For me, healthcare has the potential to be so much more than what is currently accepted as the norm. I see a fully developed patient-doctor relationship as the foundation for the patient to experience expansive self-discovery and personal growth as life brings change and challenges. I have set up my practice to be able to include elements that are undervalued in today’s system but are vital for meeting your health on the level it requires.
Health & Wellness
- Integration of nontraditional and emerging models of health
- Best of traditional and holistic perspectives tailored to your specific needs
- Streamlining and minimization of medication usage
- Emphasis on lifestyle changes + prevention; Access to network of healing arts professionals.
- Screenings aimed at managing or preventing chronic illnesses
- Use of NP to provide team-oriented environment
- Extensive referral network to therapeutic bodyworkers, chiropractors, movement specialists, art therapists, therapeutic bath specialists, stress management specialists
- Extensive referral experience with traditional medical specialists and traditional medical institutions in our area and beyond (Springfield, Boston, Albany, New York City)
Advocacy
- Superb staff; needs met in real time
- Help navigating the complex health system
- Coordinated care, tests, appointments with specialists
- Coordinated care while away from home
Communication, Time & Convenience
- Quick and direct communication with provider by cell, text, or email
- Provider is easily reached for questions between visits and after hours – for your peace of mind
- Convenient same-day or next-day appointments, and brief or no office wait times so you can get on with your day
- Ability to spend quality time with your provider as needed to address multiple concerns
- No more ten to fifteen minute visits if you need more time
- See and communicate with your own doctor, be comfortable with our small team
- Immediate attention – no delayed medical care
- Individualized care born out of a caring patient-doctor relationship
- More time to address multiple concerns and complex issues
- Prompt follow-up for lab/test results, prompt turn around on prescription renewals, specialist visit discussions
- Save time and expense of Urgent care/ ER
- Home visits as appropriate