Rochester, NY · Personalized Primary Care

Make room for your health.
Support for life’s pressures.

Personalized stress management support at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine. Talk with a physician about sleep, daily demands, persistent symptoms, and practical next steps.

Time to understand your concerns

Stress Management in Rochester, NY

Stress can affect how you sleep, feel, and manage everyday responsibilities. You do not have to wait until you are overwhelmed to talk about it.

Our Pittsford primary care team considers your symptoms, medical history, medications, routines, and the pressures you are facing. We help identify practical changes and whether further assessment or treatment would be useful.

For Rochester-area adults seeking a continuing physician relationship, our concierge approach makes room for both physical health and emotional well-being.

A relationship that continues

Meet the physicians behind your care

Your medical history, everyday challenges, and goals belong in the same conversation.

Dr. Laura Petrescu at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
Dr. Laura Petrescu
Founder & CEO · Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine
Meet Dr. Petrescu
Dr. Carl Covey at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
Dr. Carl Covey
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine
Meet Dr. Covey
Care tailored to your needs

Practical support, built around your life

01 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Understand your symptoms

Review fatigue, sleep changes, tension, concentration, and other concerns. Your physician considers medical and mental health causes rather than assuming every symptom is stress.

02 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Sleep & daily routines

Discuss schedules, recovery, activity, caffeine or alcohol use, and manageable changes that fit your circumstances. Persistent sleep problems may need further evaluation.

03 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Coping & lifestyle support

Explore realistic tools such as regular activity, relaxation, social connection, and boundaries. Your plan reflects your preferences and capacity.

04 / PERSONALIZED CARE

Treatment & professional support

When symptoms suggest anxiety, depression, or another condition, we discuss appropriate care and coordinate mental health referral or treatment when needed.

A practical plan, together

What to expect from your visit

Bring your questions, medication list, and relevant records. Your physician reviews your history, symptoms, previous treatment, and the concerns that affect your everyday life.

We discuss whether testing will help, explain treatment options and referrals, and agree on realistic next steps. Follow-up reviews your response and any new concerns. Recommendations are individualized rather than a fixed package of tests or treatments.

This is support within primary care, not a replacement for specialist mental health treatment or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Clear answers before you join

Stress Management questions & membership

Do I need cortisol or neurotransmitter testing?

Not routinely. Tests are considered when there is a specific medical reason. A commercial stress panel or wearable score cannot by itself diagnose the cause of your symptoms.

Can stress symptoms have another cause?

Yes. Fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating can have multiple explanations. Your physician reviews your history and decides whether further evaluation is appropriate.

When should I seek more support?

If symptoms persist, feel difficult to manage, or interfere with work, relationships, sleep, or daily tasks, seek professional assessment. More urgent or severe symptoms need prompt care.

Will I need medication or therapy?

The approach depends on your needs and preferences. Lifestyle support, psychotherapy, medication, or a combination may be appropriate after assessment.

Can I change my existing anxiety or sleep medicine?

Do not stop or adjust prescribed medication on your own. Your treating clinician can review benefits, side effects, and any safe changes or tapering plan.

What is included, and how does insurance work?

Review your current membership agreement for included visits, access arrangements, and exclusions. Our practice does not bill insurance for membership-covered primary care. Tests, imaging, medications, and specialist services may have separate charges; coverage depends on your insurer and outside providers. Membership is not health insurance.

Your health, connected

Support beyond one appointment

Your plan may connect with lifestyle medicine, menopause care, or chronic disease management. For general information, see NIMH’s guide to stress and coping.

Our membership-based practice supports an ongoing physician relationship. Appointment availability, communication arrangements, and included services follow the current membership agreement. Discuss these details during your free meet and greet.

Welcoming waiting area at our Pittsford medical practice
Your next step starts with a conversation

Explore stress management in Rochester

Schedule a free meet and greet to learn about our approach and whether the practice fits your ongoing primary care needs.

Rochester HealthSpan Medicine
30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534
Personalized healthcare serving Rochester and surrounding communities.

Contact our practice