Women’s Brain Health Evaluation Process

Dr. Shosid is here to help you navigate
your mental health.

This evaluation is intended for women who are not currently being treated for psychiatric conditions but are interested in a preventative model to address brain health through the lifespan. If you are currently taking psychiatric medication this model can be implemented alongside your current treatment. 

All new patient paperwork is required to be submitted before the initial evaluation appointment can be made. This allows Dr Shosid time to review your history prior to  your evaluation. If recent pertinent labs or medical records are available please provide those prior to the evaluation as well.

Once your paperwork is received the initial 90 minute evaluation appointment will be scheduled. This includes a detailed clinical evaluation to review your history and current goals.  Pertinent medical history, family history and lifestyle factors will be assessed. The evaluation will help Dr. Shosid to recommend the testing that is right for you.

Testing

After the initial consultation appointment, Dr Shosid will order all necessary testing through Quest Labs and the RUPA HEALTH platform. The Quest Labs testing will often be covered by insurance.

Testing will vary according to each patient’s individual requirements and is done through various specialty labs, including DHA Labs, Genova Diagnostics and/or Mosaic, among others. Unfortunately, these Functional tests are not typically covered by insurance but are essential to a functional work up. Each test ranges in price from $130 to $430.

Pricing for lab tests is determined by the individual labs. The labs will contact you to discuss pricing. They will provide cash pricing and will discuss insurance coverage. Dr Shosid does not have any financial ties to the labs and uses those she believes provide the highest standards available.

Fees

The Functional Evaluation fee is $2000 and does not include the cost of the testing. Included is the initial 90 minute clinical psychiatric consultation appointment as well as the administrative fees involved in ordering and reviewing testing.  Also included in the fee is a 60 minute post-testing appointment, where upon results will be reviewed, functional and lifestyle recommendations discussed, and referrals provided, if appropriate. However, given the complexity of the testing, an additional appointment might be required to complete the review. 

Dr Shosid is available for continued follow up care if desired. Follow up appointments are billed at $350 for a 30 minute follow up appointment and $650 for a 60 minute appointment.

Referrals & Coaching

If appropriate, referrals to a nutritionist or functional medicine practitioner in the community will be provided.  If an underlying medical condition is revealed that is outside of Dr. Shosid’s expertise, referrals would be made to your primary care provider and/or gynecologist for collaboration.

Dr. Shosid recommends working with a Health & Wellness Coach to help you implement the recommendations from the evaluation.

Lifestyle changes are often necessary and may include improving fitness and sleep routines, nutrition, avoiding toxins, life work balance, enhancing interpersonal connections, and much more. As part of the evaluation, specific recommendations will be made regarding supplements, vitamins, minerals and other nutraceuticals. Initially this can be confusing and seem overwhelming. A Wellness Coach can help get you started and help you stay on the path to recovery. They can help to hold you accountable and assure the you are implementing the recommendations correctly.

If you are interested in connecting with a coach, Dr. Shosid is able to provide referrals.