Frequently Asked Questions
Will you bill my insurance?
At the Vreeland Clinic we do not bill insurance. Insurance companies reimburse for what they deem to be "usual and customary" care. At the Vreeland Clinic you will receive care that is anything but "usual and customary." We pride ourselves on having a clinic that achieves outstanding results. We will provide you with a summary of all that was done on each visit with all the information necessary for you to submit the claim to your insurance company yourself. We cannot make any guarantees on reimbursement.
What is your policy on appointment cancellations?
Weekday Cancellation Policy: We need a minimum of 3 business days notice for cancellations. As our appointment may be 45 minutes to an hour or more, and our patients often travel from long distances, few can commit to appointments on short notice. When appointments are cancelled at the last minute we aren't able to fill the time back up.
If an appointment is cancelled 2 days prior to its scheduled date, you will be billed at half the cost of the visit. If we are given only 1 day notice we will have to bill you for the full visit. We, of course, understand that there are certain situations that cannot be avoided and each cancellation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that we cannot accept cancellations via e-mail, on the answering machine or after business hours.
But what if there is a huge snowstorm?
There are exceptions as we do live in New England and can't always predict the weather. In the event of a snowstorm we will waive the reservation fee and get you rescheduled.
What if I have a health concern but my next appointment isn’t for another two weeks?
Please call us at (802) 649-3122 and we will see what we can do to get you in sooner.
Aren’t all supplements the same?
The simple answer is "no." We have our patients special-order supplements because the generic brands simply do not have the potency or effectiveness that the supplements we recommend have. Supplements bought "over-the-counter" are less expensive, but that comes at a cost to your health. The supplements we recommend have been researched, tested and tested again to make sure that they are safe and effective. In fact, each individual ingredient is tested first and then tested again when the entire formula is complete. This allows us to be sure that what we recommend is safe, and it gets our patients back to health faster, saving them money in the end.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.
What is Functional Neurology?
Functional Neurology is a subspecialty within chiropractic practice. The prestigious degree of Diplomate requires 2 1/2 extra years of study and passing the oral and written national exam of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.
Functional Neurology involves the examination and diagnosing of disorders relating to the brain and its environment, the lobes of the brain, the brain stem and cranial nerves, the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, the cerebellum and vestibular system, the basal ganglia and limbic system, muscular/neuromuscular junction/receptors, sensory systems, neuroendocrine systems, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
What is the VO2 Master?
The VO₂ Master is a portable device that measures how efficiently the body uses oxygen during breathing and exercise. It’s essentially a lightweight mask with built‑in sensors that tracks breathing and oxygen use (VO₂) in real time without the need for bulky lab equipment or hoses.
Most fitness trackers and watches estimate calorie usage using indirect formulas. The VO₂ Master uses direct breath‑by‑breath gas analysis, similar to what’s used in research and sports‑performance labs, to measure how the lungs, heart, and muscles are actually working to produce energy. This provides more accurate and personalized data on metabolism than generic calculators.
Because the VO₂ Master directly measures oxygen use and carbon dioxide output, it can estimate resting metabolic rate (RMR) – how many calories the body burns at rest. This takes much of the guesswork out of weight‑loss planning, helping tailor calorie targets, exercise intensity, and duration to a person’s real physiology instead of averages.