Take the Blueprint and run with it.
Self-Guided is for patients who want their Metabolic Blueprint and the autonomy to act on it. One follow-up at the 12-16 week mark. À la carte costs as you go.
PREREQUISITE
Self-Guided starts where the Metabolic Blueprint ends.
This tier is for patients who have already completed a Metabolic Blueprint and want to execute the plan on their own. If you haven’t done a Blueprint yet, start with the Blueprint →
Who tends to choose Self-Guided.
This is you if:
- ✓ You’re DIY-inclined and prefer to implement at your own pace
- ✓ You’ve worked with functional medicine before and know how to follow a protocol
- ✓ You want the Blueprint and the autonomy — not the weekly check-ins
- ✓ You’d like a follow-up at 12-16 weeks to assess and recalibrate
- ✓ You’d rather pay for supplements and retests as you go than commit upfront
This may not be the right fit if:
- · You want the system holding you accountable
- · You’d benefit from continuous clinician adjustment as your body responds
- · Your case is complex enough that a single follow-up at week 12-16 leaves too much time without oversight
Some patients choose Self-Guided. It’s a real path, not a downgrade.
Everything you actually need.
INCLUDED
- ✓ Your full Metabolic Blueprint (the same one The Reset patients get)
- ✓ Your Lab Review appointment with Dr Jared (full one-hour walkthrough)
- ✓ A clear set of recommended next steps written into your Blueprint
- ✓ One follow-up appointment at 12-16 weeks (in person or via telehealth)
- ✓ Access to our wholesale-discounted supplement pricing for what you choose to order
NOT INCLUDED (be honest)
- · Ongoing clinician oversight beyond the single follow-up
- · The TCM patient portal (that’s for Reset patients)
- · Heads Up Health app access (that’s for Reset patients)
- · Direct clinician messaging
- · Built-in retesting (you book + pay per panel)
- · Phase-by-phase protocol sequencing — you implement at your own pace
No program fee. À la carte from here.
Your Metabolic Blueprint (~$1,250) is the price of entry. After that, you pay only for what you actually use.
- Supplements at our wholesale-discounted pricing (typical first month: $200-500, depending on what you choose to order)
- Retest panels if you choose to retest (panel costs vary; we’ll quote at Lab Review)
- Additional appointments at our standard appointment rate, billed only if you book them
No 6-month commitment. No monthly minimums. No retainer.
When patients move between Self-Guided and The Reset.
Some patients start Self-Guided, run with the Blueprint for a few months, and realize they want the cadence and oversight of The Reset. We accommodate that. You can transition into The Reset at any point — your Blueprint work to date counts as the entry, and we adjust the program timeline so you don’t pay for what you’ve already done.
The reverse also happens: some patients finish The Reset and don’t need ongoing weekly oversight, and continue as Self-Guided. Both directions are normal. The clinic isn’t sorted by “tier” — it’s sorted by what your case needs at any given moment.
How Self-Guided compares to The Reset.
| Self-Guided | The Reset | |
|---|---|---|
| Your Metabolic Blueprint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lab Review appointment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personalized protocol | ✓ recommendations, you implement | ✓ we sequence + adjust |
| Clinician check-in cadence | One follow-up at 12-16 wk | Weekly mo. 1 → biweekly mo. 2-6 |
| Lab retesting | You book + pay per panel | Included at planned intervals |
| Body comp + CGM monitoring | — | Every visit + CGM |
| Patient portal + Heads Up Health | — | ✓ |
| Direct clinician messaging | — | ✓ |
| Total cost over 6 months | Blueprint + à la carte | $4,800-$6,200 all-in |
Both paths start the same way — with a Blueprint and a Lab Review. They diverge based on what you want next. Neither path is the “right” one. They’re different fits.
What patients say.
He helps you understand how YOUR body works.
“Jared’s knowledge is mind-blowing and he isn’t trying to sell you on any cookie-cutter products or packages or workout routines, he is helping you understand how YOUR body works… He helps us make choices that are sustainable and offers solutions that take into account all aspects of our lives.”
— Patient testimonial, Google review
A much deeper understanding of my health and the metrics I should be using.
“As someone who is constantly trying to optimize my health and performance I’ve found Dr Jared to be an invaluable asset. He’s help me get to a much deeper understanding of my health/fitness and the metrics/tools I should be using to keep track along the way.”
— Patient testimonial, Google review
Frequently asked.
Will Dr Jared think less of me for choosing Self-Guided?
No. Some patients choose this path. It’s a real option for real reasons. We don’t sort patients by tier — we work with what your case needs.
Can I message Dr Jared between my Lab Review and my 12-16 week follow-up?
Not as part of Self-Guided. The patient portal and direct messaging are part of The Reset specifically because the cadence is built into the program. If you have a one-off question, you can book a separate appointment at the standard rate.
Do I have to buy supplements from you?
No. You’re welcome to source supplements anywhere. We offer wholesale-discounted pricing for what we order through us, but it’s optional.
Can I retest on my own through Self-Guided?
Yes. You book the panels through us at our standard pricing, run them, and we’ll interpret in your 12-16 week follow-up (or in an additional appointment if you want sooner). The work is paid for as you book it.
What if I change my mind and want to enroll in The Reset later?
Welcome. We adjust the program timeline so you don’t pay for what you’ve already done. Transitioning Self-Guided → Reset is normal — we accommodate it.
What if my case is more complex than Self-Guided can handle?
We’ll tell you at Lab Review if your case is one where Self-Guided is unlikely to serve you well. We won’t recommend a path that doesn’t fit your case — that’s bad medicine and bad business.
Start where most Self-Guided patients start.
A free consult, then your Metabolic Blueprint. After Lab Review, you choose your path.
Important: The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Twin Cities Metabolism provides functional medicine consultation, not emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health, medications, or treatment plan.