FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative Medicine includes conventional and complementary medicine approaches that are evidence-based. While conventional medicine is wonderful in medical emergencies and advanced medical conditions, Integrative Medicine is successful at supporting the body to heal through more natural approaches in a holistic way involving mind, body, and spiritual practices.

What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

Ayurvedic Medicine is a holistic health system that has been practiced on the Indian subcontinent for over 5,000 years. It is based on the integrative health of the mind, body, and soul. It stresses one's diet, digestion, lifestyle, and behavior to enjoy a fulfilling life with good health.

What conditions and symptoms does the doctor treat? 

Dr. Chaturvedi is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and trained in Integrative Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. Dr. Chaturvedi offers the best of all approaches – Internal, Integrative, and Ayurvedic Medicine – to not only help support the healing process more naturally and sustainably but also to redirect where conventional approaches might be of value.  We offer personalized health consultations, lifestyle and nutritional coaching, and recommendations regarding various chronic health conditions.

What can I expect from my health consultation?

During the consultation, Dr. Chaturvedi will comprehensively address health issues by reviewing your health history such as your diet, lifestyle, etc. She will also do an Ayurvedic pulse exam along with a pertinent physical exam to assess the state of physiology. After the evaluation, she will discuss your mind-body type (Dosha type), your digestive fire (Agni), any imbalances or accumulated toxins (Ama), and possible contributory factors. The doctor will then recommend a personalized program involving diet, routine, lifestyle changes, and herbs/supplements (if needed) to help balance your mind-body physiology (Dosha).

What do I need to bring for my consultation?

If there are any health records you would like to share with Dr. Chaturvedi, please bring those along with your photo ID. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire before your consultation. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to fill out the needed paperwork. 

Does Dr. Chaturvedi accept medical insurance?

No, we do not accept any insurance.

Can Dr. Chaturvedi be my primary care physician?

No, Dr. Chaturvedi is seeing you for an Integrative Medicine consultation. You are strongly advised to maintain your primary care physician and specialists. You should continue to follow their medical advice and take prescribed medications. You are also advised to inform your physicians of all complementary recommendations including herbs and supplements. 

Does Dr. Chaturvedi provide referrals to specialists?

Dr. Chaturvedi encourages all her patients to follow up with their primary care physicians to coordinate any specialist referral. 

Does Dr. Chaturvedi give or sell supplements in the office?

No, we do not dispense any supplements in the office. Dr. Chaturvedi may recommend herbs/supplements as needed. We provide the names of herb manufacturers upon request. 

Does Dr. Chaturvedi complete Disability or Workers' Compensation forms?

No, these forms are best completed by your primary care physician or the doctor treating you for the work-related injury.

What are Group Education Sessions?

Group sessions are conducted on wide-ranging health topics such as healthy digestion, holistic heart health, healing spices, decoding Ayurveda, etc. They can be tailored to the needs of the community or the educational institution. They are of special value not only in enhancing health education in a group setting but also if individual consultation is prohibitive due to financial or other reasons. If you have a special topic you want addressed, please contact us.