Question 1

What type of patients does Jennings Health see?

Accepted Answer

Jennings Health provides integrative, family-centered primary care for children and their parents, partnering with families who value a preventive, root-cause, lifestyle-oriented approach to health.

Question 2

What ages do you see at Jennings Health?

Accepted Answer

We see children from birth through adolescence and their parents, generally up to age 54. Our goal is to care for the whole family unit, not unrelated individual adults.

Question 3

Does Jennings Health offer integrative and functional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All care at Jennings Health is grounded in a functional medicine framework, looking for root causes and blending modern medicine with nutrition, lifestyle changes, targeted nutraceuticals, and herbal support when appropriate.

Question 4

What makes Jennings Health different from a traditional primary care practice?

Accepted Answer

Jennings Health is a small, integrative and functional family practice with a limited patient panel. Visits are longer and more in-depth, communication is personal, and the focus is on prevention, root-cause evaluation, and whole-family wellness rather than quick, prescription-first care.

Question 5

Does Jennings Health accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

No. Jennings Health does not participate with insurance for visits or specialty testing. We operate as a fee-for-service practice. Prescriptions, conventional labs, and imaging can often still be run through your insurance at participating pharmacies, labs, and imaging centers.

Question 6

Where is Jennings Health located?

Accepted Answer

Jennings Health is located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, at 2201 Mount Vernon Avenue, Suite 105, Alexandria, VA 22301, inside Vital Body & Mind.

Question 7

Do you have vaccine requirements?

Accepted Answer

No. Jennings Health does not have vaccine requirements. We support informed decision-making and respectful conversations around vaccines, and we work with families who follow standard, selective, delayed, or alternative vaccine schedules.

Question 8

What is your vaccine policy at Jennings Health?

Accepted Answer

Our vaccine policy is centered on informed consent, open dialogue, and respect for parental choice. We provide evidence-informed guidance, discuss risks and benefits, and help families make decisions that align with their values and their child’s health needs.

Question 9

Where can I read more about your vaccine policy?

Accepted Answer

You can read our full vaccine policy on our blog at: https://www.jennings.health/post/respecting-your-choices-our-vaccine-policy-at-jennings-health

Question 10

How does the application process work?

Accepted Answer

Jennings Health is an application-based practice with a small, selective panel. Families complete an online application so we can confirm alignment in philosophy and goals. If accepted, we will contact you with next steps, which may include a wait before we can welcome you into the practice.

Question 11

What services are offered for newborns and children?

Accepted Answer

For newborns and children, Jennings Health offers integrative primary care including newborn visits, well-child care, acute illness visits, functional medicine evaluations, nutrition and lifestyle support, and guidance on sleep, development, feeding, immune health, and more.

Question 12

Do you see adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jennings Health provides primary care for adults who are parents of pediatric patients in the practice, generally up to age 54. We focus on whole-family care and do not see random individual adults outside of this structure.

Question 13

Do you offer virtual visits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jennings Health offers virtual visits when clinically appropriate and when allowed based on your location and visit type. Details about virtual scheduling are provided through our scheduling platform and during intake.

Question 14

What conditions can be evaluated using a functional medicine approach?

Accepted Answer

A functional medicine approach at Jennings Health can be helpful for many chronic and recurring concerns, including digestive issues, eczema and other skin conditions, recurrent infections, fatigue, headaches, mood concerns, and hormonal imbalances. We look for patterns and triggers to create individualized plans.

Question 15

What integrative therapies does Jennings Health use?

Accepted Answer

In addition to conventional medical care, Jennings Health may incorporate nutrition and lifestyle counseling, sleep and stress support, targeted nutraceuticals, herbal support, and referrals to trusted allied practitioners such as bodyworkers, therapists, or other specialists.

Question 16

How do I prepare for my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please complete all required intake forms in the patient portal at least 24 hours before your visit and upload any recent lab work or records you want reviewed. For in-person visits, arrive a few minutes early. For virtual visits, test your internet connection and video link ahead of time.

Frequently Asked Questions

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