How we figure out what’s actually going on — and what to do about it.
A five-step method built on measurement, not guessing. Start where it makes sense for you.
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How patients actually move through this clinic
Five steps. Stop wherever it fits.
You don’t have to commit to the whole journey. Most people start at step 1 or 2 and decide whether the next step is worth it based on what they learn. Honest measurement first — then we decide together what’s actually needed.
DISCOVER
Start with a scan
$45 · ~5 min
InBody Scan or a free consult. See where you actually are before investing more.
SNAPSHOT
Comprehensive Assessment
$195 · ~45 min
Both scan and breath test with Dr Jared’s analysis. A 3-page written report you keep.
INVESTIGATE
Metabolic Blueprint
~$1,250 · lab workup
Blood chemistry, gut, hormones. The full diagnostic foundation. Read and interpreted by Dr Jared.
ACT
Reset or Self-Guided
$4,800+ · 6 months
Execute on what the Blueprint surfaced. Guided weekly support or self-driven with periodic check-ins.
MAINTAIN
Quarterly re-checks
à la carte · ongoing
Re-measure what matters. Adjust the plan as your body responds. Stay ahead of drift.
How we run this
Measure before you spend.
Every step yields data you keep. If step 2 reveals everything was fine, step 3 isn’t needed. We don’t push past what the data justifies.
Root drivers, not symptoms.
We treat the cascade upstream — insulin, inflammation, hormones, sleep. The symptoms fall into line when the roots are addressed.
You own the report.
Every assessment includes written documentation. Take it to your PCP, your endocrinologist, your future self. The work doesn’t stay locked in our system.
Most metabolic problems aren’t mysteries. They’re unmeasured.
Symptoms are usually the last thing to show up — the part you feel. The shifts that caused them have been measurable for months or years before that. Our job is to find them, sequence them in the order they actually matter, and walk you through what to do. No guessing. No “try this and see.” A method.
Here’s how it works.
Five steps describing the full process — but patients enter at different points. Some start at step 1 with a scan. Others go straight to a free consult. A few arrive ready for the Blueprint. All are valid. The roadmap below is the full picture; pick whichever step fits where you are right now.
Start where it makes sense.
Three entry points. Any one is a valid first step.
- InBody body composition scan
- RMR metabolic rate test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Assessment
A free conversation.
A 30 minute consultation with Dr Jared. We discuss what testing fits your specific case — the standard Metabolic Blueprint, a customized panel, or something more targeted. TCM is a full diagnostic clinic, so we can order almost any functional medicine workup; you and Dr Jared decide what’s right.
The Metabolic Blueprint.
Custom lab panels for your specific situation. Blood chemistry, gut, hormones, stress and recovery markers — whatever your case actually calls for. We analyze the results and build your written Blueprint.
Lab Review.
You and Dr Jared sit down with your Blueprint. We walk through what we found, what’s driving what, and what to do about it. You leave with the report and your treatment options.
Choose your path.
Two honest options. No pressure either way.
- The Reset — 6-month guided restoration program. Continuous adjustment based on retesting.
- Self-Guided — Take the Blueprint and run with it. One follow-up at 12-16 weeks.
Why a method matters.
Three things that set the Metabolic Blueprint Method apart from one-off advice.
Measurement first.
We don’t start with a guess. We start with InBody body composition, resting metabolic rate, and the specific lab panels your case calls for. The numbers come before the protocol — not the other way around.
Pattern recognition, not symptom-chasing.
Your gut, your hormones, your sleep, and your blood sugar move together. We look at how the systems are talking to each other — and treat the root, not the loudest complaint.
Sequenced, not piled on.
You won’t leave with a bag of 30 supplements and instructions to take them all forever. We sequence what to address first, what to retest, and when to adjust. Phases, not pile-ons.
What you actually walk away with.
Every Metabolic Blueprint is a written report you keep. Here’s what one looks like.
Your Blueprint is roughly 4-5 pages, designed for a non-clinician to read and understand. It includes a summary of what’s working (we lead with that), what needs attention in order of priority, how your systems are connected — drawn out visually — a timeline of what to expect at each phase, and your treatment options laid out clearly. We don’t bury the analysis in a forty-page PDF you’ll never read. Clear is the point.
Who we tend to see.
Tends to work for:
- ✓ People whose labs say “normal” but whose body says otherwise
- ✓ People who’ve been trying everything without clear results
- ✓ People who want to understand why, not just what to take
- ✓ People comfortable with a methodical approach (not a quick fix)
- ✓ People who want a written record they can keep
May not be the right time:
- · Acute illness requiring immediate medical care
- · Looking for a single supplement recommendation without the full picture
- · Looking for fast weight loss without understanding the cause
- · Not ready to invest in the workup ($1,250+ for the Blueprint)
Things people ask.
How long does this take?
From your first scan to a finished Blueprint is typically 2-4 weeks, depending on which lab panels we order and how fast they come back. The free consult takes 30 minutes. A Lab Review appointment runs about an hour.
Do I need to be a current patient?
No. The scan tier (InBody, RMR, CMA) is open to the public. You don’t need a referral, an established patient relationship, or anything else.
What if I just want one scan and nothing else?
Then do one scan and nothing else. You walk in, get your numbers, walk out. We won’t pressure you to keep going. See pricing →
Do you take insurance?
No — and that’s why we can spend the time we do. Most functional medicine work is out-of-pocket. You can typically use an HSA or FSA. See our pricing page for the full picture.
How is this different from my primary care doctor’s labs?
Different scope, different interpretation. Most primary care labs check whether you’re sick. We check how your systems are running — including markers most insurance-driven labs don’t order, and using ranges tuned to optimal function, not just “not diseased.”
What if I don’t want the full 6-month program after my Blueprint?
Then it’s Self-Guided. You get the Blueprint, one follow-up at 12-16 weeks, and you run with it.