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Welcome to ReNovi Medicine
Dr. Yen Ingrid Lai – Triple Board-Certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine
I’m Exploring Functional Medicine
Insurance-friendly options for singular health concerns
I want comprehensive functional medicine
for multiple interconnected/ sophisticated health concerns, with specialty advanced testing and expertise
Not sure which path is right for you? Our patient care team will help you select the option that best fits your health goals and budget.
Important: You don’t need to fully decide on your path before speaking with us. Our patient care team will help you understand each option and guide you to the best choice for your health needs and circumstances. After reviewing this page, call us at (909) 971-9888 ext. 116 to discuss your options.
Insurance-Friendly Options
Experience integrative care while maximizing your benefits
FNP-MD Hybrid Integrative Primary Care Visit
- Primary visit: See our Functional Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – covered by insurance (just copay)
- Optional add-on: You may choose to upgrade via a $115 fee to have Dr. Lai join at the end as a consultant to review your treatment plan and provide additional input based on her functional medicine expertise
- Our FNPs are personally trained by Dr. Lai in integrative medicine
- Get MD-level insights while working with your insurance
- Can do FNP-only visits anytime (just copay) and add Dr. Lai when needed
- Ideal for those interested in functional medicine but mindful of costs
Start with what insurance covers, add expertise as needed.
Copay + optional $115 for Dr. Lai
Exploring Functional Medicine with MD
- 2 visits with Dr. Lai (40 min + 20 min)
- Focused on single health issue
- Core labs through Quest/LabCorp
- Uses your insurance to reduce costs
- Ideal for exploring FM approach before committing to comprehensive care
$260 & $150 + copay per visit
FNP Integrative Primary Care
- Choose general intake or specific tracks (Hormone, Adrenal, Nutrition)
- Basic hormone evaluation labs
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Lifestyle medicine approaches
- Can upgrade to include Dr. Lai later
| Option | Best For | Provider | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNP-MD Hybrid | Smart way to “sample” our approach | FNP + optional Dr. Lai | Copay + optional $115 |
| Exploring FM | Single health concern with MD | Dr. Lai | $260 & $150 + copay |
| FNP Primary Care | Ongoing primary care | FNP only | Copay OR $250 cash |
Hybrid FNP-MD: Insurance-covered primary care with our Functional Nurse Practitioner + Dr. Lai’s real-time expertise ($115 extra). FNPs are trained by Dr. Lai to provide integrative care.
Exploring Functional Medicine: Dedicated 2 visits with MD focusing on a singular health concern (cash + copay)
Our Functional Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are specially trained by Dr. Lai in integrative and functional medicine approaches. They provide high-quality primary care with a holistic perspective.
How FNP Differs from MD:
- FNPs provide primary care with integrative approach
- Focus on prevention and wellness
- Can prescribe medications and order basic labs
- Work collaboratively with Dr. Lai for complex cases
Your Journey, Your Pace: Starting with FNP as primary care provider is a smart way to experience our integrative approach while using your insurance benefits.
You’re never locked in – you can add Dr. Lai’s expertise through hybrid visits or transition to comprehensive functional medicine whenever you’re ready.
For Complex, Multi-System Health Transformation
Comprehensive care for those ready to address root causes
Comprehensive Initial Assessment (CIA) with Dr. Lai
✓ 60-minute deep dive into your health history
✓ Access to specialty labs (microbiome, DUTCH, genetics, comprehensive thyroid panels, etc.)
✓ Begin planning of personalized treatment plan
✓ Includes personalized recommendations for continued care
Investment: $430 (cash only)
Note: Dr. Lai hasn’t accepted new patients for 2+ years – the CIA is your opportunity to establish care with her.
Why CIA Over Exploring Functional Medicine?
For complex symptoms suggesting multiple interconnected systems, the CIA provides full lab access essential for uncovering root causes, while the Exploring program’s limited labs wouldn’t capture your complexity. Plus, the CIA establishes your care path with Dr. Lai going forward.
Alternative Options:
Exploring Functional Medicine with MD
- 2 appointments with Dr. Lai (40 and 20 minutes)
- Focused on 1 health concern
- Quest/LabCorp testing only
Cash: $375/$200 OR With insurance: $260/$150
Integrative Primary Care with FNP
- Focuses on singular health issues
- Without access to advanced specialty testing
- Great starting point for budget-conscious patient
$250 cash OR insurance if available
If cost is a concern, many patients start with our FNP services (insurance-covered or $250 cash) to establish care, then add functional medicine components as budget allows.
Microbiome Testing
Hormone Panels
Genetic Testing
Food Sensitivity
Heavy Metal Testing
Mold/Mycotoxin
Organic Acids
Advanced Thyroid
Ready to Start Your Health Journey?
Our patient care team is here to discuss your specific needs and help guide you to the best option for your health journey and budget.
Call (909) 971-9888 ext. 116
Fill Out New Patient Form
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We’re glad you’re interested in becoming a patient of ReNovi Medicine! All of our new patients must first decide whether they’d like to establish care with Dr. Yen Ingrid-Lai, MD or establish care with one of our Nurse Practitioners (Rachel Christensen, FNP or Mary Strubhar-Brown, FNP).
Read below to decide which provider is the right fit for you.
Establishing care with MD
Highly motivated individuals interested in doing advanced integrative and functional medicine work to improve their health may establish care with Dr. Lai. This service includes extended appointment times, more specialized tests, heavy staff support for customizing care plans and coordination, added tools to encourage patient self-care, and expanded treatment options. This allows for more sophisticated investigative work necessary for assessing and treating health issues using an integrative functional medicine approach.
You’ll first begin with an hour-long initial consultation, where you and Dr. Lai will take a deep dive into your health concerns, identify potential underlying causes, and begin implementing a customized treatment plan.
At the end of this initial consultation, you and Dr. Lai will determine whether you could benefit from further care. If so, you will be invited to establish care and join Dr. Lai’s patient panel.
For primary care visits, you are able to see one of our nurse practitioners.
The initial consultation with Dr. Lai is self-pay; we do not bill insurance for this first visit.
For further pricing details regarding becoming a patient with Dr. Lai, please fill out our New Patient Form.
To check if your insurance is in-network, please review our insurance page.
In addition to the labs that can be ordered by our FNPs, Dr. Lai is also equipped to order and interpret a diverse panel of specialty labs and apply more specific/detailed diagnostic processes. Examples of specialty labs are stool tests, food sensitivity panels, hormone panels, etc.
Establishing care with FNP
New patients who are looking for primary care and some basic integrative medicine services may establish care with one of our Nurse Practitioners. They have experience in Integrative Medicine and Women’s Health and have a similar approach to Dr. Lai when it comes to patient care. Our MD and FNP frequently discuss each others’ cases: mutual “consultation” and physician overwatch is part of our existing team culture of group practice. Special time is set-aside for the MD to co-manage unique assessment and treatment planning with the FNP on a case-by-case basis.
You’ll first begin with an initial consultation, where the Nurse Practitioner will discuss your health history, identify your key health concerns, and place an extensive bloodwork order.
The clinicians, in addition to the typical primary care labs, may order some basic integrative labs. The clinician will come up with a personalized care plan based on integrative medicine principles and core supplements.
Our Nurse Practitioners can serve as your primary care provider.
Patients seeing one of our Nurse Practitioners can utilize in-network PPO insurance or be self-pay patients and pay cash rates per visit.
For further pricing details regarding the cash rates, please fill out our New Patient Form.
To check if your insurance is in-network, please review our insurance page.
The clinicians, in addition to the typical primary care labs, may order some basic integrative labs. The clinician will come up with a personalized care plan based on integrative medicine principles and core supplements.