Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hawes a licensed physician?

Yes, Dr. Hawes graduated from Bastyr University, an accredited medical university (bastyr.edu for more info.) She is licensed as a primary care provider in Montana and has prescriptive rights, performs annual exams, refers for mammograms/colonoscopys and specialists, performs laboratory tests, and can do minor surgeries.

Are the supplements in our shop allergy free?

Most of our supplements are pharmaceutical grade and made with the highest quality standards of the industry. Most are allergy free (wheat, soy, peanuts, eggs, etc…) unless noted.

Does insurance pay for Dr. Hawes?

Yes, a lot of the time insurance covers her services very well…we recommend you call your insurance provider and ask them if you can see a “licensed naturopathic physician”. Some insurance plans do exclude NDs but times are a changing….

Does Dr. Hawes do phone consultations or web-cam appointments?

Arrangements can be made for either type of visit. For prescriptive items, Dr. Hawes must see you “in person” once per year to prescribe legally…but if we use all natural things and/or nutrition, web visits or phone call appointments work.

 
How much is an appointment?

$275 for new clients and $165 or less for returning clients. Rates are based on 45-60 minute visit.

Labs are extra costs…hormones run $50-300 depending on the depth of panel.

allergy tests—$289

basic labs and thyroid—vary but are inexpensive (I charge you what the lab charges me)

SIBO testing, gut function testing, autoimmune testing etc…can all be done and vary in price.