Our Philosophy
Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century.
We are excited to start this journey to better health with you!
Below, we have provided some important information for you to review before your upcoming appointment. Links are provided for the patient portal, as well as forms you can print and fill out to bring with you.
Be sure to also check out our FAQ Page.
We welcome your call if you have additional questions.
Thank you for trusting us with your care.
Family Practice With a Functional Medicine Approach
Whether healthy or your goal is better health, employing a therapeutic Functional Medicine based partnership can improve overall health and reduce symptoms. Our practice uses a combination of traditional Family Medicine and Functional Medicine treatment approaches.
What to Expect at Your Initial Appointment
Your initial visit with Health Partners will be 1.5 hours, but please allow between 1–2 hours. Please complete your questionnaire through Living Matrix and submit it online 2 to 3 days prior to your appointment. We will review this before meeting you! Collect any and all medical records that may be of value for your first appointment. If you need assistance, contact our office and we will be happy to reach out to your previous Providers to request medical records.
Please bring your completed consent forms, previous diagnostic reports/records, and supplements/medications you are currently taking.
Be sure to bring your driver’s license and insurance card as well.
Patient Fusion
Patient Fusion allows our practice to securely communicate with you, in a HIPAA compliant manner. This patient portal is where you will send/view your secure emails, health records, care plans, labs, visit notes, and appointment reminders/requests.
You will receive an “invitation” to register with our practice in the email you provide us when you make your first appointment with Health Partners. Follow the instructions in this email to create a username (your email) and password. Write down and save your login information in a safe location so that you can access this portal in the future. After every appointment, you will check your portal for your updated care plan.
Living Matrix
Living Matrix is a great tool our practice uses to receive important information directly from you through questionnaires. Before your first appointment, we will send you an email invitation to register with Living Matrix. You will create a login (your email) and password, and then you can begin your questionnaires. Write down and save your login information in a safe place so that you can access Living Matrix in the future. These questionnaires give us a great platform to use during your initial evaluation that will enable us to better know who you are.
After your first appointment with us, we may send other questionnaires in the future before some of your follow-up appointments. You will access those questionnaires through Living Matrix as well, using your login (your email) and password. You will always be sent an email when a questionnaire is ready for you to complete.
*If you are unable to complete forms electronically, you may request handwritten forms be mailed to you.
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Insurance and Medicare
Health Partners does not accept insurance or Medicare. We believe accepting insurance and Medicare reduces the effectiveness of the care we provide as it distracts from our focus and increases our costs. We do not have a billing person on staff. We will provide you with a statement at the end of your visit upon request that can be filed with your insurance. Your insurance may reimburse you for some or all of the care you have received. We will not file insurance claims for you.
Time
We value your time and your privacy. At Health Partners, you will never be "double booked" with other patients. We keep the number of patients in our practice small compared to other practices so that we can spend time with you building a partnership for optimal health.
Cost
New Patient appointments for functional medicine evaluations are $395–$495 depending on patient complexity.
An additional one-time, nonrefundable $100 setup charge is due at the time you make your first appointment to cover the time we spend requesting records, time your provider spends reviewing previous diagnostics/records, as well as time used to review the extensive new patient health questionnaire we ask you to complete prior to your first visit.
Follow up appointments start at $125 for up to 30 minutes.
We charge in 15-minute intervals of $62.50 thereafter.
Office Location
Office Address and Phone Number
3107 Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
*(For GPS, we recommend using the building address: 3000 Sawgrass Village Circle)
Phone: (904) 373-0942
Fax: (904) 395-9018
Contact us today to discuss your specific concerns or conditions!
Examples of conditions we believe can be positively impacted through functional medicine include:
- General Inflammation and Inflammatory/Autoimmune Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Issues Such as SIBO, IBS, and GERD
- Fatigue
- Cognitive Health
- Mental Health/Substance Abuse Recovery Support
- Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome
- Endocrine Disorders
- Chronic Infection Support and Recovery
- Functional Medicine Support for Various Cancers