FAQs | Balance Functional Medicine

You can find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you would like more information, please call us at (970) 626-6026.

How Our Practice Differs:

Personalized Attention: Fewer patients (a few hundred) allowing for unrushed virtual visits and a proactive role in your health.
Hassle-Free Experience: Focused on stress-free functional medicine services.

Why Offer Membership?

Balanced Health: Affordable fees for personalized, convenient, and preventive care.
Strong Relationships: Emphasis on a satisfying professional relationship to help you stay healthy.

Functional Medicine Membership:

Affordable Access: Low monthly fee with no insurance billing. You control your pricing and access to professional medical services and other amenities.
Insurance for Labs/Radiology: Use your insurance plan for labs or radiology ordering when it makes sense or you can choose to pay cash and receive discounted rates on lab services.

Medicare Recipient Memberships:

Added Benefits: Join as Functional Medicine Members with additional benefits for Medicare recipients.
Opt-Out Billing: Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP, is credentialed by Medicare but has chosen to “opt out,” meaning clinic visits won’t be billed to Medicare.
Lab/Radiology Orders & Referrals: Medicare will cover lab/radiology orders and referrals to specialists/physical therapists.
Virtual Services: Covered under the monthly membership fee.

Adults 18 and Over: Easy, direct communication with your Health Care Professional.
Root Cause Focus: Healthcare Professional addresses the root cause of illness, not just symptoms.
Proactive Health: For those who want to actively improve and maintain their health.

Life-Threatening Emergencies: Call 911 immediately. We do not offer urgent or emergent care.

Accessible Anywhere: Virtual visits are available wherever you are.
In-Person Evaluation: We do not provide in-person evaluations, However, if needed, we’ll recommend appropriate nearby care and follow-up with you virtually when you return home.

Membership: Join our Membership for personalized health optimization. See our services page for more information.
Opt-Out Billing: Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP has chosen to “opt out,” meaning clinic visits won’t be billed to Medicare.
Covered Services: Lab/radiology orders and referrals to specialists will be billed to Medicare. Telemedicine services are covered under the monthly membership fee.

Pricing:

Discounts:

Couples and adult children (17-23, attending school) qualify for discounts.

Payment Options:

Benefit of Membership:

With our 3 tiered pricing options, you are in charge of the budget and access.
We listen carefully to understand how your life, work, and family may be affecting your health.
Together, we create a personalized plan to optimize your health using advanced diagnostic testing and cutting-edge tools
Feel free to all or visit our Contact page to arrange a complimentary discovery visit with Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP.

Patient Limit:

We limit our practice size to devote more time and energy to each patient. Once the ideal size is reached, a waiting list will be established.

Cancelling Membership:

You can cancel your membership with 30 days’ notice. Annual memberships will be refunded at a prorated rate.

Becoming a Member:

Visit our Benefits page for more information and to sign up for a complimentary discovery visit . Membership is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once slots are filled, you’ll be added to the waiting list.

Ready to Join?

Still Unsure?

We’d love to chat! Call or visit our Contact page to arrange a complimentary discovery visit with Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP.