FAQ
Q: Why is Helios Integrated Medicine considered holistic?
A: People today are taking more and more responsibility for their own health. We're choosing healthier lifestyles and searching for effective treatment options. All of Helios Integrated Medicine's health care providers are carefully credentialed for their conventional as well as alternative therapies. Our well-rounded staff ensures our patients the experience, commitment and diversity to best determine their path toward wellness.
Our medical staff also works as a whole by holding weekly round-table case discussions to provide our patients the resources and advice of not one but several of the brightest practitioners in the country.
Q: Will my insurance cover my visit?
A: We DO NOT BILL insurance for our care. All visits must be paid at the time of service. If you have insurance, Helios is considered an "out of network provider." Check your policy for your out of network benefits. You will be given a receipt when you leave that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have out of network benefits.
Fees for visits are based on the length of time of the visit, rather than the type of visit. Generally, an initial consultation will be approximately an hour, and annual exam about 45 minutes, and a well child check 30-45 minutes, but all can vary. Please call for current rates and the amount of time your visit is likely to take. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid
Q: What is Integrated Medicine?
A: Integrated medicine is an antidote to our fragmented medical care. It is not the same as alternative medicine or complementary medicine. Integrated medicine focuses on optimizing our body's native ability "to heal". It looks at the whole person.
Understanding how the physical body interacts with our emotional and spiritual lives leads to prescriptions that can potently reinvigorate our healing system. This prescription is by necessity very personal and individualized. Patients learn what their body, mind, and spirit need as unique individuals. They are not just involved in the medical care, they must get used to being in charge of it, fully participating. This is how integrated medicine shines.
Q: Why choose integrated medicine?
- Less costly
- Natural
- More comprehensive
- More personalized
- Not disease oriented
- Collaborative doctor relationship (not paternalistic)
- Preventative, proactive
Q: What's the difference between seeing a Nurse Practitioner or a Doctor?
A: Although the amount of education and training differ for Nurse Practitioners and Doctors, more and more Nurse Practitioners are playing an intricate role as primary care providers. At Helios Integrated Medicine each of our practitioners has a specialized interest and training beyond their firm understanding of family medicine. For example, our Nurse Practitioners specialize in pediatrics, women's health, nutrition, and sports medicine while our Doctors find their interests in chronic conditions, women's health care, and homeopathy among other things. Years of experience within a specialization prepare any practitioner to better care for a patient's specific needs. So while you would be well-served seeing any of our practitioners, we do suggest you seek one of our practitioners who has a specialization in your particular issue.
Q: What does "Helios" mean?
A: Helios is Greek for "sun" our source of warmth, light, & life.