Functional medicine often involves longer consultations and specialized tests, which may result in higher upfront costs, but it can save money on long-term healthcare expenses.
It can be. But let’s talk about what you’re actually paying for — and why it’s different than a typical doctor’s visit.
Let’s not sugarcoat it:
Yes, functional medicine can cost more upfront than a standard trip to your GP.
And no, it’s not usually covered by OHIP or basic insurance.
But here’s the question that matters more than the price tag:
What are you actually getting for that investment?
Because at YFS (Your Form Sux), we don’t believe in throwing vague advice at symptoms and calling it a day. We believe in fixing the whole system — with tools that dig deeper, last longer, and actually change your life.
💰 Why Functional Medicine Can Cost More
1. It’s not a 10-minute visit
Most conventional appointments last 5–15 minutes.
In functional medicine, your first appointment may last 60–90 minutes — because we’re actually listening, asking questions, and mapping out what’s going on beneath the surface.
You’re not paying for a pill. You’re paying for time, attention, investigation, and a custom plan built around you.
2. You get access to advanced testing (that’s not covered by public healthcare)
Functional medicine often uses:
- Comprehensive blood panels
- Hormone mapping
- Gut microbiome testing
- Food sensitivity or inflammation markers
- Detox and nutrient status panels
These tests provide real insights, not just “normal ranges” that leave you stuck in the dark.
They’re not always cheap — but they replace years of guesswork, doctor-hopping, or self-diagnosing on Google.
3. You’re not paying for sick care — you’re paying for systems-based healing
Let’s be honest: the traditional system is built for crisis management, not prevention.
Functional medicine flips that. It’s about:
- Treating root causes (not just symptoms)
- Reversing chronic issues
- Supporting long-term performance, not short-term relief
And that kind of work takes a team, a plan, and ongoing support — which is what you get at YFS.
🙌 What You Actually Get for the Price
- A provider who treats you like a human, not a checklist
- Full-body assessment + systems-based health review
- Deep-dive lab work that finds why you feel off
- Custom nutrition, lifestyle, supplement, and movement plans
- Follow-up that actually follows up — not “come back in 6 months if it gets worse”
- Root-cause answers so you can stop bouncing from one half-solution to the next
💸 So Is It Worth It?
Only you can decide that.
But here’s what we’ll say:
If you’ve:
- Been told “everything looks fine” while feeling like garbage
- Spent hundreds on supplements, treatments, and guessing games
- Lost time, energy, and quality of life from not getting real answers
Then functional medicine is not expensive — staying stuck is.
Because when your body’s not working, everything else costs more:
Your energy. Your workouts. Your work. Your peace of mind.
At YFS, we don’t just offer functional medicine. We offer a system that supports your whole body and life — so you can finally feel like yourself again.
What Does Functional Medicine Actually Cost at YFS?
We’re transparent with pricing because trust matters.
- Initial Functional Medicine Consult (60–90 min): Starts around $250–$350
- Lab tests (optional but often recommended): Range from $100–$600 depending on what’s needed
- Follow-ups + coaching sessions: Typically $100–$150
- Complete protocols (including rehab, nutrition, and lifestyle support): Custom, but we’ll walk you through every step
And no, we won’t sell you a drawer full of supplements you don’t need.
Curious but not ready to dive in?
Book a discovery call. No pressure. Just straight answers.
Ready to stop spending money on symptom-chasing and start investing in root-cause recovery?
YFS is ready when you are.
