Question 1

Do you offer virtual visits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most visits are conducted virtually, and the majority of patients are based in Texas.

Question 2

Are you accepting insurance?

Accepted Answer

This is a cash-pay practice. Superbills are available upon request for patients who wish to pursue possible insurance reimbursement.

HSA/ FSA can be used as payment to this medical business as well.

Question 3

Do you list pricing on the website?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is not listed publicly. Details are provided upon request or during the discovery call process.

Question 4

What types of patients are the best fit for this practice?

Accepted Answer

This practice is best suited for motivated patients who want to partner closely with their physician and are willing to make meaningful changes in support of their health. Patients who prioritize nutrition, movement,
sleep, stress management, and follow-through often do especially well.

Question 5

What makes this practice different from a traditional medical office?

Accepted Answer

This practice offers a more comprehensive, physician-led model that integrates conventional medical expertise with functional medicine principles. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, care is structured to identify underlying drivers of dysfunction, interpret the broader clinical picture, and develop a personalized plan for long-term clinical improvement.

Question 6

What makes this practice different from a med spa or wellness brand?

Accepted Answer

This practice is led by an experienced physician and grounded in evidence-based medicine, clinical experience, and sound medical judgment. Recommendations are based on a detailed medical evaluation, not trends, protocols, or one-size-fits-all wellness models.

Question 7

What happens during the first visit?

Accepted Answer

The first visit includes a detailed review of your health history, current symptoms, medications, supplements, prior labs or imaging, and lifestyle patterns. Dr. Allen also evaluates the antecedents, triggers, and mediators that may be contributing to current symptoms or diagnoses in order to identify root causes and determine the most appropriate clinical priorities.

Question 8

Do I need labs before my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Not always, but baseline labs are often helpful in establishing a starting point, clarifying priorities, and guiding the treatment plan. If you already have relevant recent labs or imaging, you may be asked to upload them in advance.

Question 9

Do you review outside labs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, review of previous outside labs may involve an additional fee. Interpretation of new labs ordered through the practice is included.

Question 10

What lab options do you use?

Accepted Answer

Standard bloodwork may be ordered through CPL for insurance-based processing or through Rupa Health for discounted cash-rate options. Certain specialty functional labs, including GI-MAP and DUTCH testing, are
cash-pay only.

Question 11

Do you prescribe supplements?

Accepted Answer

Supplements may be recommended when appropriate, but they are not treated as the entire answer. They are used strategically as part of a broader, personalized plan that often includes nutrition, exercise, sleep,
and stress management.

Question 12

What should I do before booking?

Accepted Answer

A discovery call is the best place to start. It helps determine whether the practice is the right fit for your goals, needs, and level of readiness for this kind of care.

OUR PRACTICE & FAQ

A rare blend of traditional medical expertise and root-cause care

Built For Patients Who Are Ready to Partner in Their Care

Health Concerns We Can Help Address

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