Is Dr. Autoimmune worth the financial investment?

Ben Hays noted that while his provider mentioned it was a bit of a financial investment, he found the treatment gave him his life back. He felt the approach made sense, similar to how he solves problems as an electrician, giving him the confidence to pursue it.

What is the treatment process like at Dr. Autoimmune?

Ben described a comprehensive approach involving a nutrition plan, an elimination diet, and a mold detox. He worked closely with Stevie and Dr. Ian, who provided hands-on support and clear communication throughout the recovery process.

Will symptoms improve immediately with functional medicine?

According to Ben, it actually got worse before it got better once the 'real treatment' started. Dr. Ian was truthful about this possibility upfront, which helped Ben maintain trust and faith in the process until he saw results.

Is functional medicine worth the investment?

Miranda Rudegeair acknowledged that while functional medicine can be expensive, she felt her health was the most important thing to invest in. She concluded that the money was worth it because the alternative was being sick forever.

What do you love most about working with Dr. Traci Potterf?

The thing I love most about working with Traci for me personally is her approach to healthy hedonism. She makes the healthy version the most seductive, yummiest version that makes you want to choose health instead of feeling like you 'have' to eat a certain way. She makes you want to choose the best thing for your bod…

Why did you start working with Inner Genius Health?

I started working with Traci because I got really sick. I had a lot of gut problems and I couldn't find any solutions from Western medicine. I had known Traci for a while and knew her knowledge is infinite; she is basically the smartest person I know, so I fully trusted her.

What do real people say about chronic illness?

40 people recorded interviews about chronic illness across 15 organisations. 10 of them mentioned symptoms resolved or reduced in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about chronic illness in their recorded interview.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Symptom relief10 of 40 mentioned it
“My sleep has improved so I also suffered from anxiety and depression, and those symptoms are almost totally gone now.”Alexandra Barnes
More energy9 of 40 mentioned it
“I just have a lot more energy now and I'm so much less inflamed.”Tito
More clients8 of 40 mentioned it
“I did not expect to be able to have communication with my doctor - through texting, through bimonthly video chats with other patients.”Denni
Mood & stress7 of 40 mentioned it
“My sleep has improved so I also suffered from anxiety and depression, and those symptoms are almost totally gone now.”Alexandra Barnes
Family & relationships6 of 40 mentioned it
“I should have named both of my children Rashna because I'm convinced she was a big part in why I was able to have two successful pregnancies when many of my physicians told me that wouldn't be the case.”Tito
Confidence5 of 40 mentioned it
“It got worse before it got better, but I put my faith in him, and I trusted him and Stevie, and we made it through.”Ben Hays
Felt supported5 of 40 mentioned it
“Jake, I started listening to them and thought that there was definitely something that I wanted to dig into to find out more about.”Katie Pryor
Weight change4 of 40 mentioned it
“So I got really sick, and got better, better, better... flatlined at maybe 10 pounds lighter than I was, and just upgraded my eating patterns, and my lifestyle, and then I got sick with something different.”Miranda Rudegeair

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How long it took

2 – 6 months · 1
Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 40 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“It can be expensive to invest in functional medicine, but my health was the most important thing to me, and so the money was worth it in the end. I could either be sick forever or I could spend money on my health and get better. There's no point in spending m…”Miranda Rudegeair
“Tito noted that while she considered the cost, it eventually evened out when compared to the frequent copays and visits to other physicians. She felt the 'elevated aspect of care' and the fact that Dr. Staid actually listened made it well worth the investment.”Tito
“Alex Barnes initially felt the price might be an obstacle but decided her health was worth the investment. She found the company's ability to split the payments very helpful so she did not have to pay all at once.”Alexandra Barnes

Frequently asked

Is Dr. Autoimmune worth the financial investment?: Ben Hays noted that while his provider mentioned it was a bit of a financial investment, he found the treatment gave him his life back. He felt the approach made sense, similar to how he solves problems as an electrician, giving him the confidence to pursue it. — Ben Hays
What is the treatment process like at Dr. Autoimmune?: Ben described a comprehensive approach involving a nutrition plan, an elimination diet, and a mold detox. He worked closely with Stevie and Dr. Ian, who provided hands-on support and clear communication throughout the recovery process. — Ben Hays
Will symptoms improve immediately with functional medicine?: According to Ben, it actually got worse before it got better once the 'real treatment' started. Dr. Ian was truthful about this possibility upfront, which helped Ben maintain trust and faith in the process until he saw results. — Ben Hays
Is functional medicine worth the investment?: Miranda Rudegeair acknowledged that while functional medicine can be expensive, she felt her health was the most important thing to invest in. She concluded that the money was worth it because the alternative was being sick forever. — Miranda Rudegeair
What do you love most about working with Dr. Traci Potterf?: The thing I love most about working with Traci for me personally is her approach to healthy hedonism. She makes the healthy version the most seductive, yummiest version that makes you want to choose health instead of feeling like you 'have' to eat a certain way. She makes you want to choose the best thing for your bod… — Miranda Rudegeair
Why did you start working with Inner Genius Health?: I started working with Traci because I got really sick. I had a lot of gut problems and I couldn't find any solutions from Western medicine. I had known Traci for a while and knew her knowledge is infinite; she is basically the smartest person I know, so I fully trusted her. — Miranda Rudegeair