The consultation consists of four stages:

• Information-Gathering. Dr. Abernathy will review your completed forms and ask you to talk about what’s been going on with you in detail. She will listen carefully to everything you say and look for important clues to the underlying causes of your symptoms.
• Supplements and Drugs. Dr. Abernathy will carefully review the ingredients and quality of your medications and look for any negative interactions between them. She will tell you which supplements to continue using, which ones are harmful and which ones are redundant. She may recommend dosage changes. Her goal is to simplify your supplement regimen and reduce them to the most effective ones. This can save you money every month while you enjoy more health benefits.
• Nutritional and Lifestyle Discussion. After careful review of your diet diary and your lifestyle routines, Dr. Abernathy will make recommendations regarding such areas as nutrition, sleep, environment and exercise to optimize your health and well-being.
• Naturopathic Treatment Plan. Once Dr. Abernathy has finished the information-gathering part of the session, she will:
  • Explain what she believes is causing your symptoms.
  • Recommend one or more diagnostic tests to confirm her observations.
  • Discuss natural treatment options which may include nutritional, herbal and homeopathic supplements.
  • Start you on some non-toxic all-natural remedies that will begin to remove toxins and correct imbalances in your body. You have the option of obtaining the recommended supplements from Dr. Abernathy’s professional dispensary.
  • Make diet, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
  • Schedule a follow-up appointment.