Root Cause Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
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Functional medicine is for anyone who is interested in optimizing wellness, reversing disease, and willing to use tools and strategies that will bring change.
No. Please stay plugged into your primary care provider to manage ongoing prescriptions, acute illness, routine screenings, etc. Functional Medicine will enhance the outcomes of your current treatments and reverse disease when possible.
No. Medications are sometimes necessary and useful when health goals cannot be achieved by lifestyle change.
No, appointment fees are not covered by insurance.
Some lab tests are covered by insurance. All tests are optional and suggested only when your treatment plan will benefit from the precise information gained.
Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, or card. Payment is due at the time of your appointment.
Supplements are paid online when you place your order.
No. Many health goals can be accomplished through lifestyle change. Supplements, like medications, are recommended when nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and infections hinder your best health.
No, anyone can shop supplements. Payment is made online when you place your order and products are shipped to your home. Weaver Functional Medicine clients receive personalized product recommendations to support their unique physiology and enjoy 20% off retail prices.
Nurse practitioners are nurses who hold master or doctorate degrees in nursing science and have clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of medical diagnoses and procedures. In the state of North Carolina, nurse practitioners are jointly regulated by the NC Board of Nursing and the NC Medical Board. Approval to practice is granted to registered nurses after education and clinical requirements are met, national certification is attained, and a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician is in place for consultation.