Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine

The practice accepts new patients through an application process. Prospective patients submit an application, and the practice selects those who are fully committed to restoring their health. You can start the process by completing the new patient application on the Vitality Renewal website.

Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine operates outside all insurance networks and does not participate in Medicare. The practice provides superbills after visits, which PPO plan holders can submit to their insurance for potential reimbursement. The practice does not guarantee reimbursement, as that depends on each patient's individual plan.

Illinois residents can conduct any visit virtually through the patient portal. Patients who live outside Illinois must complete their first visit in person at the Crystal Lake office. After that initial in-person visit, out-of-state patients may transition to telehealth appointments.

Vitality Renewal offers in-house phlebotomy at approximately 90% below standard retail lab pricing. The practice runs both traditional and functional medicine panels and reviews results against optimum values, not just standard normal ranges. This cash-pay model makes thorough lab work accessible without insurance involvement.

Vitality Renewal offers Sunlighten far infrared sauna sessions to patients. A single 30-minute session costs $25. A package of 10 sessions runs $200, and unlimited monthly access costs $180 for one month or $160 per month with a minimum two-month commitment.

The practice offers QT breast scanning, a technology that uses no compression and no radiation. Any woman can schedule a QT scan without a referral or an existing patient relationship with the practice. Dr. Karney has discussed breast screening publicly on CBS Chicago News.

Vitality Renewal focuses on adult midlife wellness, with particular depth in hormone optimization, thyroid dysfunction including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, adrenal function, autoimmune dysfunction, and gut health. The practice also addresses brain health through neurofeedback therapy and offers precision medicine through genomic evaluation. Most patients are women, though the practice serves adults broadly.

EmpowerRF by InMode is a non-surgical technology the practice uses for women's pelvic health and intimate wellness. It includes Forma-V, V-Tone, and Morpheus8V applicators, each addressing different aspects of vaginal health and function. Dr. Karney administers these treatments directly at the Crystal Lake office.

Yes, Vitality Renewal includes health coaching as part of its care model. Coaches work alongside Dr. Karney to help patients build practical strategies and stay on track between medical appointments. The goal is to give patients the tools to sustain the changes they make.

The practice offers physician-led anti-aging treatments including Lumecca IPL for pigmentation and sun damage, Morpheus8 Burst for skin laxity and wrinkles, and Diolaze XL for hair removal. All treatments use InMode technology and take place at the Crystal Lake office.