Oregon Optimal Health

The initial visit usually lasts between 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

It starts with measurements, like blood pressure, weight and height, and also test called a Body Impedance Analysis (BIA), which provides useful data, such as BMI, water weight, fat and muscle mass and a phase angle. Wear loose unrestrictive clothing in order to allow ease in movement.

Hearing your concerns and discussing your priorities for health is the primary focus of the first visit. There will be a physical exam, customizing of a treatment plan, and instruction and counseling. Lab work or other testing may be ordered.

You will receive a printed Plan of Care. It is common to also receive "homework", such as additional Questionnaires to help evaluate issues that came up during your appointment. You may also receive dietary and lifestyle suggestions and suggested reading.

Your expectations, and our requirements for follow-up care are as varied as our clients.

Generally, at minimum, expect one follow-up visit after your initial evaluation to discuss lab results, effect of initial therapies suggested, and to formulate an individualized plan of care with your provider. A printed Plan of Care is provided at the end of your visit. It may contain suggestions for further testing, suggested reading, questionnaires to complete at home and return later, and actionable steps you may consider for future health.

Many clients prefer or require multiple visits for complex issues or questions.

We like to have records of any medical care you have had from the last two years. This would included labs and any test results and chart notes.

We also would like to see limited older records if you feel it is significant for your care.

If you've had Functional Medicine labs, such as hormone or organics acids testing, specialty testing, then the last 5 years of that is helpful.