Model and Pricing
Quality rules here.
What is Synergy about?
Visits available to Maine patients via tele-health or in - person. At least (1) in person visit is required each year.
The Synergy Philosophy:
The is not a hormone peddling boutique. If you are looking for quick fixes and superficial level care, Synergy is not for you. Each of my patients is important to me. There is no judgement, and I will do my absolute best to support you and find you answers.
My motto is to put hormones in healthy bodies. Over the last several decades in medicine, we have had some amazing scientific breakthroughs that are extending life expectancy. What we have forgotten, though, is quality of that longer life. With the right balance of support at the right time, Synergy aims to not control your symptoms and make you feel better, but impact your longevity, keep you active & energized, focused & productive, sleeping well, cognitively sharp, free of terrible diseases, and truly be able to
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE.
Integrative & functional medicine approach: By utilizing the best of modern science & medicine, and integrating holistic principles (nutritional science & lifestyle medicine), I provide the best of both worlds! I no longer am capable of placing band-aids on people. I am always asking WHY and looking further into the reasons that our bodies present with symptoms and diseases and trying to target that first. Root cause resolution is what functional medicine is all about.
Personalized care: In medicine, there has been great focus on applying guidelines to the masses. While this algorithm approach may work for the majority… I exist for the minority. I look at each person individually and this allows me to practice personalized medicine.
Accessible care: I am available to you. We partner together. No more jumping through hoops to talk to your provider.
Quality over Quantity: By not participating with insurance, I am free to practice in a way that works. Daily patient quotas do not dictate my care (and salary), I can do exactly what you need to feel VIBRANT.
Time: At Synergy, you will be given the time you deserve. Healing takes time.
Partnership: We are in this together. You know your body best. I am a “dot connector”, I will guide you step by step on a wellness path. I will also try to guide you away from the common ways we sabotage ourselves.
Empowerment: By teaching you to learn the intricacies of your body from the inside out, you can feel empowered to control your longevity, your body, and your LIFE. It will just make sense.
Are you right for Synergy?
You are suffering from headaches, fatigue, menstrual changes, hair loss, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, changes in libido, mood swings, anxiety, etc. … and have been unable to get answers and want real answers not temporary band-aid fixes
You are ready and willing to make sustainable lifestyle shifts
You understand that healing your hormones is about more than hormone replacement or supplements and may require physical, emotional, and energetic healing.
You are in alignment with the belief that healing can be AMAZING and doing this work is a gift to YOU.
You want root cause resolution for life.
Foundational Assessment
This is a deep dive! Prior to this appointment, I will review intakes and questionnaires, medical records, and labs and testing that you have submitted. We will partner together to review your symptoms, history (personal, surgical, social, and family), lifestyle, wellness, and prior evaluation and treatments to date. This visit will also include an overview of what to expect, opportunity to ask questions, and development of a personalized recommendation to help determine which tests are necessary to evaluate your full hormonal picture and optimize treatment outcomes with highly specialized information collection. *Currently not accepting new patients in 2023*
Optimization Visits
Your initial follow up entails a review of your lab testing and how this relates to your symptoms, as well as development of a custom treatment plan for you. Following this, we will arrange a short term treatment plan follow-up in 2-3 months (assuming you are doing well). In general, expect to have 3-4 visits in your first 6 months, and then every 4-6 months when stable on treatment. Labs are usually done 2 times a year when stable.
Pricing and what to expect:
What is a wellness transformation worth to you?
Hormone therapy costs less than you think (usually less than your daily latte). Synergy Holistic Wellness does not bill insurances. By avoiding the hustle of the insurance based model, I am able to provide more time and attention to you, and get better health outcomes. I am able to help you avoid the costly impact of illnesses and prescription drugs.
Office visits:
Expect on average 3-4 visits in your first 6 months. Over time, I expect you to need less visits, because you feel great.
These visits are comprehensive, and include symptom review, risk and benefit discussion, lifestyle, and nutrition counseling.
Labs:
Can be processed through insurance (average cost billed to insurance for initial panel is $1000-2000, if not covered) or through special cash based rate (average cost ~$250 for the initial comprehensive panel). Follow up cash based discounted labs are usually $50-150 depending on what is being checked.
This includes a dive into hormones (including thyroid), inflammation, metabolic (blood sugar and cholesterol), and micronutrient deficiencies to determine root causation for symptoms.
My philosophy, which is in line with the North American Menopause Society, is to treat the patient first, not labs, but use labs as a tool in the comprehensive evaluation.
Functional / Specialty / Anti-aging Lab testing:
Specialty testing need is evaluated based on each patients symptoms. Some example of specialty testing includes GI Map stool testing to evaluate for underlying causes of common gastrointestinal symptoms and gut health, cortisol testing or hormone testing in saliva or blood spot, DUTCH or other urinary hormone metabolism testing, Organic Acid Testings (OAT) to provide a comprehensive review of many wellness markers (inflammation, GI health, mental health markers, etc), food sensitivity testing, or neurotransmitter testing.
Treatments:
All treatment protocols vary. I utilize a mix of commercial medications, compounded medications, pharmaceutical grade supplements, and medicinal nutrition change. Some patients may not require any prescriptions at all.
On average, you can expect to spend 50-150/month on pharmaceutical grade supplements.
Compounded bio-identical hormones cost on average ~ $30-40/month
Commercial bio-identical hormones can be sent to your normal pharmacy and may be covered by insurance.
Payment Options:
Cash or Check, Venmo, and Credit Cards accepted.
HSA/Medical Flex Accounts: You may use your HSA cards for payment.
Superbills: If requested, we will provide the documentation required for you to request reimbursement from your insurance company. If you are unsure what your benefits are, please check with your insurance company prior to your appointment.
Medicare Patients:
Please note that under Medicare guidelines, I can not see Medicare patients at this time, even when paying cash for my services. This is a Medicare rule (not mine). I am in the process of trying to extend my care to Medicare patients.
No shows/Late cancels:
There is a $75 late cancellation or no show fee applied to your credit card on file at booking for cancellations < 48 hours in advance.