FAQ's
We understand that you may have questions about the services we offer. We’re happy to answer them for you! Browse some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find the answer here, please Contact Us and we’ll be happy to help!
Q: What can I expect to happen at the Initial Evaluation and Consultation?
A: Your Initial Evaluation and Consultation requires two separate visits either by phone call or in our office if local. Our first visit together will be for the purpose of gathering and discussing all the relevant history of your case. We will be sending you paperwork that you will be able to fill out online and return to us. You may choose to mail your forms to us if you prefer. Once we get this information back from you, we will study it, discuss it with you, test you with Quantum Nutrition Testing, write up a written Report of Findings, and then set up an appointment with you to go over your case.
On the second visit we will go over your Report of Findings with you and let you know what we found and our recommendations about a plan to start your health restoration and healing process. In the Report of Findings, we will also let you know up front what your investment will be in your quest for natural health improvement. We will answer any questions you may have. After going through the Report of Findings with you, and if there is agreement to proceed with your health improvement program, we will get the ball rolling that same day so you can start as soon as possible. There is no obligation for you to begin a recommended nutritional program.
Q: After I start a nutritional program, how soon will I feel better?
A: Since every person has different health issues, and some are more serious and chronic than others, every person responds at a different rate. And how quickly you make health improvement depends on how faithful you are to comply with our nutritional recommendations. These include dietary recommendations as well as taking whole food, herbal or homeopathic supplementation. Following our dietary recommendations alone is 70% of your success. It is a key factor to your success.
Q: How much will a nutritional program cost?
A: After your initial evaluation and consultation, you will receive a written Report of Findings and Recommendations. We will go over this thoroughly with you and make sure you understand the cost factor. We provide a low-cost nutritional program, and we hope you will see a personalized health improvement program as an investment in your health and that of your family.
Q: Does insurance cover your services?
A: Typically, no. Since we don't diagnose, treat or prescribe drugs or surgery, health insurance plans don't cover what we offer. However, there are some insurance plans that have Health Savings Accounts or something similar which a person can use to pay for alternative health care, depending on what their individual plan allows. Talk with your insurance agent to find out if you qualify.
Q: Are the nutritional products you recommend safe?
A: Yes. The foundation for our recommendations for a nutritional program is whole food supplements from many companies such as Standard Process. They are highly concentrated tablets or capsules made from quality, organic food. They are safe for anyone including children, older adults, and pregnant women. From time to time, we recommend herbal and homeopathic formulas to support your body's natural healing system. We make sure they test well on each individual to see if they are compatible.
Q: Do you work with vegetarians or vegans?
A: Although we appreciate this lifestyle choice, many vegetarians or vegans are not willing to take nutritional supplements that contain any animal products such as glandulars or components of the cell chromosome. Because we use Standard Process, which uses animal by-products for therapeutic purposes and for which many test well, it's almost impossible to avoid using this product line or find suitable vegetarian or vegan-based substitutes. If vegetarians or vegans are willing to take Standard Process supplements that may contain animal by-products, we can usually work with them. We have discovered that this lifestyle choice does not generally support the repair and rebuilding processes of the body.
Q: Can I get off my medications if I get on a nutritional therapy program?
A: Any discussion of your medications is between you and your prescribing physician only. It is completely outside the scope of our nutritionally-based practice to even discuss the subject of medications. However, if you and your prescribing physician decide to reduce or take you off any medications, we may be able to help support your health through nutrition so that it is easier to change your medication protocol. Beyond that, you will have to work with your prescribing medical doctor.
Q: Do you help children?
A: Yes. We love helping children (even infants and their moms) because they are so responsive to nutrition. Although not required, it is very helpful for at least one parent to be on a QNT nutritional program.
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Important Notice: Dr. Blanchard does not diagnose, treat or prescribe for any specific disease or condition. Any of the aforementioned offerings of Dr. Blanchard is not a substitution for conventional medical methods of diagnosing, treating or prescribing which is reserved for licensed medical physicians or licensed naturopathic doctors.