Better questions. The whole picture. An order of operations. Assessments across every program; labs and testing only where they belong.
Psoriasis
12 years. Clear in 3 months.
No biologics.
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Thyroid
From goiter to normal thyroid.
The tissue follows when the driver is handled.
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Kidney cysts
21×19×16→ 8×10×8mm
In 7 months.
Impossible? We have the imaging.
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Clotting
18.0→ 10.5PT
1.8→ 1.0INR
In 3 months.
Under physician supervision.
See the case“Don't confuse managing the problem with investigating what's driving it.”
Blind faith isn't our thing either.
Good. Question us.
You don't need another thing to believe in. You need a reason this won't be more of the same.
Fair questions. Straight answers. No rescue fantasy.
Better testing. More markers. More bottles. Still no clear picture.
That's the gap. More biochemical data doesn't automatically tell you what's driving the problem—or how to build a plan that makes sense of it.
Our Black Sheep approach widens the lens: physiology, neurology, psychology, and the life those systems are trying to function inside. Health. Mindset. Relationships. Family. Business and financial pressure.
Those aren't separate boxes. Neither are you.
We investigate the connections, then curate an integrative plan around the person. Not just the numbers.
Your doctor was trained to be a prescriber and not an investigator.
Diagnose. Prescribe. Refer. Next patient. That's the model. And when your question is “Why does this keep happening to me?”, another prescription isn't the same as an investigation.
Our paths would have been easier if we'd done what everyone else did. But we saw real families suffering, still searching, still not getting answers. We built Integrative You to fill those gaps—not dress them up.
Keep the medical care you need. Don't confuse managing the problem with investigating what's driving it.
You may have five expert opinions and still no one connecting them.
Specialty care divides the work. Your body doesn't divide the problem. Your organs interact. Your mind and body interact. So does the life you're living around them.
We're investigators first. We bring your history, assessments and available findings into one picture—looking for connections, competing explanations and what still needs investigating.
Another opinion isn't the point. A more connected picture is.
One person's Nutcracker/POTS investigation—not an explanation for everyone's symptoms.
Read the case investigationNo card. Your email is required so we can send your report.
Your Integrative Life Compass is 10 questions, about four minutes, and a starting point—not a diagnosis. It helps you notice connections across your health, relationships and business that you may not have considered together.
Yes, we'll tell you about our programs afterward. That's the business model. You can unsubscribe, and you don't have to buy anything.
See a pattern before you pay to investigate it further.
No. A bottle is not a strategy.
The Compass gives lifestyle-focused guidance—not a supplement shopping list. Supplements can have a role in deeper program work, but the choice, combination and timing matter. More bottles don't automatically mean better care.
This is about understanding potential contributors and finding a direction you trust—not pretending ten questions can confirm your root cause.
First, understand the pattern. Then decide what deserves your attention.
Yes. We turn people away. This isn't for everyone—and we're okay with that.
The “fix me while I change nothing” mindset isn't the fit here. We bring investigation, guidance and structure. You bring honest answers and a willingness to implement.
Your illness isn't your fault. Not everything is within your control. But your participation matters.
If a simpler program fits, we won't tell you to overbuy. If you need care outside our scope, we say so.
Use a guide. Own your part. We're not selling a rescue fantasy.
That's exactly why we built Foundation, DNA Precision and our other self-led programs. Integrative medicine—and our clinical experience—shouldn't be accessible only to people who can work with us one-to-one.
You're not buying a stack of PDFs. You're getting years of Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick's clinical experience built into the assessments, the connections we investigate and the protocols you put into practice. INNSPO, where included, brings that work into your daily life.
Choose the scope that fits your problem. Foundation and DNA aren't stripped-down Concierge. They're distinct programs built to make this work accessible, with clear deliverables and upfront prices.
More accessible expertise. Not less thought behind your care.
Private Concierge is a different level of involvement. You work directly with us to investigate the barriers holding you back from your greatest self and greatest life—not just collect another opinion.
Think about what the search is already costing you: appointments, disconnected advice, money spent on things that haven't moved the needle, and the energy it takes to keep managing it all. The value is a connected investigation, a clear order of operations and a doctor you can reach through your clinical portal when you need guidance.
Phase 1 is The Real Root Cause Investigation. Phase 2 is The Integrative Healing: ongoing clinical support, re-evaluations and $15,000 of therapeutic equipment shipped to your home after the required paperwork. You're bringing the work into your life—not rearranging your life around another waiting room.
The return we're working toward is measured in time, energy, money and life: less going in circles, more capacity to be present in the life you've worked so hard to build. Your care is personal. So is what progress means to you.
The point is not more healthcare in your calendar. The point is more of your life back.
Foundation is assessment-led; no new testing is included. Eligible Foundation and DNA Precision members can upload the accepted limited set of existing health labs collected within 90 days, because blood markers can change substantially in that time. DNA Precision adds hair-sample analysis of current stressors on DNA, such as pathogens, toxins and metals; you collect and ship your sample using our instructions. New lab ordering belongs to Private Concierge, with outside fees and insurance eligibility confirmed separately. Couples and Business do not accept health labs.
Foundation and DNA have their own age-specific assessments; parents complete younger children’s versions and teens participate in their own versions. Couples & Family Alignment is adults-only. Every participant’s assessments and reports remain their own; family sharing requires consent.
Foundation includes 1 written clinician question per calendar quarter, answered within 72 hours. DNA Precision includes 3 written questions per 90-day cycle, answered within 5 business days and filed in Doctor’s Notes. Use the clinician-help section of your delivered report. The separately priced DNA + Doctor Review option adds a defined doctor report review each paid quarter. Active Private Concierge clients use their private Healthie portal. The AI Coach is separate, instant and non-clinical: implementation help, not medical decisions. Do not send health records or clinical details through ordinary email, text or website chat.
We do not bill insurance. Private Concierge members receive a superbill to self-submit for possible reimbursement. HSA/FSA eligibility, lab coverage, deductibles and copays depend on your plan; confirm with your administrator before paying.
Cancel from your dashboard under Billing & Subscriptions → Cancel or Pause, then confirm the cancellation yourself. Support can explain the steps but cannot cancel for you. Cancelling stops the next renewal; included access continues through your paid cycle. Your confirmed cancellation notice shows your INNSPO end date and same-account continuation instructions. Download your reports before access ends.
Ambition without the self-abandonment
You built the business. You built the family. Somewhere along the way, you became the thing paying for it.
You don’t need less ambition. You need a life that can hold it.
We investigate what’s getting in the way—then help you build the health, connection and daily practices to be present in the life you’re working so hard to create.
Success goes up. The rest of you pays for it.
Prioritize your life. Now success takes the hit.
Stop the seesaw.
Private Concierge · The flagship
01 / 1:1 care
For the life you refuse to settle for.
Five specialists. Five opinions. Still no answer. You're done managing it. You want it investigated.
A clinician-led understanding of your case and a clear next-phase direction.
“Another opinion isn't the point. A more connected picture is.”
The Real Root Cause Investigation
Phase 1 from $3,698
Phase 1 — The Real Root Cause Investigation · direct work with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick · virtual
Clarity before commitment
Seen the programs, but want to understand your pattern first? Start with a focused written report. No labs. No ongoing membership.
Health
You want to see your pattern before you commit to anything.
Understand the patterns worth investigating and decide where to go next.
Snapshot Report
Example
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See a sample reportRelationship & family
You want to understand your side of the friction first.
Name the patterns in your own perspective before deciding on deeper implementation.
Your Relationship Snapshot
Example
+2 more sections
See a sample reportBusiness & mind
You know something's off and need to see what to fix first.
Name the bottleneck and choose a focused next action before committing to a program.
Your Business Snapshot
Example
+2 more sections
See a sample reportNot sure which area to start with?
Your Integrative Life Compass · Free · 10 questions · 4 minutes · report emailed to you
60+ free trainings on what conventional care calls “normal.”
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Dr. Nicole Rivera · Dr. Nick Carruthers
Your gut doesn't care about your quarterly targets. Your marriage feels your cortisol. Your kids feel your business. Health, mind, relationships, family and business aren't separate boxes. Neither are you.
We help ambitious leaders build lives they do not need to recover from.
“We investigate the connections, then curate an integrative plan around the person. Not just the numbers.”
The Black Sheep philosophy
01
“Why does this keep happening to me?” deserves an investigation, not another prescription.
02
The choice, combination and timing matter. More bottles don’t automatically mean better care.
03
We bring your history, assessments and findings into one picture, then build the plan around you.
Born Black Sheep · So why listen to us?
We've been the black sheep our whole lives. We spent 15 years inside the healthcare system—and the more we saw, the less we trusted it.
Our paths would have been easier if we'd done what everyone else did. But we saw real families suffering, still searching, still not getting answers. We built Integrative You to fill those gaps—not dress them up.
“Your doctor was trained to be a prescriber and not an investigator.”
This is for every black sheep family who's been dismissed, overlooked, and told “everything looks normal” when they know it's not.
Keep the medical care you need. Don't confuse managing the problem with investigating what's driving it.
Your problem. Your plan. Your next chapter.
Not another thing to buy and abandon. A connected picture, an order of operations, and a plan for your actual life.
Find my match helps you choose a program. The free Compass explores your patterns.
Different barriers. A plan built for yours.
Foundation
A prioritized plan you can put into practice and track over the quarter.
$348/quarter
Reports + 90-day protocol · your recent labs · INNSPO included
Maya R. · Foundation
Week 6The body drivers ranked in the order they need to be worked, not the order they complained.
What's driving it
Blood sugar instability hiding inside normal glucose: Fasting glucose alone looked unremarkable. Fasting insulin and HbA1c told the truer story: the body was paying more insulin to keep glucose looking calm. That is why the crash showed up before the lab looked dramatic.
Low iron reserve, not just low energy: Ferritin was technically inside the lab range but low for the symptoms reported. The report treats this as capacity data: when iron reserve is low, every stressor costs more and recovery takes longer.
Digestive output under load: Bloating began quickly after meals and was worse with protein. That pointed away from an endless elimination diet and toward support for stomach acid, bile flow and meal timing.
Illustrative composite account · not a live member or a promised outcome.
Every Foundation & DNA Precision enrollment includes full app access — where your reports, protocols, courses, and daily action plans live and evolve each cycle.
Health Tracking & Vitality Scores
Personalized dashboard with real-time health data and vitality metrics
Daily & Future Planner
Supplements, mood tracking, fasting, period tracker & daily action plans
AI Coach & Higher Self Architecture
Always-on wellness guide plus identity rewiring framework
119+ Guided Meditations
Curated library for stress, sleep, focus & healing
Courses, Parenting & Clean Living
Rebuilding course, parenting hub, parent dashboard & environmental tools
Higher Self2 / 5
Different questions. A different direction.
| What changes | The fragmented approach | The Integrative You approach |
|---|---|---|
| The starting question | What can manage this problem? | What is driving it—and what keeps it going? |
| The lens | Health here. Relationship there. Business somewhere else. | Your health, mind, relationships, family and business in one connected life. |
| The information | Another opinion. Another isolated piece. | Your program-specific assessments and history; testing only where the program includes it. |
| The plan | More advice to fit into an already full life. | An order of operations: what matters first, why, and how to implement it. |
| The real work | Knowing what to do. | Learning how to do it consistently, with daily practice in INNSPO where included. |
One investigative philosophy. Different program scopes. Couples and Business have no labs; Foundation can read recent labs you already have. DNA Precision includes hair-sample stressor testing.
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HOW THIS COMPARES
| Topic | Typical functional medicine | Integrative You DNA Precision |
|---|---|---|
| How it starts | A low-cost consult with one doctor | In-depth assessments of your history, symptoms, stress load and life patterns |
| Testing | A series of private labs (stool, toxins, blood, urine, saliva), often a few thousand dollars | Hair-sample stressor analysis on your DNA, plus any recent labs you upload from your own doctors |
| Lens | Biology only, usually through one specialty | Biology, physiology, psychology, neurology and life experiences, read together |
| Who connects the dots | You, between appointments and specialists | Dr. Nicole, with 15 years of DNA stressor testing, approves every report |
| What you get | Lab results, often with no clear next step | A root-cause story and a 90-day protocol you can implement yourself |
| Price | Consult fees + lab bills + supplements you guess at | $898 per quarter (self-led) or $1,498 with a doctor review. Supplements are always separate |
| If it falls short | No guarantee of answers | Report-quality promise: tell us within 30 days and we revise it once, free |
The biggest cost is rarely money. It's the years of time and energy lost to doctors who never connect the dots.
