Getting started with AlphaElite Health is simple. Call or text our office at 352-364-9222 or email us at clientservices@alphaelitehealth.com (clientservices@alphaelitehealth.com)and our staff will schedule an appointment with you. We'll set you up with an initial consultation where we can talk about what's going on with your health and what you're hoping to achieve. Ready to take the first step? Give us a call today and let's get you scheduled for that initial consultation.

Your first visit is with Lauren Stringer, APRN, and it's really just about getting to know you and figuring out what's going on with your health. You'll sit down together and talk through your symptoms, your health history, and what goals you're trying to reach. Lauren will work with you to create a treatment plan that's customized to your specific needs. This usually includes ordering lab work so we can get a complete picture of your hormone levels, metabolic health, and any other markers that'll help us understand what's happening in your body.

No, Insurance-based healthcare is built for treating illness, not optimizing your health. And honestly, it creates a lot of barriers that get in the way of giving you the kind of care you deserve. With insurance, you're looking at 5–10 minute appointments, cookie-cutter protocols that don't account for your unique situation, restricted lab testing, and waiting around for authorizations before you can even start treatment. Plus, decisions end up being based on what insurance will cover instead of what actually works best for you. We practice proactive, preventive medicine. Our focus is on hormone optimization, metabolic health, longevity, and keeping disease from showing up in the first place. Your care is based on science and real results, not insurance company rules. That means we can spend actual time with you during appointments, order the advanced labs that give us a complete picture of what's going on, and build treatment plans around your specific needs and goals.

A free, no-obligation call designed to: • Explain how AlphaElite Health works • Review your goals (HRT/TRT, weight loss, metabolic health) • Answer questions about labs, visits, and next steps • Ensure we’re the right fit before moving forward No labs or commitment required.

Yes. Labs are a critical foundation of our care. We do not guess. We do not treat blindly. We do not use one-size-fits-all protocols. Your treatment plan is built from: • Symptoms • History • Advanced laboratory data

Yes. We offer: • In-office lab draws, or • Off-site lab options for patients who do not live nearby Our team coordinates this for you and provides clear prep instructions.

No problem. We routinely care for patients throughout Florida via telehealth: • Labs can be done locally • Consults and follow-ups can be virtual • Injections can be shipped to your home • Body composition tracking can be done with a home scale (we guide you) You do not need to live nearby to receive elite care.

Initial provider consultations are 60 minutes. This includes: • Deep dive into medical history • Review of symptoms • Comprehensive lab review • Discussion of metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, and muscle • Time to ask all your questions • Detailed treatment plan tailored to you You will never feel rushed.

Provider follow-ups (HRT/TRT or weight loss): 30 minutes Injection visits & InBody scans with staff: 15 minutes We separate provider care from staff support visits to keep care efficient and thorough.

Labs are individualized, but most patients can expect: • Every 4–8 weeks during optimization • Less frequently once stable and dialed in This aligns with: • Hormone receptor adaptation • Red blood cell turnover • Nutrient repletion timelines

Yes. Injections can be done in-office, or Shipped to your home with all supplies included We teach you exactly how to do this safely and confidently.

Yes, and we strongly encourage it. We focus on: • Body fat percentage • Lean muscle mass • Visceral fat • Basal metabolic rate (BMR) Options include: • Weekly InBody scans in-office (15-minute visits), or • Home body composition scales for remote patients (we guide you) This allows us to protect muscle and metabolism, not just chase the scale.

A compounding pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy that custom-prepares medications specifically for an individual patient, rather than dispensing mass-produced, one-size-fits-all drugs. Compounding pharmacies can customize: • Dose and concentration • Delivery method (injectable, sublingual, oral, topical, etc.) • Formulation and excipients • Combination therapies when clinically appropriate This allows treatment to be precisely tailored to your labs, symptoms, physiology, and goals.     Why is compounding important for medications and peptides? Many advanced therapies—especially peptides—require precision dosing and stability that commercial drug manufacturing does not provide. Peptides and other specialty medications are: • Highly dose-dependent • Sensitive to formulation and storage • Designed to support cell signaling, tissue repair, metabolic function, and longevity Compounding allows us to: • Prescribe physiologic, individualized doses • Adjust therapy gradually and safely • Select delivery methods that optimize absorption and consistency • Maintain dosing flexibility as your body adapts • Avoid unnecessary fillers, dyes, or preservatives This level of control is essential for safe, effective optimization.     Are compounded medications and peptides safe? Yes—when sourced correctly. AlphaElite Health works only with licensed, accredited compounding pharmacies that meet strict quality and safety standards, including: • USP <795>, <797>, and <800> compliance • Sterility and potency testing • Pharmaceutical-grade ingredients • Proper storage, handling, and cold-chain protocols for peptides Compounded medications and peptides are widely used in: • Hospitals • Specialty clinics • Functional and regenerative medicine • Pediatrics and oncology • Hormone and longevity medicine     Why doesn’t insurance usually cover compounded medications or peptides? Insurance systems are designed to cover mass-produced, standardized medications, not personalized therapies. Because compounded medications and peptides are: • Customized per patient • Not produced in fixed commercial doses • Not dictated by insurance formularies They are typically not covered, even when they are clinically superior for optimization and prevention. This is one reason AlphaElite Health operates outside the insurance model—so treatment decisions are based on what your body needs, not what insurance allows.     Why don’t most PCPs use compounding pharmacies? Most traditional practices: • Follow insurance-driven protocols • Use standardized dosing • Focus on disease management rather than optimization Compounded medications and peptides require: • Advanced clinical knowledge • Close monitoring • Time for adjustment and follow-up This precision-based approach is not supported by the traditional insurance care model.     How does this benefit me as a patient? Using compounding pharmacies allows AlphaElite Health to: • Individualize medication and peptide therapy • Adjust treatment as your physiology changes • Reduce side effects • Improve consistency and outcomes • Support long-term health, performance, and longevity In short, compounding allows us to practice precision medicine, not protocol medicine.     Bottom line Compounding pharmacies give us the ability to deliver: • Personalized dosing • Greater safety and control • Advanced therapies like peptides • Better long-term outcomes This is a core reason AlphaElite Health can offer elevated, proactive, longevity-focused care that is not possible in conventional, insurance-based medicine.