No. ISH provides functional and integrative care in a consultative model. Our work complements — but does not replace — your Primary Care Provider. You are required to maintain an active relationship with a PCP for routine screenings, acute concerns, and hospital-based care. ISH focuses on root-cause analysis, advanced testing, lifestyle medicine, and long-term physiologic resilience in collaboration with your broader care team.

ISH is designed for individuals ready to take an active, collaborative role in their health. You may be a good fit if you: • Are committed to meaningful change. • Value root-cause investigation over symptom management. • Understand that sustainable healing requires time and consistency. (Most members commit to at least 3–6 months to build measurable, lasting change.)

No. ISH operates outside the insurance model to allow longer visits, deeper investigation, and individualized care without coverage restrictions. We provide itemized receipts and ICD-10 documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA funds are commonly used.

Functional medicine evaluates why symptoms are occurring and addresses underlying drivers of dysfunction. We examine your health history, identify patterns, and assess key systems such as metabolism, gut health, immune regulation, hormones, and inflammation. The goal is to restore physiology and improve long-term health — not simply manage symptoms.

Food and Spirit™ is a science-based framework developed by Dr. Deanna Minich that integrates nutrition, physiology, and whole-person healing through the Seven Systems of Health. It provides structure and depth to the clinical work we do together.

Supplementation is individualized and guided by clinical findings and laboratory data. We prioritize food-first foundations. Targeted nutraceuticals may be recommended during early phases of healing and adjusted as physiology stabilizes. Most members budget $200–300 per month for supplements during initial phases.

Membership provides structured, ongoing practitioner-guided care. Healing requires continuity. Membership allows for progress tracking, plan refinement, and steady clinical oversight over time. ISH care is delivered in phases (Restore → Integrate → Community) and requires a minimum three-month commitment to begin. Learn More About ISH Membership

Schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call to determine if ISH is the right fit for you.

No. You do not need to be a resident or live in Colorado join membership. As long as you are willing to travel to my office for your visits, you can be a member.