Ascend Functional Medicine

About Ascend Functional Medicine

What is Ascend Functional Medicine?

Ascend Functional Medicine is a functional medicine and holistic healing clinic at 825 Diligence Dr, Suite 100, in Newport News, Virginia. The clinic names one practitioner, Toni Colton, FNP-C, who has 26 years of medical experience. Its own description says the aim is to find the root cause of a problem rather than only manage symptoms. In its own words: "Discover the power of addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms."

The clinic offers a wide range of services. Weight loss support, peptides, hormone testing, and anti-aging care sit beside IV nutrition therapy, NAD+ injections, chronic fatigue support, full body detox, regenerative medicine, B17 (Laetrile), Reiki, and Rife therapy. The weight loss service describes identifying metabolic and hormonal barriers to weight loss, but it does not name a medication. Its Google listing shows a rating of 5 from one review. It is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Friday through Sunday.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for any service, consultation, or program. It does not say whether insurance is accepted, whether a consultation fee applies, or whether medication is included in any treatment. The one money term it does publish is its cancellation policy. It asks for at least 24 hours' notice, and late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee, but it gives no amount.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the prescriber. Ask who writes the prescription for weight loss medication, peptides, and hormones, and whether that is Toni Colton, FNP-C, or another clinician. Ask whether a weight loss medication is prescribed at all, and if so, which one, and whether it is a brand-name drug or a compounded one. Ask which peptides are used and what each one is for.

Then ask about the rest. Ask what B17 (Laetrile) is meant to do for you and what the clinic bases that on. Ask how it is decided that you need a detox protocol. Ask what a first visit costs, whether lab work and follow-up visits are extra, and whether any monthly or per-visit fee includes medication. Ask whether insurance is accepted or whether everything is paid in cash, and whether visits can be done by telehealth, since the clinic does not say. Finally, ask the amount of any cancellation fee. You can call +1 855-609-1213 to ask these questions before you book.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want one cash-pay clinic for several holistic and functional services, and you are willing to get prices, the prescriber's name, and the medication plan confirmed before you pay anything. It is a poor match if you need a published price list, a telehealth option, or a clinic open on weekends.

Sources: ascendafm.com, ascendafm.com/services/category/functional-medicine, ascendafm.com/services/category/body-detox, ascendafm.com/contact, ascendafm.com/terms

Services Offered

Hours

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

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