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Many individuals come to this work after a long period of trying to understand what is happening in their health — often after pursuing multiple evaluations or treatments without clear resolution.
It is common for these concerns to be attributed to aging, stress, or lifestyle demands. While these factors can play a role, they do not always explain the full picture.
Others may be navigating more complex or chronic conditions and have been told that options are limited. In many cases, this reflects the limitations of the approach — not the absence of underlying causes that can be explored more thoroughly.
At Foundations in Wellness, care is centered on understanding what is contributing to your health concerns, rather than assuming they simply need to be managed.
Many clients arrive after feeling discouraged or uncertain about their next steps. Over time, with careful assessment and individualized care, they begin to gain clarity about what their body is experiencing and how to move forward.
This process does not rely on quick solutions or fixed timelines. Instead, it unfolds through thoughtful evaluation, targeted testing when appropriate, and ongoing adjustment based on how your body responds.
If you are seeking a more comprehensive and systems-based approach to your health, this work may be a good fit.
What to Expect
Beginning care at Foundations in Wellness is a thoughtful, step-by-step process designed to create clarity — not urgency. Each step builds on the last, allowing your health story to be understood more fully and your care to unfold with intention.
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Before your first visit, you will complete a comprehensive health assessment through our secure online portal.
This includes your health history, current concerns, and relevant background information, allowing us to begin understanding your case before we meet.
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During your initial consultation, we will take time to review your history in depth and explore the patterns contributing to your current health concerns. When appropriate, targeted testing may be recommended to help clarify underlying factors.
Initial recommendations may be provided following this visit to begin supporting your system while additional information is gathered.
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At your follow-up visit, we will review your results together and outline a personalized plan of care. This plan is designed to be responsive to your body and adjusted over time based on how you are progressing.
Subsequent visits are typically shorter and focused on ongoing evaluation and refinement.
These are some of the most common questions individuals have when considering working together.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a nurse practitioner with over two decades of clinical experience. I am also certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). My work integrates conventional medical training with a systems-based, functional medicine approach.
This approach may be a good fit if you are seeking a deeper understanding of what is contributing to your health concerns, rather than simply managing symptoms.
Many individuals who pursue this work have tried other approaches without finding clear answers, or sense that there is more to their health picture than has been explored.
It is best suited for those who value a thoughtful, individualized process and are open to engaging in their care over time.
Many individuals who pursue this approach feel that they have already tried a wide range of treatments without finding lasting resolution.
In many cases, this reflects that the underlying patterns contributing to symptoms have not yet been fully identified or addressed. Rather than repeating the same strategies, this work focuses on looking more broadly and more precisely at what may be driving imbalance.
While no approach can guarantee specific outcomes, this process is designed to bring greater clarity and direction — particularly in complex or long-standing cases.
Functional medicine services are typically not covered by insurance.
At Foundations in Wellness, we provide a detailed superbill after each visit that you may submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed.
Yes. Care can be provided both in-person and remotely.
Teresa is licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, which allows for lab ordering and prescribing within those states. Many aspects of care — including consultations, testing coordination, and supplement protocols — can be managed virtually.
Care is individualized, and investment will vary depending on your needs, testing, and level of support.
Our approach is designed to be thoughtful and comprehensive, with the goal of understanding and addressing underlying contributors to your health concerns over time.
Functional medicine focuses on understanding the underlying factors that contribute to health concerns over time.
Rather than addressing symptoms in isolation, it looks at how different systems in the body interact and influence one another. This approach often includes detailed history, lifestyle evaluation, and targeted testing to better understand patterns within the body.
Care begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand your health history, current concerns, and contributing factors.
From there, recommendations may include targeted testing, nutrition and lifestyle support, supplementation, and other integrative approaches. Care is individualized and adjusted over time based on how your body responds.
Yes. Many individuals choose to integrate functional medicine with their existing medical care.
This approach is collaborative and takes into account current treatments, medications, and providers to ensure care is coordinated and appropriate.