Referrals & Additional Information for Medical Professionals
Patients do not need a referral to be seen in this practice but if a medical professional would like to send me specific information please fax your usual referral form and relevant information to (757) 250-9508.
Having lived in Williamsburg since 2006 and practiced as a a nurse practitioner in local urgent care, primary care and orthopedic practices since 2011, I have had a chance to get to know many physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists and other medical professionals personally and professionally. I encourage any medical professional to contact me for a phone call or a meeting to ask questions or say hello.
Connections with Local Practices
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Primary Care
Primary care practices have referred clients to me for multiple reasons. I have assisted with “lifestyle changes” for individuals with new diagnoses such as prediabetes, diabetes and hypertension. I have discussed extensive and questionable dietary supplements and herbal products with clients and their potential interactions with prescription medications and their rationale for use. I have always gone out of my way to support the decisions of primary care practices as I saw their patients in different settings and make every effort to act respectfully towards colleagues and reinforce the primary care clinician's central role in a patient’s care.
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Counselors and Therapists
Local counselors and therapists have referred a variety of clients to me for health coaching. I have a special interest in exploring mindbody connections and neuroplastic syndromes and can partner with therapists to assist their clients. I have provided medical services to clients struggling with anxiety associated with past medical treatment. I have also provided massage therapy services to therapy clients who are working through histories of trauma.
FAQs
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I use HIPAA compliant password protected software and encrypted emails for all communications including electronic forms submitted, file uploads, faxes and emails. Personal health information is not shared with any other medical practices and is not made available to any outside providers unless the client specifically requests it in writing. Other medical practices have no ability to access the electronic medical record connected with this practice in any way.
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Yes, I am happy to consult with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants or other healthcare professionals about an herb or supplement in a clinical case. I can give some general information about interactions, safety and rationale for use, but complicated questions may require me to meet with the person in question.
If you are going to ask about a commercial herb or supplement, I would need you to be absolutely specific with the brand name, manufacturer and every ingredient listed on the back of the bottle or other packaging. The best way to send this might be emailing me a picture of the ingredients listed on the bottle. There are tens of thousands of supplements available. More than likely I will not be immediately familiar with a specific supplement.
You can email me at sw@integrativeconsultations.com or fax me at (757) 250-9508.