Root Cause Consultation

The medical model began as an effective means to provide services that address health conditions. Over the years; however, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, among other organizations, have influenced the amount of time spent with patients, what would be acceptable care to provide and more, rather than relying upon the expertise of the practitioners who are actually providing the services. Have you or anyone you know of been held up just to get imaging or a procedure done because the insurance company did not authorize, even though the surgeon has proven it needs to be done? It happens consistently and this influence has subsequently left many people in cycles of chronic illness without being provided the tools that can truly help.

Conventional medicine has its place; however, gaps in knowledge and true equipping for wellness have been created as appointments are shortened and quality teaching of lifestyle and nutrition measures are lacking. This is where health consultation comes in.  I chose health consultation after being frustrated with the symptom chasing rhythm found in mainstream medical models that I encountered working as a nurse and nurse practitioner and even in my own personal health journey. Similar to a coaching model, consultation provides more time for a comprehensive review of health history and life experience that connects the dots and reveals root causes of disorders, dysfunctions and imbalances so the right recommendations are made. Most of all, you begin to understand the ‘why’ behind the issues being experienced and can finally see how patterns can be reset to find rebalance and wholeness. Additionally, there is accountability with follow up and follow through that empowers and equips you to take charge of your health and live in habits that lead to lasting wellness.

As a health consultant, I bring the expertise and experience as a functional medicine nurse practitioner for the purpose to help you find the root cause, but also to know what steps to take for wellness. You have the opportunity to choose the labs and tests that make sense and actually find the root with someone who understands how to interpret the results and recommend a plan that works for your personal journey. The medical model is set up for ‘sick care,’ making it difficult to realize the steps that can be taken early on to prevent disorders such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Dementia and more. The illnesses that arise later on in life can be prevented in the younger years. It just takes intention and diligence to make the choices that set your body up for healthy patterns. I am here as your health consultant to help you navigate through this process and know the path that makes sense for you, even in the midst of an overwhelming amount of information available.

Taking care of yourself does not have to be complicated. It begins with choosing the right foods, the right pace in life and identifying what patterns are present in body systems through the right labs and asking the right questions. I also use faith-based principles that help strengthen your faith as you learn to find balance and wholeness of mind, body and spirit.

You don’t have to wait until there’s a diagnosis, nor feel trapped in the rhythm of medications that mask symptoms and cause more harm than good. Listen to your body and learn what it takes to set yourself up for true wellness so you can truly thrive and live in your God-given purpose. You were made for so much more!

Are you ready to find the root cause, or just want to learn more about finding whole-person health?

Call (717) 288-7522 or email me at rachel.rootcause@gmail.com today!