Where To Start
Getting Started With Functional Medicine Is Easy At Blum Center For Health
What to Expect When You Visit Us
Your journey as a new patient at Blum Center for Health, whether you visit us in person or via telehealth, begins with a shift in perspective. Instead of simply treating symptoms, we investigate their root cause through a personalized, science-based approach shaped by your story. Our appointments can last up to two hours because true healing starts with listening, curiosity, and care—not quick fixes.
Your Initial Consultation
Duration: 90-120 minutes
What to Expect: Your Healing Journey Starts Here
Health isn’t one thing. It’s everything, your history, your habits, your environment, and how you feel each day. Your first visit is where we connect the dots.
We’ll explore:
Your full health timeline and family medical background
Current symptoms and how they affect your life
Key lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, digestion, and exposure
Your goals and what thriving means to you
By the end of your visit:
Your practitioner will have a complete picture of your health and a clear direction for what comes next.
You’ll leave with:
Recommendations for specialized testing
A custom plan with real-world steps like nutrition, sleep, and supplement support
Execute Your Treatment Plan from the Initial Visit
Targeted Testing & Lab Work; Lifestyle changes and (sometimes) new supplements
Timeline: Completed between your first and second visit
This is where we go deeper. Using both functional and traditional lab testing, we begin uncovering what your body has been trying to tell you.
Every testing plan is unique, based on your history, symptoms, and goals. Here’s a sample of what we may explore:
- Gut and microbiome function
- Hormone balance, including thyroid and adrenal health
- Inflammation, immune response, and toxin exposure
Other testing may include nutrient levels, cardiovascular risk, food sensitivities, or chronic infections, but only if relevant to your case.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine. We believe in data with purpose.
Want to know what your body is really saying?
This is how we find out.
Health Coaching Session
(45 minutes)
Staying on Track Starts Here
Two weeks after your initial visit, you’ll meet with your health coach to turn your plan into progress.
This session helps you:
• Start implementing your treatment plan
• Complete recommended testing
• Navigate any challenges
• Build healthy habits that stick
Your first session is included in your New Patient Package. After that, your coach is available for continued support whenever you need it. Because real change happens one step at a time, with the right guide by your side.
Nutrition Consultation
(45 minutes)
This personalized session is included as part of your care and is scheduled after your Initial or Follow-Up visit. Your nutrition plan isn’t pulled from a template, it’s thoughtfully crafted based on your story, your symptoms, and the care your clinician has already put into understanding you.
You’ll get friendly, practical support for planning meals, navigating the grocery aisle, and preparing nourishing foods that work with your body, not against it.
First Follow-up Consultation
Receive your Personalized Treatment Plan
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
When: About 6 weeks after your initial visit
This is the moment where clarity replaces confusion. Your practitioner will walk you through your test results and introduce a personalized plan built entirely around you.
What you’ll receive:
• A nutrition plan shaped by your lab work and health history
• Root-cause treatments designed to correct underlying imbalances
• Targeted supplements chosen for your specific needs
• Lifestyle guidance that fits your goals, not just your diagnosis
You’ll leave with a detailed roadmap and a deeper understanding of how to move forward, one decision, one habit, one day at a time.
Ongoing Care
After your jump-start New Patient Program, you will continue meeting with your provider every 3-6 months, depending on your needs. Once your initial concerns are resolved, we become your long-term partner in wellness, here to help you maintain optimal health throughout your lifetime.
Even when you feel great, your body continues to change—hormones shift, stress levels fluctuate, environmental exposures accumulate, and life presents new challenges. Ongoing annual (or semi annual) visits will ensure you maintain the healing progress you’ve achieved, and address any new concerns that arise.
Fast Track Programs
We are excited to offer several Fast Track Programs, each with a singular health focus and developed by one of our providers based on their area of expertise. If your health interest or concern aligns with one of these programs, you have the option to come on board at Blum Center for Health through our Fast Track.
For those of you who have a complicated health situation or know that your concerns go beyond the focus of a particular program, we recommend you start with a very comprehensive evaluation as a New Patient instead.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Your path to feeling better begins with one simple step. We’re here to walk it with you, offering thoughtful care, personalized guidance, and a team that truly listens.
Let’s talk about whether our approach is the right fit. We’re happy to help you connect with the practitioner who best supports your goals.