20 important questions to ask your practitioner

20 important questions to ask your practitioner

You know it's a good practice to come to your wellness appointments armed with questions for your provider – but not all questions are created equal. Some support an integrative approach more than others. We list 20 that can help you arrive at more meaningful answers.

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YOUR AREAS OF FOCUS

What are the specialties of your health practice?

Tell me about your experience addressing the health goals that I am focusing on.

How do you approach root causes of health issues?

INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

What integrative therapies do you use and how do they

integrate with conventional treatments?

Describe your approach in collaborating with other health professionals.

What's the best way I can share information between you anthe other members of my health care team?

Talk about how together you and I can manage several of my health goals at once.

How better can I actively participate in managing my health?

GENETIC FACTORS

What is your point of view on genetics and impacts my health goals?

What laboratory tests do you use to identify predisposition?

LIFESTYLE FACTORS

What is your point of view on diet and how it impacts my health goals?

What dietary changes would you recommend for me?

How do you identify nutritional deficiencies?

What supplements do you suggest based on my results?

What other lifestyle factors may be impacting my health goals?

Can you recommend specific lifestyle changes to complement my treatment?

What other ways can we make sure your recommendations fit into my lifestyle?

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Do you think there are things about my environment that are impacting my health?

Can you offer suggestions on how to modify my environment to make practicing good habits easier?

My home/neighborhood/economic status does not allow me to (exercise outdoors for example). Can you offer me suggestions or resources?

Better collaboration with your provider may be only a a few questions away. Asking the right ones can ensure that you and your practitioner are aligned on your path forward.

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