Frequently Asked Questions

Functional medicine focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of health issues. It examines how body systems interact and uses personalized treatment plans to restore optimal function.

Bio-identical hormones are natural hormones that match your body's chemistry. They help restore hormonal balance to address age-related symptoms and support overall wellness when combined with lifestyle changes.

Thyroid treatment addresses fatigue, weight issues, mood changes, and metabolism problems. Many patients taking thyroid medication still have symptoms that require comprehensive thyroid health evaluation.

Prolotherapy strengthens and heals stretched or torn ligaments and tendons by addressing the root cause of joint instability. This treatment promotes natural healing in damaged connective tissues.

Preventive cardiology helps detect heart disease risk before symptoms appear. It's ideal for those with family history, high blood pressure, cholesterol concerns, or diabetes risk factors.

Osteopathic physicians practice whole-person medicine, understanding how body systems connect and affect each other. They're trained to see dysfunction patterns that impact overall health and wellness.

CIMT uses ultrasound to measure carotid artery thickness in your neck. This non-invasive screening detects early cardiovascular disease risk and helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Physician-guided weight programs create personalized plans based on your metabolism, hormones, and health conditions. Medical supervision ensures safe, effective weight loss tailored to your body's needs.

Neurofeedback trains your brain to optimize its electrical activity patterns. This therapy can improve focus, sleep, anxiety, and cognitive performance through non-invasive brain training sessions.

Platelet-Rich Plasma uses your own blood's healing factors to accelerate tissue repair. This natural treatment stimulates regeneration in injured muscles, tendons, and joints without synthetic medications.

Your first visit includes a comprehensive consultation where your provider reviews your health history, current concerns, and goals — covering areas like hormone health, cardiovascular risk, and preventive care. From there, a personalized treatment plan is outlined. To get started, new patients can schedule an appointment directly through the practice's website or by calling the office.

The Center for Optimal Health works with patients on a range of billing and payment arrangements, and it is best to confirm your specific insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs directly with the office before your first visit. Some functional medicine services may be billed differently than conventional care, so asking about accepted plans and self-pay options ahead of time helps avoid surprises.

The Center for Optimal Health in East Lansing, MI offers functional medicine care that integrates preventive cardiology and hormone therapy under one practice. Patients in the greater East Lansing area can access services like CIMT cardiovascular screening, bio-identical hormone balancing, and personalized preventive health planning with a single care team.