Sanctuary Functional Medicine

About Sanctuary Functional Medicine

What is Sanctuary Functional Medicine?

Sanctuary Functional Medicine is a functional medicine practice with its offices in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Eric Potter, IFMCP, MD, leads it and is the only prescriber named. The practice describes him as board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics and functional medicine, and says he has cared for adults and children for over 26 years.

The practice offers six services. The Intensive Program 3.0 and the Semi-Intensive Program are long-term plans for chronic illness, and the Intensive Program lasts at least a year. The Functional Wellness Program runs 6 months and is aimed at hormone balance, thyroid support, heart and cholesterol health, sugar control or weight loss. Direct Primary Care covers everyday needs, from viral colds and rashes to well child visits. Nutrition Counseling and an Integrative Therapist complete the list.

Weight loss is handled through multimodal therapies that combine nutrition guidance, body composition monitoring, hormonal therapies, metabolism supplements and medications when needed. No weight loss medication is named. Hormone care includes bioidentical hormone replacement when necessary and treatment of male hormones such as testosterone and DHEA. In its own words: "Whole person medical care for the glory of God." The practice has a 4.7 rating from 69 Google reviews.

This listing is for its Franklin office at 4085 Mallory Ln #200.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices or a consultation fee. It does not say whether it takes insurance, whether a program fee includes medication, or whether telehealth visits are offered. The Functional Wellness Program includes nutrition support and body composition assessment when you enroll for 6 months, but no price goes with it. Because the Intensive Program runs at least a year, ask for its full cost before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes and signs any hormone or weight medication prescription, and how Dr. Potter is involved when a team provider treats you. Ask whether the program fee covers medication or bills it separately, and whether any medication is brand-name or compounded. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost and whether they fall inside the program fee.

Ask whether insurance is accepted, whether visits can be done by telehealth, and what the office hours are, since none are listed. Ask how a program is canceled or paused, how much notice is required, and whether you are committed to the full program length from the start.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a physician-led practice with long-term programs, you can plan on paying for several months or a year of care, and you want a practice whose tagline names God. If you need a posted price before you commit, plan on a phone call first.

Sources: sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com, sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/male-hormones-and-health, sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/weight-management-and-blood-sugar-control, sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/wellness/female-hormones-health

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