Whether you’re looking to start your journey into functional medicine or are seeking additional help as you navigate a particular challenge, we’ve got options to fit your unique health goals.

Conditions we treat:

  • Allergies (Sinus, Rashes)

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Autoimmune Diseases

  • Cancer Prevention

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Chronic Infections (EBV, Lyme, Herpes, Yeast, HPV)

  • Dementia Prevention

  • Detoxification (Heavy Metals, Toxin Exposure)

  • Diabetes

  • Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux)

  • Environmental and Food Allergies

  • Fatigue

  • Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS)

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Healthy Aging

  • Healthy Weight and Metabolism

  • Heart Health

  • High Cholesterol

  • Hormone Balance (Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary)

  • Interstitial Cystitis

  • Low Testosterone

  • Mast Cell Disorders

  • Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance

  • Migraines and Headaches

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Obesity

  • Osteoporosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Restless Leg Syndrome

  • Sleep/Insomnia

  • Skin Conditions (Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis)

  • Wellness and Prevention

Start Your Functional Medicine Health Journey

 

Services

  • Functional Medicine Doctor

    $700 – Initial Functional Medicine review of health history forms and  60-minute consultation 

  • $520 for a multi lab 45 minute new patient follow up

    $350 – First 30 minute follow up visit to review few labs and discuss plan of action

    $200 – Any subsequent functional medicine  20 minute visits 

    $50 - for an established patient that needs a visit for a quick prescription that is not a controlled substance- say an antibiotic for a UTI or respiratory infection etc.

    ***Additional charges also apply for any labs that are not covered by insurance, nutrition referral and health coaching, supplements…

  • Nutritional Consultation and Health Coaching

    Choose from one on one consults or work with a group.

    $130/hour – One on One with generally requiring 3 visits for completion of functional medicine medical diet program

    $299 – Group: 4 classes with a group with similar goals. Research shows working in groups is highly effective, educative, eye opening and encouraging. 

 

What to Expect

with The Plan

  • Step 1

    Fill out the relevant data in the form under REQUEST FAIM SERVICES

    I will review this and decide if I can help you. If needed, I may give you a call. If I am able to help you, then my office will book your initial appointment, enable you access to our health portal and will let you know what forms to fill out and we highly recommend that you upload all labs and supporting documents that will enable me to help you.

  • Step 2

    During a 60-minute appointment with Dr. Rathod you will go over your history, ailments, goals, prior lab testing and nutrition. Together the two of you will develop a treatment plan.

  • Step 3

    This is your new patient follow up visit with labs or post a health coaching session or group visit on the elimination diet. I will create a personalized plan to start your healing journey and over the next several months, we will meet back and determine your progress. This process also helps give you time to establish a trusting relationship with me.

  • Step 4

    A few weeks after your first appointment you will meet with Dr. Rathod for a 45-minute appointment to review labs and discuss further individualization of your treatment plan.

  • Step 5

    As you continue to optimize your health we are here for you throughout your journey with follow-up appointments, monthly check-ins and live Q&A sessions, along with continued support each step of the way.

Let Us Get Started

Patient Testimonials

  • I’ve been a patient of Dr. Rathod for over 12 years. Prior to coming to her I was riddled with back pain, hormone imbalance and digestive issues. My doctors were giving me medication for each symptom and none of it was helping. I was getting sicker and feeling worse due to the meds. After coming to Varsha, she has helped me tremendously by not only healing my issues but teaching me how to “heal thy-self”. She got me off all of the medication I was taking. Today I don’t take any pain meds at all. With proper diet coupled with exercise. I can stand longer, walk further and sleep better. I’ve learned to eat foods I thought I hated. I am a much better person physically and mentally because of my doctor.

    — Stephanie R.

  • Dr. Rathod’s medical practice is the perfect combination of traditional internal medicine and alternative medicine. I feel like I have known Dr. Rathod all my life. Through all these years (more than 20), she has guided me to achieve extraordinary levels of physical, mental and spiritual health. Always with compassion, knowledge, experience and humor.

    — Norma H.

  • Dr. Rathod truly grasps how nutrition impacts health. I've seen her for over two decades and credit her with helping me maintain a healthy lifestyle.

    — Vernon G.

  • Several years ago I was 50 lbs heavier and significantly run down. Then I visited Dr. Rathod and as I have told her personally completely revolutionized my health. She has been my Dr. ever since.

    — David M.

  • Since 2000, Dr. Varsha Rathod has taken good care of me. I have had heart issues since, as a child, I had Rheumatic Fever. In 2000 or 2001, I got a-fib the first time. Varsha worked with my cardiologist to slowly get me off the heavy duty heart drugs. I now have a touch of breast cancer, but, without Dr. Rathod's supplement recommendations and help, this may have come on at a much earlier age than 78. She recommended what I believe is a wonderful surgeon to handle my forthcoming lumpectomy.

    — Joy B.

  • I have been under Dr. Rathod’s care for the past 2 years. She has really helped me understand my weight issue and get my mind and health back on track. I would highly recommend her.

    — Radhika A.

  • Great doctor she has gotten me to great health my allergies are almost non-existent! I would not be as knowledgeable and in a good place in regards to my health if it was not for Dr. Rathod she is an invaluable gem!

    — Natasha S.

  • Dr. Varsha is the best thing that has happened to me in my life. She is a great listener; her advice and recommendations have helped me get my health (mind, body and spirit) back on track. Sign up if you would like to take control of health.

    — Amar B.

FAQs

  • We currently see patients virtually in Florida and Missouri.

  • We do not accept insurance or Medicare. However you can use your FSA and HSA plans if you are enrolled in them to pay your medical bills. Some insurance carriers also may cover the cost of lab tests ordered.

  • You have access to Dr. Rathod and your coach if you choose one, through direct messaging in your patient portal. We do ask that you allow 48 hours for replies and understand that we do not work weekends or holidays.

    Recurrent messaging may necessitate an office visit. Prescription solutions to a quick medical problem will incur an acute visit charge separate from your membership.

    As a patient you will also have access to Dr. Rathod & Katie’s monthly Group Lunch & Learn sessions where you can bring any non-sensitive questions, meet other patients and listen to questions you may not have thought of yourself. It’s a fun way to be a part of our FAIM community.

  • Once labs are requested and ordered by Dr. Rathod the labs will ship kits directly to you with detailed instructions to complete in the comfort of your own home. If labs such as bloodwork are requested, these can be completed at a local Quest or LabCorp near you. If Functional labs require bloodwork, this will be setup through a local phlebotomy site.

    Please note, all requested labs must be completed before your follow-up appointments, so we encourage you to complete labs promptly.

  • The first step is always scheduling your Discovery Call, where you will virtually meet with both Dr. Rathod & Katie.

    Depending on which services you have purchased, your first New Patient appointment with Dr. Rathod and/or your Initial appointment with Katie will be scheduled. At the end of each appointment, we will schedule your next visit based off your individualized plan.

    Of course, this may be subject to change and we ask for a 48 hour notice. Please note, that this means for Monday appointments, we need a cancellation by the previous Thursday. You will have access to reschedule appointments through your patient portal.

  • Yes, Dr. Rathod is a fully licensed practitioner who can prescribe medications and specialty pharmacy drugs in her field, Rheumatology, such as Enbrel, Humira etc. Please note she no longer prescribes any controlled substances for pain, fatigue, ADHD and sleep.

  • Yes! As we are a virtual office, we cannot conduct full physical exams and therefore, cannot serve as your primary care. Often patients choose to work with us in addition to their PCP to provide a Functional Medicine perspective. This is okay with us, but we are still required by law to not title ourselves as primary care providers.

  • Yes, but since FAIM does not accept insurance this means you will not be reimbursed for the visit. Therefore, it is best to keep your rheumatologist and work with Dr. Rathod as your consultant. She will work with you to try and get your disease under control or even help you get rid of the inflammatory response to minimize the need for drug therapy, if possible.

  • Prescriptions and surgery work as the tools of the average practitioner. LIFESTYLE changes are what serve as our tools and medicine. These types of changes are difficult to make alone. I recommend group or one on one coaching. Read more about why health coaching works here.

  • We are similar in many ways, but each of us come with a different set of tools that we consider invaluable. While I used to engage each patient in health coaching, I found that several were not ready to take this on sincerly. So, I now offer it as an optional tool.

    FAIM opened in 2022, however, unlike many new Functional Medicine practices, Dr. Rathod brings to you her expertise of over 30 years in medicine, with over 20 years in integrative medicine and practicing Functional Medicine in the last 10+ years.

    I believe that you will see and feel what sets me apart after a few visits and by the end of a year, I am hoping that you will see a more vibrant you.

  • I have found that pricing as individual visits suit more people and makes it more affordable. Having said that, I loved having packages with health coaching because I believe that it is a powerful tool to incent you to make changes that are hard. I found that several patients did not utilize them. Therefore I decided to keep them as optional and will insist that you try them if I feel that you cannot make the change by yourself. When you are ready, it is a great service to engage you to create new habits.

Start Your Functional Medicine Health Journey

 

Contact us now to take the first step on your functional medicine health journey. Let's discuss how we can support your health needs and find the right path for you.