Checkout our blog, p/vodcasts and talks on various health and wellness topics!
Find out the how your dental health carries clues to your overall health! Dr. Jen will discuss what red flags of poor dental health and how dental health and overall health are interlinked. She will tell us what we can do beyond brushing & flossing to keep our teeth healthy which in turn supports our overall wellbeing! To find out more about her check out her website.
Charmi is a nutrition, fitness coach who works with her clients to help them incorporate healthy eating and exercise routines into their lifestyle. Charmi will describe how she helps her clients set goals and create a system to help them achieve those goals. She will discuss how small changes can result in big transformations! Check out her Facebook page for more information.
Find out strategies to prevent injuries and how physical therapy can help, when injuries do occur! Physical therapy is an essential part of treating the whole patient, when it comes to pain management and you can find out more about Dr.Divya and her practice here.
DISCLAIMER: The information and content in these Zoom Sessions is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice, is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and is not intended as a substitute for or to replace the advice provided in a one-on-one relationship with your qualified health care professional. Nothing stated by Dr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND and the guest speakers in these Zoom sessions is intended to be, and must not be taken to be, the practice of medicine and you should not rely on the information provided in these Zoom sessions as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider familiar with your personal situation and health with any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, using any treatment for a health problem, undertaking any diet, exercise or other health program or making any medical or lifestyle changes. Information provided in these Zoom sessions does NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND and/or the guest speakers. The education and information presented herein is intended for a general audience and does not purport to be, nor should it be construed as, specific advice tailored to any individual. The use of any information provided in this webinar is solely at your own risk. Any information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that utilizes gentle and non-invasive, yet effective, methods of treatment to help patients achieve optimal health. The process of making a diagnosis is identical to conventional medicine, but once the diagnosis is made, the emphasis is on correcting the underlying cause of disease. Each patient is unique and the same diagnosis in two patients may have a very different root cause, therefore, the treatment will be different too.The practice of naturopathic medicine is based on six principles
For more information about naturopathic medicine, visit the Institute for Natural Medicine.
Naturopathic Doctors receive their training and education at accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They work to diagnose, prevent and treat patients suffering from various chronic diseases. They apply the six principles of naturopathic medicine to stimulating the innate self-healing capacity of the body. They utilize a ‘Therapeutic Order’ in treatment plans such that it provides the maximum benefit to the patient while causing the least amount of side-effects.
While we do not directly bill insurance companies, we provide Superbills that are used by patients for reimbursement. We encourage you to call your insurance providers and inquire about out-of-network coverage specifics in your plan. Learn more about Superbills here.
Option 1: Sign up for a membership!
After your initial intake and evaluation visits, you can sign up for a subscription based membership options. You pay a monthly fee for access to our services and receive discounts on supplements and additional services not typically included in your plan. FSA and HSA accounts may be used for your membership options with a few exceptions.
Memberships require a minimum 3 month commitment and are billed monthly or annually unless otherwise notified
Option 2: Pay per visit and submit a Superbill to your insurance provider after you make a payment.
Many of our patients use their HSA and FSA plans for visit fees and supplements, and we are happy to provide the payment receipts and Superbills. If your insurance plan provides out-of-network coverage, Superbills can be submitted for reimbursement. For labs, with the exception of few specialized tests, most blood tests can be ordered through your in-network providers, though coverage is based on your individual plan.
There are three types of memberships currently offered and the details are provided to each patient after their initial consult, along with an estimate in an email. Here is a quick overview:
Core Optimal: For patients primarily seeking Naturopathic Care.
Core PT: For patients seeking Naturopathic as well as Physical therapy care.
Core Family or Core Family Plus: Individualised plan that includes Naturopathic and/or PT benefits for your family members
Insurance companies require a Superbill in order to reimburse you for out-of-network services. This is a document that includes details of the provider, practice and other pertinent information required by insurance providers. Learn more about Superbills here.
Yes; we encourage patients to continue seeing their other providers as needed. A naturopathic doctor should be an addition to your team of healthcare providers rather than your exclusive providers. NDs often collaborate patients care with other providers in a HIPAA compliant manner.
Dietary supplements are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) and you can read more about it here.NDs are educated in safe use of supplements and patients are required to follow strict dosage and duration guidelines when using specifically recommended dietary supplements.
