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Why a Small Eastern & Functional Medicine Practice Is   the Better Choice for You

by Stacy Lauren-Kon, LAc, MSOM

Why a Small Eastern & Functional Medicine Practice Is   the Better Choice for You, Mend Family Acupuncture and Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA

When you’re looking for a healthcare provider, you’re faced with a few different models: large corporate medical offices, concierge medicine (where you pay a yearly fee just to be a patient), or small, independent practices like mine.

After years of working with families, children, and individuals, I can tell you why a small Eastern and Functional Medicine practice often gives you the very best of care.

More Time, More Listening

In a big office, appointments are usually squeezed into 7–15 minutes. That’s barely enough time to list your symptoms, let alone dive into what’s actually going on. Here, you have my full attention. We look at the whole picture—your nutrition, stress, lifestyle, sleep, and emotional health. That time and space is where real healing starts.

No Insurance Company Dictating Care

This one’s big. In corporate medicine, insurance companies tell doctors what they can and cannot do — what tests are “allowed,” which treatments are covered, even how long they can spend with you. I don’t answer to insurance companies. I answer to you. That means your care is designed around your unique needs, not a billing code.

Affordable and Accessible Care

Concierge medicine can feel personal, but it usually requires a huge yearly fee before you even step in the door. My practice is different—you pay for the care you need, when you need it. No gatekeeping, no memberships, no pressure. Just accessible, straightforward care.

Flexibility in Treatment

Because I don’t have to follow rigid insurance rules, I can use every tool I’ve trained in: acupuncture, herbs, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and mind-body medicine. It’s all about finding the combination that works for you.

A True Relationship

In a corporate office, you might see a different provider every visit. In my practice, it’s just us. I get to know your story, your history, and your goals. We build trust over time, and that continuity is invaluable for real, lasting health.

Empowering You, Not Just Managing Symptoms

My goal isn’t to keep you dependent on my office forever. I want to give you tools and strategies so you can feel better and stay better—long after you leave my office. That’s what true health empowerment looks like.

The Bottom Line:
In my small Eastern and Functional Medicine practice, you get:

• More time and personalized care
• Freedom from insurance restrictions
• Affordable, pay-as-you-go visits without concierge fees
• A true partnership focused on root-cause healing
• This isn’t about treating a diagnosis. It’s about treating you.

What are you waiting for… Contact us today for an Appointment!

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