FAQ
- What is functional medicine and how is it different from conventional medicine?
- Does functional medicine replace my primary care doctor?
- What happens during a functional medicine consultation?
- What kind of testing does functional medicine use?
- Are consultations available virtually? How long do they last?
- Does Dr. Goldberg prescribe medication?
- How much does a consultation with Dr. Goldberg cost?
- Does Dr. Goldberg participate with insurance?
- Are services covered by FSA flexible spending accounts or HSA health savings accounts?
- How many visits/appointments will I need?
- What if I am new to functional medicine and don’t know if it’s the right fit for me?
- I’m ready to schedule! What is the process?
Functional medicine identifies and treats the root cause of illness rather than simply managing symptoms.
Conventional medicine is often excellent at diagnosing and treating acute conditions, such as a broken bone, an infection, or a heart attack. However, it can be less equipped to address chronic, complex symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or hormone imbalances, where standard testing may come back “normal” even though something is clearly wrong.
Functional medicine takes a different approach. It looks at the whole person, including gut health, hormones, nutrition, stress, genetics, and environment, to understand why symptoms are happening, not just what they are.
Treatment plans are personalized rather than protocol-based, often combining nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle changes alongside conventional care rather than replacing it.
No. Functional medicine works alongside conventional care, not instead of it. It can be especially helpful for chronic or unexplained symptoms when standard testing hasn’t provided an answer.
A comprehensive consultation typically includes a detailed review of your health history, family health history, lifestyle, diet, and symptoms, followed by targeted diagnostic testing. From there, a personalized treatment plan is built using nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes to address the underlying cause.
Testing is individualized for each person, based on your specific symptoms, health history, and goals.
Depending on what’s needed, testing often goes beyond a standard physical and may include comprehensive thyroid panels, hormone testing, nutrient and micronutrient panels, food sensitivity testing, and gut microbiome analysis. Additional testing for heavy metals, mold toxicity, mitochondrial function, and detoxification issues may also be ordered.
Yes. All consultations with Dr. Goldberg are conducted virtually, over Zoom or by phone, making it easy to receive in-depth, personalized care without an in-office visit. Appointments typically run 60–90 minutes, giving Dr. Goldberg the time needed to fully understand each patient’s history and health goals.
No. Dr. Goldberg’s approach focuses on identifying root causes and addressing them through nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle changes rather than medication. If a health concern requires prescription treatment, she’ll refer you to an appropriate provider so you can receive coordinated, comprehensive care.
The initial consultation is $265, currently offered at 25% off ($198.75). Follow-up consultations range from $150–$190 depending on the length of the visit.
No, Dr. Goldberg does not participate with insurance. If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be able to submit your superbill for reimbursement. When possible, Dr. Goldberg orders testing through in-network labs like Labcorp or Quest.
Usually! You can confirm with your specific plan administrator, but these accounts generally cover consultations, diagnostic testing, and even supplements recommended by Dr. Goldberg.
After your initial consultation, you’ll have a review of findings appointment to go over test results and design a personalized treatment plan. From there, follow-up visits vary per person but are usually scheduled every 4–6 weeks until symptoms stabilize and test markers improve. Once you’re feeling better, maintenance visits are often spaced every few months to help maintain progress.
Many people have questions or concerns before scheduling. You can email Dr. Goldberg at [dr.g@holistichealthprovider.com](mailto:dr.g@holistichealthprovider.com), or book a free discovery call with Dr. Goldberg. Talk to the doctor herself about what’s been going on and whether our office is the right place for you.
This complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call can be booked on our booking website here:
http://truehealthwellness.fullslate.com/
Note: No diagnosis or treatment will be provided on this short call.
Book a new patient evaluation on our scheduling system. Already an established patient? Book a comprehensive follow-up visit.
http://truehealthwellness.fullslate.com/
You will receive an email confirming your appointment along with health history forms or reevaluation forms, if necessary. Telehealth links are sent the day before your appointment. If you already have diagnostic test results, you can upload them with your health history form.