Programs help us to be able to care for patients in the way they deserve, and attend to their needs between visits.

In our clinical experience, achieving optimal health is easier when: 

• • • We have regular support and access to help

    • We don’t feel alone

    • We can get our questions answered sooner

    • We get consistent feedback to see what’s working (or not) and why the changes being made matter

    • We achieve our health goals faster

More time with patients and consistent visits ensures everyone gets the personalized care and attention they need to address their health concerns at the root cause.

No. At this time, we can only accept patients in the states where Dr. Maren is a fully licensed physician, which is Colorado, Michigan and Texas.

Medical licensure laws still apply when patients are seen virtually over telemedicine.

Live outside of these states? Our nutritionist may be able to help. Contact us directly for details.

If you’re interested in becoming a new patient, the first step is to apply online. You’ll then receive a link via email to schedule a call with our clinic to make sure it’s a good fit.

Dr. Maren is best known for her work in thyroid, gut, autoimmune, and reproductive/ preconception health. Our team also has first hand knowledge of mold toxicity, and can support you in addressing weight loss, aging, food sensitivities, optimizing your health during pregnancy, and sports performance.

That said, we work with a wide variety of patients, some of whom are looking to optimize their health and others with specific health concerns.

That’s why we recommend applying to become a patient, so we can review your needs and expectations. If it looks like we may have a fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a complementary discovery call to answer your questions and ensure we’re the right providers for you.

Some commonly addressed conditions include: 

• • • • Allergies

      • Autoimmune Disease

      • Cardiovascular disorders (hypertension, high cholesterol)

      • Celiac Disease

      • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      • Depression and Anxiety

      • Diabetes and Pre-diabetes

      • Digestive Disorders (IBS, SIBO, candida overgrowth, parasites, IBD, reflux, H. Pylori)

      • Environmental Toxins

      • Fatigue

      • Food Allergies and Sensitivities

      • Gluten Sensitivity

      • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

      • Hormonal Disorders (PCOS, low libido, PMS, irregular cycles, menopause, etc)

      • Hypothyroidism

      • Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Candidiasis etc.)

      • Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

      • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      • Leaky Gut

      • Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity

      • Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)

      • Migraines and Headaches

      • Mold and Mycotoxins

      • Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

      • Nutrient Deficiencies

      • Optimal health

      • Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

      • Sleep Disorders (insomnia)

      • Skin Disorders (acne, eczema, psoriasis)

      • Stress-related Conditions and Adrenal Disorders

      • Thyroid Disorders

      • Unexplained infertility

    • • Weight or Metabolism Concerns

Functional Medicine asks how and why illness occurs and addresses the root causes of disease in order to restore function and promote optimal wellness.

By addressing root cause, rather than symptoms, we as practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of disease. We may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in many different conditions.

We rely on a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverage that data to direct personalized treatment plans.

The Institute for Functional Medicine sets the gold standard for Functional Medicine education and training. Dr. Maren and our providers are Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioners (IFMCP).

Just what is functional medicine and why do some DOs gravitate to it? Dr. Maren was honored to be featured in this article from the American Osteopathic Association.

We do not contract with any insurance companies, and Dr. Maren is not a participating provider in Medicaid or Medicare. This lets us provide the best care possible without the red tape.

On request we will provide an itemized receipt with ICD-10 codes, which you may submit for reimbursement. We encourage you to call the customer care number on your insurance card to find out if your plan covers an “out of network” doctor.

Many of our patients use pre-tax dollars from a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for consultations and/or lab fees.

You can read more about why we do not bill insurance directly here.

Our providers order a comprehensive diagnostic panel through conventional labs like Quest or LabCorp. This includes a full thyroid panel, autoimmune markers, metabolic markers, nutrients, etc.

We’ll also recommend specialized functional laboratory testing such as urine organic acids (OAT), comprehensive stool testing, hormones, food sensitivities, mold/mycotoxins, heavy metals and others. We have accounts with Great Plains Labs, Precision Analytical/DUTCH,  Diagnostic Solutions/GI Map, Doctor’s Data, Genova, CYREX, RealTime Labs and others.

Conventional labs (Quest, LabCorp, CPL) can bill insurance directly – this should be done at your discretion, and we encourage you to call the customer care number on your insurance card to make sure you are using an in-network lab. We have negotiated cash pay rates through Quest for patients who are not billing through insurance, or for Medicare patients.

Functional medicine labs are largely cash-pay, but we offer the ability to bill through insurance when possible. Costs are transparent and we will discuss pricing of these labs during your visit, as they will require an investment on your part. Most patients invest an average of $500-$1500 in advanced lab testing at their initial visit.

For almost everyone, supplements are an important aspect of the treatment plan. We will work together to develop a clear and specific supplement plan based on your unique needs – with consideration given to digestion/absorption, nutrigenomics, micronutrient deficiencies, etc.

Which means: we’ll tell you exactly which vitamins or supplements you need (or don’t need).

You’ll have discounted access to prescription quality supplements that will be delivered directly to your home. We only recommend personally vetted companies with the highest quality standards and 3rd party testing.

When you order supplements through my dispensaries, you will get a significant discount from MSRP. However, you should still budget $200-300 for the cost of supplements during the first few months of treatment.

Yes. Our providers prescribe all types of thyroid hormones, medications to treat gut infections, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), and others.

We will try to minimize prescription medication whenever possible, and use safer alternatives when they exist. However, prescription medications are sometimes warranted, and we will recommend them when they are in your best interest.

Based on the nature of our practice, we do not prescribe any controlled substances, or manage prescriptions like blood pressure medications.

Any urgent or emergent needs should be addressed by going to urgent care or calling 911 in the case of a true emergency.

Once you’ve applied online to become a new patient, you’ll receive a link to schedule a call with our team.

Please reach out to us if you have additional questions or wish to communicate with someone prior to scheduling.

Email is the best and most efficient way to contact us. You can reach us directly at admin@drchristinemaren.com.

If you wish to call, our phone number is (303) 704-4487. If we are unable to pick up your phone call, please leave a message and our office staff will do our best to respond within 1-2 business days.

If you are a current patient, please communicate through the secure patient portal.

Please note: the office is not open on nights, weekends or holidays.

Please be courteous and provide at least 48 business hours (2 business days) notice for all cancelled or rescheduled appointments. This helps ensure that we can run an efficient and effective practice, and meet the needs of other patients who are waiting to get an appointment.

There is a fee associated with no shows, cancellations or rescheduled appointments made within 48 business hours of your original appointment time.

The new patient deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited if you cancel. Should you need to reschedule, this deposit can be applied to a future visit if you reschedule at least 48 business hours prior to your original appointment time.

You may reschedule your appointment through the patient portal up to 72 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. For cancellations, please call the office at (303) 704-4487 or email admin@drchristinemaren.com.

Although Dr. Maren is board-certified in family medicine, she specializes in functional medicine and our practice structure does not allow us to be available at the level of acuity necessary for a primary care practice.

Our providers are functional medicine consultants, and we require you to maintain a primary care physician (PCP) for routine screening exams such as pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate exams, etc. and for urgent situations requiring immediate care or hospitalization.

We are happy to work collaboratively with your PCP and/or specialists and we ask that you continue these relationships.

We see adolescents and older children on a limited basis. Please contact us so we can tell you if we are a good fit, or point you in the right direction.

If you are interested in a more customized plan for supplements, testing and nutrition, we highly recommend the Nutrition Genome DNA Kit. This report looks at nutrigenomics, which is the study of how foods affect our genes, and how genetic differences affect the way we respond to food. You can order this test yourself here. Be aware that results often take 5-6 weeks. A review of this test with our nutritionist is included in your 12 month program.

Since we specialize in fertility and preconception health this happens all the time! Although we cannot replace your OBGYN, midwife, or birth team we can still work with you to help optimize your health, create a custom prenatal nutrition program, and manage certain conditions.

That said, there are certain protocols we will put on hold while you’re pregnant. For example, deep detoxification and certain medications and supplements are not appropriate during pregnancy.

This is a perfect time to invest fully in your health, nutrition, and overall well-being and we’d love to be a part of your journey!

Absolutely (and between our team we’ve breastfed a whole lot of babies)! As with pregnancy, we’d just approach your case a little differently by avoiding deep detoxification, focusing in on optimizing nutrition for lactation and postpartum recovery, and staying away from contraindicated supplements, medications, etc.

The season of breastfeeding and postpartum can be a challenging one for body, mind, and spirit. And our risk of certain ailments, such as thyroid disease and nutrient deficiencies, actually increases. Thus, we highly recommend taking extra care of yourself during this phase…and we’d love to help you do just that.

Yes. We do testing for urine mycotoxins and fungal overgrowth through various companies like Great Plains Lab and Real Time Labs. We also have first hand experience working with mold inspectors/ remediators and interpreting environmental testing such as ERMI (but do not replace the need for a qualified environmental inspector/mediator). In general our approach is to help decolonize gut, sinus etc and then work on detoxification. 

The 3 month program is dedicated to getting data and developing/starting a treatment protocol, but is not often enough time for patients with complex issues to get through a full treatment protocol.

We offer the 3-month program so that patients who are not quite ready to commit to a full year have an option to at least get started with root cause analysis of their symptoms.

At your case review with Dr Maren, she will provide the full treatment protocol and next steps – but for people who stick with 3 months and don’t continue working with us, they may need to carry some of that protocol out on their own.

For patients struggling with complex chronic issues it is generally best to commit to 12 months.

People who are more interested in preventative care, longevity, advanced testing and personalized preconception plans often do well with a 3 month program.