QUESTION: Why choose The Holistic Approach for Women over a traditional healthcare setting? Why is this worth it? 

ANSWER: I worked in traditional women health clinics for over 17 years. This included 3 years at a large functional medicine clinic. Often I would see 15-18 patients in a 7-8 hour day and have organization owners pressure providers to spend even less time with patients yet somehow fit in more. Over and over I listened to unsatisfied women say they weren't listened to or taken seriously about their health concerns in traditional settings. In contrast, at the Holistic Approach for Women find:

• Better Quality Care: My patients have trusted me and experienced firsthand better quality care. My patients get more personalized time, attention and flexibility than in fast-paced healthcare settings. In contrast, I am thorough spending a full hour at an initial appointment with my patients and genuinely care about the phenomenal real women that I treat. I also spend the extra time outside of face-to-face visits ensuring that lab tests are being ordered and reviewed, custom supplement plans are sent to you for shipment to your door for virtual patients, managing the admin side and more! By integrating functional and conventional care, you don't get just one side of the coin but a Holistic model. 

• Happier Patients: My patients have consistently stated that their lives have changed for the better when beginning integrated care with me. I cannot restate the dissatisfaction expressed to me by women who were tired of not being listened to or given real solutions in fast-paced health settings. No more rushed, impersonal, minimizing of real concerns like menopause being reduced to a "normal" process to just get through. Read an article on our resource page about the battle.

• More Effective and Natural Treatment Options: The treatments actually work and make a difference! Because this is an integrated holistic clinic, I offer non-synthetic, natural treatment options with less side-effects that are not covered by insurances such as Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy (HRT) and Custom Supplement Plans. 

• Bioidentical HRT Available:  This life changing services really works. Read more below. Patients receiving Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy (HRT) should also know that insurance does not cover this life changing service and you would NOT get this option at a conventional-only clinic.

• Functional Supplement Plans Available: Again, a natural and effective treatment option for a vast number of conditions. Patients should also know that insurance does not cover this service and you won't get this option at a conventional-only clinic.

• Prescription Medications: I can prescribe and refill prescription medications. The medications are typically covered by insurance.

• Advanced Lab Testing and Interpretation:  Discovering the root cause of your health concerns requires thorough lab testing. Bonus- this is a service usually covered by insurance!

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QUESTION: What Conditions can you treat?

We treat a variety of conditions that are common complaints for women. 

See a list here.

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QUESTION: What does the treatment process look like?/How does it work?

Click here to see a step-by-step process.

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QUESTION: What are the Treatment options? 

See treatments by clicking here.

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QUESTION: What does a "Holistic Approach" and "Integrated Medicine" mean?

We integrate or blend/combine the BEST of functional medicine and conventional medicine to provide the most effective possible care for our patients. If a patient prefers more conventional care and another prefers more functional, natural care, then we can accommodate these comfort levels! Ena will guide you through treatment options and recommend what she has found to work best.

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QUESTION: What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine approaches health issues in a more natural way, patient-centered way.  It seeks to answer the question, “Why are you ill?” and discover the ROOT CAUSE of your concerns rather than simply treating the symptoms. Often times patients discover that a symptom is being caused by an unexpected source. For example, a patient may be experiencing anxiety symptoms. Rather than assuming an anxiety disorder, a functional approach searches for possible root causes for anxiety such as blood sugar imbalances, low progesterone, poor gut health, high cortisol, and nutrient deficiencies. At the Holistic Approach for Women we are able to functionally offer comprehensive testing to discover the root cause and non-synthetic, noninvasive treatment options with less side-effects that actually work.

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QUESTION: What is Conventional Medicine?

Also known as Mainstream Medicine and Western Medicine, this model of care primarily treats the patient symptoms and diseases using FDA-approved prescription medications and other interventions that you commonly imagine a medical professional to provide in the United States. Ena worked in conventional medicine for 14+ years and is well-experienced in this respected model of care. Ena can prescribe necessary prescription medications depending on your needs.

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QUESTION: Do you take my insurance?

 

We Offer BETTER Women's Healthcare Without Insurance. Here's Why:

At The Holistic Approach for Women, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. One of the ways we achieve this is by choosing not to accept insurance. You might wonder how this decision benefits you, and we’d like to share our perspective.

1. Focused Care: By not dealing with insurance companies, we can dedicate more time to you. Our appointments are longer and more thorough, allowing us to address your unique needs and personalize your treatment without the pressure of insurance constraints. 

2. Transparent Pricing: We believe in clear and straightforward pricing. Without the complexities of insurance, you’ll know exactly what to expect, making it easier to plan for your healthcare expenses.

3. Personalized Attention: Our model allows us to build stronger relationships with our patients. We can focus on your health journey without external influences, ensuring that your care is truly tailored to you.

4. Quality Over Quantity: We prioritize quality care over the volume of patients seen. This means we can invest in better resources, technologies, and treatments that directly benefit your health outcomes.

5. Less Administrative Hassle: By eliminating insurance-related paperwork and negotiations, we can streamline our processes, allowing us to focus on what really matters—your health.

6. Functional Medicine: Most insurance plans DO NOT cover many of our life changing functional treatments such as BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and supplement plans. 

We are dedicated to providing you with exceptional healthcare, and our model allows us to do just that. 

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Yes You CAN Still Access Insurance Benefits:

Insurance can be billed to pay for laboratory costs, prescriptions, and other services accessed outside of visits with us. The laboratory or pharmacy would be the entity which would bill your insurance in these cases. 

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Your insurance plan may include out-of-network benefits. Many of our patients have successfully received reimbursement from their insurance plans after our office has provided them with a “Superbill” (Statement for Insurance Reimbursement) for visits with our licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. This legal document would provide all the necessary information including diagnosis codes that insurance companies require for reimbursement. 

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We also accept payment from Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts. 

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Insurance does NOT cover the specialty services of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Supplements which are custom tailored to your individual needs. 

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QUESTION: What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (HRT) and Pellets?

Bioidentical Hormones are the same chemical structure as the hormones that humans naturally produce. After lab testing determining an imbalance in hormones, you may benefit from bioidentical hormone pellets which are smaller than the size of a tic-tac. They are inserted under the skin near the hip through a small, in-office procedure. Unlike other forms of hormones including pills, injections, and creams, the hormone pellets will create stable levels that do not fluctuate up and down. They are made from yams and stearic acid which is a natural compound made by the body and dissolves as the hormone dissolves. No insurance pays for bio identical hormones. The cost of pellets including the insertion service is $275.

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QUESTION: Can I meet in person?

Yes! Request an in-person appointment to see me in my Layton office. Currently I am seeing patients in person on Wednesdays and some Saturdays.

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QUESTION: Can I meet virtually?

Yes! Request a telemedicine appointment to see me virtually at your convenience. Serving all of Utah on telemedicine!

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QUESTION: What about privacy?

We are a HIPAA-compliant health clinic. Read the patient privacy agreement here.

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More questions? Contact Us.

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