What to Expect

What Can I Expect on a Visit?

You have a unique health story, and you can expect to be treated with respect and empathy.

Initial visits for adult visits generally last 1.5 hours. This comprehensive first office visit will include a full discussion of your health expectations and goals, your current health concerns and medical history, a partial physical exam (or full, if needed) and an initial treatment plan. Treatment plans are carefully designed to meet your specific needs. If necessary, I will order additional lab work. First visits for pediatric patients are typically 30min to 1.5 hours, depending upon age and complexity.

A typical first follow up takes place one month after the initial visit. This is a critical point in our process, as we will review progress and any new information such as lab results and make modifications to best fit the next phase of the plan.

After that, follow ups can be scheduled as needed. We can discuss timelines at our first visit, but it is helpful to budget for at least 3-4 visits, typically meeting once per month. While certain concerns can be addressed with just 2 visits in total, naturopathic medicine is not typically a “quick fix” and most patients require at least 2-3 months of care to begin to reach optimal results. Some take longer.

I am available for in person or for virtual visits by request. I use a HIPAA compliant platform for virtual visits that does not require any downloads or special technical knowledge, just the click of a link.

If you are interested in learning more about joining my practice as a patient, simply click on the “Get Started” button.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a complicated medical history, and/or symptoms that no other doctor or specialist has been able to help. Can you help me?

It depends on the issue(s). I invite you to set up a complimentary 10-minute consult with me by phone to find out if I have had success and experience with issues like yours. In my almost 20 years of practice, it is probable that I have! If not, I will let you know.

Do you work with my insurance?

I am in network with Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim only. For Harvard Pilgrim plans, you will need to call your insurance provider and give them both my name (Cora Rivard) and business name (Seasons Natural Healthcare) and ask if I am considered “in network.” If so, ask whether a referral is needed from your PCP to see me.

Medicare, Medicaid plans do not currently include naturopathic doctors.

Other insurance plans consider me as an “out of network provider.” Patients without insurance or with plans other than Cigna or Harvard Pilgrim will need to pay out of pocket at the time of services rendered. By request, I can offer a medically coded receipt that you can then submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement as an out of network expense.

Do you offer virtual consults?

Yes, on request, if you are a resident of NH or MA.

What’s the difference between naturopathic, functional, holistic, integrative, homeopathic, etc.?

The short answer: This can vary from state to state according to licensure. Here in NH, naturopathic doctors must be licensed by the state to practice. Functional medicine is just one component of our training, as is homeopathy. Integrative medicine blends a mix of conventional and natural medicine techniques. I am a naturopathic doctor who takes a holistic approach to healthcare, meaning that I consider the whole person in diagnosis and in treatment.

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