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Whole Heart Family Medicine
Advanced • Integrative • Compassionate
Since Whole Heart opened our doors five years ago, we have fought hard to provide advanced, integrative, and compassionate medical care, with a goal of both extending lifespan and improving quality of life for our patients. We have succeeded in helping most of you obtain your optimal health while defeating our nation’s largest killers. Partnering with YOU has been a joy!
Since Whole Heart opened our doors five years ago, we have fought hard to provide advanced, integrative, and compassionate medical care, with a goal of both extending lifespan and improving quality of life for our patients. We have succeeded in helping most of you obtain your optimal health while defeating our nation’s largest killers. Partnering with YOU has been a joy!
The system is set up to focus more on SICKcare than HEALTHcare, so preventative and personalized medical care are not properly reimbursed. We tried, but it is just not sustainable.
However, Whole Heart Family Medicine is not giving up or even willing to compromise the level of care we offer. We seek to offer you MORE not less, more time, more services, and reach new goals together. So, we are transitioning to a hybrid insurance/membership model and want to welcome YOU!
At Whole Heart, we commit to remaining an office that challenges the status quo in medical care by thinking outside the box and staying on the forefront of new information so we can always provide you with the best possible testing and treatments available. This new hybrid model allows us to truly be a patient-first primary care office, recapturing the old days of medicine when providers knew their patients and medical histories and catered to THEM rather than an insurance company.
We invite you to consider a new way of thinking about healthcare, a model which EMPOWERS YOU to take charge of your health instead of depending on a profit-driven corporation that does not put your best interests first.
However, Whole Heart Family Medicine is not giving up or even willing to compromise the level of care we offer. We seek to offer you MORE not less, more time, more services, and reach new goals together. So, we are transitioning to a hybrid insurance/membership model and want to welcome YOU!
At Whole Heart, we commit to remaining an office that challenges the status quo in medical care by thinking outside the box and staying on the forefront of new information so we can always provide you with the best possible testing and treatments available. This new hybrid model allows us to truly be a patient-first primary care office, recapturing the old days of medicine when providers knew their patients and medical histories and catered to THEM rather than an insurance company.
We invite you to consider a new way of thinking about healthcare, a model which EMPOWERS YOU to take charge of your health instead of depending on a profit-driven corporation that does not put your best interests first.
We only need to look at the statistics to see where our current system has gotten us . . . rising levels of heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, and vascular dementia – all preventable illnesses! Most people think they are at the mercy of their genetics, but genetics are less than 10% of the equation. We have the tools NOW to prevent or stop our nation’s leading killers, IF we are using the right testing and treatment protocols! And this is exactly why we exist . . . to help you identify and overcome your risk factors through personalized treatment plans that can help you live your longest and best life.
Whole Heart Family Medicine has always been more than just a basic family practice, and we are eager to partner with patients who are like-minded in their passion for health and longevity. At Whole Heart we firmly believe there is no better investment than our health, and we love coming alongside motivated patients to help them truly thrive!
If you are the type of person who likes to be proactive with your health, who loves having cutting edge tests done and improving your health metrics, and who thrives on dietary and exercise regimens tailored to your unique needs . . . then we are the people to get you there!
Whole Heart Family Medicine has 4,000 active patients and 700 on the waiting list, but we are currently only able to welcome 200 members. So please do not delay in reaching out to us because we will offer these on a first-come first-serve basis! We will continue to file insurance as usual; additionally, each member will pay a monthly fee.
Starting January 2025, membership will be REQUIRED to be seen as a patient at Whole Heart, but memberships are available NOW!
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO CALL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER - THE 200 SLOTS COULD EASILY BE TAKEN BY JANUARY!
The month of October is reserved for CURRENT Whole Heart Family Medicine patients to sign up for membership. Beginning November 1st any remaining memberships will be offered to new patients.
We are excited to continue serving you in your health journey – will you join us?
Click here to learn more about our membership program. We can't wait to connect!
At Whole Heart Family Medicine, we accept most insurances. Your membership fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (such as advanced diagnostic testing and screenings, health coaching classes, etc.). We will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as we currently do for other medical services like sick visits.
Advanced, integrative, compassionate care with providers who listen well
Personalized preventative treatment plans tailored to your unique risk factors and needs
Extended appointment times.1 hour for new patient appointments and initial bloodwork reviews and 30-45 minutes for other follow up appointments. More time with the patient always equates with better medical care.*
Virtual appointment option for everyone in SC. Save time and money by minimizing travel to the office. Even those with BCBS are currently eligible. **
In-office blood draw with private phlebotomist. Saves long wait times while also minimizing exposure to other sick people at the urgent care lab.
Group health coaching classes with our health coach. (Topics such as: Foundations of Healthy Eating, Gluten Free Eating, Eating to Manage Blood Sugars, Food Elimination Diet, and Intermittent Fasting).
10% Discount on all Cardiorisk arterial scans (CIMT, FIMT, & Abdominal Aortic Ultrasounds).
Extensive online Heart Health educational program by Dr. Brad Bale and Dr. Amy Doneen at AHAforlife.com ($500 value)
Unlimited use of our body composition scan machine to assess current and goal metrics for body fat, muscle mass, and daily protein intake ($50 value per scan)
Weight loss management with personalized dietary guidance and GLP-1 medications when warranted.
Purchase high quality compounded injectables: methylated b12 shots with lipotropic amino acids and immune support with glutathione.
Increased discount on high-quality supplements through Fullscript
Lease Alpha Stim device for trial before purchasing (FDA approved device that can treat anxiety, insomnia, and depression safely and naturally)
Expedient responses from staff. ALL phone calls, messages, and refill requests received before noon will be returned or handled the SAME DAY (on days office is open).
$200 clinician fee waived (previously charged for extra time to interpret specialized testing)
ALL prior authorizations for medicine or in-office testing will be initiated promptly. We commit to advocating for the best possible medications and tests available and utilizing insurance coverage for these whenever possible.
Optional add on services: cutting-edge specialty tests with in-office interpretation (some of these tests are an additional cost and some can be run through insurance).
Galleri multi cancer early detection blood test (for 50+ types of cancer)
Prenuvo advanced full body MRI scan to assess for precancerous masses or aneurysms
Cleerly coronary analysis test to assess coronary artery health and identify the amount of soft of hard plaque present
Genetworx pharmacogenetics testing to determine if you are at risk of complications from certain medications
Genetic Testing to determine inherited risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, clotting disorders, gluten sensitivity, and more!
Oral DNA salivary diagnostic testing to assess your oral microbiome and identify any dangerous pathogens
Wheat Zoomer panel to assess for sensitivity to wheat, autoimmune disease, and intestinal barrier stability.
CPET cardiopulmonary testing to measure Vo2 max and assess for early-stage cardiac dysfunction
CIMT/FIMT scans to identify arterial inflammation and early-stage plaque growth
Continuous Glucose Monitoring to monitor blood sugar fluctuations over 10 days
Home Sleep Study test to assess quality of sleep and identify sleep disorders
* Same day work-in appointments may be shorter
** Subject to change pending insurance coverage
one-time
$295
non-refundable fee for new members
The registration fee will be waived for all existing patients at Whole Heart Family Medicine who sign up in 2024. However, if a patient chooses to cancel their membership, they will be required to pay the registration fee if they want to re-enroll (if there are spots still available).
Insurance will be filed for all patients as usual, so copays, coinsurances, and deductibles still apply. This allows us to keep the membership fees more affordable while working with your insurance company to maximize your benefits. The membership fee covers the components of our comprehensive testing and medical care which are not traditionally covered by insurance.
$155
You will be given immediate access to all the member benefits the month you sign up. You will be automatically billed on the first day of the following month, and then monthly thereafter, to a card on file. After the first year, you may choose to cancel with 60 days' written notice; otherwise, your membership will continue to renew monthly.
Spouse or child (over 12 years old and who is a dependent) will be given a discount of $25 off a month.
The membership fees may be a covered service! Check with your plan for further details.
Some of you may be concerned about the additional costs – after paying so much for your insurance, why would you have to pay more? We understand how you feel – we have felt the same frustration with the current insurance model! It’s a profit-driven system that does not prioritize the high level of care you need and deserve to truly thrive. However, other offices who have transitioned to this model have found it to be the best decision for both the practice and the patients.
However, we do not view this membership as an expense, but rather as an investment – one that will continue to give you dividends for years to come! As your coach and medical team, we at Whole Heart Family Medicine look forward to partnering with you in your journey to vitality and wellness!
As interest in our practice grows, we will continue to hire and train like-minded medical providers who can help us expand our reach in the community and join us in our mission to provide advanced, integrative, compassionate care.
Download New Member paperwork HERE.
Please fill out and return to the office at least 1 week prior to your first member appointment.
Click here to learn more about our membership program. We can't wait to connect!