dr. ruscio DC
Virtual Clinic
Simplified Healthcare Backed by Science.
Conditions We Treat
Digestive health is truly at the ‘core’ of our specialty and born out of Dr. Ruscio’s personal health journey. The health of your gut has a far reaching impact.
- IBS
- GERD
- Gut infections & parasites
- Children's digestive health
The impact of the gut on the thyroid is underappreciated which is why we are passionate about assisting people in better addressing this important connection.
- Gut-thyroid connection (our published research)
- Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's (our published research)
- Hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease
Histamine levels and mast cell activity are also strongly impacted by the gut. In some cases another layer exists that triggers these issues, often including an infection or environmental exposure to mold.
- Lyme & Chronic infections
- Mold
The brain-gut connection is profound, and accounts for why many of us notice an increase in feelings of depression, brain fog, insomnia, or anxiety, as it correlates with a flare in digestive symptoms.
- Insomnia
Get Started
To ensure your success, we include two visits in beginning your work with us:
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Why Choose Us
Combining years of clinical experience, scientific research, and personal experience to provide you with an approach that is both progressive and guided by scientific research.
Unmatched Expertise
Backed by years of clinical and personal experience, our approach integrates the latest scientific research to offer advanced health solutions.
Focused on You
When traditional methods fall short, we excel. Many of our patients come to us after others have failed to resolve their health issues. We are committed to improving your health effectively and efficiently, with minimal reliance on restrictive diets or excessive supplements.
Proven Success
We don't just believe in our methods; we prove them. Our ongoing research and success stories confirm that the right approach can lead to significant health improvements.
Our Published ResearchReady to Transform Your Health?
FAQs
Each client at the Ruscio Institute is treated as an individual with their own unique health history and symptoms. Working with our practitioners ensures a thorough and strategic approach to healing.
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The cost to get started is $897, which includes a 90-minute visit with your doctor and a supportive follow up visit with our clinical nutritionist.
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We are exclusively a virtual clinic.
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Yes, we can direct you to necessary testing or provide a list of markers for your local healthcare team.
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On average, testing ranges from $150-$300. However, testing is not a requirement. Your doctor will thoroughly review your health history and recent labs to determine if additional testing is needed.
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The Ruscio Institute for Functional Health does not accept any form of medical insurance or Medicare/Medicaid.
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Yes! And while there are some restrictions on shipping supplements to select countries, our doctors will do their best to recommend needed products that can be purchased locally.
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Yes. We are passionate about helping children and would be happy to assist in improving your child’s health.
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Roughly one third of our work is with people who have seen numerous other healthcare providers and we feel confident in being able to help if you are in this situation. We could encourage you to have the initial visit with one of our clinicians and allow them to comment on your case specifically. If we ever feel we will be unable to help, we will refund the cost of the visit. We are dedicated to helping you and reducing any stress regarding obtaining our opinion.
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Once we determine the correct approach, you should see improvements within weeks on that plan. Determining this plan can vary. In some cases within the first few weeks of care, and in other cases we may need to experiment with a few different approaches (a few months) until we find the correct plan.