FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why choose naturopathic medicine?
How much does a visit cost?
Will my insurance cover naturopathic care?
What can I expect at my first visit?
How many visits will I need?
The remedies I have been recommended are overwhelming to me; will I have to take these things for the rest of my life?

Why choose naturopathic medicine?
Most people can benefit from a visit with a Naturopathic doctor. Here are just a few of the common health conditions that have greatly improved with naturopathic care:

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Digestive Disorders
• Frequent Colds and other Infections
• Allergies
• Hormone Imbalances
• ADD/ADHD
• Weight Management
• Skin Problems
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Autoimmune Conditions
  

How much does a visit cost?
Initial visits are $200 and follow up visits are usually $75. Click here to see our complete fee schedule.

Will my insurance cover naturopathic care?
Most insurance companies in Ohio do not cover naturopathic services at this time. In order to find out if your insurance company will pay for our services, call your insurance company and inquire about verification of coverage. You may need to give your policy number at the time of the call.

If your insurance company does cover naturopathic services, we can give you the appropriate forms to submit at the time of your visit. Most insurance companies will not cover the expense of herbal supplements, vitamins or homeopathics.

Health Savings Accounts and Flex Spending Accounts are some of the ways in which families have chosen to make naturopathic medicine affordable for them. These types of insurance policies cover catastrophic events or severe illness by having a higher deductibles and thus a lower premiums. They enable naturopathic care by allowing you to write off the amount you spend on your healthcare. Most of Options’ services would be covered under such a plan. We are not able to counsel you on the specifics of setting such a policy up, but suggest you speak with both your employer and your tax accountant for the exact policies available and for the accurate information for you and your family.

What can I expect at my first visit?
Most new patients are pleasantly surprised when they come in and find such a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Typically there is very little wait (rarely more then 20 minutes IF that!) and the patient sees the doctor at the time scheduled. A comfortable discussion takes place, where the patient gets a full opportunity to explain their medical and personal history and the concerns at hand. Plenty of time for questions is given and fair degree of explanation occurs at this first visit. At the end of the visit, the patient has a little more time with our office manager to determine what they need to get started on their health plan. For more specifics on the discussion with the physician, see Setting Up an Appointment.

How many visits will I need?
How many visits you will need depends on your individual diagnosis, the severity of your case, and the chronic nature of your condition. Acute conditions may only require one to two visits, whereas chronic problems may take months or years to address. As the ultimate goal from a naturopathic perspective is optimal health, care may be ongoing as a plan for wellness and prevention. Therapeutic goals and intentions vary from person to person and this can be discussed with Dr. Holston or Dr. Sherman to meet your individual wants and needs.

Will I have to take these things for the rest of my life?
We find that most chronic health problems will not change substantially without addressing the issues on multiple levels, including the mental, emotional, physical and thus hereditary levels. To adequately do so, a carefully selected plan of lifestyle changes, supplements and homeopathics will be created for your specific life history and path to wellness. Nothing will have to be taken for life, in fact we pride ourselves on removing the need for some supposed lifelong pharmaceutical medications. Yet, it is of course wise to consider a maintenance plan once your chief complaints have been successfully addressed.