Functional and Nutritional Assessment
What is Functional and Nutritional Psychiatry?
Functional Psychiatry is a holistic approach to mental health that focuses on treating the underlying causes (root causes) of mental health conditions.
Nutritional Psychiatry explores how diet and nutrition can impact mental health. It focuses on the idea that food can act as medicine and influence our mood, cognitive function, and overall mental health through the gut-brain connection.
The assessment combines both: a detailed review of your history and symptoms, plus laboratory testing, so your provider can look for factors such as inflammation or nutrient imbalances that may be contributing to how you feel.
Who may benefit from a functional and nutritional assessment?
This assessment is for adults (18+).
with previous treatment.
Treatment has not helped
factors may be involved.
Understand the biology
support your mental health.
Interest in nutrition
Treatment has not helped
Understand the biology
Interest in nutrition
Labs and tests included in the assessment
Markers of
inflammation
Vitamin and
mineral levels
Genetic mutation
testing
Viral, bacterial, fungal overgrowth
Basic health
labs
Optional add-on labs include neurotransmitter testing, heavy metal testing and food sensitivities. The cost of add-ons varies depending on the lab.
What to expect from your functional and nutritional assessment
First session (1 hour)
You review your detailed history and symptoms with your provider.
Labs
Ordered at your first appointment. Most results arrive in 6-8 weeks.
Second session (1 hour)
You and your provider go over the findings and the treatment recommendations.
Assessment price and what is included
New clients
New to Blue Lily
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2 one-hour sessions with your provider
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All of the labs included
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Payment due when you schedule
New clients
Already a Blue Lily client
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1 one-hour session with your provider
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All of the labs included
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Payment due when you schedule
The sessions cannot be billed through insurance.
Functional and Nutritional Assessment - FAQs
Who is this assessment for?
This assessment is for adults (18+). It may be a good fit if your symptoms have not improved with previous treatment, or if you want to understand the biological factors that may be involved. New and existing clients can both book.
Do I need to be a current client?
No. New clients and existing clients can both book; the price differs because new clients have two sessions.
What kinds of labs are used?
Some are blood tests taken at a regular lab; others are kits sent to your home, where you collect a sample (saliva or hair) and send it back.
What are the basic labs for?
Basic labs assess overall health and rule out medical conditions.
How long until I get my results?
Most lab results are available within 6-8 weeks. Results vary by type of test and lab.
How long does it take from start to finish?
Approximately 3 months, depending on how long it takes you to complete your labs.
Can I schedule follow-up visits?
Yes. Follow-up visits can be scheduled as needed, and you can schedule them yourself.
Do I need a prescription for supplements?
No. Supplements through Fullscript do not require a prescription, and you can order them whenever you need them.
Is the assessment covered by insurance?
No. The sessions cannot be billed through insurance, and many of the labs are specialty tests that insurance does not cover, so they are included in the total price.
Is payment refundable?
Payment is due when you schedule your appointment, and payments are non-refundable.
