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“Health and well-being should not be taken for granted. It is a prize worthy of every effort. Achieving, maintaining, and excelling in health is as much the result of one’s motivation, effort and drive as it is the expertise of those who help us on our path to optimum health.”
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to The Paradigm Project. I look forward to becoming your partner in helping you reach optimal levels of true health and well-being. Before your first visit, please take a few minutes to read “What is functional medicine” and “Working with a functional medicine practitioner” found on our website under the Wellness section. This will give you a greater understanding of the principles that underlie functional medicine and what you should expect once in the office.
At your first visit, a complete medical history will be taken. The key to functional medicine is treating each person as an individual and getting to the root cause of health challenges. That generally entails a detailed conversation about your current state of health, health history, family history, diet, lifestyle habits, etc. At that point, I will discuss with you potential approaches and recommended laboratory workups. This visit will last approximately 60 – 90 minutes and is primarily an information gathering and sharing session. I may make some simple recommendations at this time, but most advice will be deferred until after lab and physical exam results are in and there has been time to thoughtfully consider your case.
The second visit is the review of findings appointment and is scheduled a week to a week and a half later. At this time we will go over the results of all lab tests, discuss any further functional testing that may be needed and make sure you are educated and understand what is happening with your health. Then we will dicuss what protocol, (i.e. targeted nutrient therapy – vitamin/ minerals/ herbs – diet and lifestyle changes, cleansing & detox programs) will best address your unique health concerns. After 30 days there will be a second lab work-up to assess your progress and make any necessary changes to your supplement protocol if necessary.
The third visit is directly focused on evaluation of the diet. Using the latest in dietary analysis software, reports will be generated taking into account your metabolic type, blood type allergies and lab results, listing the foods that will aid in your healing and the foods that will exacerbate your particular health issues as well as your overall health.
The new patient form is very comprehensive, so please allow yourself 30 to 40 minutes to complete and submit it. Please make sure and submit the form 1 to 2 days prior to your initial appointment so that it can be reviewed. If you have any further questions after reading the enclosed information, please feel free to contact me. I will be happy to assist you. I look forward to working with you toward your optimal health and well-being.
In health and wellness,
Eric D. Miller L.Ac., CN., DNBIMA
www.theparadigmproject.com