Functional and Concierge Medicine
Healthcare That Prioritizes Your Actual Needs
Functional and Concierge Medicine in Edina for Individuals Seeking Personalized, Direct Access to a Nurse Practitioner
True North Medical Care provides functional and concierge medicine in Edina with an emphasis on personalized, accessible care. Chad Stencel, Nurse Practitioner, takes the time to understand each patient’s health history, current concerns, lifestyle, and long-term goals. This patient-centered approach allows for more meaningful conversations and individualized care focused on the whole person.
By combining functional medicine with a concierge approach, True North Medical Care looks beyond immediate symptoms to consider the broader factors that may influence your health and well-being. Chad works directly with patients to evaluate their needs, explore potential underlying factors, discuss preventive strategies, and develop personalized recommendations based on their individual health goals.
Schedule an initial consultation to learn more about functional and concierge medicine and discover how a more personalized approach to healthcare can support your needs..
Healthcare That Looks at the Bigger Picture
Combining principles of functional and concierge medicine allows True North Medical Care to offer a patient-centered approach that goes beyond addressing an immediate concern.
Chad considers your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and personal goals when developing recommendations. This comprehensive approach helps patients better understand their health while providing the individualized attention they deserve.
What to Expect From Your Care
Your care begins with a conversation. Chad will take the time to discuss your current concerns, medical history, lifestyle, and health goals to gain a better understanding of your individual needs.
When appropriate, additional evaluation or testing may be recommended. Based on your evaluation, Chad can develop an individualized care plan and provide continued guidance as your needs change over time.
Patients considering this healthcare model often want clarity on how it differs from traditional insurance-based primary care and what practical changes they will experience in accessing medical services.
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine takes a whole-person approach to healthcare by considering your health history, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, and other factors that may influence your well-being. At True North Medical Care, care is personalized around your individual concerns and health goals.
What is concierge medicine?
Concierge medicine focuses on providing a more personalized and accessible healthcare experience. At True North Medical Care, this approach allows Chad to spend time understanding each patient’s concerns, answering questions, and providing individualized care based on their unique healthcare needs.
What can I expect during a functional or concierge medicine appointment?
Your appointment may include a detailed discussion of your current concerns, medical history, lifestyle, health goals, and other factors relevant to your well-being. Chad Stencel, Nurse Practitioner, uses this information to better understand your needs and determine an appropriate, personalized approach to your care.
What is the difference between functional medicine and traditional primary care?
Functional medicine considers how different aspects of your health may be connected rather than focusing only on individual symptoms. This can include evaluating lifestyle, nutrition, medical history, and other factors to develop a more comprehensive understanding of your health.
Who provides functional and concierge medicine at True North Medical Care?
Functional and concierge medicine services at True North Medical Care in Edina are provided by Chad Stencel, Nurse Practitioner. His approach emphasizes individualized attention, communication, and a comprehensive understanding of each patient's health.