Curious what it’s like to enroll as a functional medicine client and begin our work together? The information below will walk you through the process and prepare you for the exciting journey you are about to embark on!
We'll begin with Wellness Mapping, a free 15 minute exploratory call that encourages you to envision your personal definition of optimal health and map out the steps you'll need to take to reach your goals. We'll discuss how your specific symptoms can be treated, and together we'll establish our partnership.
Your Initial Appointment (online) will allow us to dive deep into your complete medical history and current health challenges. The appropriate labs will be chosen and ordered at this time.
While we await your lab results, you'll get moving with your Wellness Journey Kickstart. Personalized health coaching with nutrition and lifestyle guidance begins immediately, provides structure, and will have you feeling better fast.
Lab Analysis and Program Consult: With an in-depth lab interpretation, we will show you the root cause of your issues and how to fix them. This is where the real collaborative work begins: a just-for-you program will be designed in a specific sequence lasting from 3 - 12 months.
Ongoing Support and follow-up appointments are scheduled approximately every 4-6 weeks, based on your individual wellness program. Our goal is to keep you on a steady path, revise when necessary, and support you until your desired results have been achieved!
Personalized Maintenance Program: You're family now, and we're here for you, as your partner in health ! Health maintenance, disease prevention, and continued support and encouragement as you need it are our top deliverables.
We dig deep into the cause of an ailment using science-based cutting edge labratory testing, Using a collaborative approach with the patient, we focus on lifestyle, diet, sleep, and supplements to reach optimal health.
Nutrition is one of the pillars of health in Chinese Medicine. In order to heal the body, mind and spirit, it is important to evaluate diet and lifestlye practices. Montserrat believes that proper nutrition and lifestyle are a large part of the healing process. She is eager to work with patients on implementing new and easy practices for optimal health.
"Montserrat Corsino has served as my acupuncturist for the better part of two years during which time she worked with exceptional proficiency and resourcefulness. Montserrat gave attention to symptoms and details both big and small. She produced successful results with a variety of ailments of which I have had a good share. (I'm an octogenarian). She is persistent, patient, and well-informed. She both handles needles and prescribes herbs carefully and effectively. She has a soothing and comforting "bedside manner" which leaves the patient more encouraged and reassured than he or she might otherwise be.
So without hesitation I give the highest recommendation to Montserrat as an acupuncturist, herbalist and caregiver."
Michael P.
"I had some female monthly cycle issues that were beginning to feel a bit scary and someone recommended Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Montse was recommended by a friend who said she is incredible. She was thorough in her evaluation and very knowledgable. She called in some herbs for me and then did an acupuncture session. Immediately I felt less stressed and cared for. The herbs were not as bad as I thought they would be and my cycle normalized. So amazing! I like her acupuncture sessions a lot and she has a lot of wisdom. She felt solid and caring. I am glad to have her as my new Doc."
Nicole R.
"I highly recommend Montserrat! She is a skilled practitioner, she tunes in right away to what my issues are and knows exactly what to do. I trust her sound judgment and peaceful demeanor, and I look forward to the appointments which always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed."
Maya D.
"Montserrat knows what you need like she's made of magic! Two years ago I had a few health issues I was concerned with, I didn't know what they were. After going to doctors who couldn't understand what was going on w/ me, I went to see Montserrat, she asked me specific questions and through her assessment she figured out what was going on. Assigned me a health path with her nutritional advise, sessions of acupuncture and a prescription of powdered Chinese herbs to drink up, and within no time I was feeling normal again, but with more energy. * I was glad that those doctors didn't know since that could've meant unnecessary tests and medications. After a few months of the treatments, I'm feeling great, healthy and ready to have a baby. She helped stimulate my fertility so that I could get pregnant with my first child a lot easier (which was immediate). She helped ease my pregnancy ailments along the way, and is now helping greatly with the post baby deficiencies and back aches. I am truly amazed at what a skilled acupuncturist can do, Montserrat knows what's up, she's very friendly and a calm person to boot!"
Anna S.
"I found Montserrat after dealing with an acute neck strain back in January. I had been dealing with chronic neck and back issues for the past several years. I'm feeling so much better after several sessions with Montse, and I continue to see her for weekly visits. I'd highly recommend her to others who are dealing with chronic or acute health problems. She's truly focused on healing in a gentle and comforting way."
Brian P.
"Montse has been an extremely supportive partner in bringing my body back into harmony. She provides safe & effective patient centered care with empathy & holistic insight."
Kirsten A
"Montserrat is a thoughtful and compassionate healer who integrates complementary modalities to help her patients. I have learned so much from her and have benefited greatly from her treatments. I'm grateful for her support during this difficult time and for her ability to safely work with patients during this pandemic."
Avery
"Montserrat is a thoughtful and compassionate practitioner; her ability to listen, relate, and support is hard to come by! I have been so grateful for help with so many issues: eczema, allergies, PMS, low back pain, stress, fatigue, and more. My mom even comes to see her now. :)"
Vanessa T
"Montserrat is a truly gifted acupuncturist. I had struggled for years with what I thought was an anxiety disorder. I was on multiple antidepressants, paying tons of money for therapy and really struggling with every day life and work. She helped me to get the comprehensive testing for my thyroid and cortisol that I couldn't get through my Kaiser coverage and discovered that I have a thyroid imbalance. I have been on herbs she prescribed for 4 months now, within one month all of my abnormal anxiety had disappeared and I now feel happy and healthy. I have been able to get off the antidepressants completely now with little to no side effects because of the herbs she prescribed me. I have also seen her for acupuncture for back pain and she is amazing!"
Lisa O
"Montserrat is someone that's easy to trust. She's knowledgeable & skilled at anything I need and just a great person to have work on me. She has easily figured out what's going on with me when I come to her in pain or discomfort and gives me remedies along with suggestions of what I can do to ease/help out whatever it is. I've come to her with fertility issues that she's definitely helped with. When I have common illnesses, back pain, and injuries, she's helped every time. Sometimes if I feel fatigued I'm amazed that her nutritional advice is all it takes to get me back on track & energized (as long as I'm putting it into action)! She's the best!"
Adrianna D