What happens if I go more than 6 months without a consult?





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Follow-Up and Returning Patient Policy

Consistent follow-up is what makes a protocol work. Here is exactly how visit timing is handled, so you always know what to expect before you book.

The policy

If more than 6 months have passed since your last consultation, a new patient consult is required.

This is the default outcome, not a case by case judgment call. It applies automatically once you pass the 6 month mark, regardless of where you are in your care.

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Active care, ideal 1 to 2 months

Wellness and maintenance, quarterly to biannual

Past the 6 month gate, new patient consult required

Your care rhythm changes as you progress

How often you should be seen depends on where you are in your care, not a single fixed number.

Active care
Every 1 to 2 months

This is the ideal cadence while we are actively working through your key issues. No longer than 2 to 3 months apart during this phase.

Wellness and maintenance
Quarterly to biannual

Once your key issues are largely resolved and you are stabilized, it is natural to check in less often. Quarterly or biannual visits keep you on track.

What this means when you book

One simple check decides your visit type: how long it has been since your last consult.

Within 6 months
Standard follow-up consult

Your file, labs, and current protocol carry forward. We pick up where we left off, whether you are in active care or wellness and maintenance.

More than 6 months
New patient consult required

A full reassessment and new intake are needed before we can move forward with your care.

The only exception

An exception is possible only if you speak with our team in advance and we confirm the deviation before your appointment is booked. Exceptions are granted at Dr. Justin’s discretion, based on your history and the complexity of your case.

Without that confirmation in advance, the new patient consult stands. Exceptions cannot be requested or applied at the time of your appointment.

Why the 6 month mark matters

Your labs, symptoms, medications, and stress load shift over time. A protocol built on outdated information is no longer the right protocol for you.

Longer gaps also take more clinical time to review properly. A new patient consult reserves the time needed to go through everything carefully rather than rushing an update that would not serve you.

Our recommendation

Match your visit cadence to your phase of care.

While we are actively working through your key issues, every 1 to 2 months is ideal, and no longer than 2 to 3 months. Once you are stabilized and your key issues are largely resolved, it is natural to space visits out further, and quarterly or biannual check-ins are ideal for staying on top of your wellness.

Whichever phase you are in, staying within the 6 month window keeps your file current and avoids a full re-intake.

Ready to get back on track?

If you are unsure how long it has been, reach out first and we will check your file and confirm which visit type you need. Let us know.

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Scheduling and consultation policies are subject to change and will always be reflected in our current Terms of Service and New Patient Forms.


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