practice. This allows our providers to spend more time with patients, offer personalized care, and focus on addressing the root causes of health concerns rather than insurance-driven limitations.
A superbill may be provided upon request for patients who wish to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance company.
However, patients may still use insurance for:
Laboratory testing
Imaging studies
Prescriptions
Specialist referrals when appropriate
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In many cases, yes. HSA and FSA funds may often be used for medical visits, laboratory testing, and prescriptions. We recommend checking with your specific plan administrator regarding eligibility.
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Functional medicine looks upstream to understand why symptoms or health conditions develop.
Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we evaluate patterns involving:
Metabolism
Hormones
Inflammation
Gut health
Sleep and stress physiology
Genetics
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying factors that may contribute to symptoms and chronic health concerns.
Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis and symptom management, functional medicine considers the interconnected roles of lifestyle, nutrition, hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, environment, and genetics.
This approach helps create personalized plans designed to improve daily wellbeing and reduce long-term risk.
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Vitality Functional Medicine cares for adults seeking a more personalized, root-cause approach to health and wellness.
Our providers work with patients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including:
Hormone imbalances
Perimenopause and menopause
Low testosterone and men's health concerns
Thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Weight management and metabolic health
Insulin resistance and prediabetes
Cardiometabolic health and cardiovascular risk reduction
Fatigue and low energy
Brain fog and cognitive concerns
Sleep disturbances
Chronic inflammation
Digestive and gut health concerns
Autoimmune conditions
Stress-related health concerns
Healthy aging and longevity
Preventive and wellness-focused care
Chronic pain and musculoskeletal concerns
Neurologic symptoms and wellness support
Medical acupuncture services
Each provider brings unique expertise and areas of focus, allowing us to create personalized care plans tailored to your individual needs and health goals.
If you're unsure which provider is the best fit, we're happy to help guide you to the most appropriate service.
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Laboratory testing is recommended based on your symptoms, medical history, and goals. Not every patient requires extensive testing. Your provider will discuss appropriate testing recommendations during your consultation.
Laboratory costs are separate from consultation fees. However, many times insurance can be used for labs.
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No. Medications, supplements, laboratory testing, and specialty testing are billed separately and are not included in consultation fees or membership fees.
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Yes. Many appointments may be completed via telehealth when clinically appropriate. Certain visits and services may require an in-person evaluation depending on the provider and the type of care being provided.
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If you're unsure where to begin, we encourage you to contact us. We'll help guide you to the provider or service that best fits your health concerns and goals.
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While our providers can address many health concerns and often serve as an important part of your healthcare team, Vitality Functional Medicine is not structured as a traditional primary care practice.
We recommend maintaining a primary care provider for routine preventive care and yearly screenings. Many patients choose to work with us alongside their primary care provider to receive a more comprehensive and personalized approach to health
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No. Vitality Functional Medicine is not an emergency care facility. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.
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Many services can be provided virtually to people all over the state of Florida. Some services may require in-person visits depending on clinical needs.
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You can schedule online directly through our booking page or call the front desk.