Frequently Asked Questions

What is Environmental Medicine?

Environmental medicine is a specialty that explores the complex relationship between environmental factors and human health. This field focuses on understanding how sensitivities or allergies to foods, chemicals, and other environmental elements can be the underlying cause of various illnesses. The central idea is that the body's internal environment reflects the state of the external environment. When exposed to harmful or toxic conditions, the body's natural equilibrium may be disrupted, leading to dysfunction and the onset of disease.

This field of medicine emphasizes the importance of identifying environmental triggers unique to each individual. Practitioners use detailed histories and specialized testing to uncover these triggers, which can include pollutants, molds, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals. Treatment strategies in environmental medicine are multifaceted, often combining conventional medical therapies with alternative approaches like detoxification programs, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle interventions to reduce toxin exposure and enhance the body's natural detoxification processes.

Environmental medicine also acknowledges the significant impact of chronic, low-level exposure to toxins that may not immediately manifest as acute symptoms but can contribute to long-term health problems such as hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurological disorders. By addressing these environmental factors, practitioners aim to restore patients' health and prevent further harm.

What is bioregulatory medicine?

Bioregulatory medicine, also known as biological medicine, Swiss biological medicine, or bioregulatory healthcare, is an integrative approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself. It combines principles from conventional medicine with holistic and natural therapies to address the root causes of illness and support the body's innate healing processes.

This approach takes into account the interconnectedness of various bodily systems, considering factors such as nutrition, environment, genetics, and lifestyle in assessing and treating health issues. Bioregulatory medicine practitioners often use a combination of therapies, including diet and nutrition optimization, detoxification, herbal remedies, homeopathy, acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and advanced technology to promote wellness and restore balance.

The goal of bioregulatory medicine is to help individuals achieve optimal health by supporting their body's self-regulatory mechanisms and addressing the underlying causes of health challenges, rather than just managing symptoms. It emphasizes personalized and holistic care, aiming to improve overall well-being and quality of life.

What is biohacking and how does it apply to health and wellness?

Biohacking refers to the practice of managing one's own biology using a combination of medical, nutritional, physical, and technological methods. It's about making changes to your lifestyle to enhance your body's natural functions, often involving self-experimentation. In the context of health and wellness, biohacking can encompass a range of activities from dietary adjustments, exercise regimens, sleep modifications, stress management techniques, to more advanced practices like genetic engineering or neurostimulation. The goal is to make small, incremental changes that lead to significant improvements in health, well-being, and physical or cognitive performance.

Is Silver Tree Wellness right for me?

If you can answer “yes” to most of these questions , Silver Tree Wellness Center is your ideal wellness destination:

Are you seeking a healthcare experience that transcends conventional practices?
Do you believe in the importance of making lifestyle changes to support your body's innate ability to self-regulate and heal?
Are you committed to a journey that not only treats symptoms but also nurtures your body's natural bioregulatory processes to address the root cause of your health concerns?
Do you value a holistic approach that integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness for a more balanced and vibrant life?
Are you eager to look and feel your best by losing fat, building muscle, and rejuvenating your cells from the inside out, using a blend of cutting-edge and traditional healing methods?
Are you ready to take responsibility for your part in care, investing time and resources to make the necessary changes to your environment, lifestyle, and diet that will reverse the root cause of your illness and restore your health?

How do I become a patient at Silver Tree Wellness Center?

Schedule a 15-minute consultation with our care coordinator to see if Silver Tree is the right fit for you.
Schedule an in-person intake consultation. Your initial visit must be at the clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
Carry out your personalized therapeutic treatment plan with follow-up visits in the office if you’re local or through our 100% HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform if you live outside the Phoenix metro.

Will Insurance Pay?

We currently do not accept or bill insurance directly. Payment is required at the time of service. What we can do is provide you with a fully-itemized super bill with diagnostic codes so you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. While questions about your coverage should be directed to your insurance carrier, please consider many of our services are not found to be medically necessary by major insurance companies.

Common lab tests are typically covered by most insurance policies, but our staff can help you determine whether paying cash or your out-of-pocket deductible is best. Medications are also typically covered. If not, we use specialty pharmacies to supply your prescription needs. Supplements, specialty labs, office visits, and most clinical therapies are not reimbursable but may be covered by your Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Additionally, we’re proud to offer interest-free payment plans through Advance Care.

What Can I Expect On My First Visit?

Your intake consultation will be a minimum of two hours and a chance for us to get to know one another. The patient-provider partnership is one of our core values, and we believe it has true therapeutic potential.

During our visit, we’ll carefully listen to your healthcare concerns and perform a comprehensive physical exam. Evaluation of your diet and lifestyle, family history, social and spiritual wellbeing, past illness, and environmental exposures will all be considered in order to begin to determine a diagnosis and develop your therapeutic treatment plan.

Advanced lab testing is often required to confirm the root cause of illness and your current biochemical needs. We’ll order necessary diagnostic tests for you to complete with one of our recommended laboratories. At the end of the first visit, we’ll schedule a follow-up visit, which can be at the clinic or via our secure and confidential telemedicine platform, to review your lab results and finalize your treatment plan.

Your first visit is a chance for a new beginning. As partners in care, we’re setting off on a promising new healthcare journey together, looking to the future with the hope of what is to come — the dawn of a happier, healthier tomorrow.

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