Free Phone Consultation: 603.718.8328
Welcome
Thank you for visiting AIMA Functional Medicine. Adults and senior adults admitted to our practice will find a patient-centered medical home with personalized and cutting edge modern integrative care – delivered with the triple advantage of functional medicine, conventional medicine, and traditional medicine. We offer safe and evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment with clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Our provider holds the distinction of being the first and only licensed professional in Greater Nashua to complete a rigorous course of study and pass the examinations necessary to become a Certified Functional Medicine Provider. She is the only licensed occupational therapist and licensed acupuncturist holding this certification in the state of New Hampshire, and she is a dually board certified and licensed clinician with 34 years of practice.
Gastrointestinal microbiome health (“gut health”) has a profound influence on the immune system, energy production, metabolism, and multiple organ systems of the body. Our focus is on prevention and treatment of immunological, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and multi-system disorders that are influenced by the gastrointestinal microbiome.
With a focus on prevention, we identify and address the root cause of systemic disease and disorders that affect multiple organ systems. We utilize both preventive and restorative measures to address chronic health conditions and lifestyle diseases. Our goal is to prevent future health conditions and promote healthy aging.
At AIMA Functional Medicine, we work with you to design goal oriented therapy targeted to address the root disorder and restore and improve your function – in addition to relieving symptoms.
Our care is characterized by trust and collaboration between provider and patient and a mutual investment in reaching your goals. We value integrity, clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Come visit us at our office on Main Street overlooking the south bank of the Nashua River in Nashua NH, or visit with us remotely. Our secure and HIPAA compliant telemedicine platform enables you to receive functional medicine services at your convenience.
We look forward to seeing you!
Insurance and Third Party Coverage
We are a private pay office and do not accept private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation cases, or motor vehicle accident insurance cases. Payment in full is expected at the time of service. We do not submit claims to insurance companies or third party payers, but we are happy to provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company if your policy provides coverage for our services.
Are You a New Patient?
Completing and submitting your paperwork online via our secure portal ahead of time is the first step to securing an appointment. Please enroll in your secure portal and submit your intake forms as soon as you can, and no later than 24 hours before your appointment. You can schedule or waitlist yourself using our online scheduling system. Please email or call us for assistance with scheduling or changing your appointment.
Are You a Current Patient?
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The LabShop @ AIMA Functional Medicine
The LabShop @ AIMA Functional Medicine provides you with quick and easy access to 3000+ lab tests and specialty testing for hormones, gut health, allergies and sensitivities, genetics, and basic bloodwork. Order your own tests and get the tests you want, when you want, without a referral. Rupa Health will arrange drop ship of your test kit to your home or workplace with instructions included and coordinate phlebotomy services if needed. You will receive the results automatically via email as soon as they are available. Rupa Health accepts HSA and FSA cards, credit cards, and debit cards. Rupa Health staff is available for questions or assistance along the way.
Health Alert
Face Mask Policy
Face masks will always be provided, and are encouraged for those that remain at the greatest risk of severe illness from respiratory infection including senior adults, people with weakened immune systems, people with chronic health conditions (such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, and obesity), and medically fragile individuals. Effective 4/01/2023, face masks are optional for visitors, non-infectious patients, and vaccinated staff and students, with some exceptions. Face masks will still be required in our facility:
- For anyone with respiratory symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, or coughing
- For anyone with respiratory infection, including COVID-19
- For anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 in the past ten days
- For unvaccinated staff and students
- Annually during circulation of acute respiratory illness in New Hampshire (“cold and flu season”), within a predetermined time frame usually spanning between October-May
If you are sneezing, coughing, or have a fever, please stay home.
Seek medical assistance as needed, and always call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
AIMA Functional Medicine is a healthcare facility that promotes prevention and wellness, and we strive to keep our patients well and to help them prevent illness whenever possible. We see individuals who are more at risk to become severely ill with common respiratory infections and transmissible diseases, and it is for this reason that we may ask you to wear a face mask inside our facility.
Online Check-In is required within 48 hours and no later than 24 hours prior to scheduled appointments. We ask that you use hand sanitizer upon arrival and let us know if anything has changed since your Check-In.
We remain committed to your health and safety.
The level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Nashua is variable. CDC Standard Precautions and NH Universal Best Practices utilized to mitigate risk of COVID-19 and other transmissible diseases are routine everyday practice at AIMA.
AIMA Functional Medicine is following CDC, State of New Hampshire, and City of Nashua Public Health Department guidelines for public safety. Our policy is subject to change at any time and in accordance with these recommendations.
We follow stringent protocols for safety and disinfection, and we continue to space appointments to reduce waiting room traffic. We are happy to always do our best to keep you safe and healthy. Thank you for continuing to partner with us at AIMA Functional Medicine for your functional medicine and integrative care. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of common cold, flu, COVID-19 or flu-like illness for which I should stay home and call my PCP or the state hotline 2-1-1 for guidance? Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, scratchy throat, sore throat, cough, loss of taste or smell, fever, chills, shaking with chills, fatigue, malaise, new shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new headache, new body aches or muscle pain; new skin changes or rash, new nausea, gastrointestinal upset, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea; delirium or confusion.
Should I bring my COVID-19 vaccination card or a copy of it? Yes. We will scan it into your electronic health record, but it is not required to visit the office. And we’ll be happy to make a copy for your wallet so you can keep the original safe at home.
What infection control procedures do you follow? The CDC Standard Precautions and NH Universal Best Practices utilized to mitigate risk of COVID-19 and other transmissible diseases that routine everyday practice at AIMA Functional Medicine include: encouraging use of face masks, good and frequent hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces between patients, limiting shared objects, pre visit Check-In and health screening, telehealth services, social distancing and reducing physical contact, spacing of appointments to reduce waiting room traffic, improving ventilation, and isolation or quarantine when deemed necessary.
Will I have to do the Check-In before every visit? Yes. We ask you to participate in your own care in this way for several reasons: it serves as an infectious disease safety measure and mitigates risk of COVID-19 and other common respiratory infections and transmissible diseases by reducing overall time in the office and discussion at the time of your visit; because your active involvement in your own care boosts your success in meeting treatment goals; and because completing the Check-In facilitates individualized care and complete care during your visit. The Check-In questionnaire is always available in your secure patient portal, via a quick link in your appointment confirmation email, and you can also call it in verbally to us at 603-718-8328. Please thoughtfully complete and submit it to ensure all questions are answered and all concerns are addressed at the time of your visit. Failure to submit Check-In may result in your appointment being rescheduled.
What are your office hours for in-person appointments? Tuesday through Thursday from 10am – 5pm. Visits are by appointment only and we have a 24-hour cancellation policy.