by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | May 30, 2016 | Finding a doctor, Functional Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine
Post Highlights: Naturopaths (NDs) are not currently licensed in the state of North Carolina. Until NDs gain licensure and can practice legally and fully in NC, a functional medicine provider can most likely offer you similar care. Naturopathic medicine and functional...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | May 14, 2016 | Finding a doctor, Functional Medicine
I am frequently asked “how do I find a good functional medicine doctor in my area?” or “how do I find a doctor who does what you do?” While some functional medicine doctors do consulting with clients who live elsewhere in the country, I understand the desire to find...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Feb 10, 2015 | About me, Finding a doctor, Functional Medicine, Nutrition
Don’t get me wrong, I think that functional medicine is well worth the money and may actually save you money. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that the ability or inability to pay is a big factor in whether or not people come to see...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Nov 30, 2014 | Functional Medicine
It is not unusual for price to come up as a primary concern when talking to prospective patients. Not only do you have to pay for my time and the tests we run, but the supplements I prescribe and the changes we make to your diet can cause a little bit of sticker-shock...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Jan 20, 2014 | Brain health, Functional Medicine
Urinary neurotransmitter testing is a test that is commonly run by naturopaths and functional medicine doctors. By assessing the amount of different neurotransmitter metabolites in the urine, the doctor hopes to ascertain if the patient has a neurotransmitter...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Jan 9, 2014 | Functional Medicine
I think this goes without saying; I think that Functional Medicine is the bomb-diggity dog. It is what medicine should be- patient centered care and focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of the patient’s problems. Functional Medicine is...