Frequently Asked Questions

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are conditions in which infections, immune dysfunction, inflammation, or other triggers can lead to sudden or fluctuating changes in behavior, mood, anxiety, OCD, tics, sleep, learning, or other neurological symptoms including developmental delay. These conditions often follow a relapsing and remitting pattern and typically require ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments over time rather than one-time treatment.

Common conditions include chronic fatigue, thyroid imbalance, autoimmune conditions, digestive issues, chronic inflammation, mold illness, Lyme and tick-borne disease, hormone imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and complex chronic illness where underlying contributors need to be evaluated.

Functional medicine care is available for adults with chronic health conditions. PANS/PANDAS care is focused on pediatric patients and adolescents.

The intake visit is where we review medical history, symptom history, prior labs and testing, timeline of illness, current symptoms, and previous treatments. We then discuss possible contributing factors, recommended testing if needed, and outline next steps. For PANS/PANDAS patients, we also determine the appropriate level of ongoing care after the intake.

This depends on the level of care and the patient's condition. Many patients are seen every 3-6 months for follow-up visits, with additional visits scheduled if symptoms change or treatment adjustments are needed.

Yes. Additional follow-up or check-in visits can be scheduled if new symptoms develop, treatment changes are needed, or more frequent follow-up is required.

Wayfinder Functional Medicine is a cash-based practice and does not bill insurance. Upon request, patients can be provided with a receipt (superbill) that they may submit to their insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on their insurance plan. Based on your insurance, routine lab work may be covered.

If you are unsure which type of appointment is best, tell us your story through our contact form so we can best determine the next steps.

Currently we treat patients living in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Florida.

This practice uses a structured, phase-based model of care designed for complex and chronic conditions that require ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments over time rather than isolated visits. The goal is to provide organized, consistent, long-term care for complex conditions.