faqs

Most Asked questions

We are committed to finding the best path to healing for our clients and understand that this is different for everyone. 

My name is Bill Smith, and I am a Functional Wellness Practitioner and Health Coach who received my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Missouri. My post doctorate training includes advanced training in functional medicine and nutrition as well as lifestyle modifications.

I am not a Medical Doctor and therefore I do not practice medicine, diagnose or treat medical conditions or diseases. I do not prescribe medications. Instead, I focus primarily on the underlying causes contributing to unwanted symptoms and this generally begins with resetting many foundational pillars of health. Although I may provide resources on nutrition and have advanced training in this area, I am not a Registered Dietician in the State of Missouri. Depending on the clients’ individual needs, I may have recommendations for high quality vitamin, herbal, and mineral supplementation.

For more information on this, see the Services page on our website

Unfortunately, most insurance companies generally cover standard of care only.  Functional wellness is considered above standard care and is not covered. Occasionally some labs can be submitted by you to your insurance for coverage or HSA can be utilized for payment depending on your plan.  

Consults are offered via private video conferencing, and we do not offer in person consults. Some initial inquiries may be handled by telephone.

Many people believe functional medicine is too costly, but it can work for people with a wide range of budgets.  If robust testing is needed, it can add up quickly and that is why I take an approach that utilizes needed testing at a later step in the process or only if the client is very adamant about getting a certain test.  We offer different package pricing depending on if you commit to a 3, 6 or 12 month plan.  Your health has taken your entire life to get to the point it is now, so most people will need at least 6 -12 months and can choose to add follow-up afterwards with either myself or a health coach.  If one of the packaged plans does not work for you, a mini consult can be purchased to give you a better idea of a starting point to better health. 

Most people will notice changes in how they feel within 3-4 weeks however this is only the beginning. A minimum of 6 months up to a year is needed for most clients to have permanent lasting changes.

This is dependent on the client’s dedication and consistency to the program and how well they tolerate the changes. Some people can feel better within a week and it may take others a month or more to notice changes. The functional approach focuses on bio individuality, so there is no one size fits all solution and due to this it can take everyone different timeframes on their journey to a healthier life.

If you understand that your level of health depends on your level of accountability and involvement, then you will be successful. Requesting an initial intake form for review will help us gauge if we make a good match or not. The functional approach CAN be for everyone, but it is dependent on many factors to what capacity that will be. If you’re tired of searching for answers and want help from a different perspective, we are here to provide that to you. For Calibration Health, this is about offering layers of support along your way to optimal health. If we decide this is a good fit, we look forward to building relationships that are life changing. Sign up for a quick no cost evaluation to find out if this is right for you.