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Ahava Wellness

Functional Wellness & Direct Primary Care

Thoughtful, Root-Cause CareBuilt Around Your Whole Health

Combining the accessibility of Direct Primary Care with the investigative depth of Functional Medicine—available in Chicago and across Illinois via telehealth.

Our Approach

Beyond Symptom Management: The Ahava Approach

Conventional primary care is built to treat acute illness, often leaving little time to explore why chronic symptoms develop in the first place. At Ahava Wellness, our Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Functional Medicine model removes the barriers of insurance-dictated time limits so we can focus on proactive health optimization.

Our clinical philosophy begins with listening and understanding the whole person. We look closely at how nutrition, hormone balance, metabolic function, gut health, sleep quality, and daily stressors interact—helping you find relief today while building a resilient foundation for long-term health.

The Difference

What Sets Our Model Apart

01

Thoughtful, Comprehensive Appointments

We provide thoughtful, comprehensive appointments that give you time to feel heard and understand your next steps, allowing us to review your complete timeline, connect seemingly unrelated symptoms, and answer all of your questions thoroughly.

02

Shared Decision-Making

We explain your clinical findings in plain, approachable language, outlining clear options so you can choose a treatment path that aligns with your comfort level and lifestyle.

03

Purposeful, Transparent Diagnostics

We never order unnecessary panels. Every lab test is selected to answer a specific clinical question, with upfront discussions regarding costs and limitations.

04

Ongoing Partnership

Health is dynamic. Through structured follow-ups, we track your progress, review repeat labs, and refine your plan as your body responds.

Areas of Focus

Conditions & Health Goals We Address

Hormonal fluctuations can affect everything from your mood and sleep to your energy, body composition, and mental clarity. We provide comprehensive evaluations for perimenopause, menopause, and menstrual concerns, offering individualized lifestyle strategies, targeted supplementation, and personalized hormone therapy when clinically appropriate.

Diagnostics

Thoughtful Diagnostic & Specialty Testing

Diagnostic testing is selected strategically based on your symptoms, clinical history, and how the results will meaningfully guide your care. Depending on your needs, your evaluation may include:

Comprehensive Blood Panels

Detailed assessments of thyroid function, sex and adrenal hormones, iron status, key vitamins/minerals, and metabolic health.

Advanced Cardiovascular Markers

Deeper lipid insights including ApoB and lipoprotein(a) to support proactive heart health.

Specialty Functional Testing

Targeted digestive and stool analyses or specialized hormone profiles when clinically indicated.

We partner with trusted laboratories including Quest Diagnostics, Rupa Health, Genova Diagnostics, and Vibrant America, reviewing all pricing with you prior to ordering.

Pricing & Membership

Direct-Pay Care & Upcoming Membership Options

Ahava Wellness operates on a transparent direct-pay model so your care is guided solely by your medical needs rather than insurance restrictions.

We are also developing a Direct Primary Care & Functional Wellness Membership designed to make ongoing care seamless and consistent. Our foundational individual membership will center on ongoing functional and hormone management, scheduled follow-up visits, continuous treatment monitoring, and secure portal messaging with clearly defined response times. Full tier details, visit frequencies, and transparent fee schedules will be shared prior to enrollment.

  • Ongoing functional and hormone management
  • Scheduled follow-up visits
  • Continuous treatment monitoring
  • Secure portal messaging

(Please note: Membership complements health insurance and does not replace coverage for emergencies, hospitalizations, or specialist care.)

Find the Root, Build the Plan