They claim your first visit is free and then they bill for labs without informing.

I just completed yesterday my first weight inch loss session in Dr. Petrie's office at Virginia Functional Medicine. I lost 4 inches, about which I am very thrilled! The other thing I was very excited about is I have some surgical scars that have little fat pockets and they have almost completely disappeared in one session. So thank you very much, I appreciate it.

I love Dr. Petrie and I thank God for how she has helped me with my health issues. When I first went to Va Functional Medicine, I immediately knew that I had finally found a health professional that cared about her patients. I learned more from her concerning diabetes, thyroid disease, food allergies, pain management and eating healthty. Under her care, my A1C went from 7.5 to 6.1 and I learned how to eat to live instead of living to eating. I lost 22 pounds and I finally feel normal again. Yes, the treatment is costly, but its worth every penny. I would recommend Dr. Petrie and the Virginia Functional Medicine group to everyone I meet. Keep up the good work Dr. Petrie. Thank you for all you do. Mary Davis, Temple HIlls, Md.

I am an advid cyclist competing in metric Century & Century races. My health is critically important. I began treatment for Pre-Type II Diabetes in April 2010. After following a diet regiment along with supplements, upon my return in July 2010, there were NO diabetic traces at all. Dr. Petrie explains and ellaborates clearly and presicely to you about your condition. I have never had any doctor be that interested in me as a patient. I had a follow-up appointment April 2011. Upon maintaining a Gluten-free diet, and eating for health instead of taste, I've rec'd a clean "bill of health." I am responsible for my health and taking care of me. Thank you Dr. Petrie...

Dr. Petrie is an excellent doctor and committed to preventing and reversing diabetes. Did you know that every hour 100 people are diagnosed with diabetes in the US (per the banner at my gym). Finally someone is doing something that works about the epidemic. I learned more about diabetes in Dr. Petrie's 45-minute seminar than I had learned in my 18 years of education. Keep up the good work, Dr. P. Thanks