Reed is a nutritionist in Georgia, where his clients frequently come to him asking for support in monitoring and changing their nutritional health. Reed is part of his clients’ care team, in addition to their primary care physician.

Reed’s clients often want to get functional medicine testing done to check on nutritional values and, when asked for guidance, Reed may send tests for his clients to consider through Rupa’s Physician Services, always directing his clients to review any labs they choose to order with their physician. When working through lifestyle and nutrition changes, Reed supports his clients along the way.

Dr. Lisa is an MD in Iowa who runs a functional medicine practice. She sees patients from a variety of financial backgrounds. Though she typically sees each patient before ordering them testing, sometimes her clients know what testing they want done, and would rather bring completed results to their first appointment.

In this case, Dr. Lisa has set up a LabShop through Rupa with tests that she frequently orders for patients. Through the LabShop, clients can purchase their own testing using Rupa’s Physician Services. Once their results are in, they can bring their results to Dr. Lisa during their first appointment.