What is the difference between the OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY and the VERY WELL QoL memberships?

The VERY WELL QoL memberships are designed with a set type and number of treatments to maximize specific desired results. They also feature a monthly supplement (Qualia Senolytic) to enhance those results. The discount on the retail costs of those products and services is generally over 25%, but they feature a larger up-front monthly investment. QoL members also get benefits of 20% off of additional products and services outside of the ones they receive from their membership

The OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY membership is more flexible and requires less of a monthly investment. You may choose whatever treatments you like to work toward your individual goals and preferences, plus get 20% off of almost all services and products. (A specific difference here is that the Qualia Senolytic is not available for sale outside of the QoL memberships.)

ALL members of any kind will have access to members-only events, classes, sessions, promotions, and newsletters, as well as access to an online community to discuss these issues.

Why subscriptions? Why is it set up like this?

Because we want our offerings to have the best value and the best chance of working! This is an investment into your current, future, and ongoing well-being—and these therapies work best OVER TIME and ACCUMULATED over the long term. The absolute last thing we want to hear about any service we offer at Very Well is that "it didn't work." But 90% of the time, "it didn't work" because people didn't take it seriously, or didn't do it enough to make a difference.

A subscription eliminates the guesswork in your routine and reinforces the commitment to the process.

And lastly, a subscription of this sort creates an audience that we can communicate with in a certain way, because you have demonstrated that commitment to getting and staying well, improving your daily experience, and making change happen for yourself and the people around you. That common ground can be a launching point for great collaboration and community.

Will this subscription help with my specific medical condition?

It might very well! It might not! We always encourage mindful observation and tracking of your symptoms over time. With any holistic medicine, it's difficult to predict the specific ways it may work, or the order in which things could get better. Those are specific to your condition and lifestyle. You are always welcome to communicate with us about which interventions are most likely to bring the results you’re after. It may also help to view this chart that compares all of our services using their most likely effects and pricing with and without membership.

How does acupuncture work with the memberships?

Because of our contracts with the insurance companies that pay for acupuncture, we are not allowed to discount acupuncture services or copays. Therefore, the 20% discounts offered in the OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY and VERY WELL QoL memberships don’t apply to acupuncture. However, you are able to put the prepaid funds in your OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY account toward acupuncture and copays at the non-discounted rates.

Since Very Well is owned by an acupuncturist. Are all these other services Chinese medicine?

According to the regulations in the State of Maryland, red light therapy, PEMF, vibroacoustic therapy, and salt room/infrared sauna are not Chinese medicine and therefore are not able to be offered under the license of any acupuncturist employed at Very Well and is not technically under the scope of practice of an acupuncturist in Maryland. These services are offered as any other spa or wellness center would, as non FDA-approved wellness devices offered by private citizens who have researched and invested in them, and have witnessed many positive experiences with them.

Can I cancel the subscription if I don't like it?

Of course. We want to make this as simple a choice as possible. Try it out, and you can cancel anytime. You won't be charged for the next month, and that will be that. Any remaining accumulated funds or services will remain for your use in your house account. These cannot be refunded or transferred.

However, before you decide to cancel, do keep in mind that holistic results are INCREMENTAL, so please give the therapies a chance to start consistently working for you.

Can I purchase services for non-members using my discount?

No, the benefits of all memberships are reserved for the use of the member only. There is no way to transfer them. However, you may purchase a recurring membership

You may also not use any membership discount or the funds in your OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY account to purchase gift cards.

What if I don't use all of the funds or services in one month?

Unused OPTIMAL LIVING COMMUNITY funds accumulate and roll over to the next month until they are used. The services and senolytic supplement included in the VERY WELL QoL memberships also technically do not expire, although you are very strongly urged to use them monthly for maximum benefits.

Why do I get a discount on top of the services offered in the VERY WELL QoL memberships?

VERY WELL QoL memberships come with a set number of services included, already discounted. The 20% discount applies if you’d like to use additional services during your membership month. You may purchase additional PEMF or Red Light sessions at 20% off or try something completely new!

May I relax in the Very Well lounge before, after, or between my appointments?

Absolutely! Use the lounge to contemplate, read, chat quietly, or sip some tea. A great contributor to a higher quality of life is stress reduction and taking some peaceful time out for yourself!

Are results guaranteed?

Well, no. No medical or wellness result of any kind can ever be guaranteed. Research, experience, and anecdotal evidence lean toward the treatments having an accumulated effect, however. Results will vary based on numerous factors. Be sure to check out the disclaimer on the sign-up page.