Welcome to Changing Tides Functional Wellness

Making Wellness Easy

At Changing Tides Functional Wellness, we provide personalized and flexible services to help you on your functional wellness journey. Whether through in-person or virtual appointments, our telehealth functional wellness consultations give you the convenience and accessibility you need.

Let’s begin our holistic healthcare partnership today!

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Who Will Benefit

Here's a brief list of patient types that could benefit from functional wellness, though we welcome all individuals seeking care.

Seeking weight loss or body composition changes

Experiencing energy issues like fatigue or weakness

Inflammatory conditions

Blood sugar dysregulation

Cardiovascular disease and dysfunction

Stress related issues

Hormonal issues

Dermatological conditions

How it Works

The steps below outline our process for getting you started on this journey.

Schedule an initial consultation

Apply for the Discovery Plan within 30 days

Get started with personalized tests, lab reviews, and a wellness game plan

Receive continuous support and follow-ups to ensure progress

Financial Options

We offer transparent financial plans to suit your needs. You can choose from:

Initial Consultation

$250

Kick-start your journey with a thorough consultation.

Discovery Plan

$2,500

You have 30 days from your initial consultation to enroll in the Discovery Plan.

The $250 from the initial consultation rolls over toward the plan.
Balance: $2250
$1000 down payment
Four monthly payments of $312.50

The Discovery Plan includes:

Food Sensitivity Test
Dutch Test
Lab Interpretations
Personalized Wellness Game Plan
Four 30-minute follow-up calls
Continuous support through Practice Better for questions and updates

Do you accept insurance?

Functional Diagnostic Medicine in general not only in our practice is not covered by insurance companies. But certain labs can be covered by insurance companies.
Can you do virtual telemedicine consults?

Totally, our platform allows us to connect virtually at any time. It also allows us to stay in communication through a messaging system and app.
What conditions do you specialize in?

Diabetic Type 1 and 2 - Blood Sugar regulation, Hormonal issues like perimenopausal, menopause Chronic Fatigue GI issues like: IBS, Celiacs, GERD Inflammatory conditions Cardiovascular disease and dysfunction Allergies Postpartum Hormonal Balance
Do you prescribe pharmaceuticals as part of your protocols?

After thorough lab assessments we will include nutraceutical supplements. These companies that we have chosen offer the top quality, research and third party testing. Even though we don't prescribe medications we will comanage with your PCP or specialist.
Do you have "one size fits all" protocols for different conditions?

All of the protocols recommended are tailored to the patient case after a thorough assessment is performed.
What companies do you recommend products from for your protocols?

We mostly work with Orthomolecular, CellCore and Zuma Nutrition but we have access to the best brand through FullScript.
What age range of clients do you see?

While my passion is working with women, most of the clients I have worked with are in their early 30’s and 50’s.
Do you work with pregnant or breastfeeding mothers?

Yes, I do love helping women during pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum. We make sure that all levels for a healthy pregnancy are presents are during postpartum we make sure hormones are regulated.
I have been to so many practitioners and have not gotten better, is there hope for me?

A Functional Diagnostic Medicine approach is looking into the body as a whole compared to a special system. Dr. Melendez’s training allows her to go deep into each body system and how they are all working together for optimal body function.
I am sensitive to everything, I even react to drinking water! Can you really help me?

Our discovery program includes a Food Sensitivity Testing. Our protocols are strategically recommended. We are not going to add anything that we have not tested before to make sure it is something needed.
What does it mean to open drainage and detox pathways?

Your body has a natural system for getting rid of waste and toxins—it’s like your internal cleaning crew. This system includes organs like your liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, colon, skin, and even your lungs. When we talk about "opening drainage and detox pathways," we mean making sure all these parts are working smoothly to remove waste efficiently. Think of it like unclogging a drain in your sink. If the drain is blocked, water builds up and creates a mess. Similarly, if your detox pathways aren’t functioning well, toxins can build up in your body, making you feel sluggish or even causing health issues. Supporting these pathways might involve eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, managing stress, and using functional medicine techniques to ensure your body can clean itself out effectively.
I know of Dr. Melendez, can I trust the other practitioners at the clinic as well?

As a chiropractor you can totally trust any one of our team of Doctors, they are all very well versed with unique techniques. At the moment, Dr. Melendez is the only one that holds a Functional Medicine Certification, we will keep you posted as soon as we add more providers to our team .