What to Expect at Your First Functional Medicine Appointment in Roswell, GA

You're exhausted — not just tired, but bone-deep, can't-get-off-the-couch exhausted. Your hair is thinning. You've gained weight even though nothing in your diet has changed. You feel anxious, foggy, and frustrated. And yet, every time you leave your doctor's office, you're handed the same answer: "Your labs look fine."

If that sounds familiar, you're not imagining it. And you're not alone.

Patients from Roswell, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Marietta, Johns Creek, Cumming, and Sandy Springs come to Three D Wellness every week feeling exactly this way — dismissed, unheard, and out of options. Dr. Sonza Curtis, PA-C and Doctor of Naturopathy, built her practice around one simple belief: if you say you don't feel well, she believes you.

That belief changes everything about how your first appointment goes.


Why Functional Medicine Is Different Before You Even Walk In the Door

At a conventional medical office, you might get 10–15 minutes with a provider who reviews your chart, runs standard bloodwork, and sends you home with a prescription or a referral. It's not that those doctors don't care — the system simply doesn't allow for the kind of deep investigation that gets to the why behind your symptoms.

Functional medicine works differently. At Three D Wellness, the process starts before you ever sit down in the exam room. It begins with listening — really listening — to your full health story.


Step 1: The 15-Minute Discovery Consult (Your Starting Point)

Before scheduling a full appointment, Dr. Curtis offers a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Consult. This is your chance to share what's been going on, ask questions, and find out if Three D Wellness is the right fit for you.

There's no pressure and no sales pitch. It's a real conversation — because Dr. Curtis knows that finding the right provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health.

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Step 2: The Comprehensive Intake — Your Full Health Story

If you move forward, your first full appointment is unlike anything you've likely experienced in a conventional medical setting. Plan for up to 90 minutes. Yes, really.

Dr. Curtis will sit with you and go through:

  • Your complete health history — not just what's happening now, but what's happened over your lifetime
  • Your symptoms in detail — when they started, what makes them better or worse, how they affect your daily life
  • Your lifestyle — sleep, stress levels, diet, movement, and environmental exposures
  • Your family history — because conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune disease, and hormonal imbalances often run in families
  • Your previous lab work and diagnoses — including results that other providers told you were "within normal range"

This is where patients often say, "No one has ever asked me that before." That's intentional. Dr. Curtis is building a complete picture of you as a whole person — not just a set of symptoms to suppress.


Step 3: Advanced Lab Testing — Testing, Not Guessing

This is where Three D Wellness truly sets itself apart from a traditional medical office.

Standard lab panels test a narrow range of markers and use reference ranges built around the average population — not around optimal health. So it's entirely possible to fall within "normal" on a standard panel while your thyroid is struggling, your gut microbiome is imbalanced, your hormones are in the basement, or your inflammation markers are quietly climbing.

Dr. Curtis runs advanced, comprehensive labs that most conventional offices simply don't order. Depending on your symptoms and health history, these may include:

  • Full thyroid panels — up to 8 markers. Dr. Curtis runs up to 8 thyroid markers, including TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Total T3, Total T4, and thyroid antibodies (TPO and TgAb), to identify Hashimoto's, subclinical thyroid dysfunction, and conversion problems that a standard one- or two-marker test will completely miss.
  • Comprehensive gut health testing — always. Dr. Curtis tests every patient's gut health, without exception. Why? Because many people have no idea they have a gut absorption problem — and if your gut isn't properly absorbing nutrients, supplements, or even medications, nothing else in your treatment plan will work the way it should. Bloating, IBS, food sensitivities, SIBO, and leaky gut are often silent drivers behind thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune flares, and chronic fatigue. Stool analysis, SIBO breath testing, and intestinal permeability markers are standard at Three D Wellness — not optional add-ons.
  • Advanced hormone panels — DUTCH testing, estrogen metabolism, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol mapping for women navigating perimenopause and menopause
  • Autoimmune and inflammation markers — ANA panels, inflammatory cytokines, and nutrient levels that affect immune regulation
  • Micronutrient and metabolic testing — because deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals can drive fatigue, brain fog, mood disorders, and more

The goal is simple: find the actual root cause, not just manage the symptoms on top of it.


Step 4: Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Once your labs are back, you'll return to review your results with Dr. Curtis in detail. She doesn't just hand you a printout — she walks you through every marker, explains what it means for your body, and builds a personalized treatment plan around the findings.

Your plan may include:

  • Targeted nutritional and supplement protocols based on your specific deficiencies and biochemistry
  • Dietary guidance tailored to your gut health, hormonal status, and metabolic needs
  • Lifestyle recommendations for sleep, stress management, and movement that fit your actual life
  • Prescription medications when appropriate — Dr. Curtis is a PA-C with full prescribing authority, so she bridges the best of both conventional and naturopathic medicine
  • Ongoing monitoring to track your progress and adjust as your body responds

There's no one-size-fits-all protocol here. Your plan is built specifically for you.


Step 5: The Timeline — What Results Actually Look Like

One of the most common questions patients ask is: "How long until I feel better?"

The honest answer is: it depends — and any provider who promises you overnight results isn't being straight with you. But here's what patients at Three D Wellness typically experience:

  • Weeks 1–4: Labs are completed, results reviewed, and your personalized plan is in place. Many patients report feeling heard and understood for the first time in years — and that alone is a relief.
  • Weeks 4–8: Early changes often include improved energy, better sleep, and reduced brain fog as targeted protocols take effect.
  • Months 2–4: More significant shifts — weight stabilization, thyroid symptoms improving, gut symptoms reducing, hormonal balance beginning to restore.
  • Months 4–12: Deeper root-cause healing. For complex conditions like Hashimoto's, autoimmune disease, or long-standing gut dysfunction, real resolution takes time — but patients who commit to the process report life-changing results.

Dr. Curtis is transparent about this timeline from day one, because she respects your time, your investment, and your commitment to getting well.


Who Comes to Three D Wellness — And Why

Patients drive from across the greater Atlanta metro area — Roswell, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Marietta, Johns Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, and beyond — because they've run out of answers at conventional offices. They come with:

  • Thyroid disorders and Hashimoto's — often undiagnosed or undertreated for years
  • Gut issues — IBS, bloating, food sensitivities, SIBO, leaky gut
  • Autoimmune conditions — when the immune system turns on itself and conventional medicine only offers symptom suppression
  • Perimenopause and menopause — the hormone rollercoaster that too many women are told to "just live with"
  • Fatigue and brain fog — when you used to be sharp and energetic and now you barely recognize yourself
  • Unexplained weight gain — despite doing everything "right"
  • Anxiety and mood changes — that are actually driven by hormonal or gut imbalances, not a mental health diagnosis

If any of these sound like you, you're in exactly the right place.


A Note From the Practice — Because We've Heard Your Story Before

At Three D Wellness, we hear the same thing over and over from new patients: "I've been to five different doctors. Everyone tells me I'm fine. But I am not fine."

Dr. Sonza Curtis built this practice because she believes you. She believes that the human body tells the truth — and that when it's struggling, the right testing and the right approach can find out why. With a 4.9-star Google rating and hundreds of patients whose lives have genuinely changed, Three D Wellness has a track record of doing exactly that.

You deserve a provider who takes the time. You deserve answers. And you deserve to feel well.


Ready to Take the First Step?

Your first functional medicine appointment in Roswell starts with a conversation. Book your complimentary 15-Minute Discovery Consult with Dr. Sonza Curtis today — and find out what's actually going on.

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Three D Wellness proudly serves patients from Roswell, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Marietta, Johns Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, and the greater Atlanta metro area.


Frequently Asked Questions About Functional Medicine in Roswell, GA

What is the difference between a functional medicine doctor and a regular doctor?

A conventional doctor typically focuses on diagnosing disease and treating symptoms with medication. A functional medicine provider like Dr. Sonza Curtis at Three D Wellness focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of your symptoms using advanced testing, lifestyle medicine, and personalized treatment plans. The first appointment alone is usually three to five times longer than a standard visit.

Does Three D Wellness accept insurance?

Three D Wellness operates on a direct-pay model, which allows Dr. Curtis the time and freedom to practice medicine the way it should be practiced — without insurance company restrictions on testing or visit length. Many patients find that the investment in root-cause care saves them money long-term by reducing unnecessary medications, specialist visits, and years of unresolved illness.

What labs does a functional medicine doctor run that my regular doctor doesn't?

At Three D Wellness, advanced labs may include up to 8 full thyroid markers (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Total T3, Total T4, TPO antibodies, TgAb), comprehensive gut testing, DUTCH hormone panels, micronutrient testing, and advanced autoimmune and inflammation markers — panels that go far beyond standard bloodwork.

How long is a functional medicine appointment?

Your initial appointment at Three D Wellness is typically up to 90 minutes. Follow-up visits vary depending on your plan, but Dr. Curtis ensures that every appointment gives you the time you actually need.

Can a functional medicine doctor treat Hashimoto's and thyroid disease?

Yes. Thyroid disorders and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are among Dr. Curtis's core specialties. She runs up to 8 thyroid markers — far beyond the standard TSH test — to uncover dysfunction that conventional labs routinely miss. And because gut absorption directly affects thyroid hormone conversion and medication effectiveness, Dr. Curtis always evaluates and treats the gut alongside the thyroid.

Is Three D Wellness accepting new patients in Roswell, GA?

Yes! Three D Wellness is currently welcoming new patients from Roswell and surrounding communities including Alpharetta, East Cobb, Marietta, Johns Creek, Cumming, and Sandy Springs. Start with the free 15-minute Discovery Consult to see if it's the right fit.

What conditions does Three D Wellness treat?

Dr. Curtis specializes in thyroid disorders (including Hashimoto's), gut health (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, food sensitivities), autoimmune conditions, perimenopause and menopause, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained weight gain.


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