Precision Health Investigation/Initial Consult
You may be wondering what makes this different from a regular consult with your GP or appointment with a naturopath…
We named our initial consult our “Precision Health Investigation” because our goal is to dive deep into the underlying causes of your health concerns, physical symptoms, or factors that may be holding you back from reaching a state of optimal health.
The purpose of our time together is to dive deep into your unique health determinants and biochemical individuality so that I can take that data and compile precise guidelines and interventions that respect your starting point, can be adapted to your lifestyle, goals, and health concerns and modified as we learn more about YOU!
What to expect:
Once you book your initial appointment, we send you an in-depth intake form and Health Goals assessment for you to complete.
We will begin our appointment with a short grounding/breath-work session to help us shift into a more relaxed state. When we activate the “relaxation response,” our stress hormone levels drop. This improves our ability to access memories, and our hormones, digestion, and immune systems come into balance.
The consult itself can be thought of as an in-depth health interview to understand what makes you unique. You will be interviewed on various aspects of your health (social, personal, environmental, psychological) and Dr V will act as your personal health detective to provide insights on how to best help you reach your health goals.
After our interview process, we will have time to discuss any relevant lab test results in detail (no more “it’s fine” or “normal”). We aim to educate clients and help them understand what we are testing for and WHY.
After the consult, we will capture the notes from our meeting and send you a personalized Health Blueprint.
This document will include information and suggestions (spanning lifestyle interventions, nutritional supplements, lab testing, and dietary changes) to help you meet your goals.
Further testing and investigations may be requested to confirm diagnoses or gain further clarity. The cost and instructions on how to perform the tests will be discussed and written information will be provided at the time of the request. Please note you are never under any obligation to have additional testing.
The second appointment 30-minute appointment is usually booked 1-2 weeks from your initial visit, to give you time to understand and begin to implement your Health Blueprint.
Dr. V will also touch base with you weekly; via email or secure clinic messaging/chat to check on your progress and answer any questions. This is fundamental to our success. Our goal is to keep you engaged and interested while feeling fully supported through your journey back to health.
Functional testing results are usually returned within 3-4 weeks, and the information contained will be used to update and further develop your Health Blueprint for the next 30 days of care.
Followup Appointments:
Most of our clients work with us for a period of 2-12 months. Our goal is NOT to create dependency but rather to empower you to feel in control of your health.
However, as many of our clients have complex, multisystem dysfunction and health issues, if we expect to have to work together for more than a year we are happy to offer a significant discount to clients.
After the initial 30 days, you are welcome to continue with our membership program which offers a similar level of care, OR decide to book follow-up consults when you feel it’s needed.
The type of clients that our approach suits best are those who are interested, engaged, and have the resources to prioritize their health.
Dr. V aims to inspire and educate you so that you understand WHY you are making changes or taking certain supplements. We want you to become more intuitive and in touch with your body and understand its basic functioning and what signs and symptoms are telling you.