Initial Visit For the first intake visit, the doctors typically spend an hour with the patient and develop a plan for further diagnostic work-up using special laboratory and in-house testing that is not typical of most medical practices. The plan starts with the basics, and goes from there to many useful tests to gather more information about patients related to: • vitamin and mineral status • essential fatty acid balance • toxic mineral loads • liver function • natural hormones • genetic risks • intracellular minerals • anti-aging hormones • amino acid and organic acid balance • and other tests as needed Each patient gets a plan tailored to their needs, based on their history and conditions. Care Plan The physicians outline patient instructions at each visit, with recommendations for diet, nutritional supplements, and detoxification plans, depending upon patient needs. It takes time to begin changes and see improvement. At first, while the information is being gathered, doctors need to see patients more often. Once a plan is in place, office visits become less frequent. The clinic takes a broad view of illness, and the goal is always to improve energy, function, a sense of well-being, while helping to bring harmony to the mind and body and spirit. The information contained on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA or any other health regulatory agency. This information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. All material provided in The Downing Clinic website is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition, before starting a diet, an exercise program or any other health program. Downing Clinic Brochure View slideshow from our Open House