A: Integrative Medicine (IM) is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies.
A: Dr. Lakhia believes that stress and inflammation are underlying contributors to most disease processes. Lakhia Integrative Health utilizes a daily digital engagement platform called Wellworld to provide patients specific lifestyle modifications to address these issues. Treatment recommendations may include nutritional changes, supplements, botanicals, meditation, and exercise elements. Additionally, functional lab testing to optimize adrenal function and microbiome diversity may assist in achieving optimal health.
A: Dr. Lakhia requires patients to provide a very detailed medical and life history to help identify what factors lead to the development of your condition. Additionally, Dr. Lakhia’s consultations are much longer than the typical 15 minute office visit. Dr. Lakhia strives to find root causes of disease and develop treatment plans to support the body’s natural healing capacity. While some recommendations can be made to help immediately with symptoms, his approach is directed more at obtaining long-term results.
A: Results vary by each person. Some people feel dramatic improvement within the first month, others may take a bit longer. Standard programs are for a minimum of 6 months. Remember, your body didn’t fail overnight. Years of stress and illness takes its toll and it takes a proper amount of time to restore your health. On average it takes one month of repair for each year you’ve suffered from a specific problem.
A: Dr. Lakhia’s expertise as an integrative physiatrist includes, but is not limited to, evaluation and treatment of many conditions and symptoms in adults including:
● Joint pain
● Headaches
● Low energy and fatigue
● Poor sleep
● Autoimmune disease
Additionally, Dr. Lakhia can assist with optimizing athletic and cognitive performance.
A: No. Lakhia Integrative Health is a consultation service. Individuals that do not already have proper medical supervision by a primary care physician may be denied service.
A: Yes, consultation reports may be forwarded upon request.
A: No. At Lakhia Integrative Health, our goal is to optimize your health through natural treatments only. If a prescription medication may be useful, Dr. Lakhia will provide you with a consultation report with recommendations that you can discuss with your primary medical team.
A: No. Lakhia Integrative Health PLLC does not participate in insurance plans, including Medicare, nor do we bill insurance companies; it is up to each individual to determine whether their insurance plan provides coverage for consultations, supplements, and lab tests. Regardless of coverage eligibility, Lakhia Integrative Health PLLC does not treat Medicare enrollees.
A: As stated in the bio link, Dr. Lakhia is currently employed as a physiatrist in Charlotte, NC at an organization unassociated with Lakhia Integrative Health (LIH). He provides standard physiatric care through this organization and is an in-network provider as a member of this group.
Lakhia Integrative Health is a separate business entity that is not in-network with your provider. Any recommendations made through LIH would be considered non-covered services.
A: No. Due to contractual issues, Medicare enrollees cannot receive care through Lakhia Integrative Health, even if the Medicare enrollee is able to self-pay for any or all services.
A: No. Lakhia Integrative Health is entirely a virtual, telemedicine practice.
Should you require in-person care or emergency services before or after your telemedicine appointment, please contact your primary care provider directly or visit the local urgent care or emergency room by dialing 911.
A: If you live in North or South Carolina, you may be eligible to become a patient of Lakhia Integrative Health. Currently, Dr. Lakhia can not provide integrative medicine consultations to individuals that live outside of the Carolinas.
A: If for any reason you cannot make your virtual appointment, please let us know within 48 hours so we can reschedule accordingly. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours notice.