Day 0Intake
60-minute first visit
Full history, symptom mapping, prior records review. You walk out with the day-one lab order in hand.
Physician-Led Integrative Medicine · Phoenix, AZ
You were told it’s normal.
You were told it’s normal.
Your body says otherwise.
Copper Sage Wellness is Phoenix’s root-cause clinic. We run the labs conventional medicine skips, then build a plan around the real reason you feel off. In 60-minute visits that actually listen.
Now accepting new patients
★ 4.9 from 247 Google reviews
Board-certified MD & NP
★ 4.9 from 247 Google reviews
Board-certified MD & NP
Physician-LedMD & NP care team
60-Minute VisitsWe actually listen
Sound Familiar?
You don’t feel normal. You’re not imagining it.
If you have been brushed off with “your labs look fine,” you already know the feeling. Here is what we hear every day.
“Your labs are normal”
You were sent home with no answers, even though you clearly do not feel well.
Seven-minute appointments
No time to explain, no time to dig. You leave with a prescription, not a plan.
Tired, foggy, and stuck
Low energy, stubborn weight, bad sleep, and the sense that something is off.
A cabinet full of supplements
You have tried the internet’s advice. None of it was built around your actual biology.
Here, you get a different answer: we find the why before we treat the what.
Proof and credentials
Outcomes our Phoenix patients see
1,200+Phoenix patients
100+Biomarkers tested
4.9Average rating
92%Report feeling better
What 100+ biomarkers actually means
The labs your PCP probably did not run.
Conventional bloodwork covers about a dozen markers. Our baseline panel runs through seven layers of root-cause data, every visit, no upcharge for the depth.
Thyroid (full panel)
TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO, Tg antibodies.
Sex & adrenal hormones
Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone (total & free), DHEA-S, AM cortisol, SHBG.
Metabolic & insulin
HbA1c, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, advanced lipids, ApoB, Lp(a).
Inflammatory markers
hs-CRP, ESR, homocysteine, ferritin, fibrinogen.
Micronutrients
RBC magnesium, zinc, copper, iron studies, B12, folate, 25-OH Vitamin D, omega-3 index.
Gut & microbiome
GI-MAP DNA stool analysis, SIBO breath test, food sensitivity panel, zonulin.
Toxic burden
Heavy metals, glyphosate, mycotoxins, environmental toxins (Great Plains panel).
Run through Quest, LabCorp, Genova Diagnostics, Diagnostic Solutions, and Great Plains Lab.
★★★★★
“Three doctors told me my thyroid was fine. Copper Sage ran the full panel and found what was wrong in one visit. Six weeks later I had my energy back for the first time in two years.”
Rachel M.Scottsdale, AZ · Verified patient
Why patients trust us
Real credentials, transparent care, no gimmicks.
Board-Certified
Google Verified
HSA / FSA Accepted
Telehealth Available
Superbills Provided
Google Verified
HSA / FSA Accepted
Telehealth Available
Superbills Provided
What 12 weeks looks like
The path from “your labs are normal” to a real plan.
A typical workup runs about 12 weeks from intake to first protocol recheck. Here is when each thing happens, and what you walk out with.
Day 1-3Labs drawn
Comprehensive workup drawn
Same-day in clinic or at a partner Quest / LabCorp location of your choice. 100+ markers, scaled to your symptoms.
Day 10-14Results in
Results review + protocol
Second visit. We walk you through every result, identify the root-cause patterns, and hand you a written protocol.
Day 30First check-in
30-day check-in
Short follow-up (in person or telehealth) to fine-tune dosing, troubleshoot, and answer the questions that come up once you start.
Day 90Recheck
Recheck labs + adjust
Targeted recheck panel to measure the response. Protocol calibrated based on what the data shows, not on a calendar.
What We Treat
Care built around the why, not the symptom
Every program starts with real diagnostics and a 60-minute visit. Then we build the plan that fits your biology, not a template.
Functional & Integrative Medicine
Start here100+ biomarkers
Root-cause consults with comprehensive testing. We connect the dots conventional 7-minute visits miss.
Hormone Optimization
ThyroidEstrogenTestosterone
Women’s HRT, men’s testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal support. Dialed in by data, not guesswork.
Medical Weight Loss
GLP-1 optionsMetabolic labs
Physician-supervised metabolic programs, including GLP-1 options, built on your labs and your life.
IV Therapy & Infusions
Myers’ cocktailNAD+Glutathione
Targeted nutrient infusions prescribed for a reason, not poured from a menu board.
Peptide Therapy
BPC-157TB-500Sermorelin
Evidence-guided peptides for recovery, repair, and performance, supervised end to end.
Gut & Microbiome Health
SIBODysbiosisFood sensitivities
Advanced stool and microbiome testing to resolve bloating, SIBO, and the issues behind them.
Our Approach
The Copper Sage Method
A clear, four-step path from dismissed to a real plan. No guesswork, no runaround.
Standard care
7-minute appointment
- About 8 routine markers
- Sent home with “labs look normal”
- Prescription if pushed
Copper Sage
60 minutes plus 100+ markers
- Full history, real listening
- Seven panels of root-cause data
- A protocol built around you
Same chief complaint, two completely different workups. The depth on the right is why most patients see results in 6 to 8 weeks.
1
Listen
A relaxed 60-minute first visit. Bring your story and past labs. We read it all and ask the next question.
2
Investigate
We test 100+ biomarkers across hormones, metabolism, gut, and nutrients. The full picture, not a snapshot.
3
Plan
We walk you through every result and build a personalized protocol around your biology and goals.
4
Optimize
We retest, adjust, and keep refining. Feeling good is the start, not the finish line.
What 12 weeks looks like
The path from “your labs are normal” to a real plan.
A typical workup runs about 12 weeks from intake to first protocol recheck. Here is when each thing happens, and what you walk out with.
Day 0Intake
60-minute first visit
Full history, symptom mapping, prior records review. You walk out with the day-one lab order in hand.
Day 1-3Labs drawn
Comprehensive workup drawn
Same-day in clinic or at a partner Quest / LabCorp location of your choice. 100+ markers, scaled to your symptoms.
Day 10-14Results in
Results review + protocol
Second visit. We walk you through every result, identify the root-cause patterns, and hand you a written protocol.
Day 30First check-in
30-day check-in
Short follow-up (in person or telehealth) to fine-tune dosing, troubleshoot, and answer the questions that come up once you start.
Day 90Recheck
Recheck labs + adjust
Targeted recheck panel to measure the response. Protocol calibrated based on what the data shows, not on a calendar.
Real Outcomes
What getting answers looks like
Representative patient outcomes. Individual results vary, and every plan is built for the person in the room.
Featured Outcome · Perimenopause
From “it’s just stress” to sleeping through the night
6 weeks
A 47-year-old patient arrived after two years of fatigue, weight gain, and poor sleep, with “normal” labs elsewhere. Full hormone and thyroid panels revealed the real picture. A targeted protocol restored her energy and sleep within six weeks.
Rachel M.
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
From “low normal” to optimal in 6 weeks
Baseline
Week 6
Optimal
+41%total testosterone, 6 weeks. Free T and energy followed.
SIBO cleared in two weeks
Baseline
Day 14
Negative
2 weeksbreath test normalized after targeted herbal protocol + diet adjustment.
HbA1c back in range in 16 weeks
Baseline
Week 16
Optimal
-22 lbweight + 1.0 point HbA1c reduction in 16 weeks. GLP-1 plus protocol, not GLP-1 alone.
Meet your care team
Board-certified. Functional-medicine trained.
A two-person care team that actually knows you. Same provider every visit. No rotating residents, no PA hand-offs.
Dr. Anya Patel, MD
Medical Director
Board-certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM). Fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona. IFMCP-certified (Institute for Functional Medicine). 12 years building root-cause protocols for thyroid, hormone, and autoimmune conditions.
- ABIM Board-Certified, Internal Medicine
- Fellowship, Integrative Medicine (U of A)
- IFMCP, Institute for Functional Medicine
Focus areas: hormone optimization, thyroid & autoimmune, longevity, peri / menopause.
Marcus Chen, FNP-C
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP). IFMCP-certified. 8 years in metabolic and weight-loss medicine, with a clinical focus on the metabolic underpinnings of stubborn weight gain, fatigue, and pre-diabetes. Lead for our GLP-1, peptide, and IV protocols.
- AANP Board-Certified, FNP-C
- IFMCP, Institute for Functional Medicine
- Certified, Peptide Therapy Institute
Focus areas: medical weight loss, GLP-1 protocols, peptides, IV nutrient therapy.
From the clinic
Notes from the workup.
Short pieces on what we test, why we test it, and how root-cause care differs from a 7-minute appointment.
thyroid
TSH 4.0 is “normal.” Why we want it under 2.
Standard lab ranges flag a problem; functional medicine looks for the optimum. Here is why TSH 4.0 keeps you feeling tired, and what range you should actually be in.
Read more →
approach
Root-cause medicine vs. disease-care medicine: the actual difference
Both kinds of medicine treat the same symptoms. What changes is what gets investigated, how long the visit is, and what you walk out with.
Read more →
weight-loss
GLP-1 alone or GLP-1 with a workup: why the labs change the outcome
GLP-1 prescriptions without a metabolic workup leave money on the table – and weight on the patient. Here is what the labs reveal.
Read more →
★★★★★
“The 60-minute visit was a different world. They read my history before I sat down and asked questions no one ever had.”
David K.Chandler Verified
★★★★★
“I came in exhausted and foggy for two years. Their plan was clear, science-based, and it worked. No crystals, just real medicine.”
Lena T.Tempe Verified
★★★★★
“Finally a clinic that treats me like a partner. They explain the why behind every recommendation.”
Maria G.Gilbert Verified
Transparent Pricing
What care here actually costs.
Cash-pay, HSA / FSA, and superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. No surprise bills, no insurance gymnastics.
Initial Visit
$350
60-minute new patient consultation
Full intake, symptom mapping, lab order, plan outline. Reviewed in detail at visit 2.
- 60 unrushed minutes with your MD or NP
- Full intake + lab order
- Superbill provided
Lab Panels
$400-1,200range
Comprehensive biomarker workup
Baseline panel scales to your symptoms. Most patients land in the $700-900 zone, often partly covered by insurance through superbill.
- Up to 100+ markers across 7 categories
- HSA / FSA eligible
- Most labs draw same-day in-clinic
Follow-up
$150
30-minute follow-up visit
Results review, protocol adjustments, retest planning. Cadence built around your labs, not a calendar.
- 30 minutes, in-person or telehealth
- Lab interpretation included
- Direct messaging with care team
Service-specific protocols (hormone optimization, medical weight loss, peptide therapy) priced separately and quoted up front. Payment plans available.
Free guide
The 100+ Biomarker Panel, explained.
The 28-page PDF we send new patients before their first visit. Every marker we run, what the optimal range really is, and why your last “normal” lab might be hiding the cause.
- All 7 panel categories with optimal ranges
- “Lab normal” vs. “functional optimal” explained
- Sample lab report walk-through
Good Questions
Before you book
Do you take insurance?
We are a cash-pay clinic, which is what lets us spend 60 minutes with you instead of seven. We provide detailed superbills you can submit to your insurer, and we accept HSA and FSA cards. Pricing is transparent and shared up front.
How is this different from my primary care doctor?
Your PCP is built for high volume and treating disease. We are built for root-cause investigation and optimization. We run broader diagnostics, spend far more time per visit, and build a plan around the underlying cause rather than the surface symptom.
What conditions do you actually help with?
Common reasons people come to us include fatigue, brain fog, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, low testosterone, stubborn weight, thyroid issues, gut problems, poor sleep, and a general sense that something is off despite normal labs.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Many follow-up visits and consults can happen by secure video for patients across Arizona. Initial diagnostics that require lab work are coordinated near you.
Where are you located?
Our clinic is in the downtown Phoenix at 714 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, serving the greater Phoenix metro including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and beyond.
How long until I feel better?
Most patients notice meaningful change within 6 to 8 weeks once your protocol is in place. Some shifts (energy, sleep) come faster; others (hormone optimization, gut repair) take 3 to 6 months. We tell you what to expect at visit 2, with timelines tied to your actual labs.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
No. You can self-refer. We are an out-of-network direct-care clinic. Bring any recent labs you have, and we will request prior records on your behalf if that helps the workup.
Can you work with my current medications or hormones?
Yes. Most patients arrive on prescriptions or supplements from prior providers. We review every active medication, identify interactions and gaps, and coordinate with your prescribing doctor when changes make sense. We never ask you to stop a medication unilaterally.
How does the retesting and monitoring schedule work?
Standard cadence is a comprehensive baseline panel at intake, focused recheck labs at 8 to 12 weeks, then maintenance labs every 6 months. The exact schedule is built into your plan based on what we are optimizing. You always see your results, with explanations.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free reschedule with 24 hours notice. Late cancellations and no-shows incur a fee equal to the visit charge, which is waived for true emergencies. We are also a small team, so the earlier you let us know, the better.
Start Here
Stop guessing. Start with answers.
Book your first 60-minute consultation. No pressure, no obligation, just a real conversation about what is going on.
No-pressure consultationWe will tell you honestly if we can help.
Now accepting new patientsMost new patients are seen within a week.
In-person or telehealthdowntown Phoenix clinic, or secure video across Arizona.
714 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Mon–Fri 8a–5p