FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

ABout Care

  • We would love to opportunity to partner with you on your health & wellness journey! Click “Become a Patient” at the top of the page to complete the fit check and new patient request!

  • We offer a comprehensive range of specialized services designed to address various conditions & promote overall well-being with care tailored to meet your needs, including:

    METABOLIC HEALTH (insulin resistance, prediabetes, blood sugar, weight loss resistance)

    THYROID HEALTH (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Thyroid Optimization)

    HORMONE HEALTH (Perimenopause, Cycle Changes, PMS, Hormone Optimization)

    WHOLE-BODY OPTIMIZATION (Iron, Vitamin D, B12, Inflammation, Gut Health, Nutrient Status).

  • We serve those 18 years and older.

  • No, while our practice is focused on women’s health we absolutely support men as well!

  • It’s a blend. We combine conventional medical training and treatment with a functional medicine lens, which means looking for what’s driving your symptoms, not just managing the labs. You get evidence-based medical care and a whole-person approach in one place.

    Conventional medicine when you need it. Functional medicine where it helps. Personalized care always!

  • Time and depth. We take a more in-depth, root-cause approach and look at how your systems are working together. This allows us to identify patterns that are often overlooked in standard care.

    We’re not a replacement for your doctor. We work alongside them.

  • No, Wilderness Hive Integrative Medicine is not a primary care provider.

    While we do see patients with a variety of health conditions and medical needs, we are a specialty practice focused on metabolic, thyroid, and hormone health.

    We do not provide acute care services. We will work alongside your primary care provider (PCP) and other specialists to coordinate the best possible care.

    It is required that you have an established primary care provider before becoming our patient.

  • It depends on your needs. Our care starts with the New Patient Clarity Assessment, then we’ll determine needs based on review of your labs and goals. However, most patients are seen more frequently as they start their journey and are able to space out visits to ever 3-6 months after symptoms and labs improve.

  • No. Many patients come to us because their labs are “normal” but they still don’t feel well. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to get started.

Appointments

  • You can expect to be heard and understood!

    Because we want to get to know you, your symptoms, and contributing factors, your care will begin with two appointments.

    Your first visit we will spend time getting to know you - listening, gathering all pertinent data, your health history, and symptoms. This virtual visit will last approximately 30-minutes. Together, we will review your medical history, current prescriptions, and symptoms, along with your goals.

    Before that appointment is over, we will order all the labs needed to get you started on your personalized program AND book your first telemedicine visit.

    The second appointment will typically be scheduled for 2 weeks after you have your labs drawn.

    This two appointment process reduces the time it takes to start feeling better! Your clinician will have all she needs to create your individualized treatment.

    Shortly after your appointment, your treatment plan and instructions, with all of the information that was discussed during your appointment, including prescriptions and future lab orders will be accessible inside your patient portal.

  • Your initial intake phone call will be 30 minutes.

    All other visits will be 30-60 minutes depending on your individualized needs!

  • Yes! We are a Telehealth Clinic, which means we can see patients virtually through a secure, HIPAA compliant telemedicine platform in the states where we hold licenses. This allows us to provide convenient , accessible care no matter where you are.

    Our goal is to ensure you receive the same high-quality support and personalized attention you would in an in-person visit — all from the comfort of your home!

  • We currently serve patients via Telehealth/Virtual Appointments in Montana, Iowa, Utah, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

    We are always expanding, check back often as we continue to grow!

  • Wilderness Hive Integrative Medicine isn’t an emergency service. If you’re having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. For urgent needs, contact your primary care provider or an urgent care clinic.

Labs + Testing

  • No. Your intake comes first, and we’ll order the right labs for you afterward. If you already have recent results, you’re welcome to share them.

  • Labs are personalized to your needs and goals. This often includes an in-depth look at your thyroid function, metabolic health, inflammatory markers, and hormones.

  • Yes, when appropriate we may utilize DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) testing.

    We often use other highly effective methods to asses and support hormone health as well.

  • Yes, when appropriate.

  • We are happy to review any previous lab work you would like to provide as this is helpful to review trends. However, we do recommend and require lab work to be completed upon becoming our patient as this assists in providing the most comprehensive and personalized approach to our integrative care!

Medications

  • Yes, when it’s clinically appropriate.

    Our clinical team can prescribe medications as part of your care plan, alongside testing, nutrition, and lifestyle support. Everything is based on what your body actually needs.

    Medication is one tool among several, and we’ll always talk through the options, benefits, risks with you before starting anything.

  • Absolutely! We use a wide variety of thyroid medications including natural desiccated thyroid and other T3 containing medications.

  • Yes, when clinically appropriate we use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy including estrogen and progesterone.

    We currently do not prescribe testosterone replacement.

  • Absolutely, we prescribe low dose naltrexone (LDN) to treat the appropriate patients.

Payment

  • No, we are not an insurance-based practice. Wilderness Hive Integrative Medicine operates outside of the traditional insurance model to prioritize your care over coverage restrictions.

    All services are strictly on a self-pay, fee-for-service basis.

  • No, we offer discounted cash-pay rates through our partners.

    We do not to mark up any lab services provided through our partners (EVER!).

  • We require that a 48 business hour notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

  • Due to the custom nature of our care, we don’t offer refunds. We’re committed to your success and will adjust your plan as needed.