Functional Medicine in Michigan, providing holistic care through natural therapies and advanced testing to uncover the root causes of health concerns
Providing You With Cutting Edge Functional, Naturopathic, Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Michigan
Don't let unanswered symptoms hold you back any longer. If traditional medicine has let you down, leaving you feeling frustrated and hopeless, we're here to offer a different approach. Since 2012, Dr. Shields and his team have helped thousands of patients in Michigan and across the country using functional and naturopathic medicine.
Meet with one of our doctors, trained in functional medicine, naturopathic medicine, advanced physiology, and biochemistry. Our Certified Functional Medicine Practitioners (C.F.M.P.) or Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.) are available to consult with you via Zoom or in person. They will delve into your in-depth history and questionnaire responses with you. Working together, we will piece together clues from your questionnaires, symptoms, and personal history to identify what factors are causing your health issues.
Our extensive Comprehensive Functional Blood Panel evaluates over 80 biomarkers, and we aren’t going to simply look at the medical ranges but also the optimal ranges. Our testing looks at liver, gallbladder, kidney function, immune response, inflammation levels, multiple autoimmune markers, 17 essential nutrients, detoxification capacity, thyroid health, and other hormone levels. We begin with the essential tests and add more only if necessary.
With your consultation and testing completed, you will finally understand what has been holding you back and why you haven't been able to get well. We will provide you with a personalized and specific game plan to help you holistically address the various causes of your problems, allowing your body to do what it was designed to do: heal. The best part? We will be there every step of the way to ensure you achieve your goals.
Each person's health journey is unique, which is why working with a Functional and Integrative Medicine doctor can be so important. While symptoms may appear similar, the underlying causes can vary significantly. For instance, low thyroid function might stem from an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or result from excessive inflammation affecting thyroid hormone function and conversion.
We understand the importance of personalized care!
Begin Your Journey To Holistic Care Today
Let us help you in understanding more about your body by scheduling your consultation with the functional and naturopathic medicine experts at Integrative Wellness Centers.
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Our incredible team of wellness experts is committed to excellence and dedicated to delivering exceptional naturopathic, functional, integrative & holistic health services. Specializing in natural solutions for autoimmune, digestive, hormone, thyroid, diabetes, and fatigue related conditions.
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Insurance coverage for functional medicine varies, but most comprehensive functional medicine practices don't accept insurance – and here's why that might actually benefit you. Insurance dictates treatment protocols and limits the time practitioners can spend with patients. By staying outside the insurance model, we can provide the thorough, personalized care you deserve. The good news? HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds can often be used for functional medicine services, though you'll need to contact your provider to confirm your specific coverage. This makes our care much more accessible than many people realize.We offer very affordable payment plans that make our care accessible. Consider this: some people pay $1,000 a month for peptide prescriptions alone. Our comprehensive approach to addressing root causes often costs less than the medications you're currently taking to manage symptoms.
Functional medicine and holistic medicine share some similarities – both view the body as an interconnected system and both consider lifestyle factors in health. However, functional medicine is distinguished by its rigorous use of advanced testing and evidence-based protocols. While some holistic approaches rely on intuition or traditional practices, functional medicine uses "testing, not guessing." We use sophisticated lab work to identify specific imbalances and monitor your progress objectively. This scientific foundation, combined with a holistic perspective, gives us the best of both worlds.
The most important factor isn't proximity – it's alignment. Make sure the practitioner's values and beliefs about health align with yours. Look for someone who takes time to understand your story, uses comprehensive testing, and sees health as more than just the absence of symptoms. Ask about their approach to treatment. Do they focus on one cause for all problems, or do they understand the complexity of chronic illness? Do they educate and empower patients, or create dependence? Do they have realistic timelines for healing, or do they promise quick fixes? Most importantly, trust your instincts. The right practitioner will make you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about your healing journey.
Absolutely! We offer both in-person and virtual consultations via Zoom. Many of our most successful patient relationships have been conducted virtually, allowing us to work with people throughout Michigan and beyond.Virtual consultations are particularly effective for functional medicine because so much of our work involves education, protocol adjustments, and ongoing support. Lab work can be completed locally, and we can coordinate with local providers when hands-on care is needed. The key to successful virtual functional medicine is finding practitioners who are skilled at creating connection and providing comprehensive care through digital platforms. Technology allows us to extend our reach and help more people access the life-changing care they deserve.
Yes, we offer payment plans through CareCredit. CareCredit offers up to 18 months at 0% interest. Payment plans can be as low as $125 a month. You can apply online for CareCredit or call (800) 365-8295.
Initial Consultation (30 minutes) and Review of Test Findings (30 minutes): $59 ($500 Value) Our initial care plans may consist of one or multiple visits over a 4-7 month period, with total costs varying based on the severity of your condition. To make this process as stress-free as possible, we offer flexible payment options both in-office and through CareCredit. Our care plans are designed to give you everything you need for success, without any surprises. We believe in being upfront with you from the start, providing a good faith estimate of the total investment required for your health. This way, you’ll have a clear understanding of what it will take to complete your journey to wellness. We’re not in the business of stringing you along or creating uncertainty. Instead, we’re committed to offering all the tools, support, and resources necessary to help you get well and stay well. Our care plans may include: -- Nutraceuticals -- Visits with your doctor - Support from our Wellness/Success Coach -- Lab reviews -- Case review -- Wellness Workshops -- Additional materials, such as a food journal, workbook, and cookbook -- Direct email and phone access to your care team between visits. Our goal is to empower you with a complete roadmap to better health from day one.
In most cases, your care here will be covered through a FSA or a HSA. However, we recommend you contact your account coordinator to ensure that your plan will cover your expenses.
The majority of patients are recommended to take a comprehensive blood test evaluating over 80 different bio-markers and all of the primary organ systems of the body. The doctor will also recommend additional testing depending on your unique case and goals. The testing we offer can include but are not limited to a stool test, a hormone test, a food sensitivity test or in depth nutritional test.
If your case is accepted and you are admitted to care, the next step is to complete the testing your doctor ordered, schedule your next visit to go over the test results. At your next scheduled visit you will then start your first nutraceutical protocol and get recommended dietary changes.
Your consultation will be scheduled for 30 minutes but the total time you are in the clinic can take 40-90 minutes total. During your consultation we will let you know if we can accept your case and admit you to care. In order to accept your case we will need to first, determine if we can help you and secondly, make sure you are willing and able to do what it takes in order for us to help you. If those two requirements are met and your case is admitted we will go over the required testing, care plan outline and financial obligations of your specific care plan.