The Apathecary Natural Health Center

About The Apathecary Natural Health Center

What is The Apathecary Natural Health Center?

The Apathecary Natural Health Center is a natural medicine practice at 121 Hatcher Lane, Suite B, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Anthony Apa, PharmD, is its provider, and he describes his work as functional medicine and integrative therapies. It offers seven services: bio-identical hormone evaluations, fertility optimizing, detox therapies, gut healing, Rife therapy, chronic disease management and nutritional medicine. It also sells herbal and supplement products.

The hormone evaluation involves talking through symptoms, lifestyle and family history, then blood and urine tests. The practice names ZRT Laboratory, Precision Point Diagnostics and Labrix as its diagnostic labs, plus the DUTCH Complete urine test. After the results come back, Dr. Apa designs a plan of herbs, supplements and, where necessary, bioidentical hormones.

In its own words: "We’re conveniently virtual." It is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on weekends. On Google it has a 4.9 rating from 68 reviews.

What does it cost?

Evaluations are $195, and that is the only price it publishes. It does not say what the $195 covers, whether lab tests cost extra, or whether hormone medication is included in any price. It does not publish prices for hormone therapy, follow-up visits or labs. Elsewhere it carries the label "Free Confidential Consultation," so ask whether a first conversation is free or costs the $195.

It does not take insurance. It says it is not contracted with any insurance providers, and it offers financing and helps with the application. It does not publish membership terms or a cancellation policy.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes and manages the hormone prescription, and whether Dr. Apa holds an MD or DO. The practice does not state either. Ask whether the $195 includes the hormone evaluation, the lab tests and the results visit. Ask whether any hormone medication is part of a price, and whether it is brand-name or compounded.

Ask what follow-up visits and repeat lab work cost, and how often labs are repeated. Ask what evidence supports Rife therapy and what it costs, since it is one of the seven services. Ask how to cancel, and whether the financing carries interest.

Finally, confirm the address and phone number. Most pages give 121 Hatcher Lane and 931-342-3755, but some give 181 Hatcher Lane and 931-206-4260.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want natural medicine in the Clarksville area or can use its virtual visits, and you are ready to pay cash, including for any hormone prescription. It suits someone who will get written answers on who prescribes, what medication costs and how follow-up works before booking.

Sources: theapathecary.com, theapathecary.com/service/male-female-bio-identical-hormone-evaluations, theapathecary.com/services, theapathecary.com/content/available-services

Services Offered

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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