You've been to the doctors. You've done the blood work. And every time, you hear the same thing: "Everything looks normal." But nothing about how you feel is normal. The problem isn't you. The problem is that no one has looked deeply enough. A naturopathic session at Functional Root is a 100% virtual, 1:1 root-cause investigation that starts before you ever get on the call.
Key Takeaways
All sessions are 100% virtual via Zoom, 1:1 with Yelena. Initial sessions are 90 minutes; follow-ups are 60 minutes.
6-Session Package
$2,100
$350
Sessions are not covered by insurance or HSA/FSA. Functional lab testing, supplements, herbs, and homeopathic recommendations may be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement.
Not sure where to start? The free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure conversation to help you decide whether this is the right starting point.
Book a ConsultationMost practitioners spend 15 minutes reviewing your history before moving to recommendations. This isn't that. This session is built for people who've already done a lot of the work and still don't have answers.
You're a woman between 35 and 50 experiencing fatigue, digestive issues, hormone shifts, or unexplained body changes.
Your labs have come back "normal" for years, and the investigation stopped there.
You've tried dietary changes, supplements, and medications without lasting improvement.
You want root-cause understanding, not another prescription or generic protocol.
You can work virtually from anywhere in the United States via Zoom.
This may not be the right fit if you're looking for a quick answer, need urgent medical care, or aren't willing to complete the intake process. The depth of this work depends on the preparation - without it, the investigation can't begin.
The investigation runs in three phases. Every phase has a purpose, and every minute is structured.
The work starts the moment you book. Your practitioner isn't meeting you cold. She's already several hours in.
A thorough review of your complete health and symptom history, diet and lifestyle patterns, stress load, prior testing, and system-wide symptom mapping. Completed digitally, in your own time.
You submit photos of your face, tongue, eyes, and nails. These are analyzed using Traditional Chinese Medicine observational methods to surface constitutional patterns standard assessments overlook.
Yelena Tselenchuk, BCDHH, personally reviews every detail, maps your symptoms across body systems, and prepares a structured analysis before the session starts. Not delegated. Not handled by a coordinator.
Yelena Tselenchuk is Board Certified in Holistic Health, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy. She is also Certified in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis and has completed a Hormonal Mastery certification. Her approach is investigative by design: every session is preceded by hours of preparation, and every recommendation traces to the specific data your intake and testing surface.
The practice is 100% virtual, 1:1. You are not routed to an associate, and your intake is not screened by staff. The person preparing your case is the person on the call with you.
Related condition pages: gut health, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances.
The intake is a comprehensive document capturing your health and symptom history across every major body system: current and past symptoms, digestion, energy, sleep, mood, menstrual and hormone history, diet, environmental exposures, prior labs, medications, and health history going back to childhood. This depth is what allows your practitioner to prepare a structured analysis before the session begins.
TCM observational review uses visual analysis of the face, tongue, eyes, and nails to identify constitutional patterns and indicators of systemic imbalance. You submit photos before the session. Tongue patterns can reflect digestive function and fluid balance; nails may indicate nutrient status; eyes reveal constitutional tendencies. These observations complement the functional data, not replace it.
Complete the intake questionnaire and submit your TCM photos before your scheduled session. Gather recent lab results and a current list of supplements and medications. Plan to be in a quiet, private space with reliable internet for your 90-minute Zoom session. You don't need to prepare notes on every symptom - the intake captures that.
No, it isn't required, but it's the most common next step. The intake often surfaces areas where targeted testing would move the investigation from pattern recognition to specific, data-informed recommendations. Kits are shipped to your home. Your practitioner will explain which tests are relevant and why - the decision is always yours.
Yes. The practice is 100% virtual via Zoom, and all functional lab kits are shipped to your home. Clients work with Functional Root from anywhere in the United States.
No. Functional Root provides educational consultations focused on understanding what's contributing to your symptoms. The scope is consultative, not diagnostic. If you need immediate medical care or an urgent diagnosis, contact your physician or emergency services.
You've waited long enough for answers. The free naturopathic consultation is a 15-minute call - no obligation, no sales pressure - to discuss your situation and decide whether this is the right starting point.
Prefer to reach out directly? Call or text (216) 282-4520.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance.