Our Process - Two Tree Health

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What’s the Process?

  • Schedule a free 15 min. health consultation with our Practitioner where we will briefly discuss your medical history and symptoms to mutually determine whether our Signature Wellness Program would be a good fit for you.
  • Once you decide to become a Signature Wellness Program member, you will Login to our Patient Portal and complete all onboarding paperwork at least 2 weeks prior to your first appointment.
  • Our initial appointments are always in-person but follow-up appointments can be conducted either in-person at our Easton, MD office location or via telehealth on our HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.

Our Signature Wellness Program

What is the Signature Wellness Program (SWP)?

Our Signature Wellness Program is a six month guided, intensive, high-touch, health and wellness journey.  We specialize in autoimmunity, gut health, and the peri-menopause to menopause transition. Our goal is to get to the root cause of your symptoms.  We use a holistic approach to help you reach optimal wellness, using a combination of methods that often include nutrition, advanced functional medicine testing, stress management, sleep, and movement. While we promote a holistic approach, we can also utilize conventional medication and testing when needed.  This is a comprehensive program, so be prepared to stay engaged and complete homework assignments.  The more work you put into the process, the more you will get out of it.

 

Your journey begins with a free consult call with our practitioner. If you two decide that you are a good fit for each other, your initial appointment will be scheduled (it is a minimum of 90 minutes) and you will be expected to complete online forms and upload recent lab work/imaging at least two weeks in advance. Prepare to spend an hour or so filling out your questionnaires and forms and uploading labs, photos, etc.

 

During your initial visit, our experienced practitioner will take a deep dive into your medical history and do a physical exam.  She will take you through your medical history, symptom questionnaires, exam findings, and lab work, so you can see how everything fits together.  Then you and your practitioner will craft an action plan that may include lab work, an Elimination Diet (or another nutrition plan, depending on your needs), supplements, and other lifestyle modifications.  Some functional tests such as comprehensive stool testing takes several weeks to process, so those will need to be completed shortly after your initial appointment.

 

Your next three sessions will be with our health coach.  She will be your “guide on the side” as you integrate the health and lifestyle changes recommended by your practitioner.  We recognize that lifestyle changes are often challenging, and your health coach can help provide resources and practical approaches to make them less intimidating.  Our coach will act as part of the team, keeping the practitioner informed about your progress.

 

After your health coaching is completed, you will return to our practitioner to discuss the information gained during your coaching experience.  (i.e. What are your trigger foods?  What is the role of blood sugar in your symptoms?  What helps you get deeper, more restful sleep?)  Your test results will be reviewed and your practitioner will put a plan together to address any problems uncovered.  That plan will be refined as needed over the remainder of your sessions.

 

At the end of the 6 month Signature Wellness program, you will have acquired the skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  You will know how specific foods impact you, so you can make choices that are supportive of your health.  You will have a better understanding of what your lab work actually means, and what you can do to improve those out of range numbers.  If there is work left to do, there are options to continue working with us.

 

Who Benefits From the Signature Wellness Program? 

Those with:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with chronic diarrhea or who alternate between diarrhea and constipation
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Women in the perimenopause-menopause transition who feel that their hormones are out of balance
  • Autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.  We emphasize identifying food triggers and decreasing overall inflammation
  • “Loose autoimmunity”– those with suggestions of an autoimmune condition but do not yet meet the full criteria
  • Diabetes or prediabetes who are interested in improving blood sugar control so they can decrease their reliance on medication
  • No clear diagnosis for their symptoms, but a strong sense that lifestyle choices contribute to the problem
  • A desire to feel better but aren’t sure where to begin and are looking for that extra guidance/accountability

Health Coaching at Two Tree Integrative Health

 

What is a health coach and how do you support the Signature Wellness Program?

 

As trained and certified professionals, our health coaches work with you to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Taking a holistic approach to patient wellness, our coaches consider various factors that impact health, such as nutrition, activity, stress, sleep, relationships, and mindset. Health coaches provide education, support, and accountability — promoting healthy lifestyle changes to improve your overall well-being.

 

We may provide nutrition education to help you implement a prescribed dietary plan or to create a stress management routine. Health coaching also supports mindset, motivation, and ways to overcome limiting beliefs while promoting a positive perspective on health. Realizing there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to health and wellness, our coaches work closely with you to develop a personalized plan that is realistic and sustainable.

 

One purpose of health coaching is to empower our members to take charge of their health. Sessions are patient-focused where coaches educate and inform about the importance of making healthy choices that work for you and your situation. Your health coach serves as your guide and champion, offering support and encouragement throughout the coaching experience. You are the in the driver’s seat of your wellness journey!

 

As integral members of the Two Tree Integrative Health team, our coaches support patient outcomes in the following lifestyle areas:

  • Nutrition & Hydration: Get support through an elimination diet, tips for balancing your blood sugar, or brainstorming meal-planning ideas for the whole family!
  • Physical Activity: Discover creative ways to incorporate enjoyable movement into your day.
  • Sleep Hygiene: Build relaxing habits to support restful sleep and bolster your overall health.
  • Stress Management: Learn mind-body techniques to help manage daily stressors.
  • Nicotine Cessation: Improve your health by reducing nicotine use.
  • Time Management & Support Strategies: Develop time-management techniques and learn how healthy boundaries can help you avoid burnout.
  • Personalized Goal Setting & Guidance: Set goals and create a plan tailored to your success!
  • Personal Accountability Partner: Get help setting specific goals, monitoring progress, and overcoming challenges.

 

It is important to note that our health coaches are not medical professionals or therapists.  We do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Instead, we work in collaboration with our Functional Medicine Practitioner to support your prescribed care plan and your overall well-being.  Our practitioner crafts your customized plan of care and our health coach helps you put it into action!

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Free Health Consultation

The first step is to schedule a 15 minute free health consultation with Stefanie, so she can be sure that you are a good candidate for our program.  If there is a good fit, you will be emailed a link to our intake forms from Cerbo (our Electronic Health Records System).

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In-Person Consultation

Stefanie sees patients 4 days per week in Easton.  Initial consults take up to 90 minutes. Follow up appointments are scheduled for 45 minutes each.  If you are interested in the Easton practice, please let us know during the free 15 minute consultation call.  You will be emailed a link to the practice schedule. 

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Telehealth Virtual Consultation

Two Tree Integrative Health offers telemedicine appointments to fit your schedule.  We utilize a HIPAA-compliant private Zoom room for each of our visits.  Telemedicine is a great option for those who live further from Easton, or who need evening appointments. 

If you are ready to get to the root-cause of your symptoms, Two Tree Integrative Health is here and ready to help.

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