NUA Wellness Institute, Richmond
DO and NP-led functional medicine practice in Richmond, VA
Location and hours
Live from Google- Address
- 1518 Perry Street, Richmond, VA 23224
At a glance
NUA Wellness Institute is the only one of the 2 practices we list in Richmond that lists a DO credential, alongside NP. It says it is in-network with carriers including Aetna, Cigna and TRICARE, and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It lists telehealth in Virginia and Maryland and names anxiety, ADHD and digestive concerns on its site.
Pricing
Self-reported · Oct 2026- NUA Vital Hair AnalysisLab test
- $185
Prices as the practice names its visits on its own site. Confirm current fees before booking.
Insurance and payment
Self-reported · Oct 2026- Insurance for visits
- In-network: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, Molina, Optima
- Medicare
- Accepted
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- HSA / FSA cards
- Not reported
- Practice model
- Not reported
Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.
Practitioners
As named on the practice's website.
Ine Saka, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, FounderPMHNP, FNP-BC (listed on the practice's site)Credentials and licensure
| Practitioner | NPI | Licence | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ine-Ibiye Saka | 1053801654 | VA, MD licence (from NPPES) | Not checked | Not reported |
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 5, 2026. IFMCP status is self-reported.
Conditions this practice lists
All condition guides →As listed on the practice's website. Listing a condition isn't evidence a treatment works.
Labs and services
As listed on the practice's website.
How we scored NUA Wellness Institute
Total 5.7 / 10- Credentials & licensure · 25%15 / 251 clinician matched to NPI records, no licence record matched and clinicians named with credentials on its site.
- Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%10 / 25Publishes its insurance status and named carriers; no first-visit price.
- Access · 25%15 / 25In-network for visits and telehealth in VA and MD.
- Breadth of services · 15%10 / 157 conditions listed, 2 named lab tests and 5 services.
- Data completeness · 10%6.7 / 108 of 12 key fields verified.
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NUA Wellness Institute: common questions
Does NUA Wellness Institute take insurance?
Yes. NUA Wellness Institute says it is in-network with insurance. It lists Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, Molina and Optima, and says it accepts Medicare and Medicaid. These details are self-reported from the practice's website. Confirm your specific plan and benefits with your carrier and the practice before booking.
Can I see NUA Wellness Institute by telehealth?
Yes. NUA Wellness Institute says it offers telehealth and lists Virginia (VA) and Maryland (MD) as its telehealth states. This is self-reported from the practice's website. Before booking a virtual visit, confirm with your state's licensing board that the clinician is licensed where you live.
Which lab tests does NUA Wellness Institute offer?
NUA Wellness Institute names the GI-MAP stool test and food sensitivity testing on its site. This information is self-reported from the practice's website. Ask the practice directly how testing is ordered and what it costs, since those details are not listed in our data.
What does NUA Wellness Institute treat?
NUA Wellness Institute lists 7 conditions on its site: anxiety, mood, ADHD, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, digestive concerns and chronic fatigue. A listing shows what the practice names, not any outcome. It also lists services such as psychiatric mental health services, colon hydrotherapy and infrared sauna therapy. All of this is self-reported.
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Sources
- NPPES NPI Registry — NPI, credentials, licence numbers and taxonomy
- Practice websites — each practice's own website — pricing, insurance, services and conditions (dated per listing)
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