The DPC NP

May 13 2024
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The DPC NP Podcast is a biweekly audio program that offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences pertaining to the management of a Direct Primary Care clinic owned by nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Esteemed guests will articulate and elucidate their individual journeys in navigating the complexities inherent in establishing and operating a Direct Primary Care practice.

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Redefining Patient Care: Alesha Logan's Journey to a Compassionate Direct Primary Care Practice

May 13 2024 42 mins  
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from traditional healthcare and pioneer a clinic centered around true patient care? Join us as Alesha Logan, DNP takes us through her transformation from a critical care nurse to a trailblazer in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) world. With a heart for service and an entrepreneurial spirit, Alesha unveils the ups and downs of launchin

Pioneering Direct Primary Care: Kelly Botta's Journey of Resilience and Innovation in Family Medicine

Apr 29 2024 42 mins  
When you're at the crossroads of your career, sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most fulfilling destinations. Kelly Botta, a Physician Assistant with a fire for change, invites us into her world where she transformed her professional trajectory from the confines of traditional medicine to the boundless horizons of her own direct primary care practice, Smarty Pants M

Charting a New Course in Healthcare: Mandy DeMeritt's Leap from Corporate Medicine to Direct Primary Care Pioneer

Apr 15 2024 38 mins  
When Mandy DeMeritt, a spirited family nurse practitioner, decided to pivot from corporate medicine to launching her own direct primary care clinic, she carved a path through the healthcare wilderness that demanded resilience, innovation, and a holistic touch. Our conversation touches on Mandy's transformative journey from a pre-med student to a healthcare entrepreneur, shining

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Michael Menchaca's Shift to Direct Primary Care and the Path to Patient-Provider Harmony

Apr 01 2024 41 mins  
Embarking on a healthcare revolution, Michael Menchaca joined me to unravel his inspiring transformation from the conventional grind of fee-for-service to the liberating world of direct primary care with the establishment of Amenity DPC. Imagine a practice where the watchwords are presence and connection, not just in the clinic but also at the dinner table with your family. In toda

Empowering Independent Providers: A Dynamic Dialogue with Shane Grindle, DNP

Mar 18 2024 29 mins  
Shane Grindle, DNP is a dynamic entrepreneur, renowned for co-founding Aquarian Clinic, a pioneering DPC clinic established in 2022. As the visionary behind Shane Grindle Consulting, he empowers fellow advanced practice providers to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. Juggling two thriving enterprises, he shares his expertise as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville Universit

Mastering the Art of Multitasking: An inspiring journey with Penni Vachon, APRN

Mar 04 2024 28 mins  
In this captivating episode, I am delighted to be joined by the dynamic Penni Vachon, APRN, who effortlessly juggles home life with four distinctive businesses, alongside a thriving Facebook page. Her ability to navigate this diverse landscape has truly shaped her into the remarkable entrepreneur she is today.Thank you for joining us today!Be sure to follow and share, and leave a r

Integrating passion: Elevating Women's Health in Solo DPC Practice with Jodi Segel, MS, APRN, FNP-C

Feb 19 2024 36 mins  
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey of Jodi Segel, a dedicated family nurse practitioner for 17 years. Discover how her fervor for women's health and integrative medicine has shaped her practice at Southern Direct Primary Care in Smithville, Texas. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on holistic healthcare and the profound impact of personalized

Unveiling Excellence: Monica McKitterick, FNP-C's Evolution from Solo Practitioner to Leading Multiple Clinics and Providers

Feb 05 2024 39 mins  
Embark on a captivating episode as I engage in a conversation with Monica McKitterick, FNP-C, the proprietor of the flourishing Impact Family Wellness in Cedar Park, TX. Monica unfolds her remarkable transition from a solo practitioner to overseeing a team of nurse practitioners and establishing satellite clinics. Tune in to discover her visionary outlook for the future and draw in

Transitioning from ER to DPC ownership with Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Jan 22 2024 32 mins  
In this compelling episode of The DPC NP, I had the pleasure of delving into the transformative journey of Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Having initially thrived as a nurse practitioner in the fast-paced environment of an ER, she courageously ventured into the realm of independent Direct Primary Care family practice. The episode unravels the intricacies of her transition, explo

My personal DPC journey

Jan 09 2024 25 mins  
In the first official episode of The DPC NP, I, along with my husband Mark, share the journey over the last 17 years of business ownership and transitioning from a fee for service clinic to Direct Primary Care. I'm excited to be sharing my story in the event that you can relate to it in some way or be inspired to open your own DPC clinic some day!If you enjoyed today's epis