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Our Practice
LifePhysician's virtual clinic is made up of highly skilled medical professionals who deeply value your health and well-being.
We have been doing our part to limit the spread of contagious illnesses in our communities by conducting virtual visits, scheduling lab tests and filling prescriptions online. You can be evaluated for many conditions, including symptoms of Long COVID, from the comfort of your home.
No matter your symptoms, a Video Visit with a board-certified physician is the same low price every day.
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Pay at the time of visit
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We accept debit/credit, FSA, and HSA cards
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Insurance not required to get treatment
How Our Virtual Clinic Works
1. Schedule your visit online
After registering, you will be directed to schedule your appointment.
2. Get the care you need
Talk to a board-certified physician to get a diagnosis and treatment plan right away. We will send any prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice if medically appropriate and order any labs or tests if needed. We will go over the cost of everything so that you know what your options are.
3. Stay informed
Questions about your treatment plan? You can exchange messages with your physician for up to 72 hours after your visit at no additional cost. Your visit information is saved in case you need it later and you can view this information on any device.
Meet Our Board Certified Health Professional
Amanda V. Chance, MD, DipABLM
Board Certified: Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine
Internship/Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Working with individuals and families across the United States has allowed me to develop the skills required for improving personal health and wellbeing to a wide variety of people. It is both an exciting challenge and incredible privilege and I look forward to working with you.
What is Long COVID?
People with Long COVID (also known as post-COVID conditions) may develop or continue to have symptoms that are hard to explain and manage long after they have recovered from their initial COVID infection. Clinical evaluations and results of routine blood tests, chest x-rays, and electrocardiograms may be normal.
People with these unexplained symptoms may be misunderstood by their healthcare providers, which can result in a long time for them to get a diagnosis and receive appropriate care or treatment.
What are the symptoms
of Long COVID?
General Symptoms
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Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life
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Symptoms that worsen after physical or mental effort (post-exertional malaise)
Respiratory and Heart Symptoms
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
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Cough
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Chest pain
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Fast-beating or pounding heart (palpitations)
Neurological Symptoms
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Difficulty thinking or concentrating (brain fog)
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Headache
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Sleep problems
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Dizziness when standing (lightheadness)
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Pins-and-needle feelings
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Change in smell or taste
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Depression or anxiety
Digestive Symptoms
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Diarrhea
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Stomach pain
Other Symptoms
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Joint or muscle pain
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Rash
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Changes in menstrual cycle
What are some ways that
Lifestyle Medicine can help treat Long COVID?
Post-exertional Malaise
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Activity management/Pacing
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Referrals to rehabilitation specialists
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Activity/exercise plans
Sleep
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Developing good sleep habits
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Medication
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Referrals to sleep specialists
Pain
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Over-the-counter medication
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Referral to pain specialist
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Complementary therapies: stretching, movement therapies, massage, heat, toning exercises, water therapy
Depression, Stress, Anxiety
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Dealing with a chronic, debilitating condition
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Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication
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Complementary therapies: deep breathing, muscle relaxation, massage, movement therapies
Dizziness and Lightheadedness
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Referral to a cardiologist or neurologist
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For people without heart or blood vessel disease, increasing fluid and salt intake, using support stockings
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Medication
Memory or Concentration Problems
Living with long COVID
What can I expect from a
Lifestyle Medicine consultation for Long COVID?
You will get a comprehensive evaluation by board certified Lifestyle Medicine physician
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Conversation about your pain and other symptoms
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Health screening for possible medical issues
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Assessment of personal goals
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Assessment of support network
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Physical exam
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Referral to physical therapist or exercise physiologist to assess your level of fitness and tailor an exercise plan that meets your needs
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Referral to a health coach to establish your goals, identify stressors, and develop techniques to reduce stress and build or sustain relationships that are supportive to your health
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Information about community programs to help you form social connections with other people
How do I get started?
Lifestyle Medicine services at Life/Physician are provided through a secure, cloud based, telehealth platform. You can schedule an appointment below to get started.
COVID-19 is constantly evolving.
Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.coronavirus.gov.
Get the latest research from NIH: https://www.nih.gov/coronavirus.
Find NCBI SARS-CoV-2 literature, sequence, and clinical content: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sars-cov-2/.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as a plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and other non-drug modalities to treat, often reverse, and prevent lifestyle-related chronic disease.
According to the World Health Organization, 80% of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes and 40% of cancer could be prevented, primarily with improvements to diet and lifestyle.