--- title: FAQ description: Get quick answers to common questions about our products and services on the comprehensive FAQ page. Simplify your experience with us! image: https://nextlevelhw.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Next%20Level%20Logo%20(2).png --- [Skip to content](https://nextlevelhw.com/faq#main-content) [![Next Level Logo-1](https://nextlevelhw.com/hubfs/Next%20Level%20Logo-1.png)](https://nextlevelhw.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://nextlevelhw.com) - [About](https://nextlevelhw.com/about) - [FAQ](https://nextlevelhw.com/faq) - [Labs](https://nextlevelhw.com/labs) - [Contact](https://nextlevelhw.com/contact) - [Blog](https://nextlevelhw.com/blog) - [Shop](https://nextlevelhw.shop/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # FAQ ### What can I expect in an initial consultation? The initial consultation is 60-minutes and follow-up sessions are 45-minutes. Prior to the initial consultation, I take the time to review your intake forms and get an idea of what plan you will need or if laboratory evaluations would be useful. During the initial consultation, we spend time together so I can get to know you. It is important for me to hear your story so I can know your experiences and discover what you may need more of during your care. You may be ready to dive into lifestyle changes or you may need to take things in small intervals. I work according to your needs and we come up with a plan together that we both feel comfortable with. ### What can I expect in a follow up session? The 45-minute follow-up sessions will be to review progress and discuss challenges that you are facing. I will also be available via email and Healthie chat for any questions that may arise between sessions. ### How long will we work together? This differs from person to person. No one ever said lifestyle changes are easy, and it can take time to see the results you are looking for. You may need one on one sessions once a month or you may need more if you are experiencing more complex conditions. The packages are a great option because they include 10-12 sessions. People usually see better results when they commit to a program over several months. We typically book them 2 weeks apart so you can expect 3-6 months, depending on your personal goals and needs. ### What is functional nutrition? Functional medicine addresses the whole person, not an isolated set of symptoms. Conventional medicine is very good at acute care and has brought us so far when it comes to life-expectancy and emergent care. However, they fail to take into account the ability of food, toxins, and other environmental factors that influence gene expression. Functional medicine brings the focus to a more patient-centered approach instead of the traditional disease-centered focus of conventional medicine. Functional medicine seeks to understand the origin of disease by looking “upstream” from the symptoms, and considering the web of interactions that come from the person’s history and lifestyle that can lead to imbalances in the body. Internal (mind, body, and spirit) as well as external (physical and social environment) are taken into consideration. Nutrition is the core modality of functional medicine. Functional nutrition assesses a more thorough client history and focuses on high-quality, therapeutic foods to offer a personalized intervention to prevent or manage diet and lifestyle-related diseases. ### What makes functional nutrition different? Most nutrition professionals are not trained in assessing nutrition at the cellular level. All disease can be taken down to the cellular level and dysfunction in a cell. Advanced practice skills are essential for preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic diseases. ### Do you take insurance? I do not accept insurance. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are accepted; however, some plans require a doctor’s recommendation or a Letter of Medical Necessity for nutrition services in order to approve reimbursement. Please check with your HSA/FSA provider before your appointment to see if this is required, and if so, obtain that documentation from your licensed medical provider. If you have any questions or need guidance on what to ask for, please feel free to reach out, we’re happy to help make the process as smooth as possible. The information on this website is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice or to replace care with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding recommendations that may be related to your medical condition. Report to your healthcare provider any changes made to your diet or any supplements you are taking. Heidi Stimpson, MS, CNS is not a Registered Dietician, Mental Health Therapist, or Medical Physician. Privacy policy: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.   --- Next Level Health & Wellness 3125 North Main St (Working out of Hyde Park MedSpa) North Logan, UT 84341 [435-774-2240](tel:435-774-2240)   - [About](https://nextlevelhw.com/about) - [Products](https://nextlevel-hw.myshopify.com/) - [Blog](https://nextlevelhw.com/blog) - [Subscribe](https://share.hsforms.com/1Z5aOKYUoT4W1_n9WWsH08Qoasvj) - [Contact](https://nextlevelhw.com/contact) © 2026 All rights reserved. Developed by [GiantFocal](https://www.giantfocal.com)