
Achieve your best health yet with a membership at Empower Wellness Direct Primary Care.
Enjoy the convenience of instant access to premium primary care when you join today.
Bringing direct care to the Ukiah community: Welcome to inclusive care at an accessible price.
Our members receive high-quality healthcare that feels like having a trusted physician in the family. By partnering directly with your primary care doctor, you avoid the surprise bills, costly copays, and frustrating barriers caused by insurance companies. Instead, you get unprecedented access to your family doctor for one monthly membership fee.
Become a member today for a convenient primary care experience that focuses on keeping you as well as possible for as long as possible.
Our memberships include your visits and important wellness testing that traditional insurance does not usually cover to give you peace of mind in one predictable fee.
Primary Care Membership
12-18y.o: $98/month
Adult: $198/month
Included services:
ESTABLISHES PRIMARY CARE with Dr. Stehling
CONCIERGE SERVICE - we want to make your healthcare as convenient as possible by including all your visits in the membership price fee and offering
same day/next day urgent appointments,
extended appointments,
tele-health visits secure text messaging
OFFICE PROCEDURES like sutures
ANNUAL LABS - lab tests we think are important on an annual basis
Complete Blood Count (CBC): evaluates for anemia and blood abnormalities
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): looks at kidney and liver function as well as fasting glucose and electrolytes
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): thyroid function screening
Vitamin D
Expanded blood lipid testing: lipid panel, apolipoprotein b, and a one time lipoprotein (a) to give us a broader picture of your cardiovascular risk
Executive Longevity Membership
Adult: $298/month
Includes all Primary Care Membership Services plus:
EXECUTIVE PHYSICAL - a personalized, comprehensive annual check-up geared toward early disease detection and measurements to gauge your progress on your longevity journey. Additional testing like full body MRI screening, genetic workup, and CT coronary calcium score are also available for add on based on your personal needs and preferences. Included testing:
Electrocardiogram (ECG): checks your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity
DEXA Body Composition Scan: Measures body fat percentage including visceral fat, muscle mass, and bone density
VO2 Max Testing: Evaluates cardiovascular capacity during exercise and correlates with lifespan and healthspan.
ADVANCED LAB TESTING (yearly) - we go beyond routine blood work to help detect health risks early. Advanced labs include:
Fasting Insulin: early marker for insulin resistance and metabolic disease
Hemoglobin A1c: 3 month average blood sugar
Uric acid and homocysteine: relates to high blood pressure and cardiovascular risk
hs-CRP: inflammatory marker related to cardiovascular risk
Additional thyroid hormones (T3 and T4): Expands the thyroid panel to further evaluate thyroid function
Join today for exclusive access to a multitude of member services.
Your membership includes:
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Your wellness is our number one priority. Dr. Stehling takes the time to understand your unique health needs and offers personalized guidance to improve your health and optimize your longevity and healthspan. We provide primary care to Ukiah and Mendocino County residents that is truly preventative. Our memberships include important preventative testing that insurance often does not cover to ensure you are getting the most up to date care. Our appointments are extended, typically 30-60 minutes, so we can work together to help you achieve your health goals.
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Instead of paying every time you access care, we offer unlimited visits as part of your monthly subscription. There are no hidden fees or surprise costs, allowing you to confidently budget for your healthcare expenses while receiving exceptional primary care. All memberships include unlimited visits, 30 to 60-minute appointments, little to no wait time, and same or next-day appointments. By contrast, basic concierge care at other clinics usually starts at $4000/yr and does not include the cost of visits or testing.
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Your membership fee includes you annual labs for no additional cost. Annual labs include: complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic pane (CMP), thyroid screening (TSH), vitamin D level, lipid panel, apolipoprotein B (ApoB), and a one time lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a))
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You deserve to live a fuller and healthier life free from the burdens of excessive medical interventions. With extensive experience caring for patients with chronic illness, Dr. Stehling provides education and support that empowers you to take control of your health and implement lifestyle changes that help you prevent and reverse chronic disease. We manage chronic diseases like diabetes and pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, thyroid disease, asthma, and COPD.
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Sometimes health issues come up unexpectedly. We offer same and next-day appointments to address concerns right away with your family physician. Say goodbye to expensive trips to the ER or urgent care! If an urgent issue arises, you can contact Dr. Stehling directly for guidance or schedule a same or next-day visit at the office.
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We offer a wide range of women’s healthcare needs, including PMS, PCOS, and care for symptoms related to menopause and perimenopause including hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Stehling gives you time to talk about your symptoms and works with you to develop a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and health history. We do not offer PAP smears.
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We offer services to help optimize men’s health with PSA screening, testosterone testing and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) if warranted, as well as care for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
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Dr. Stehling takes time to understand your unique struggles so you can work together to make informed decisions that support your goals. Through education and advocacy, she’ll help you understand the nutrition and lifestyle changes that support your long-term success. Dr. Stehling can provide treatment with GLP-1 weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide if you are a good candidate for treatment. This Weight Management Medication Add-on to your subscription starts at $150/month and can vary based on medication and doseage.
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We’re happy to help you develop a healthy skincare routine with both over the counter products and prescriptions as needed. We can help with your day to day skincare needs for problems like acne, rosacea, eczema, hair loss, and anti-aging.
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We offer virtual and in-office appointments to fit your busy schedule. You shouldn’t have to take time off work to stay healthy. You can call, text, or video chat with your primary care doctor instead of waiting weeks or months for an appointment. Appointments start on time and last as long as you need.
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We partner with local companies that offer discounts when you pay cash for their services. Many patients with high-deductible plans can save money by paying cash for these services. Companies often charge far less for care when they are not billing insurance.
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Dr. Stehling offers a range of in-office procedures. Many traditional practices will refer you to specialists because their providers don’t have time to perform simple procedures. We provide as much care as possible within our direct care practice, helping you get the most out of your membership.
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Dr. Stehling takes time to investigate your symptoms, understand your health history, and listen closely to your concerns. While the limits of traditional healthcare have led to a surge of specialist referrals, we strive to provide as much care as possible within our practice, saving you time and money. With training in rural medicine, Dr. Stehling is uniquely equipped to manage many different acute and chronic conditions within our clinic.
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Our members enjoy the added benefit of partnering with a family doctor who cares deeply about your overall health and well-being. With health coaching you get one-on-one, personalized support and guidance to help you improve your overall health. Dr. Stehling works with you to evaluate your current lifestyle and help you implement changes that help you reach your goals.