We start with standard blood work, and whenever possible, it’s run through your insurance.  Common labs include:

metabolic panels, inflammatory markers, thyroid panel, insulin, lipid panel and nutrient markers. I also offer optional functional labs (Dutch, GI-MAP, etc.) when clinically indicated. These are never required - we use them when they will meaningfully impact your plan.  Advanced functional testing is not covered by insurance and would be additional out-of-pocket costs.

I don’t bill insurance for services at New England Functional Wellness. This allows us to go deeper, spend real time together, and use a root-cause approach that insurance-based care simply doesn’t support. The good news: Most of your blood work is ordered through your insurance (and obtained at a local quest) and I help ensure we use covered labs whenever possible.   

You can also use HSA/FSA funds for your investment.

You won’t finish the four months and suddenly feel like you’re on your own. Most women choose to continue in one of my maintenance memberships, which offer ongoing support, lab monitoring, prescription management (thyroid when appropriate), and accountability. Think of it as keeping momentum and staying proactive instead of slipping backward. The goal is long-term health, not another “program” you graduate from and forget about.

Most women come to me after years of bouncing between short appointments, normal labs, and well-meaning providers who simply don’t have the time or tools to look deeper. Traditional primary care is built around symptom management. A one-off functional medicine consult may give you information, but you’re usually left to figure everything out on your own.

The Better With Age Program is different.  It’s a structured, step-by-step process that gives you the time, attention, and clarity you deserve. Instead of rushing through your concerns, we sit down and look at the full picture - your metabolism, hormones, gut, stress patterns, brain health, and lifestyle - and we connect the dots together. You’re not handed a confusing list of labs or a stack of supplement bottles. You’re given a personalized roadmap, clear explanations, and ongoing support so you can actually follow through and feel better.

This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about understanding what’s really going on in your body and having a partner who walks with you through the changes. That’s what makes Better With Age a completely different experience than anything you’ve likely had in conventional care.

Yes, in fact, these are two of the most common reasons women join this program. Brain fog, forgetfulness, irritability, sleep changes, and weight shifts are often rooted in metabolic changes, hormone fluctuations, inflammation, stress patterns, or nutrient deficiencies. When we investigate the actual drivers — instead of chalking it up to “just aging” — women are often amazed by how much clarity and energy they get back. You don’t have to accept foggy thinking or feeling “off” as your new normal.

Yes.  You may use: HSA/FSA funds, split payments or pay in full. The full investment must be paid prior to the completion of the Better With Age Signature Plan. The ongoing membership plans are paid monthly.

No. My approach is “use what matters, skip what doesn’t.” Supplements can be incredibly helpful, but only when they are targeted and intentional. I don’t believe in overwhelm, long lists, or throwing products at symptoms. We focus on the foundations first — metabolism, stress, sleep, nourishment, gut health — and use supplements as supportive tools, not the center of your plan.

I’m licensed to practice functional medicine in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I work with women virtually across both states, including Boston, Cape Cod, the South Shore, MetroWest, and Western MA, as well as the Seacoast, Lakes Region, and White Mountains of NH,  through a secure telehealth, HIPAA-compliant platform.