About Richard Chen
Dr. Richard Chen is a medical doctor who practices functional and integrative medicine through Focused Wellness in Petaluma, California. He describes his approach as whole-person care, addressing physical symptoms alongside emotional, environmental, and nervous-system-related factors.
His practice focuses particularly on complex and persistent health concerns, chronic pain, environmental sensitivities, and conditions that have not improved with conventional approaches alone. His website states that he has more than 30 years of experience across Western medicine, functional medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, and other therapeutic approaches
Highlights
- Medical Doctor (MD), Albany Medical College
- IFM Certification Program completed in 2014
- More than 30 years of medical experience, according to the practice website
- Functional and integrative medicine
- Focus on chronic pain and complex health concerns
- Neural therapy and acupuncture among listed treatment approaches
- Complimentary 30-minute introductory consultation
- In-person appointments in Petaluma and telehealth
- English-language consultations
- Fragrance-free office listed by IFM
Services & expertise
Functional Medicine Integrative Medicine Whole-Person Care Chronic Pain Management Neural Therapy Acupuncture Perineural Injection Therapy Prolozone Therapy Environmental Sensitivity Support Nervous System Support Complex Illness Evaluation Emotional Wellness. Adrenal Thyroid & Pituitary Health Bone Skin & Muscle Health Cardiovascular Health Chronic Fatigue & Chronic Pain Dementia & Cognitive Decline Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Food Sensitivities Intolerances & Allergies Gut & Microbiome Health Immune Health & Autoimmunity Infections & COVID-19 Mental Health Nutrition Health & Wellness Pediatric Health Toxins & Detoxification Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Chen offer telehealth?
Yes. The IFM profile lists telehealth in California, Massachusetts, and New York.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. The official booking page advertises a free 30-minute introductory consultation.
Does Dr. Chen accept insurance?
The practice states that it does not accept insurance directly. Superbills are available for patients to submit to their insurance companies for possible reimbursement.
Practice
Focused Wellness offers individualized functional and integrative medical consultations. Dr. Chen describes an initial assessment that involves listening to the patient's health history, conducting an examination when the visit is in person, and considering laboratory testing where appropriate.
The practice lists several treatment approaches, including neural therapy, acupuncture, perineural injection therapy, prolozone, and other integrative modalities. It also highlights support for chronic pain, complex illness, environmental sensitivity, and nervous-system concerns.
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