What can you expect at your office visit?
Our general approach to your care includes a:
* safe space for you to discuss your concerns
* collaborative relationship between you and your provider
* collaborative/ referral relationship with other providers and specialists
* high level of patient responsibility
* common sense, lowest force intervention approach to your set of symptoms
* caring, compassionate listening at every step along your path to optimal
wellness
* education about treatment and approach options
* complete respect for YOUR health care choices
First office visits are 60-90 minutes and include:
* warm welcome and brief introduction to the clinic including review of office hours and on-call/after hours availability
* thorough intake of what brings you in to the clinic today
* review of pharmaceuticals and supplements you are taking
* discussion of diet and lifestyle approaches
* review of health intake form and previous lab-work
* pertinent physical examination
* brief informative session on how we analyze and approach your case
* formulation of a treatment plan tailored to YOUR individual needs
Return office visits are 30-45 minutes and include:
* thorough intake of what brings you into the clinic today
* review of changes in health since previous visit
* pertinent physical examination
* formulation of a new treatment plan that will assist you in taking further steps toward achieving optimal wellness
Generally, new naturopathic patients have return office visits every 4-6 weeks or as needed based on your health care goals. 60 minute visits will be scheduled for routine physical, gynecological, and well-child examinations.
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