Functional Medicine
Naturopathic doctors believe in the healing power of nature and that by supporting the body naturally, it can heal itself. Functional medicine treats each person as an individual and offers primary holistic prevention while treating the root cause of illnesses or serious chronic disease. At Dragonfly 360 Wellness in Indianapolis, Dr. Melanie MacLaren utilizes functional medicine and naturopathic solutions to help clients manage their health.
Contact us at (317) 344-9840 or book online to schedule an appointment with Dr. Melanie in Indianapolis or via virtual consultation — and start your path to healing today.
Functional Medicine and Healing Techniques
If you are having health issues, Dragonfly 360 can help you discover the benefits of alternative medicine and natural healing techniques.
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Melanie uses natural remedies and treatments such as:
- B12 Injections (methylcobalamin, the active form of B12)
- Herbal and vitamin treatments
- Homeopathic remedies
- Chronic stress management
- NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques)
- Nutritional consulting
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
- Peptide Therapy - for weight loss and recovery
Expert Lab Analysis
Dr. Melanie can review current labs from a holistic point of view and she may order additional lab work to fill in pieces of information that may have been missed by previous lab testing. Dr. Melanie can order labs using insurance but also uses some cash pay specialty labs. We do accept Health Savings Accounts for labs, supplements and appointments.
Labs ordered may include:
- Micronutrient Testing
- Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, RT3, Thyroid antibodies
- Adrenal hormones: Cortisol, DHEA
- Sex hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone (total and Free)
- Blood sugar: Insulin, HgA1c, Glucose, Ferritin
- Inflammation markers such as hs-CRP, Homocysteine
- Environmental & Food Allergy as well as Food Sensitivity Testing.
- Functional Stool Testing for microbiome imbalances, inflamation, parasites or candidiasis.
- Neurotransmitter testing.
FAQ’s
Do you take health insurance?
We do not take Health insurance but we do take Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Dr. Melanie is treating the underlying cause of your issue which takes time that insurance does not allow.
What is the process/how does Naturopathic medicine work?
The first appointment with Dr. Melanie is one hour long. You discuss your health history, everything physical, mental, and emotional and come up with a plan together that may include lab work. She may also start you on dietary and lifestyle changes while you wait on your labs.
Lab reviews are 45 minutes long. This is when you really get into the nitty-gritty of what’s going on in your body, and establish a protocol of dietary changes, supplementation, or other treatments, depending on your issue.
Dr. Melanie has a medical director, Dr. William Scott Nall, DO, which allows her to write some scripts and order regular blood work labs that you can possibly use your insurance. Functional labs are not covered by insurance.
Typically Dr. Melanie will do a 20 minute check in with you at about 6-8 weeks to make sure you are improving and adjust if needed.
How many visits will I need?
Healing timelines vary, but many patients begin noticing improvements within weeks while deeper healing may take several months. Once a protocol is started, an average timeline is a 10% improvement a week for your main issue. Sometimes is can be faster or a bit longer depending on how long you have had the issue.
If I have Dr. Melanie (with Dr. Nall) write my thyroid, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or peptide script what is the appointment requirement?
For ongoing scripts Dr. Melanie requires a follow up appointment every 6 months
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us at 317-344-9840 or book online.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes
What health concerns do you commonly support?
• Hormone imbalance & PMS
• Perimenopause & menopause symptoms
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Fatigue & low energy
• Allergies
• Weight resistance
• Gut issues & bloating
• Anxiety & mood changes
• Detox & environmental toxin support
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Whether you are familiar with alternative medicine or just getting introduced, Dragonfly 360 can help you learn more about which techniques and natural remedies will provide the most benefit for your unique situation. Contact us at (317) 344-9840 to learn more at our location that conveniently serves Indianapolis, Carmel, and nearby areas or via a virtual consult.