Why I Started Alpine Wellness, A New Kind of Primary Care for Our Community

Opening Alpine Wellness has been one of the most meaningful steps of my career , and something I’ve been building toward for years. After 14 years in healthcare, working with patients in every stage of life, one truth has stayed constant: people want to feel heard, understood, and cared for by someone who knows them.

Somewhere along the way, the traditional healthcare system made that harder and harder to do.

Shorter visits. Longer wait times. Rushed conversations. Insurance hoops. Frustrated patients. Burned-out providers. And in the middle of it all, human connection, the most important part of primary care, started to disappear.

I knew there had to be a better way.

My Roots in Central Oregon

As a native Oregonian who grew up in Central Oregon, my career and my heart have always been shaped by this community. Hardworking families, busy professionals, and rural neighbors deserve care that is accessible, consistent, and personal. Over the years, I discovered something simple but powerful:

Patients don’t need quick care, they need real care. Time. Trust. A provider who truly listens.

Alpine Wellness was built so that could finally happen.

Why I Chose the Direct Primary Care Model

Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a healthcare experience free from insurance barriers, rushed visits, and surprise billing. It allows me to practice medicine the way it’s meant to be practiced, with intention and connection.

With DPC at Alpine Wellness, patients receive:

• Longer, unrushed appointments

• Same or next-day visits

• Direct text and phone access

• Transparent, predictable pricing

• Preventive care and wellness support

• A provider who knows you, not just your chart

For $125 a month, patients get comprehensive, relationship-centered care without the stress of navigating insurance or wondering what a visit will cost.

What Alpine Wellness Stands For

Alpine Wellness is built on a simple philosophy… primary care should feel human.

Here, you can expect:

• A safe, warm environment

• Time to discuss your concerns without feeling rushed

• A personalized care plan tailored to your lifestyle

• Honest, clear communication

• No surprise bills or confusing medical codes

• A partnership focused on your long-term health
  

Healthcare should empower you — not overwhelm you.

Who This Clinic Is Designed For

Alpine Wellness was created for people who want a better healthcare experience, including:

• Busy working professionals

• Parents juggling work, family, and self-care

• Individuals with high-deductible or bare-bones insurance plans

• People who want easy communication with their provider

• Anyone tired of rushed, impersonal appointments

• Rural and local community members wanting reliable, accessible care

If you’ve ever walked away from a clinic feeling unheard, this model was built with you in mind.

A Fresh Chapter in Better Healthcare

Launching Alpine Wellness is not just a professional milestone , it’s a personal mission. My goal is to bring warmth, time, and true partnership back to primary care. It’s care rooted in community, connection, and compassion.

My hope is that this clinic becomes a place where you feel supported and truly known, not just treated.

Welcome to Alpine Wellness. Primary care, reimagined.

Ready for Better Healthcare? Your Call to Action

If you’re curious about Direct Primary Care or want a more personal experience with your healthcare provider, I’d love to connect.

👉 Visit my Services page to explore what’s included.
👉 Schedule a free meet-and-greet to see if Alpine Wellness is a good fit for you.
👉 Join the Alpine Wellness membership and experience care that puts you first.

Your health deserves time, attention, and a provider who listens.
I’m here when you’re ready.