Take the Blueprint and run with it.
Self-Guided is for patients who want the full Metabolic Blueprint and the autonomy to implement it without enrolling in a six-month program. After your 60-minute Lab Review, follow-up appointments, supplements and retesting are available à la carte—but none are bundled or required.
Start with the Metabolic Blueprint → Learn about the Metabolic Blueprint Compare with The Reset →
✓ Blueprint and Lab Review required first · ✓ No monthly commitment · ✓ HSA/FSA funds accepted—many patients use them for most or all of their care
HOW SELF-GUIDED WORKS
How Self-Guided works.
- Complete the Metabolic Blueprint. Begin with the $1,345 Metabolic Blueprint: advanced laboratory testing and a written integrated report.
- Review everything with Dr Jared. Your 60-minute Lab Review identifies the major patterns, priorities and recommended next steps.
- Implement independently. Use the Blueprint report and recommendations at your own pace, without a required visit schedule or monthly program fee.
- Add support only when useful. Book a $195 follow-up, purchase supplements or order retesting only when you decide that the additional support is worthwhile.
- Change direction when your needs change. Continue independently or move into The Reset later if you decide that more structure and accountability would help.
Self-Guided does not include scheduled follow-ups, ongoing portal messaging, supplements, Stelo CGM or planned retesting. Those are either purchased separately or included only in The Reset.
At a glance
Self-Guided vs The Reset.
Both start from the same Blueprint. The difference is what happens next — and how much guidance you want on the execution.
The Reset
$4,800–$6,200
6-MONTH PROGRAM
Self-Guided
$1,345 + à la carte
AUTONOMOUS PACE
Most patients land on The Reset. Some land on Self-Guided. The free 30-minute consultation is where we figure out which one actually fits your case.
PREREQUISITE
Self-Guided starts where the Metabolic Blueprint ends.
This option is for patients who have completed the Metabolic Blueprint—about 200 biomarkers interpreted across blood, hormone, GI and intestinal-permeability testing—and want to implement the plan independently. If you have not completed a Blueprint, begin there. See the Metabolic Blueprint →
Who tends to choose Self-Guided.
This is you if:
- ✓ You’re DIY-inclined and prefer to implement at your own pace
- ✓ You’ve worked with functional medicine before and know how to follow a protocol
- ✓ You want the Blueprint and the autonomy — not the weekly check-ins
- ✓ You’d like the option to book a follow-up when you want to reassess and recalibrate
- ✓ You’d rather pay for supplements and retests as you go than commit upfront
- ✓ Nothing’s wrong — you just want your numbers, a real baseline, and a clear read on where you stand
This may not be the right fit if:
- · You want the system holding you accountable
- · You’d benefit from continuous clinician adjustment as your body responds
- · Your case is complex enough that occasional self-booked follow-ups would leave too much time without oversight
Some patients choose Self-Guided on purpose — and do well with it.
Everything you need.
INCLUDED
- ✓ Your full Metabolic Blueprint (the same one The Reset patients get)
- ✓ Your Lab Review appointment with Dr Jared (full 60-minute walkthrough)
- ✓ A clear set of recommended next steps written into your Blueprint
- ✓ The autonomy to implement independently, at your own pace
- ✓ Optional supplements and retesting, priced separately when you choose them
NOT INCLUDED
- · Follow-up visits (not included; optional at $195 each)
- · The Twin Cities Metabolism portal, accessed via the Heads Up Health app (that’s for Reset patients)
- · Direct clinician messaging
- · Built-in retesting (you book + pay per panel)
- · Phase-by-phase protocol sequencing — you implement at your own pace
No program fee. À la carte from here.
The Metabolic Blueprint comes first and is a separate purchase, typically $1,345. Your exact quote is confirmed before anything is ordered.
- Supplements — optional and purchased separately. Recommendations and costs vary by case. You may purchase through Twin Cities Metabolism or another source.
- Retesting — optional and quoted before ordering. A common retesting set is approximately $750, but the exact tests and cost depend on what you choose to repeat.
- Follow-up appointments are optional — $195 each—book only when you want additional interpretation, troubleshooting or plan adjustment.
No six-month commitment. No monthly minimums. No retainer.
HSA and FSA funds can often be used for most or all of your Twin Cities Metabolism care, including clinical visits, laboratory testing, InBody and RMR testing, and Stelo CGM. We provide itemized receipts, and FSA administrators may request additional documentation. Supplements may also qualify when recommended for a specific diagnosed medical condition.
When patients move between Self-Guided and The Reset.
Some patients start Self-Guided, run with the Blueprint for a few months, and realize they want the cadence and oversight of The Reset. We accommodate that. You can transition into The Reset at any point — your Blueprint work to date counts as the entry, and we adjust the program timeline so you don’t pay for what you’ve already done.
The reverse also happens: some patients finish The Reset and don’t need ongoing weekly oversight, and continue as Self-Guided. Both directions are normal. The clinic isn’t sorted by “tier” — it’s sorted by what your case needs at any given moment.
The table above is the summary. This is the rhythm — what each path actually looks like week to week, so you can picture yourself in it before you choose.
How Self-Guided compares to The Reset.
Self-Guided: your Blueprint, then à la carte — you pay for retests and appointments only as you book them. The Reset: $4,800–$6,200 for the six-month program, on top of your Blueprint.
Both paths start the same way — with a Blueprint and a Lab Review. They diverge based on what you want next. Neither path is the “right” one. They’re different fits.
What patients say.
He helps you understand how YOUR body works.
“Jared’s knowledge is mind-blowing and he isn’t trying to sell you on any cookie-cutter products or packages or workout routines, he is helping you understand how YOUR body works… He helps us make choices that are sustainable and offers solutions that take into account all aspects of our lives.”
— Tammy B., Google review
Individual results vary.
A much deeper understanding of my health and the metrics I should be using.
“As someone who is constantly trying to optimize my health and performance I’ve found Dr Jared to be an invaluable asset. He’s help me get to a much deeper understanding of my health/fitness and the metrics/tools I should be using to keep track along the way.”
— Davin J., Google review
Individual results vary.
Frequently asked.
Is Self-Guided a legitimate alternative to The Reset?
Yes. Self-Guided is intentionally designed for patients who want the depth of the Metabolic Blueprint but prefer to implement the recommendations independently. The evaluation is not reduced. What changes is the amount of ongoing support you purchase afterward.
Can I message Dr Jared between visits?
Ongoing between-visit messaging is not included in Self-Guided. When you want additional interpretation, troubleshooting or adjustment, you can book a $195 follow-up appointment.
Do I have to purchase supplements through Twin Cities Metabolism?
No. You are free to purchase supplements elsewhere. Any supplements ordered through Twin Cities Metabolism are optional, priced separately and vary according to the recommendations in your case.
Can I order retesting through Self-Guided?
Yes. Retesting is optional and priced separately. A common retesting set is approximately $750, although the exact cost depends on what you repeat. If you want Dr Jared to interpret the new findings and adjust the plan, book a $195 follow-up appointment.
Can I move into The Reset later?
Yes. If you later want scheduled visits, included program support and more accountability, you can discuss moving into The Reset. Any transition is scoped and quoted before enrollment.
What if my case needs more support than Self-Guided provides?
Dr Jared will explain that during the Blueprint Lab Review. Self-Guided is not recommended when the findings or circumstances make closer clinical follow-up the more appropriate option. The choice is based on support needs—not on assigning patients to a better or worse tier.
How is this different from ordering a consumer lab panel online?
A consumer panel gives you data and an algorithm’s PDF. The Blueprint gives you about 200 biomarkers across blood, hormones, and gut — plus a 60-minute Lab Review with Dr Jared, written next steps specific to your case, and a clinician who already knows your baseline when you retest.
Start where most Self-Guided patients start.
Start with your Metabolic Blueprint. After Lab Review, you choose your path.