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Welcome! I am happy you have chosen the path of functional medicine to address your health concerns. I believe functional medicine offers the best of both worlds: cutting-edge laboratory diagnostics based on the latest scientific research, coupled with lifestyle medicine and ancient wisdom: rest, stress management, diet, nutrition, movement, breathing, quiet time, and herbal and nutritional supplements. I am looking forward to partnering with you to achieve true wellness.
Flowers Functional Medicine, PLLC. is a fee-for-service medical office. We do not accept private health insurance, and unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment for medical services or any laboratory fees is expected in full at the time of your appointment. Payment can be made in the form of credit card payment only. If you have a Phone or Virtual appointment with our provider, the most recent credit card that we have on file will be charged to take care of your payment. Flowers Functional Medicine is committed to practicing medicine in a professional and financially responsible manner. We realize that there are situations that may affect the timing of your payment. In such cases, requests for payment plan arrangements may be made by contacting BEFORE your visit. Keep in mind, however, that it is your responsibility to contact our office to make such arrangement requests, and it is not a guarantee that a payment plan will result. Payment plans may not be initiated with new patient visits.
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What is functional medicine?Functional medicine is an approach that strives to solve the challenges of modern chronic pathologies. It restores cellular and organ level functionality through root cause analysis. This may involve thorough assessments of a patient’s medical history, genetic predispositions, diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. Thorough testing is also a cornerstone of Functional Medicine, to identify exactly what is going on in the patient’s body. This may include blood testing, hormone testing, nutritional deficiency testing, and even gut biome and stool testing. By uncovering and addressing what is out of missing or deficient, Functional Medicine doctors can restore balance to the body’s systems and promote optimal health and wellness.
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Do we accept insurance?Flowers Functional Medicine, PLLC. does not accept insurance. The high quality of care provided by Flowers Functional Medicine, PLLC. is simply not possible within the traditional model of insurance-based care. If you do have insurance, you can use this to pay for certain medications and labs ordered by your provider.
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What are the common conditions functional medicine treats?Flowers Functional Medicine, PLLC is highly skilled in evaluating, assessing and treating chronic problems such as gastrointestinal illness, inflammatory disorders, mood disorders and focus on the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalances and digestive disorders.
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Are you a primary care provider?We do not provide primary care services. We will confer with your primary care provider and other specialists if required. We will be working closely with you for preventative, nutritional, and functional medicine to address the root cause of your chronic health problems.
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Can you do functional medicine along with conventional medicine?Yes! Functional Medicine providers like Kristin Flowers, FNP-C are fully trained and licensed physicians who have completed medical school and residency training in a conventional medical specialty, such as internal medicine, family medicine, or pediatrics. But, in addition to their conventional medical training, many Functional Medicine providers undergo additional training and certification in Functional Medicine principles and practices. This comprehensive approach allows them to combine the best of both conventional and integrative medicine to provide personalized and holistic care to their patients, Kristin Flowers, FNP-C is a prime example of a Functional Medicine provider who brings expertise in both conventional and holistic approaches to healthcare. Mrs. Flowers is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) who is Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners who offers complete conventional medical services combined with scientifically developed health protocols that go beyond the temporary fixes offered by pharmaceuticals or other traditional medical treatments.
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What kind of lab testing is ordered?Some testing can be done through conventional laboratories, and others are only available through specialty laboratories. During your medical consultation, your provider will determine which tests are needed and will review testing recommendations, instructions (for instance, fasting or non-fasting, etc.) and costs. Your financial resources and how much testing you want to do are taken into account, and the plan for testing is reviewed with you. Testing is frequently done to assess nutritional status, including amino acids, fatty acids, oxidative stress, vitamin levels, mitochondrial function, food sensitivities, and heavy metals. Many other tests are available including genetic testing for a variety of conditions, hormone evaluations, bone health, gastrointestinal health, adrenal function and many others. Some testing can be performed at home with test kits to collect urine, saliva or stool. Others may require a blood draw. In all cases, we will assist you in coordinating initial and follow-up testing.
