Frequently Asked Questions

ABIDEwell Guided is my 9-month functional wellness intensive ($397/month) that includes:

• A complete functional testing bundle (DUTCH, GI-MAP, and comprehensive blood labs)
• Personalized lab interpretation videos and a 6-month protocol roadmap
• Access to 1:1 office hours with Dr. Chelsea
• Two monthly group coaching calls
• The full ABIDEwell Method™ curriculum and private community
• 20% off supplements

The Method Membership ($97/month) is the ongoing community and education membership. It includes:

• Complete ABIDEwell Method™ curriculum (9+ modules)
• Monthly live group coaching call with Dr. Chelsea
• Private women-only community
• Monthly challenges & accountability
• Access to discounted functional testing at member pricing
• Member pricing on supplements
• Resource & protocol library to support integration

ABIDEwell Guided is perfect for women who:

• Want 1:1 support to untangle their health story and create a personalized plan
• Are dealing with hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, thyroid issues, autoimmune concerns, or gut dysfunction
• Want comprehensive testing to identify root causes
• Are ready for deep transformation with direct access to Dr. Chelsea
• Value personalized guidance and accountability

The Method Membership is perfect for women who:

• Want ongoing support and education without committing to a 9-month intensive
• Are committed to holistic health as a lifestyle
• Prefer group learning and community accountability
• Are exploring their health at their own pace
• Want access to Dr. Chelsea's expertise through group calls and community
• May add one-time testing later if they want more personalized data

Yes. You can apply for ABIDEwell Guided at any time. If you're already in the Method Membership, you'll keep all of that support and then layer on the full testing bundle and 9-month intensive structure inside Guided.

After your 9-month intensive, you have two main options:

• Continue in a maintenance container at $197/month — this includes ongoing access to 1:1 office hours, regular check-ins, community support, and the ABIDEwell Method™ curriculum. At this level, you can also repeat or add a testing package as needed (lab costs are billed separately at discounted rates).
• Transition into the Method Membership at $97/month — stay connected through community, the curriculum, monthly live group coaching calls, and challenges without the 1:1 office hours.

Repeat or additional testing is not automatically included after your initial bundle. If Dr. Chelsea recommends re-running specific labs, those are ordered and billed separately at discounted pricing. This varies from person to person because each case is individualized.

In ABIDEwell Guided, you are held in a high-touch container. You get:

• Access to 1:1 office hours with Dr. Chelsea each month — you can book time monthly as needed to troubleshoot, refine your protocol, and get personalized guidance.
• Two monthly group coaching calls — deep teaching, Q&A, and integration with replay access.
• Active access to Dr. Chelsea inside the community — you can ask questions between calls and get ongoing support, not just once a month.
• Monthly surveys and check-ins — Dr. Chelsea personally reads and tracks these, so she is regularly monitoring your progress and patterns and creating multiple touchpoints with you throughout your intensive.

Yes! The Method Membership includes:

• Private women-only community — 24/7 access to ask questions and connect with other members.
• Monthly live group coaching call — coaching and education with Dr. Chelsea.
• Monthly challenges with prizes — accountability and fun implementation support.
• Peer support and community connection as you walk out the ABIDEwell Method™.

Yes. The private community forum is available 24/7 for all members. You can post questions anytime and get support from the community. Dr. Chelsea also engages in the community regularly to provide guidance and resources.

ABIDEwell Guided includes a complete functional testing bundle to assess your hormones, gut, and metabolic health:

• Comprehensive Blood Panel — full spectrum including thyroid, hormones, inflammation, metabolic markers, vitamins, minerals, and more.
• DUTCH Hormone Test — detailed hormone and adrenal assessment (including cortisol rhythm and metabolites).
• GI-MAP — comprehensive stool test assessing microbiome balance, pathogens, inflammation, and digestion.

Testing alone represents a $1,800–$2,300+ value, not including the personalized interpretation and roadmap you receive.

Throughout your intensive, additional or repeat testing may be recommended. These labs are ordered and billed separately at discounted rates based on your individual case and what Dr. Chelsea determines is most supportive for you. Not everyone will need the same repeat testing, so this varies from person to person.

Yes. You can start with one-time testing if you prefer to begin with data first:

• HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
• DUTCH Hormone Test
• GI-MAP Testing
• Comprehensive Blood Labs

Each one-time test includes Dr. Chelsea’s personalized interpretation and recommendations, so you get a taste of the level of clarity and support you receive when working with us. From there, you can decide if you want to move into ABIDEwell Guided or the Method Membership.

Yes. Method Membership members have direct access to order any of our functional tests at member pricing. You can add testing whenever you’re ready. If you later want more intensive, personalized support, you can apply for ABIDEwell Guided.

Testing timelines vary by test type and cycle timing:

• Blood labs — Typically 5–10 business days after collection.
• DUTCH Hormone Test — Usually 2–3 weeks (cycle timing dependent).
• GI-MAP — Typically 2–3 weeks.
• HTMA — Usually 7–10 business days.

Important: Some tests (like DUTCH) need to be collected at specific times in your cycle, which can add to wait times.

Total estimate: We typically allow 4–6 weeks from when you receive your test kit to when you receive Dr. Chelsea's personalized review video.

We've partnered with Truemed, which allows qualified clients to access ABIDEwell memberships through their HSA or FSA account. Our memberships have been approved by Truemed for HSA/FSA eligibility.

How it works: Qualified clients can take a short quiz through Truemed to generate a Letter of Medical Necessity, which you can submit to your HSA/FSA account administrator if needed.

Important disclaimer: We do not guarantee HSA/FSA coverage. The final decision rests with your individual account holder and plan rules. Truemed approval means our memberships meet the criteria for many plans, but not all.

Guided members: 20% off all supplements (unlimited).

Method Membership members: 10% off all supplements.

Both levels have direct access to our supplement dispensary with curated, high-quality physician-grade products.

Total 9-Month Value: Over $52,900+

• Full functional testing bundle (DUTCH + GI-MAP + comprehensive blood panel) — $1,800–$2,300 value.
• Personalized lab interpretation videos + 6-month protocol roadmap — $2,000+ value.
• Access to 1:1 office hours with Dr. Chelsea — comparable clinics charge $100–$350 per call.
• Two monthly group coaching calls with replays — deep teaching and integration, immeasurable value.
• Private women-only community — $500+/month value.
• 20% off supplements — typical members save $500+/year.

Monthly Value: $2,000+ each month

• 9+ comprehensive modules — $1,500/month value.
• Monthly live group coaching call with Dr. Chelsea — deep-dive coaching & integration (immeasurable value).
• Private women-only community — $500+/month value.

Plus monthly challenges, access to member-priced testing, and member pricing on supplements.

For ABIDEwell Guided: Yes, functional testing is included and is part of creating your personalized roadmap. You’ll apply first so we can make sure it’s a good mutual fit. Apply for ABIDEwell Guided

For the Method Membership: No testing is required to join. You can join immediately and add one-time testing later if and when you’re ready.

Choose your path:

• Ready for testing and deeper 1:1 support? Apply for ABIDEwell Guided to begin your 9-month intensive.
• Want community and education first? Join the Method Membership to start right away.
• Want to explore before deciding? Start with one of the one-time testing options and get your personalized interpretation.

Here's your onboarding:

• You’ll receive access to the ABIDEwell community and platform.
• Intake forms arrive so Dr. Chelsea can understand your health history and goals.
• Test kits are mailed to your home with clear step-by-step instructions.
• Once results come back, Dr. Chelsea creates your personalized protocol and records a detailed video review.
• You’ll schedule 1:1 office hours to walk through next steps and implementation together.

Here's what to expect:

• Immediate access to the private community space.
• All 9+ ABIDEwell Method™ modules unlocked to explore.
• Invitations to the monthly live group coaching call with Dr. Chelsea.
• Access to monthly challenges for accountability and implementation.
• Full access to the resource library, trackers, and supportive tools.

For specific details about cancellation policies, reach out to abidewellmethod@gmail.com. We want to make sure you feel supported and clear about your options.

The ABIDEwell Method™ is a 5-phase framework for functional health transformation:

• Assess: Understand your unique patterns and what your body is telling you.
• Balance: Build foundational stability (blood sugar, sleep, stress, digestion).
• Implement: Create daily habits and rhythms that support your nervous system and biology.
• Detox: Support your body's natural detoxification pathways once the foundation is strong.
• Enhance: Optimize hormones, metabolism, mood, fertility, and overall vitality.

Yes. The ABIDEwell Method is rooted in functional medicine, which looks for root causes rather than just treating symptoms. Instead of asking, “How do we make this symptom go away?”, we ask, “Why is your body creating this pattern?” It’s a systems-based, whole-person approach that recognizes how your hormones, gut, nervous system, and environment all interact.

Dr. Chelsea is a Doctor of Chiropractic trained in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Over the last 5+ years in clinical practice, she's helped hundreds of women transform their health using the ABIDEwell Method™. She originally built her practice in Kansas City through word-of-mouth referrals and now serves women virtually in multiple states.

Her own health crisis during chiropractic school — losing her period, experiencing rapid weight changes, anxiety, and hormonal chaos despite “doing everything right” — became her greatest teacher and inspired her to create this approach.

Reach out to ABIDEwell Support at abidewellmethod@gmail.com with any questions. Once you're a member, the community forum is also available 24/7 for connection and support.