Every protocol created is specifically designed for you, so it is helpful to have time to study information about you and your health background prior to your first visit.

The following are examples of the sorts of information that Michael likes to review prior to your visit. When you have a confirmed appointment, you will receive an email with a link to more specific instructions about what to send and how to send it.

IMPORTANT: Please only follow the instructions in your confirmation email. Please do not send any medical information until you have a confirmed appointment.

» A list of the things you’re specifically wanting to discuss during your appointment, including questions you may have or decisions you’re needing to make.

» Things you've heard or read about that you want to hear Michael's opinion on. (Examples: "My friend did..." or "I read online about...")

» Details about who you’re currently working with and what treatments you’re currently doing or are planning to do.

» Details about your current diet, weight, exercise regimen, and stress level.

» Biographical information, such as your own personal summary of your health history, including how you’re feeling, what has worked and what has not, and various challenges and successes with your treatment you’ve encountered. Please include any information you think is important or that you feel may have contributed to your current medical situation.

» List of all medications, herbs, supplements, and over the counter pharmaceuticals you are currently or have recently taken. Please include current dosage.

» A signed copy of our disclosure form.

» Copies of most recent medical records, such as reports from your doctor including those from surgeries, prior treatments (such as chemotherapy or radiation), recent blood tests, X-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, and PET scans. Digital copies on CD are fine (original films are not necessary). If you are seeing (or have recently seen) any complementary or alternative practitioners, their report would also be useful, if available.

Please do not send any medical information until you have a confirmed appointment date and time.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR VISIT

At your consultation, Michael allocates ninety minutes for you so that there will be no hurry or need to rush. This will give you an opportunity for your questions to be answered, documents to be reviewed, and for opinions and analysis to be offered.

AFTER YOUR VISIT

Following your visit, your case will be reviewed and recommendations will be sent to you.

This document often includes a treatment protocol, a list of items to investigate, specialists to contact, follow-up tests to consider, diet recommendations, and other information Michael believes will be useful to you.

PROTOCOL CHANGES AND REVIEWS
If your western treatment plan or circumstances have changed, please let us know as Michael may want to review, adjust, or change your current protocol to ensure your adjunct herb and supplement program is fully compatible and integrated into any new changes or circumstances.

Note that protocol changes or reviews are generally not included as part of your initial consultation. The cost for protocol reviews is $150 to $300 depending on the amount of time required to make the adjustments.

INITIAL CONSULTATION

An initial consultation with Michael Broffman is $500 and payment is due at scheduling. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. This fee includes the time Michael spends before the appointment reviewing your case, the time during the appointment itself, and the time spent afterwards doing additional research and writing his notes.

FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATIONS & SEASONAL REVIEWS
A follow-up consultation or seasonal review is an opportunity to review and discuss your treatment plan, address any concerns or questions you may have, and make adjustments as necessary. Follow-up appointments and seasonal reviews are generally 90-minutes long. The fee is $400 and payment is due at scheduling.

PROTOCOL CHANGES & REVISIONS
If your western treatment plan or circumstances have changed, please let us know as Michael may want to review, adjust, or change your current protocol to ensure your adjunct herb and supplement program is fully compatible and integrated into any new changes or circumstances.

Protocol changes or reviews are not included as part of your initial or follow-up consultation. The cost for protocol reviews is $150 to $300 depending on the amount of time required to make the adjustments. Please contact us to discuss the fee before requesting Michael performs this service.

How do I make an appointment?
New patients: Click here
Current patients: Click here

Do you request records from my health care providers on my behalf
No, you are responsible for gathering all medical records.

Where do I send my medical records?
After you have a confirmed appointment, we will let you know where to send your records. Please do not send anything until you have a confirmed appointment.

What is your cancellation policy?
We request at least 4 business days notice for any appointment cancellations or changes.

Do you use Zoom or other video services?
Appointments are traditional phone calls only.

How do I order herbs and supplements?
Any herbs and supplements are completely optional and, if desired, can be ordered anywhere that’s convenient for you.

When should I make a follow-up appointment?
Any time your treatment plan or health circumstances change is an opportunity to have your protocol reviewed.

Are follow-up questions or requests to review or update a protocol free?
There is no charge for brief clarification questions, but requests to review or update a protocol, seek advice, or ask questions beyond clarifications are not included as part of your paid consultation. Please contact us before requesting any clinical services to discuss the appropriate fee first.

What is a “seasonal review”?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is organized seasonally. Many patients who have not had any substantial changes in their treatment plan or health circumstances still wish to make an appointment once a season to adjust their protocol. There is no requirement or obligation to do so, however.

Do you accept insurance?
We are not set up for direct billing.