Ready to get to the root cause of your symptoms?
Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks, insomnia, digestive disturbance, weight fluctuations and memory loss serve as signals that the brain and body are out of balance. As a physician, I see the enormous pain and suffering caused by brain dysfunction and chronic illnesses. Disease can rob us of achieving our dreams and limit our ability to serve others.
I would love to help you find the health information and support that you need. If you are interested in becoming a patient, please be sure to read about my philosophy, training and qualifications and the happy brain, healthy body approach that I use to uncover the root causes of illness and help people reach their full health potential.
The following is an overview of the steps to working with me:
Step #1 Strategy Session with our Patient Care Coordinator
The first step in joining our practice begins with a free 15-minute strategy session to get your questions answered and to see if we’re a good fit to work together. Schedule a time for your free strategy session.
You can also contact our patient care coordinator, Jan Vidmar, by calling 828.490.1545 or via e-mail at help@caringforthebody.org.
Optional Step – Discovery Session with Dr. Libert – If after the strategy session with our patient care coordinator, you need more information before moving forward, Dr. Libert offers a 30-minute discovery session, either in person or via telephone or secure video conferencing to discuss your health concerns and to further clarify if we’re a good fit to work together. $225*
Step #2 Intake Assessment with Our Health Coach & Medical Records Review by Dr. Libert
You will have a 90-minute telephone intake session with one of our health coaches. The purpose of the intake assessment is to help us understand your story, goals and needs, as well as to orient you to all of the resources we have available for you. Dr. Libert will review your intake assessment, as well as any pertinent medical records prior to your initial visit functional medicine consultation. This intake assessment saves you time and money on your initial visit with Dr. Libert, as she will begin with a deeper understanding of your case. $225
Step #3 Initial Functional Medicine Consult & Subsequent Review of Findings + Treatment Plan Formulation Visits
- New Patient Functional Medicine Consultation: a typical new patient appointment with Dr. Libert lasts 120-180 minutes. $900-$1350*
- Review of Findings Visit: typically 60-120 minutes of face to face time with Dr. Libert. This visit is usually scheduled 4 weeks after the initial visit and involves an in-depth discussion of your diagnostic testing results, review of your progress and initial treatment measures, and formulation of a treatment plan. $450-900*
Step #4 Begin Your Functional Medicine Treatment Program
After your initial new patient consultation and the review of findings visit you will be offered enrollment in one of Dr. Libert’s Functional Medicine Treatment Programs.
Step #5 Choose Your Caring for the Body Membership Level
After your initial treatment program, you can consult with Dr. Libert as needed for on-going functional medicine care by choosing a Caring for the Body Membership Level: Premium, Standard or Basic.
My goal is to help you achieve vibrant health, age gracefully and minimize your risk for chronic degenerative diseases.
Unlike the conventional medical model, where the patient typically assumes a passive role, the Functional Medicine paradigm requires a high level of awareness, education and commitment to personal growth. The key to fully implementing a Functional Medicine treatment plan is your ability to successfully make lifestyle changes. I want you to reach your health goals, and I invite you to become a member of my practice. Let’s work together to create the health you desire!
Membership has its benefits…
Here are a few of the perks included in our Caring for the Body membership options:
- 21st Century Functional Medical Care
- Small Practice Size – Access to Dr. Libert for Longer Appointments and Personalized Care
- Communication
- Telemedicine
- Functional Medicine Education
- Brain Health Monitoring
- Recipes & Meal Planning
- Prescription Drug Management & Weaning
- Administrative Support Services
- Discounted Professional Grade Nutritional Supplements
21st Century Functional Medical Care
The goal of Functional Medicine is to determine how and why illness occurs and to restore health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and doctors to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes. -Institute for Functional Medicine
Small Practice Size & Personalized Care
I have intentionally limited the size of my practice to only a few hundred patients so that I can provide access to longer appointment times and a highly personalized level of care. The Caring for the Body membership model allows us to extend a wealth of educational and administrative support to our patients.
Communication
As you’ve probably gathered by now, we are not a typical doctor’s office. Our initial visits usually last 2-3 hours, and the Functional Medicine plan includes instructions on diagnostic tests kits, dietary changes, a fitness program, nutritional supplements, brain function testing and training etc… And even though we spend an extensive amount of time together at your appointments, you will have questions and need for clarification and support in between visits. I want you to feel free to communicate with us as much as you need to implement your plan. Membership includes access to our secure, confidential patient portal. Please note that portal messages are intended for non-urgent, relatively simple, troubleshooting questions. The portal is not intended to be used for urgent medical concerns or questions that require extensive communication that would be better handled by a phone discussion or an in-person consultation.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of secure videoconferencing and information technology to provide clinical health care from a distance. It is used to overcome distance/travel barriers and to improve access to speciality medical services.
Think of it like the 21st century version of the old-fashioned house call.
My office is located in Asheville, North Carolina. However, my services are available throughout the states of North Carolina and Georgia through secure, video conferencing or telephone sessions. I provide personalized care and accessibility, in a professional and private environment.
Functional Medicine Education
Members of my practice have access to the following webinars that have been recorded and archived for on-demand viewing.
Here is a sampling of the topics in our webinar library:
- Tending Your Inner Garden: How to Cultivate a Diverse Microbiome for Optimal Health & Brain Function
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Functional Medicine Approach to Solving the Puzzle of Autoimmunity
- Hypertension: A Functional Medicine Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure, Reducing Your Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke & Dementia
- What You Need to Know About COVID-19
- Age-Proof Your Brain: A Functional Medicine Approach to Decreasing Risk Factors for Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Put out the Fire: A Functional Medicine Approach to Decreasing Inflammation & Preventing Chronic Disease
- GERD: The 5R Functional Medicine Approach to Soothing Acid Reflux
- Happy Brain, Healthy Body: Natural Therapies for Boosting Stress Resilience, Improving Mood, Memory & Concentration
- Holistic Breast Health: Therapeutic Lifestyle Strategies for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
- Blood Sugar Balance: A Functional Medicine Approach to Prevent & Reverse Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- Lifestyle Strategies for Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
Brain Health Monitoring
Caring for the Body members have access to CNS Vitals Signs software, a leading web-based platform for the assessment of cognitive function. This software is used to obtain accurate, quantified, and scientifically-validated measures of cognition.
Members also have the option of scheduling an Annual Brain Health Check-up (a.k.a. Cognoscopy).
Body Composition Analysis
Body composition analysis refers to measuring your body composition, generally
known as your body muscle, fat, and water. Instead of focusing on a single number on your scale, body composition analysis allows you to focus on losing body fat (if needed) and gaining muscle while retaining the proper amount of body water in specific areas of your body. Body composition analysis is the key to tracking and maintaining effective weight loss.
Caring for the Body members have access to a state of the art InBody BIA equipment. We use body composition analysis to track your health and progress over time. This device shows you key components of your health:
• Skeletal Muscle Mass
• Percent Body Fat
• Body Fat Mass
• Basal Metabolic Rate
Recipes & Meal Planning
Most of my patients, especially working parents, older adults and those suffering with a chronic health condition, express frustrations around meal planning and food preparation. I’ve engaged the help of some extraordinarily talented nutritionists, chefs, designers and food artists to help.
Members receive beautiful color photo recipes and shopping lists. The recipes can usually be adapted for vegetarians and those eating gluten-free. If you require a highly specialized diet that restricts multiple foods/macronutrients or involves customized caloric intake, I can work with you and our Functional Medicine coach to design a customized meal plan that meets your needs.
Prescription Drug Management & Weaning
The Caring for the Body Membership includes prescription refill management. I will also provide medical supervision to help you safely wean off of any prescriptions medications, if clinically indicated.
Administrative Support Services
We help coordinate care with your primary care physician and other specialists if needed. Our patient care coordinator is here to assist you with referrals, diagnostic test coordination, prior authorizations and form completion as needed.
Discounted Professional Grade Nutritional Supplements
Caring for the Body members receive a 15% discount coupon code for purchases made on my on-line nutritional supplement and herbal dispensary, in collaboration with Fullscript™.
Membership Options to Suit Your Needs
We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to medical care. Our goal is to provide flexible options to allow you to access the care, education and administrative support that you need to reach your health goals. After completing your initial treatment program, you will be offered one of our three membership options to continue your functional medical care.
Here’s a brief overview of the 3 Caring for the Body Membership options:
- Premium – $99/month – Comprehensive Annual Physical Exam + Annual Cognoscopy + Executive Lab Panel + Everything in the Standard Plan
- Standard – $45/month – Annual Brain Health Check up, Annual Computer-Based Brain Health Monitoring + Everything in the Basic Plan
- Basic – $10/month – Access to Dr. Libert’s Functional Medical Care on an as needed basis + Administrative Support + Portal Communication + Prescription Refills + Care Coordination + More
You will be provided with a detailed handout so that you can make an informed decision on the best Caring for the Body Membership option for you.
We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a high level of personalized, functional medical care. Please feel free to address any questions with us by calling 828.490.1545 or by e-mail at help@caringforthebody.org.
You can also schedule a complimentary, 15-minute strategy session with our patient care coordinator here.
Sincerely,