CHI Lifestyle Medical Center, Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture and More

About CHI Lifestyle Medical Center, Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture and More

What is CHI Lifestyle Medical Center, Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture and More?

CHI Lifestyle Medical Center is a private practice in integrative family medicine at 934 Maunawili Circle in Kailua, Hawaii. Its prescriber is Elizabeth Chen Christensen, MD, LAc, who founded the practice and serves as its medical director. Besides acupuncture, its treatments include weight loss, hormone imbalances, stress relief and women's health, along with allergies, arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular care, diabetes and pain relief. It is open by appointment only: Monday through Wednesday 11am to 3pm, Thursday 10am to 12pm, Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday 12pm to 3pm, and closed Sunday. The phone number is (808) 261-7801. Google lists the practice at 4.7 stars from 11 reviews, under family practice physician.

The weight management program starts by asking whether weight gain or loss is medical, metabolic or mental. From there it covers a balanced diet, an exercise plan and stress relief techniques. The practice says Dr. Christensen orders medical tests to look for metabolic imbalances. In its own words: "CHI Lifestyle Medical Center in Kailua is fully equipped to handle all aspects of weight concerns and offers patients individually designed programs to achieve and maintain their goals." For hormone care, the clinic describes "bio-identical and natural hormone enhancement and replacement options," paired with allopathic and integrative testing. Patient accounts the clinic shares mention thyroid medication prepared by a compounding pharmacist, which is worth asking about directly.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. It gives no consultation fee, membership terms, financing or HSA information. It does not say whether insurance is accepted, or whether a monthly fee would include medication. Before you book, ask for the cost of the first visit, the lab work, each follow-up and any medication.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the prescriber. Ask whether Dr. Christensen writes every prescription and whether anyone else on staff does. The practice calls her a board certified physician but does not name the board, so ask which certification she holds.

For weight care, ask whether a weight loss medication is offered. The practice does not name one. If one is, ask whether it is brand-name or compounded, which pharmacy fills it, and whether the monthly fee covers it. Ask the same about any thyroid or hormone prescription.

Then ask what tests run at the first visit, what each costs, and who orders follow-up labs. The clinic also describes NAET and allergy testing across many substances, so ask what is billed for those and how the results change the plan. Ask whether telehealth is offered, how long the practice has been open, and how cancellations and refunds work. Finally, ask whether a consultation creates a doctor-patient relationship. The practice's own notice says that visiting its online materials does not.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a physician who also practices acupuncture and integrative methods, you can pay cash, and you are willing to get fees and prescribing details in writing before the first visit. If you need a published price list or confirmed insurance billing, call and ask those questions first.

Sources: chilifestylemedicine.com, chilifestylemedicine.com/treatments/hormone-imbalances, chilifestylemedicine.com/treatments/weight-management

Services Offered

Hours

By Appointment Only Mon – Weds: 11am – 3pm Thursday: 10am – 12pm Friday: 10am – 3pm Saturday: 12pm – 3pm Sunday: Closed

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