INQUIRIES

You may call Dr. Power at her Virginia office , or her Maryland office. Preliminary phone consultations are limited to 10 minutes. Long-distance calls from her office will be made collect. Or you can email Dr. Power at Laura@LauraPower.com.

NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS

Evaluation is based on detailed symptom questionnaires, plus health history, and laboratory & clinical testing. Therapy is based on the highest quality professional supplements and optimal individual diet.

FEES

As of April 1, 2007 my fee is $150 / hour. Program is flexible.

VISIT 1 - EVALUATION

This includes a review of the 5-page Patient Intake Form (4 questionnaires & health history), preliminary nutritional diagnosis, design of approach, preliminary recommendations, ordering of lab tests, preparation of forms & lab kits, and writing of letter to your physician. (45-75 minutes.)

VISIT 2 - NUTRIENT PROGRAM

This includes a review of forms, reports, and lab tests for nutrients, preparation of a supplement program. (75-90 minutes.)

VISIT 3 - DIET PROGRAM

This includes a review of forms, reports, and any lab tests for digestion and/or food allergies, therapeutic food recommendations, weight control, and preparation of diet forms or menus. (30-75 minutes.)

RETURN VISITS

This includes a review of diet and supplement programs at 3-6 months and 12 months. (15-75 minutes.)

REPORTS

Formal written reports are available for your doctor, school, or employer. These detailed reports take about one hour per page to write, and usually average about two pages. Fee is $75 per page.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Fees are payable by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Lab tests & supplements are extra. Payment is due at time of visit, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Most lab tests are covered by insurance, and are billed directly by the lab to your insurance company. A small fee is charged for lab kits.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

A superbill is supplied. The patient is responsible to file insurance claims. Maryland law mandates insurance coverage of nutritional services for: cancer, diabetes, malnutrition, stroke, heart and kidney diseases, and obesity in conjunction with any of these 6 diseases -- up to 6 visits per year. Virginia law does not license nutritionists nor mandate insurance coverage for nutritional services -- but diabetes is usually covered. You might also obtain coverage by a letter of referral from your physician.