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Big Life Service Offering
MULTI-SPECIALTY
Interested in something more from your healthcare provider? Check out all the ways our Big Life medical team can help you and your family live your big life - whether you need a new primary care provider, you're suffering from acute or chronic illness and seeking Functional Medicine, you're interested in IV nutrient hydration or Ozone Therapy, or even looking for more natural Medical Aesthetics services.
Big Life Integrative Health offers comprehensive primary care services for children and adults through our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. We also specialize in Functional Medicine, Muscle Testing, Neurofeedback, Neurostimulation, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Weight Loss, Ozone Therapy, IV Hydration, Medical Ear Piercing, and Medical Aesthetics.
Patients do not have to be enrolled in Direct Primary Care to take advantage of other services, although DPC members do enjoy significant savings.
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SIGN YOUR FAMILY UP FOR BIG LIFE'S MEDICAL CARE. TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION, THE SYSTEM WILL ASK FOR PAYMENT INFORMATION. HOWEVER, BIG LIFE WILL NOT COLLECT ANY MONIES UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CARE.
About
Big Life
MADE FOR THIS
Big Life Integrative Health is located in Lone Tree, Colorado. We offer a more natural, integrated approach to Family Medicine through Direct Primary Care (DPC). We also offer IFM Certified Functional Medicine, Muscle Testing, Neurostimulation, Hormone Replacement, Medical Weight Loss, IV Hydration, Ozone Therapy (including Insufflation), and Medical Aesthetics.
At Big Life, we believe we were made with intention and for good. When we feel well, we can connect with our purpose and live a life of impact. Many of us simply don't realize how good our bodies are actually made to feel. It's time to change that. Big Life can help.
NATURAL
We absolutely take advantage of the best of modern medicine. We also seek more natural remedies to chronic illness and pain, treatments that work in cooperation with the innate brilliance of the human design and offer long-term healing. Big Life is where East meets West.
ROOT CAUSE
Big Life providers take the time to do more than just treat presenting symptoms. We seek root cause and authentic healing. Longer appointment times, advanced technologies, and more thorough testing allow us to pursue a healthier you.
Our Approach
INTEGRATIVE
It's no secret that the outlook surrounding today's healthcare system is grim. Few providers are set up to succeed, as insurance companies' cost-saving measures lessen appointment times, increase a provider's patient panel to unmanageable volumes, and limit patients' access to life-enhancing, sometimes even life-saving, elective procedures, consults, and testing.
Big Life believes there is a better way. By eliminating insurance reimbursements from our primary care practice model, we're able to provide medical care that optimizes wellness and improves lives for a low monthly payment that costs about the same amount as a gym membership.
We also provide significant elective medical services - like Functional Medicine, Medical Aesthetics, Hormones & Weight Loss, and Neurotherapy at fair, cash pay prices.
It's time you were cared for by a medical team as invested in your well being as you are. Let's all live our “big life."
RELATIONSHIP
Our model allows you to be known and to receive care when you need it, including after hours. We focus on wellness and keeping you out of expensive ERs and Urgent Care facilities.
DIGNITY
We believe we have each been made with intention and for good. Our bodies reflect the dignity of a perfect design and should be treated with care and reverence. We do not offer treatments that could create harm, including artificial birth control.
Our Providers
“During my training, I developed a lasting passion for “cura personalis,” or care of the whole person. It’s our mission at Big Life to see all of you and to listen. I know the patients I encounter every day are called to do great things in the world. My job is to restore health so they can show up."
DEVON NELSON, FNP, IFMCP
BOARD CERTIFIED
LESLIE KELTY, FNP-BC
BOARD CERTIFIED
KATIE MCCABE, ACNP-BC
BOARD CERTIFIED
CHRISTY GARBUS, MSN, RN
MARC CADLAON, LPC, BCN
Our Space
DIGNITY reflected
The Big Life Integrative Health office isn't like most doctor's offices or come-and-go IV Bars. Here, we want you to feel safe, protected, and heard. We use cloth instead of paper, robes instead of hospital gowns, soft lights instead of fluorescents, and materials from the Earth instead of plastics as much as possible. We understand the dignity of our patients matters most.
Direct Primary Care
The American Academy of Family Physicians reports, "DPC benefits patients by providing substantial savings and a greater degree of access to, and time with, physicians.
DPC allows physicians to care for the whole person. "
What Makes the Direct Primary Care Experience Different?
How Much Does DPC Cost?
Big Life's Direct Primary Care is available to children and adults at the following rates, with households enjoying additional savings. Big Life cares for men, women, and children.
Children under 25 are cared for at a rate of $30 / month with two adult DPC patients.
Additional children under 25 are cared for at a rate of $30 / month with 1 adult + 1 child DPC patient.
Patients may elect to pay in monthly or annual installments.
10% savings available for those who elect to pay in annual installments.
A Registration Fee will be collected at time of sign up in the amount of $65 / patient.
30-day written notice is required to cancel your DPC membership, but there is no fee to cancel. You are welcome to withdraw at any time after your first three months in our practice.
However, a 12-month waiting period is required to re-enroll in Big Life DPC.
Big Life works hard to include as many of our services in the DPC membership as possible, but some specialty services or extraordinary labs may incur additional fees. These fees have been greatly reduced for DPC members.
Is DPC a Good Model for Patients with High Deductible Health Insurance Plans?
Absolutely. HDHPs often require participants to pay out-of-pocket for any non-preventative healthcare needs, making DPC's low, periodic fee well-suited to ensure your health is prioritized without allowing unforeseen costs to break the bank.
What Do Patients Like Best about DPC Care at Big Life?
What If I Want to Cancel My DPC Membership at Big Life?
We make it easy to cancel your DPC membership, as you can do so at any time after your first three months, without worrying about unnecessary fees or headache. You must simply supply written notice 30 days in advance of the time you'd like to cancel. There is no cost to withdraw.
However, registration fees are non-refundable and patients must wait 12 months before electing to reenroll in DPC membership at Big Life after cancelling.
Patients who withdraw from Big Life DPC may still take advantage of non-primary care services at Big Life.
What If I Need Care After Business Hours or on Weekends?
As a patient of our DPC practice - and only Big Life patients who participate in Direct Primary Care - you have access to Big Life providers around the clock.
This number is only given out to existing DPC patients.
NOTE: Out of respect for our providers, non-urgent care or routine services like med checks and refills should wait for business hours.
What Is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a practice model in which patients pay their provider directly via a periodic membership fee for a defined set of primary care services. Insurance and HSA funds are not processed by the practice.
Big Life DPC is unique in the DPC world in that it offers multiple specialty care services in our DPC model as well - including Functional Medicine, Neurofeedback, IV Hydration and more - either as part of the membership fee or at greatly reduced rates for members.
What Are the Benefits of DPC?
DPC prioritizes the relationship between a patient and provider to improve health outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs. Providers are free to spend more time with patients because they are not bound by insurance reimbursement restrictions, hospital interests, or big pharma preferences. More and more patients and employer networks are turning to DPC to improve health outcomes and ensure provider sustainability.
What Services Are Included?
Want to know more about what services are included in your Big Life DPC membership fee and what services might incur additional expense? Click the following links for an outline of coverage.
What About Insurance?
Patients who receive health care insurance coverage, either through employers or individual insurance plans, can receive primary care at Big Life. This is true even though Big Life does not participate in any insurance contracts or file claims on your behalf.
In fact, most patients still carry insurance for coverage of healthcare services that cannot be provided in the primary care practice setting, such as specialty care and hospitalizations.
Your insurance may allow you to file a claim for reimbursement for some or all of your DPC monthly (annual) retainer costs.
Your insurance will likely reimburse some or all of the costs for medical services that incur additional fees, outside the monthly (annual) retainer, depending on your plan.
The patient is responsible for filing these claims, although Big Life will supply itemized documentation needed for your claims.
Are DPC Membership Fees Considered Tax Deductible?
At this time, Direct Primary Care retainer fees are not considered medical expenses by the government and are, therefore, not deemed tax-deductible. As Direct Primary Care as a practice model continues to gain momentum, this may change in time.
Can I Use my HSA or FSA Funds to Pay for Big Life Medical Expenses?
Unfortunately, HSA monies cannot yet be used to pay for your DPC membership at Big Life, but HSA funds can be used for things like imaging, prescription drugs, vaccines, and most other medical costs. The government is considering allowing HSA funds to be used for DPC memberships in the future however, so stay tuned.
FSA funds may be able to be used for both DPC memberships and other medical costs at Big Life. Please reach out to your plan administrator to determine what your FSA funds allow.
What about Patients with Medicare or Medicaid?
Although the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced forthcoming DPC models as part of their effort to “deliver value-based transformation in primary care," regulations to define such efforts have yet to emerge.
Big Life is unfortunately not able to accommodate Medicare or Medicaid patients at this time in our DPC services. They may enjoy our IV Hydration and Neurofeedback / Neurostimulation services however.
How Do I Register to Become a DPC Patient at Big Life Integrative Health?
Registration is easy. Interested patients (non Medicare or Medicaid) can simply follow the link on the New Patient Registration page of our website. There is a one time registration fee for every new patient.
We do prefer patients register through the system, as it allows us to gather important demographic information and health history details. It also allows us to begin your patient journey in our EMR system, which will be a go-to method for quick communication with your provider.
The system will ask you for payment information upon registration, but rest assured, we do not process any payments until you have fully completed the new patient registration process and received initial treatment.
DPC - What's Included
Every Direct Primary Care patient will receive comprehensive wellness care, a holistic approach to acute or chronic illness, and treatment of aches and pains.
Included Office Visits
Included Procedures
Included Labs, Tests & Shots
DPC - What's Not Included?
Some services, labs, tests, and vaccines are offered at an additional charge, which will always be discussed with you before receiving treatment. However, DPC members receive generous discounts.
Additional Fees - Office Visits & Programs
Additional Fee - Labs, Tests & Procedures
Not Available at Big Life
Functional Medicine
BIG LIFE IS ONE OF COLORADO'S ONLY IFM CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TEAMS. EXPERIENCE THE BEST.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a systems based, root cause analysis of the whole person. It is anchored in science to address the fundamental question: how do I live my best life to avoid, prevent, or holistically treat disease?
Functional Medicine focuses on the provider/patient therapeutic partnership, fostering a healing relationship in which the patient actively participates in their care.
What Are the Benefits?
Functional Medicine is a field known to affect positive results when patients who suffer from chronic illness, pain, and disease and "nothing else" has worked, seek help. We offer hope when you've almost given up.
Why? It is truly mind-body-spirit medicine that seeks clues to ailments that might even stem from incidents in your childhood. For instance, did you grow up near a chemical production plant and are only now experiencing the effects of contaminated water systems?
The key is time.
Time for your provider to actually get to know you and listen to your comprehensive medical history and run more thorough diagnostics. Only then can we begin to seek treatment.
What Does the Functional Medicine Program Entail?
Functional Medicine at Big Life begins with a thorough intake and investigation of not only your medical history but also your mental, emotional, and spiritual health triggers.
It includes a nutritional physical exam where the mouth, skin, hair, and nails are evaluated through a Functional lens to identify nutritional deficiencies that can be difficult to detect by laboratory analysis alone.
The goal with Functional Medicine is to allow the body to heal itself by adjusting the diet using high-quality supplements, IV nutrition, and sometimes pharmaceuticals to improve quality of life and treat the root cause of disease.
Testing includes conventional lab testing along with Functional lab testing, for example comprehensive GI panels, SIBO testing, Dutch testing/hormone metabolite testing, cortisol salivary testing, toxin evaluation, and genetic evaluation.
Is Big Life Certified with the Institute for Functional Medicine?
Yes! Anyone can offer Functional Medicine, but only a select few providers have gone through the additional coursework and certification process available at the Institute for Functional Medicine. All Big Life Functional Medicine providers have achieved this sought offer medical distinction.
Is Functional Medicine Included in my Direct Primary Care costs?
Big Life's DPC model offers comprehensive medical care for you and your family, and our providers do take a holistic approach when treating our DPC patients. Some patients, however, deserve a true deep dive to help relieve chronic stubborn pain and disease. Other patients want an intimate analysis of their health in order to formulate proactive healthy aging strategies and habits.
For those, we recommend Functional Medicine. Any patient, DPC or non-DPC member, can seek Functional Medicine treatment at Big Life. While the Functional Medicine fees are not included in the DPC membership, DPC patients DO receive 15% off any Functional Medicine fees.
How Much Does Functional Medicine Treatment Cost?
Choose the Visit Package that works best for you.
1 Visit = $550
3 Pack = $1,500
Please inquire for special pricing if you are seeking to continue Functional Medicine treatment with one of our providers and following them from another clinic. (Treatment in progress within the last 6 months.)
All Big Life DPC patients who are up-to-date with membership fees receive 15% off listed FM rates.
Are Functional Medicine Labs Included in the Visit Package Pricing?
No. Functional Medicine lab panels are additional costs of the program. However, Big Life offers discounted rates on all lab fees.
Are Functional Medicine Nutritional Supplements Included in the "Visit Package" Pricing?
No. Supplements recommended as part of your Functional Medicine treatment will be offered from our clinic or our online pharmacy for an additional charge. Big Life works to keep these costs as low as possible for our patients.
Will Functional Medicine Labs Be Drawn In House?
As many as possible, yes. Some lab panels, however, require special processing and will be referred to your local Labcorp. Patients can use their insurance for all labs drawn at Labcorp.
What Can I Expect as a Big Life Functional Med Patient?
We look forward to listening and learning about your story and developing a personalized care plan unique to you.
Every patient is different and every person's story is unique. We hope to better understand those differences and look to evaluate and treat from a holistic perspective to allow you to live your best life, the life you were made for. You were made for this.
Can I Seek Functional Medicine Treatment at Big Life If I Am NOT a Direct Primary Care Member?
Absolutely. We welcome patients from our Direct Primary Care and from outside our DPC in our Functional Medicine program.
DPC Members do, however, enjoy 50% savings on all Functional Medicine treatment at Big Life, so many opt to enroll as part of their long-term health strategy.
"The structure of medical-school curriculum hasn't changed in more than half a century, says the American Medical Association's James Madara, MD. "Caring for this new population requires an entirely different midset."
Primary Care vs.
Functional Medicine
Muscle Testing
what is muscle testing?
Muscle testing, also known as applied kinesiology, is a non-invasive, non-painful diagnostic method that uses the body’s own nervous system to uncover hidden issues. It’s natural biofeedback and remarkably effective.
During muscle testing, a provider will apply gentle pressure to different areas of the body to stimulate the muscles. When there's stress or abnormal input to a muscle (an underlying issue), it weakens. Healthy muscles are strong and withstand average resistance.
After testing, your provider will present you with a good picture of how your glands, organs, lymphatic system, nervous system, circulation, muscle. and bone structures are working. They will also provide you with a plan to address any issues.
Sessions typically last an hour for the initial consult, with follow ups typically recommended every two to three months to monitor progress.
First Visit | $250
Follow Ups | $150
DPC Patients Enjoy 15% Savings
Medical Aesthetics
What is Big Life’s Approach to Medical Aesthetics?
Living a big life includes feeling good on the inside and out. We want to feel confident. We want to feel beautiful. We want to feel our best. As we age, we begin to think about how to preserve a youthful glow – especially in the face and neck. We want to prevent the sagging, hollowing, and thinning of the skin that happens as facial muscles weaken, and fullness erodes. This is especially true for those who have experienced recent weight loss, as rapid changes in the body accelerate the loosening of the skin – not just on the face, but on the body. And let’s not forget the scalp, which can become an increasing struggle for both men and women as hair thins or hairlines recede.
The problem is that there’s a lot of bad medical advice out there when it comes to aesthetics and how enhancement offerings can enrich your natural beauty. Low-grade fillers and too much Botox in the wrong places can alter a once beautiful face irreparably. They can even create disuse atrophy, harming rather than helping facial proportions and accelerating skin laxity. We don’t want that for you. You are made to be you.
That’s why we offer Medical Aesthetics services as part of the Big Life offering. We love helping our patients discover their own youthful glow again through more natural, energy-based technologies, plant STEM cell therapies, the purest HA dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers on the market, and fabulous skin care lines – including a staff favorite all-natural option.
How Does the Medical Aesthetic Patient Journey Begin?
It starts with a consultation, in which our Board-Certified providers listen carefully to your goals. Often, we find patients aren’t even aware of non-surgical, non-invasive aesthetics treatment options that will help tighten their skin, smooth its texture, return its glow, and offer lasting results. Don’t worry – you don’t have to be the expert. We are investing in the very best technologies and training to ensure you get the most out of your treatment plan.
Walk Me through the Process Step-by-Step
We like to think of facial contouring as part of an ecosystem, in which we address every layer of the skin, to feed the tissue and wake it back up again.
1. First, we look to reshape any problem areas in the face, neck, or body through natural, energy-based technologies and plant-based STEM cell therapies.
2. Then we tighten the skin and restore skin integrity, also with energy-based technologies. They’re far more natural and offer superior, lasting results.
3. Next, we consider techniques like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and Sculptra to naturally stimulate collagen production and create luminescence.
4. Now, we look to contour the face and smooth wrinkles with refining neurotoxin wrinkle relaxers. We’ve selected Juveau and Dysport for their superior performance and commitment to high-grade formularies.
5. Finally, we exfoliate and hydrate the skin with our Aquafirme XS, a medical-grade hydrafacial that includes ultrasound therapy to deeply penetrate the skin, as well as prescribing a day-to-day skincare routine that will cement results.
The best part is that our aesthetic patients have a lot of fun as they rediscover their own beauty and learn to invest in themselves. You were made for this.
What is Scarlet SRF?
What if there was a way to lift your face naturally, without ever having to go under the knife? What if you could take years off your face in under an hour with little or no downtime or even fewer side effects? In fact, what if you could get on with your life immediately post-treatment?
The Scarlet SRF stands alone in the area of Radio Frequency Microneedling. It’s less painful, more effective, and longer lasting. It addresses concerns of loose or sagging skin, poor tone, rough texture, scarring, and unwanted red or brown spots naturally. Best of all – it can be used anywhere on the body – whether the face, neck, hands, knees, stomach, elbows, or other area of concern.
An energy-based aesthetic treatment, the Scarlet SRF is FDA-approved and patented not only in the U.S. but also in 70 other countries. Treatment time varies but generally lasts between 30 minutes to an hour.
With traditional RF Microneedling, bleeding, intense pain, and extended recovery times are common. Big Life has invested in Scarlet because it utilizes a patented “Na Effect” pulse pattern. The effect causes independent coagulation of tissue around each electrode. This allows for consistent results, faster treatment times, and more comfort for you.
Sometimes, we will recommend a series of Scarlet SRF sessions over the course of a few months to achieve maximum results. Many patients return annually, they’re so pleased with their results.
Note: You should expect to show up a little early to your Scarlet SRF appointment so that we can apply numbing cream. This ensures maximum comfort during your session. Every patient is different, but most report the treatment is entirely tolerable – especially when you compare the alternatives of surgery or other micro-needling therapies. We do recommend patients stay out of the sun following a Scarlet treatment to ensure the skin has time to thoroughly regenerate and heal. We will also supply you with EXOIE STEM cell repair ointments to allow the science of exosomes to speed your recovery.
What are Wrinkle Relaxers Juveau and Dysport? Are They as Effective as Botox?
Although injectable neurotoxin products like Botox and Xeomin have been on the wrinkle-treatment shelves for a while, at Big Life, we’ve chosen Juveau and Dysport for the ultra-high-end ingredient standards and safe, ethical manufacturing processes. They’re equally effective as other wrinkle relaxers and loved by our patients.
FDA approved in 2019, Juveau is often called “NEWTOX.” It was specifically designed for cosmetic purposes. Dysport is also highly effective, often reserved for those with moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles.
Both products temporarily smooth wrinkles and visibly life the face and neck. Your Big Life medical aesthetics provider will recommend which neuromodulator is best for you.
Can I Get My Skincare at Big Life?
You bet! Just ask our staff who love to try out all the latest products from our favorite suppliers, including prescription-grade lines like Skinbetter and Colorscience and all-natural options like Epionce and EXOIE.
Best of all - DPC patients save 15% on all skincare purchased in our clinic. If you don’t see something on our shelves from your favorite line, just ask our team and we will order it in for you.
What is AquaFirme XS?
We love this therapy! AquaFirme XS is a non-invasive, decadent medical treatment that uses ultrasound technology to exfoliate, oxygenate, and hydrate the skin and scalp. It's designed to address a variety of skin concerns, including:
AquaFirme XS is more than just a hydrafacial. Medical grade, AquaFirme’s ultrasound technology loosens and removes dead skin cells, stimulates blood flow, and increases collagen production.
As part of your treatment, we use proprietary serums derived from plant STEM cell extracts that are designed to revitalize the skin, defend against aging, brighten, detoxify, and improve absorption by the skin. The serums are based on ancient Ayurvedic principles and modern technology.
Best of all – AquaFirme is not just for the skin. Hair loss impacts 85% of men and 50% of women at some point in their life. A series of AquaFirme XS sessions can rejuvenate hair growth and strengthen existing follicles. Why? We combine our ultrasound therapy with plant-derived STEM cells. DE|RIVE serum is formulated for scalp and hair health and contains plant-cell factors that can decrease inflammation, increase hydration and blood flow, and remove dead cells from around the follicles.
AquaFirme XS treatments can take between 30–75 minutes, and a series of three treatments may be needed to achieve optimal results. The treatment is relaxing, and your skin is bright, fresh, and hydrated when you're done.
What is EXOIE STEM Cell Technology?
As a clinic committed to applying the most innovative natural therapies to our treatment regimens, we can’t tell you how excited we are about including EXOIE STEM cell technology in many of our aesthetic therapies. EXOIE applies biomimetic nanoparticles to the science of beauty. It comes in a variety of serums used before, during, and after treatments – stimulating up to 3X faster recovery rates and 10X more stimulation of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that come from STEM cells, carrying nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and metabolites to wounded areas. These transit vehicles are integral to body functions, especially wound healing. EXOIE serums - organic, plant-based, and safe for every skin type - introduce 15 billion exosomes and 2,000 active Stem Cell Secretory Factors to the body in every application.
Big Life’s EXOIE Rejuvenation Line includes three formulas, often used in combination to speed recovery and stimulate more healthy skin and hair. With some treatments, we will offer patients different EXOIE blends before, during, and after treatment.
1.DITOX helps prepare your body to be an ideal environment for rapid healing and to trigger cell-signaling processes required to fight inflammation and heal injuries. (Before treatment.)
2.EXOIE is a concentrated loading dose of STEM cell factors including exosomes, liposomes, growth factors, anti-inflammatory factors, VegF, and more. It leads to a faster recovery with enhanced rejuvenation results. (During treatment.)
3.REPAIR reinforces the cell signaling cascade with ten additional applications of exosomes, liposomes, and the full complement of STEM cell factors found in the biological process of healing. Continued signaling accelerates the healing process while maximizing the results. (After treatment.)
Your provider might also recommend one blend or a combination of EXOIE serums to combat skin issues like rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and wound healing.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) (aka a Vampire Facial)?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, also known as a vampire facial, is an incredible bio-aesthetic tool in Big Life’s arsenal of anti-aging therapies. It’s all-natural and delivers incredible results. Seriously – this one is a staff favorite. Best of all, because we are using the patient’s own blood, we avoid delivering potentially harmful foreign substances to the body – especially in the oh-so-sensitive facial region.
The procedure involves drawing blood from the arm, separating the platelets from the rest of the blood in our lab, and then injecting the platelets back into the face. The platelets contain growth factors that stimulate cell reproduction and tissue regeneration. We’re literally using the nutrients of your own body to heal itself.
PRP therapy can help with skin texture and tone. It can make the skin look tighter, fuller, and smoother, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth and eyes. It can also alleviate the appearance of scars caused by acne and surgical procedures.
We often use PRP to plump up sagging skin and hollowing effects in areas like the cheeks, temples, and tear trough grooves. Best of all, PRP triggers collagen production, which improves skin tone and texture from within.
PRP isn’t an instant treatment, with full results taking as long as 4-6 weeks to really emerge. We often recommend two treatments when patients begin PRP, typically about three months apart, and then one treatment annually for maintenance.
What are Restylane Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Dermal Fillers?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar in the body that helps facilitate the skin’s ability to stay hydrated. It promotes fullness and elasticity. As we age, HA diminishes, causing the skin to lose volume and increasing our chances for wrinkles. HA fillers are clear gels that are injected beneath the skin to add volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and folds in the face.
At Big Life, we use Restylane HA fillers because they are specifically formulated to act like your body's own naturally produced hyaluronic acid. The Restylane range of products are created with two patented technologies, NASHA® and XpresHAn TechnologyTM.
NASHA® Technology is engineered for precision and structure. It is a firm gel texture intended for a more pronounced lift, providing support for targeted precision. XpresHAn TechnologyTM is designed for movement and expression. It has a soft gel texture with high flexibility and integrates into the tissue. It provides flexible support to follow the face’s natural expression and is intended for dynamic areas of the face.
What is Sculptra Natural Collagen Stimulation?
Collagen stimulators treat the underlying cause of aging skin – loss of collagen. Using your facial muscles for smiling, frowning, and squinting stresses the collagen in your skin. Collagen stimulators are injected into the skin, filling the spaces where collagen has been lost, adding volume and fullness. Sculptra works by injecting poly-L-lactic acid, which triggers an inflammatory response that promotes the formation of new collagen fibers. The body gradually absorbs the acid, leaving behind the newly formed collagen structures.
Collagen stimulators last longer than traditional facial fillers. They are often used to address common issues like sunken cheeks and temple, a weak chin, and a weak jawline.
Sculptra is FDA-approved for cosmetic use and has a well-established safety profile. It's considered a very safe procedure because it uses a substance that the body naturally produces, so there's virtually zero risk of an allergic reaction.
The process of collagen stimulation is slow and gradual, so patients can expect to wait four to six weeks after the first treatment to see results. Some patients may not notice a difference for more than six weeks, and many may need multiple injections to achieve their desired results. However, this slower process can be appealing to some because it's less drastic and less noticeable. It also gives patients the option to choose how much volume they want in each area.
Which Aesthetic Treatments are All Natural?
So many! You know us!
We are proud to offer a series of aesthetic treatments at Big Life that are all natural and work in cooperation with your body. In fact, we’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into the latest technology to ensure you have access to the latest advancements and the very best therapies for your body.
These include:
·Sculptra – natural collagen stimulation
·Platelet Rich Plasma – biologic based filler
·AquaFirme XS – ultrasound based hydrafacial and hair rejuvenation
·Scarlet SRF – radiofrequency microneedling for skin tightening, toning, and retexturing
Neuro-
therapy
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar in the body that helps facilitate the skin’s ability to stay hydrated. It promotes fullness and elasticity. As we age, HA diminishes, causing the skin to lose volume and increasing our chances for wrinkles. HA fillers are clear gels that are injected beneath the skin to add volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and folds in the face.
At Big Life, we use Restylane HA fillers because they are specifically formulated to act like your body's own naturally produced hyaluronic acid. The Restylane range of products are created with two patented technologies, NASHA® and XpresHAn TechnologyTM.
NASHA® Technology is engineered for precision and structure. It is a firm gel texture intended for a more pronounced lift, providing support for targeted precision. XpresHAn TechnologyTM is designed for movement and expression. It has a soft gel texture with high flexibility and integrates into the tissue. It provides flexible support to follow the face’s natural expression and is intended for dynamic areas of the face.
What Conditions Benefit from Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation?
What Is Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation?
Neurofeedback is using the brain's own function to create new neuropathways to alleviate unwanted symptoms for many different ailments and disorders.
Does Either Therapy Hurt?
Absolutely not. At most, you might experience a slight tingle or tapping.
Do I Have to Be a DPC Patient of Big Life to Receive Neuro Therapy?
No. We treat patients from all over the Denver Metro area in Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation, as our IFM Certified providers offer rare and exceptional expertise in this field.
DPC patients do enjoy additional savings.
What Are the Benefits?
Neurofeedback and neurostimulation offer permanent change and brain optimization without medication.
How Does Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation Work?
Neurofeedback and neurostimulation identify the parts of the brain that are not properly communicating and permanently correct the pathways.
Can I Use Insurance or HSA/FSA Funds for These Therapies?
We do not accept insurance for Neurofeedback or Neurostimulation. Packages are available, with DPC members receiving additional savings. You may be able to use HSA or FSA funds. Please consult your plan administrator.
What Is the Difference Between Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation?
Neurostimulation uses small amounts of electrical current to create new neuropathways.
Neurofeedback uses the brain's own waves with a feedback loop to create pathways.
How Long Does a Session Last?
Most neurofeedback and neurostimulation sessions are between 45 minutes to one hour in duration.
Is Treatment Invasive?
Not at all. Your treatment happens in the comfort of our provider's office. No removal of clothing or insertion of needles are necessary.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, is a form of hormone therapy that has existed in the U.S. for many decades and uses hormones that are structurally similar to those found within the human body.
What Is the Potential Advantage of Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones, such as the ones used by Biote, work with the body’s chemistry because they closely replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normally occur within the body.
What Is Pellet Therapy?
Certified Providers receive training on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in the form of subcutaneous pellets. These pellets are inserted into the upper buttocks or lower flank area during an in-office visit after testing is done to determine the exact quantity of the hormone the patient requires. Every dose is customized based on a consultation and extensive lab work to ensure a patient receives the exact concentration of hormones needed.
Bioidentical hormones work with the body's chemistry because they replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normally occur within the body.
Is There More Than One Type of Pellet?
Yes, there are two major pellet therapy types: estrogen pellets and testosterone pellets.
What Is Estrogen?
Estrogen is a hormone that possesses many functions and occurs in the bodies of both men and women. In women, estrogen is commonly associated with reproduction—it prompts the menstrual cycle and develops the female body’s secondary sex characteristics. However, in both sexes, estrogen is responsible for many facets of bone health, cholesterol metabolism, and the thickness and collagen content of the skin.
What Are Estrogen Pellets?
Estrogen pellets are small cylinders that are custom compounded and composed of estradiol, a form of estrogen. Estrogen pellets may relieve emotional, reproductive, and non-reproductive symptoms. The most common administration for estrogen pellets is to help address the uncomfortable symptoms of aging in women.
How Do Estrogen Levels Change with Age?
In women, estrogen levels decrease as they get older. Hormone levels in women drop most dramatically during perimenopause (immediately before menopause) and during menopause. In fact, after female menopause, many men may have higher estrogen levels than women. If a woman has had a radical hysterectomy involving the removal of both ovaries, her estrogen levels will struggle significantly, as the ovaries’ primary responsibility is estrogen production. Although adrenal glands produce some estrogen, as does fat tissue, this is often not enough to effectively balance and maintain women’s hormone levels.
What Health Concerns Might Estrogen Pellets Relieve?
Estrogen pellets are primarily used to combat the effects of menopause. Studies have shown that estrogen may also help relieve some symptoms associated with mood, bone density, and heart health.
How Long Do Pellets Last?
Pellets last up to three to six months depending on gender, weight, absorption rates, and the amount of deficiency or surplus of hormones present within the patient at the time of insertion. Pellets are reinserted between two to four times per year to help keep hormones optimized and balanced and may take up to two insertions before feeling the full benefits.
Is Fasting Required Before an Insertion?
No fasting is required in advance of the insertion.
What Blood Tests Are Required Before an Insertion?
Providers require extensive lab work while considering a patient’s candidacy for BHRT using pellets. A provider will discuss the results with a patient before moving forward with pellet therapy.
What Happens During the In Office Insertion?
During the in-office visit, which only takes a few minutes, patients are brought into the exam room, and the insertion site is numbed. The most common site of insertion is the upper buttocks. A small incision is then made for pellet insertion. Once the pellet is inserted, the insertion site is covered with a small bandage.
What Happens to Pellets After Insertion?
Since pellets are bioidentical and contain hormones like those our body produces, pellets are completely dissolved and absorbed, leaving nothing behind.
What Happens in the Weeks Following Insertion?
After pellet insertion, it’s best to abstain from lower body exercise. Walking should be fine, but strenuous activity is not recommended. Avoid bathtubs, swimming and hot tubs ; however, showers are permitted. After removal of the bandage, normal activity may resume.
How Often Is Pellet Insertion Necessary?
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. The Biote Method is customized to fit a patient’s specific needs.
What Is Testosterone?
Testosterone is a hormone normally found in both men and women that is responsible for many critical body processes. Testosterone is produced in the testes and ovaries, and deficiencies can occur in men and women as the body ages.
What Are Testosterone Pellets?
Testosterone pellets are composed of powdered testosterone fused into a pellet using stearic acid as a binding agent. The compounding pharmacies used by Biote provide high-quality pellets with ingredients that are meticulously tested. This testing process gives pharmacists, Biote Certified Providers, and patients confidence in the pellets’ quality.
What Health Concerns May Testosterone Pellets Relieve?
Testosterone has been shown to relieve a wide range of reproductive, emotional, and non-reproductive conditions. Some of these include low energy, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, irritability, and many others.*
What Happens When Pellet Therapy Is Discontinued?
What Are the Signs of Hormone Inbalance in Women?
What Is the Goal of BHRT?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may offer relief for many common and debilitating symptoms that medical providers often overlook. Some of these symptoms include:
Often, people with symptoms like these are suffering from hormonal imbalance. These ailments may be managed by getting to the root cause of these complex conditions and returning the patient to a state of hormonal balance. BHRT may be a simple method for correcting these complex issues through hormone optimization.
What Can a Patient Expect from BHRT?
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Some patients report some relief in as soon as four weeks, but full hormone optimization may take up to six months. Many report feeling more benefits after the second insertion. Hormone optimization therapy will be customized to balance each patient’s hormones and fit their specific needs.
How Much Does BHRT from Big Life Cost?
Female Pellets = $385/ Pellet Insertion
Modified Male Pellets = $585 / Pellet Insertion
Standard Male Pellets = $685 / Pellet Insertion
Direct Primary Care members receive $50 / pellet Insertion savings.
NEW PATIENTS receive a new patient visit called a Hormone Consult for just $95 prior to first pellet insertion, although the visit and the first pellet can be received on the same day if labs have been drawn prior.
DPC patients receive the first visit as part of the DPC membership package. They will only need to pay for the special Hormone panel for roughly $125 (insurance may be able to cover those costs).
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IV Hydration Therapy
What Is IV Hydration?
IV Hydration is fluid and nutrient administration intravenously through an IV catheter to replenish or provide optimal levels of vitamins and minerals, allowing your body to heal, detoxify, and function at its maximum capacity.
What Are the Benefits?
100% bioavailability! Supplements taken orally have to pass through the gut, only giving you a fraction of absorption, and even less if you have gut or inflammatory issues.
IV administration gets those nutrients straight to the source and can help your body heal and recover from the inside out.
What is the Goal of IV Hydration?
Our goal is to help you life your biggest, best life. That means feeling good. When your body has the nutrients it needs for optimal performance, optimal healing, and maximum energy - you have the best chance of living a life of purpose and meaning.
What's the Difference between Hydration and Nutrient Therapy?
They can sometimes be one and the same and sometimes quite different. Hydration therapy is the replacement of fluid through administration into your veins. The bag of fluid can contain vitamins and minerals, or those nutrients can be administered separately (meaning not diluted in the fluid) - such as through a shot or pushed through an IV catheter.
Administration depends on which nutrients are being given and how much fluid is needed in order to provide safe and effective administration.
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione is the master detoxifier! It is a peptide derived from amino acids in your body. It is an incredible antioxidant.
Found in every cell in the body but mostly concentrated in your liver, glutathione is crucial to breaking down free radicals, decreasing, inflammation, and removing toxins from cells. Cells lacking glutathione are at risk for damage due to oxidative stress.
HYDRATION IS HEALING.
How Is Big Life's IV Hydration Different than the Standard IV Bar?
What is NAD+ ?
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is a cellular transport molecule found in every cell of the body and is essential for cell life and cell function, including DNA and mitochondrial protection.
NAD+ is popularly referred to as an anti-aging molecule because its presence is highest in babies and decreases as we age.
It is said to help healing at a cellular and DNA level.
NAD+ is continually made and recycled in the cells but is often depleted due to DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and age-related illnesses and diseases.
Lower levels of NAD+ have been found in people with comorbidities that involve free radicals and oxidative stress, including diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and Alzheimer's.
Many studies are underway to asses the benefits of NAD+, but it is suggested that NAD+ therapy may encourage optimal mitochondrial function and homeostasis, genomic stability, neuroprotection, long life, and may even help with addition treatment.
Big Life is proud to offer NAD+ treatments. It is a longer infusion, with the first dose often infused over 2-4 hours.
How Much Does IV Hydration Cost?
All Big Life patients of other therapies (including DPC, Functional Medicine, Neurofeedback, etc.) receive 15% off all IV therapies.
As our IV nutrients are overseen and administered by on-side medical providers and nurses, we never ask our patients to tip. This results in additional significant savings as compared to other IV bars.
Preservative Free Options Available
Are Drop-Ins Welcome for IV Hydration?
Absolutely! Although appointments guarantee prompt service, we understand that sometimes you just need to get your drip when you need it most - now. Please feel free to stop by at any time between the hours of 9:00 - 5:30, Monday - Friday.
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Ozone Therapy
What Is Ozone Therapy?
O3UV Therapy is a non-drug therapy used to battle more than 130 serious illnesses, including:
It helps heal your immune system by restoring your body to do what it's supposed to - fight infection and power through your day.
How Does O3UV Work?
Adding ozone to your blood creates oxidative stress, prompting the body to respond and heal.
UBI is when we apply light to your blood - which adds energy to the red blood cells, causing a healing cascade to occur.
According to studies from both Harvard Medical and University of Sienna, both of these therapies force your body to fight disease.
How Is It Administered?
Where Can I Learn More about Ozone Therapy Science?
How Long Does Ozone Therapy Take?
Generally, Low Dose O3UV takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. High Dose takes anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes.
How Effective Is Ozone Therapy?
In studies, 80% of patients report significant improvement with 10 or more treatments.
Full efficacy for those using Ozone Therapy to help fight disease generally takes 5-10 treatments, doing two treatments per week.
Many use Ozone Therapy as a wellness and anti-aging strategy. Treatment options include one treatment to more frequent applications.
Athlete's using Ozone to optimize performance often schedule treatment right before or right after competition.
How Is Big Life Integrative Health's Ozone Therapy Different from Other Places?
Big Life has invested in securing more powerful Ozone Therapy technology, with Low and High Dose modules and UV light therapy.
In addition, we use the Turbo 180 Cuvette, which is one of the most exciting advances in UBI Therapy in over 50 years.
It allows light to penetrate half the width of a strand of hair. It both spins and mixes the blood. It takes interior blood and moves it to the outside, thereby allowing blood to get full, maximum exposure for maximized healing properties.
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practice Address
8683 East Lincoln Avenue
Suite 110
Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
(Catercorner to Super Target)
Email Address
info@biglifecolorado.com
Phone Number
303.952.8832
fax Number
720.640.0107
clinic hours
Monday - Friday 9:00-5:30
Lunch 12:00-1:00
Payment Options
Direct Primary Care
We do not accept insurance for primary care services. We offer instead a low periodic fee for services. You may opt to pay in monthly or annual installments. DPC patients also enjoy significant savings on all other medical care.
Functional Medicine
We do not accept insurance for Functional Medicine services. You do not need to be a DPC member to become a Functional Med patient. HSA funds may be used. Please check with your plan administrator.
Neurotherapy & Aesthetics
We do not accept insurance for Neurotherapy or Medical Aesthetics. Packages are available, with DPC members receiving additional savings. You may be able to use HSA or FSA funds for Neuro. Please consult your plan administrator.
IV Hydration, Ozone, Weight Loss, Muscle Testing & Hormones
We offer pay-per-visit for these therapies. We do not accept insurance; however, many HSA and FSA plans will cover some of these services. Please consult your plan administrator.
HSAs, FSAs and Insurance Documentation
We do not submit insurance claims for you, but we are happy to provide documentation for you to easily submit on your own. HSAs & FSAs may often be used for all services outside of DPC.
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Patients do not have to be members of Big Life's Direct Primary Care model (DPC) to receive other medical care. DPC members do enjoy significant savings, however, on other lines of care.
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PRIMARY CARE, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Devon Nelson, FNP, IFMCP
Devon Nelson is a a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Certified Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). Devon received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Franciscan University of Steubenville and her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Regis University of Denver.
Devon began her career as a nurse at University Colorado Hospital in the Cardiac unit. She then moved moved to Bella Health + Wellness in Englewood, Colorado, in August of 2016 where she worked first as a nurse and then as a nurse practitioner with the Family Medicine team.
Devon has a passion for holistic, natural medicine. She believes open, transparent communication with patients with quick follow up and decisive action is the best way to foster authentic healing and wholeness. Devon is a patient's practitioner.
A Colorado native, when not at work, Devon is often found outdoors with her husband and three children.
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PRIMARY CARE, medical aesthetics
Katie McCabe, ACNP-BC
Katie McCabe is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC). She’s also a Colorado native, returning to her home state to practice medicine and raise her family after earning her Bachelor of Nursing from Boston College and her Master in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago, with a special focus on Adult and Geriatric patient care.
Katie’s passion for medicine has been lifelong, with some of her favorite work done early in her career at the Surgical ICU at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. It was there that she developed her passion for “cura personalis,” or care of the whole person. When patients are at their most vulnerable, never more so true than during surgery, it is the provider who sees the body and the soul who makes the greatest impact.
Most recently, Katie spent nine years leading the Advanced Practice Provider Team at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at UCHealth. It was there that she recognized the unique needs of patients here in Colorado. Katie believes wellness begins at home. Her entry to practice in a clinical environment allows her to walk with families as they journey toward fuller, healthier lives.
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Leslie Kelty, FNP-BC
Leslie Kelty is a native Coloradan born and raised in Boulder. She attended Boston College Connell School of Nursing, receiving both her Bachelor and Master of Nursing there, with a specialty in Family Health.
Board Certified to care for patients for over 13 years, Leslie’s work experience includes both urgent and primary care settings. It’s made her especially equipped to understand the stress patient’s feel when health becomes acute, and the incredible opportunity to prevent many of those same crises through properly managed primary care.
Leslie joins Big Life with a hope to not only maximize patients’ wellness, but to practice in an environment where the patient-provider relationship is still central to the medical mission. Robust testing, advanced technologies, ongoing learning, and readily available, comprehensive exams lead to personalized wellness plans for each individual.
Leslie also brings experience in medical aesthetics to Big Life. An early practitioner with Katie McCabe at The Skin Clique, Leslie understands patients want to look their best and trust they’re receiving safe, effective treatments.
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iv hydration, ozone, muscle testing, hormone replacement
Christy Garbus, MSN, RN
Christy Garbus is a Registered Nurse with her Master's in Nursing Education from Regis University in Denver. Christy has vast experience in emergency and cardiac medicine from her years at Swedish Hospital and primary care from her time as Nurse Manager at Bella Health + Wellness in Englewood. Christy is also certified in fertility education.
As a nurse and educator, Christy is passionate about learning in order to better educate patients on their health journey. A functional medicine patient herself, she understands the importance of root cause care and providing the highest quality, evidence-based care and treatment.
An avid adventurist, Christy is most proud of the work her husband, a Colorado fire fighter, and she do to teach her two children a love for the outdoors and to instill a passion for serving one another.
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neurotherapy
Marc Cadlaon, LPC, NCC, BCN
Mark Cadlaon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback. An Ohio native, Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development & Family Science at Ohio State University and received his Masters of Arts in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Biblical & Theological Studies at Denver Seminary.
Mark is passionate about walking alongside people through life’s journeys. He has a background in mentoring college students across the U.S. and Europe and has years of experience combining mental health counseling approaches with EEG, neurostimulation, and neurofeedback. Having seen the power of neurotherapy both personally and professionally, Mark values a holistic approach to wellness, using cutting-edge research & technology to address the root cause of mental health concerns and help individuals live out their “Big Life.”
In his free time, Mark enjoys road cycling, international travel, and following motorsports.
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FAQs
What Services Are Included in Direct Primary Care?
Want to know more about what services are included in your Big Life DPC patient membership fee and what services might incur additional expense? Click the following links for an outline of coverage.
Does Big Life Accept Medicare and Medicaid Patients?
Unfortunately, Big Life cannot accept Medicare or Medicaid patients at this time.
We hope that future changes in government regulations might change this status in the future.
What Does the Government (CMS) Say about Direct Primary Care?
Although the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has yet to announce plans, it has said they hope DPC models to be an option for future care as part of their plan to “deliver value-based transformation in primary care."
Can I Become a Patient of Functional Medicine, IV Hydration, Neurostimulation or Neurofeedback at Big Life If I Am Not a DPC Patient As Well?
Absolutely. Our team is highly specialized in primary care and other fields of medicine. We often have patients seek treatment who live too far away to become a regular primary care care patient or who simply already receive primary care treatment at another clinic.
Can I Receive Primary Care at Big Life without Being a Part of DPC?
We do occasionally see patients for a one-off appointment on a cash pay basis. This is subject to provider availability, as we prioritize our DPC patients' access to the team.
What if I Need to Cancel My Direct Primary Care Membership?
You may cancel your Big Life DPC at any time after your first three months in our group by simply providing us with 30 days written notice by sending an email to admin@biglifecolorado.com or submitting documentation to our office in through the post.
Your retainer fees will conclude at the end of the next monthly billing cycle upon receipt of your written notice.
However, patients who leave our practice will not be able to rejoin Big Life's DPC services for a period of one year.
How Prevalent Is the DPC Model in the United States?
There are more than 1,700 direct primary care practices and growing, operating in nearly every state in the U.S. On average, direct primary care practices have fewer than 600 patients.
May I Use HSA, HRA, or FSA Funds at Big Life?
For many services, yes.
HSA, HRA, and FSA funds can usually be directed for Functional Medicine, Neurofeedback, Neurostimulation, IV Hydration, and primary care service NOT included in your monthly Direct Primary Care retainer fee.
At this time, HSA, HRA, and FSA funds cannot be directed toward your DPC monthly (annual) retainer fee or consumables like supplements.
Is Direct Primary Care a Good Option for Patients with High Deductible Health Plans?
Usually, yes! Having moving your primary care to Big Life's DPC model might make you more comfortable with the idea of having a health plan with a higher deductible, or one that counts all services toward the deductible instead of covering things like office visits with a copay.
Are DPC Retainer Fees Considered Tax Deductible?
At this time, Direct Primary Care retainer fees are not considered medical expenses by the government and are therefore, not deemed tax-deductible at this time. As Direct Primary Care as a practice model continues to gain momentum, this may change in time.
Does Big Life Offer Artificial Birth Control or Synthetic Hormones as Part of Therapies?
Although we certainly care for and respect the decision of patients who receive artificial birth control or synthetic hormone therapies at other health care clinics, we do not offer those treatments at Big Life. We promote more natural methods of family planning and hormone regulation that do not run the risk of causing cancers or other maladies later on.
What Does It Mean that Big Life is a Life Affirming Practice?
We have utmost regard for the brilliance of the human design. We believe our bodies were made with intention and for good. We do not, therefore, prescribe or refer for abortions or life-ending treatments. We are incredibly respectful, however, of all patients' stories and readily welcome anyone who might disagree but still opt to receive care at Big Life or who would like us to treat them post-procedure. Every story is worthy and deserving of reverence and respect.
What If I Need Care After Hours or on a Weekend?
One of the benefits of direct primary care is access to your provider when you need it most - including after hours and on weekends. We do ask that patients respect the family time of our team by only escalating true urgent concerns during these off hours, but should you need care, please call our office and a provider will be in touch soon. Please note, after hours care is for active, Direct Primary Care patients only. Also know, urgent symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath should still go to the ER immediately.
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