Membership

What is direct primary care (DPC)?

Imagine being able to get a hold of your doctor directly, get seen quickly, and actually have time to talk to them. Direct primary care makes that possible!

Healthcare, the way it should feel

At Redwood Osteopathic Family Medicine, you pay one simple monthly membership fee, and you get a doctor who knows you, takes time with you, and is easy to reach. No copays for visits. No surprise bills. No endless phone trees.

How Redwood is different

Direct primary care (DPC) practices typically offer longer visits, direct access, and simple pricing. Here’s what Redwood adds on top of that.

Double board-certified in Family and Lifestyle Medicine. I care for patients of all ages, from kids to older adults, managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions with a strong foundation in conventional medicine. I also offer real support for nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement, not just prescriptions.

Holistic and specialty services from me, discounted for members (added fee):

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT): gentle, hands-on care for pain, tension, and recovery
Reiki: a gentle, hands-on or hands-off practice many people find relaxing and calming. I’m attuned to master-level Reiki. Can be added to an OMT session.
Coming soon: auricular (ear) acupuncture and ear piercing

Medications onsite (coming soon!) I’ll dispense many common medications right from the office at wholesale prices, so you can skip the trip to the pharmacy.
Blood tests onsite (coming soon!) I’ll draw many common blood tests right in the office at discounted cash prices, so you don’t need a separate trip to a lab.
In-office testing (coming soon!) Common quick tests like urinalysis without culture, pregnancy test, and rapid strep test are included in your membership. Others, like flu, COVID, and A1C are available at cost, with results available during your visit.

Visits that fit your life

In person, online, or even outdoors!

In the office: visits and OMT at my Taborspace/SE Belmont office.
Telemedicine: video visits from home (Oregon only, Washington coming soon!)
Phone or secure message: for quick questions and follow-ups
Outdoors: walking, rolling, or sitting on a bench, at whatever pace works for you
Home visits: for an added fee

A team approach

People understand health and healing in many ways, and I welcome your perspective. I’m happy to work alongside your specialists, naturopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist, or anyone else on your care team.

A welcoming place for everyone

All patients and families are welcome here.
LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodiversity-friendly, trauma-informed and accessible to many bodies and abilities.
Redwood is a woman-owned small business.
I speak Spanish. Atiendo en español.

Healthy people, healthy planet

Caring for your health and caring for the earth go hand in hand, so I make every business decision with the planet in mind. Telemedicine saves trips, the office is easy to reach by public transit, home visits are by EV, and records and billing are paperless.

What every direct primary care membership includes

These are the core benefits of the DPC model at Redwood and typically elsewhere.

A real relationship with your doctor. You see the same doctor, me, for your care. I know your history, your goals, and what matters to you.
More time. I care for far fewer patients than a typical family physician, so visits are longer, usually 30 to 60 minutes.
Easy access. It can be hard to see a doctor, especially in Oregon! At Redwood, I guarantee a visit within 1 week and a reply within 1 business day, and most visits and replies happen the same or next day. You can reach me directly, without phone trees or weeks-long waits.
Simple, honest pricing. Your membership covers your primary care visits, with no copays and no surprise bills.
Minor procedures included. Many procedures are covered by your membership and done right in the office, with no referral and no surprise bill. Any supplies, medications, or lab fees are billed separately from your membership at wholesale prices.

Coming in the months after we open: Pap smears, skin biopsy, cyst removal, skin tag removal, cryotherapy (freezing warts and other skin spots), incision and drainage (draining abscesses and boils), suturing (stitches), ear irrigation (earwax removal), knee injections, IUD removal, and EKG (heart rhythm test)

Hoping to add: IUD insertion, Nexplanon insertion and removal, shoulder injections, toenail removal

Not a member? Some one-time minor procedures are available for a fee. Contact us for details.

How direct primary care stacks up

Direct primary care sits in a sweet spot. Compared with traditional insurance-based care, you get more time with your doctor, easier access, and clear pricing without copays or surprise bills. Compared with concierge medicine, you get that same personal attention at a much more affordable price. And because direct primary care works alongside insurance, you can keep your coverage for the big things while getting everyday care that actually fits your life.

Direct primary care compared with traditional insurance-based care and concierge medicine
	Direct primary care	Traditional insurance-based care	Concierge medicine
How you pay	Direct primary careOne flat monthly membership fee, $0 copay	Traditional insurance-based careInsurance premiums, plus copays, deductibles, and coinsurance	Concierge medicineAn annual or monthly retainer, and the practice usually bills insurance too
Typical cost	Direct primary careA predictable monthly fee, often about $50 to $150	Traditional insurance-based careVaries by plan; surprise bills are common	Concierge medicineUsually thousands of dollars a year, plus insurance billing
Patients per doctor	Direct primary careTypically a few hundred, often under 800	Traditional insurance-based careOften 2,000 or more	Concierge medicineOften a few hundred or fewer
Visit length	Direct primary careTypically 30 to 60 minutes	Traditional insurance-based careOften 10 to 15 minutes or less	Concierge medicineUsually long, unhurried visits
Getting in	Direct primary careSame-day or next-day visits are common	Traditional insurance-based careNew patients in Portland commonly wait at least 1 to 2 months, and even established patients often wait days to weeks (or more) for a sick visit	Concierge medicineSame-day or next-day visits are common
Reaching your doctor	Direct primary careDirect messaging, phone, or text	Traditional insurance-based careUsually through a front desk or patient portal	Concierge medicineDirect access, often 24/7
Labs & medications	Direct primary careOften at discounted cash prices, so you know the cost up front	Traditional insurance-based careBilled through insurance; cost often unclear until the bill arrives	Concierge medicineUsually billed through insurance
Minor procedures	Direct primary careOften included in the membership; you pay only wholesale prices for supplies or medications	Traditional insurance-based careBilled separately, often with a copay or deductible, and may require a referral	Concierge medicineVaries; often billed to insurance
Who it's for	Direct primary careEveryday individuals and families, self-employed folks, business owners	Traditional insurance-based careAnyone with insurance	Concierge medicineOften people who can afford premium fees
Main focus	Direct primary careAffordable, relationship-based care and prevention	Traditional insurance-based careCare organized around insurance billing	Concierge medicinePremium access and convenience

Common related questions

Do I still need health insurance?

Redwood and other direct primary care practices are not insurance; they work alongside it. Your membership covers your everyday primary care, and your insurance is still there for the big things, like emergencies, hospital stays, specialists, and surgery. I recommend keeping health insurance, and I’m happy to help you think through what kind of plan fits you. I know many people are having trouble accessing care right now.

If you don’t have health insurance or are looking for another option, some people choose a health share. Health shares may cover some large emergency expenses, but they are not insurance. They aren’t required to pay claims, and they may limit coverage for pre-existing conditions or certain services. Please review any plan carefully before choosing it.

What isn’t covered by my membership?

Your membership covers your primary care with me. It doesn’t cover care outside my office, such as specialists, imaging like x-rays, CT scans and MRIs, emergency care, hospital stays, or surgery. That’s what health insurance is for. Labs, medications, and supplies are billed separately at discounted cash prices. There are different options that pair with DPC to help folks manage those unexpected, larger expenses such as health shares, HSA-eligible high-deductible insurance plans, and more.

How much does it cost?

See pricing here.

Is this the same thing as concierge medicine?

No. Concierge practices usually charge much higher fees and often bill insurance too. Direct primary care is priced for everyday families, and I don’t bill insurance for your membership care.

Can I use my HSA to fund my DPC membership?

In many cases, yes. Since January 1, 2026, if you have an HSA-eligible health plan, you can use HSA funds for a qualifying direct primary care membership if your total membership fees are $150 a month or less for one person, or $300 a month or less for more than one person. Memberships above these caps may not qualify and could affect your ability to contribute to your HSA. These caps may change in the future, and Redwood can’t provide tax advice, so please check the current rules with your HSA administrator or tax professional.

Can my membership count toward my insurance deductible?

It depends on your plan. Under a 2026 Oregon law (HB 2540), some insurance plans must credit certain payments you make directly to a provider toward your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, if the care is covered by your plan and costs less than your plan’s in-network rate. HMO plans and some employer plans aren’t included, and it’s not yet clear how every insurer will treat membership fees, so please speak to your insurer directly.

Can I still see specialists or get imaging?

Yes. I’ll refer you to specialists and order imaging when you need them, and I’ll stay involved in coordinating your care. You can use your insurance for those services, and I can help you find affordable cash options when that makes more sense.

Is there a contract? Can I cancel?

Membership is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice. If you leave and later want to rejoin, a re-enrollment fee equal to six months of membership may apply, and re-enrollment depends on availability and is at my discretion. We’ll review the full membership agreement together that provides much more detail about the clinic policies.

Have more questions? Visit the FAQ page.

Is Redwood right for me?

Redwood may be a great fit if you:

Can’t find a primary care doctor, or can’t get in to see yours
Want a doctor who knows you and has time to listen
Want whole-person care for mind, body, and spirit, with access to both conventional medicine and holistic options like OMT
Want help with a chronic condition, building healthier habits, and/or moving toward a more plant-focused way of eating
Want a doctor who respects your health beliefs and works with your whole care team
Are uninsured, have a high-deductible plan, or want predictable costs
Are looking for an LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-friendly, trauma-informed practice
Want health care that’s mindful of its environmental impact
Prefer care in Spanish
Want to provide quality health care to your employees at a reasonable cost (email us about group pricing)

Accepting New Patients — December 2026

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