Answers Before You Enroll

Yes. Dr. Ali is licensed to practice medicine in Texas and provides telehealth care exclusively to patients who are located in Texas at the time of their visit. This is a legal and licensing requirement for telehealth practice.

Yes. All consultations at Aafiya Wellness are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. You can attend your appointment from anywhere in Texas — your home, office, or wherever is most convenient for you.

Aafiya Wellness is designed for women in Texas experiencing hormonal, metabolic, or midlife health challenges — particularly perimenopause, menopause, weight changes, fatigue, insulin resistance, or hormonal imbalance. It's best suited for those who want physician-led, personalized care rather than quick-fix solutions.

Yes. Every visit, every care plan, and every prescription at Aafiya Wellness is managed directly by Dr. Sarah Ali. There are no mid-level providers or care coordinators serving as intermediaries for your medical care.

No. Aafiya Wellness operates as a direct-pay practice. Insurance is not accepted for any services. This model allows Dr. Ali to spend more time with each patient, maintain full clinical independence, and offer transparent, straightforward pricing without the constraints of insurance billing.

Labs are not included in visit pricing. If labs are recommended during your visit, they are ordered through an external lab partner and billed separately. Dr. Ali will discuss what labs are being recommended and their purpose before ordering anything.

No. If prescriptions are recommended, they are filled through a pharmacy of your choice and are not included in visit pricing. Dr. Ali will discuss cost-effective options, including generic and specialty pharmacy alternatives, during your consultation.

The three tiers — Clarity ($199), Renewal ($399), and Restoration ($699) — vary in visit length, depth of evaluation, and complexity of care addressed. Clarity is a focused initial assessment. Renewal is a full evaluation including metabolic and hormonal workup, recommended for most new patients. Restoration is for patients with complex, multi-layered conditions requiring extended evaluation.

When clinically appropriate, yes. GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) may be part of a personalized metabolic care plan. Dr. Ali evaluates each patient's full health picture — including medical history, labs, comorbidities, and goals — before making any prescribing decisions.

Yes. Menopause and perimenopause care is a core focus of Aafiya Wellness. Dr. Ali is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), which represents an advanced certification in menopause medicine. She can evaluate and treat hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, cognitive symptoms, and more — including hormone replacement therapy when appropriate.

Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing hormones — such as estrogen and progesterone — that decline during menopause. HRT can significantly reduce menopause symptoms and has additional benefits for bone, cardiovascular, and metabolic health when initiated at the right time and in the right patient. Dr. Ali will evaluate whether HRT is appropriate for you based on your complete health history, risk factors, and goals.

Thyroid function is often evaluated as part of a comprehensive metabolic and hormonal workup. Dr. Ali can assess thyroid function, recommend appropriate testing, and manage thyroid conditions as part of a broader metabolic care plan.

Follow-up visits are available through scheduled appointments and through the Aafiya Wellness membership model, which provides ongoing access for messaging support, plan adjustments, and periodic check-ins. After your initial visit, Dr. Ali will recommend a follow-up timeline appropriate for your care plan.

Secure messaging support is available through the membership plan. Membership is designed for patients who want ongoing, active care management rather than episodic visits alone.

Dr. Ali will provide referrals when specialist involvement is clinically indicated. Aafiya Wellness is designed to be your central hub for hormonal and metabolic care — but complex conditions sometimes benefit from coordinated specialist support, and Dr. Ali will coordinate that process with you.