Telemedicine Functional Medicine Consultations

Telemedicine functional medicine consultation between doctor and patient, provided by Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine for holistic online care.

If you live outside the Denver area, prefer virtual care, or need support when you're unable to visit us in person, our telemedicine services allow you to receive high-level, root-cause functional medicine care from the comfort of your home.

Telemedicine is used for all initial functional medicine consultations and ongoing integrative care programs. You receive the same detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan, and clinical support as an in-person visit—without the need to travel.

Our goal is to make comprehensive, systems-based Functional & Root-Cause Medicine accessible wherever you are.

What Telemedicine Can Address

Through telemedicine, we can evaluate and help manage a wide range of chronic and complex conditions, including:

• Digestive issues such as IBS, SIBO, reflux, bloating, and constipation
• Hormonal imbalance including PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction
• Fertility-related concerns and menstrual irregularities
• Metabolic issues, insulin resistance, weight-loss resistance
• Chronic fatigue and low energy
• Autoimmune tendencies and chronic inflammation
• Post-viral symptoms and long COVID
• Mold exposure, mycotoxin-related illness, and environmental toxicity
• Sleep disturbances, anxiety, and chronic stress-related dysregulation

These conditions respond exceptionally well to functional medicine strategies such as targeted supplementation, herbal medicine, metabolic balancing, and lifestyle modification — all of which can be delivered virtually.

However, acupuncture enhances these outcomes significantly by directly regulating the nervous system, reducing inflammation, improving circulation, stabilizing hormones, and supporting recovery.
Whenever clinically appropriate and geographically possible, we recommend combining telemedicine with in-person acupuncture to create a truly comprehensive and synergistic treatment plan.

What Happens During a Telemedicine Initial Consultaion

Your initial telemedicine consultation is a comprehensive 90-minute deep-dive evaluation designed to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and guide your personalized treatment plan.

During this visit, we thoroughly review:

• Your full medical history
• Symptom patterns across all body systems and how they interconnect
• Nutrition, digestion, and metabolic function
• Sleep quality, stress load, and nervous system regulation
• Hormonal rhythms, menstrual or reproductive history
• Environmental exposures, including mold, toxins, and EMFs
• Lifestyle patterns that may influence your physiology

We discuss how these systems influence each other and identify the underlying patterns contributing to your symptoms—not just the symptoms themselves.

Your visit also includes:

• Recommendations for appropriate functional or conventional lab testing, when clinically needed
• Initial lifestyle guidance, focusing on simple, high-impact changes (“low-hanging fruit”) to begin supporting your health right away
• A personalized roadmap for next steps in your treatment strategy

This structured, systems-based evaluation allows us to create a clear, individualized plan that addresses your root causes and supports long-term healing.

Based on your consultation, we create a personalized, root-cause treatment strategy that may include:

• Herbal medicine and targeted nutraceuticals
• Nutrition and metabolic correction
• Detoxification and drainage support
• Hormone and adrenal optimization
• Mitochondrial repair strategies
• Lab testing recommendations (functional or conventional)
• Lifestyle, stress, and sleep optimization

Telemedicine follow-ups ensure your plan is adjusted as your progress evolves.

How Telemedicine Fits Into Your Overall Treatment Plan

Telemedicine allows you to:

• Start functional medicine care regardless of location
• Maintain continuity of care while traveling or during busy seasons
• Receive ongoing support, lab review, and treatment adjustments
• Access expert guidance without commuting
• Build a clear treatment strategy before your first in-person acupuncture session

When paired with in-person acupuncture, telemedicine creates a powerful, multidimensional healing strategy that addresses both the internal drivers and external manifestations of your symptoms.

Is Telemedicine Right for You?

Telemedicine is ideal if:

• You live outside Denver or travel frequently
• You want functional medicine expertise without commuting
• You need root-cause evaluation of chronic or complex symptoms
• You prefer appointments from home or work
• You require supplement or herbal recommendations

Common Question

Can you treat chronic or complex conditions via telemedicine?
Yes. Many chronic issues respond extremely well to the functional medicine strategies we use in telemedicine sessions.

Does telemedicine replace acupuncture?
No. Acupuncture provides benefits that supplements and herbs cannot. We recommend combining both whenever possible.

Do you order labs for telemedicine patients?
Yes. We order both conventional labs (LabCorp) and advanced functional panels.

Can supplements or herbs be shipped to me?
Yes. Professional-grade products can be shipped directly to your home.

Can telemedicine replace in-person visits?
Yes—for functional medicine. All diagnostic review, treatment planning, and integrative guidance can be fully delivered online.

Can I receive acupuncture through telemedicine?
No. Acupuncture requires an in-person visit. Telemedicine is used for evaluation, planning, herbal medicine, and nutritional treatment strategies.