Frequently Asked Questions about DPC

DPC is a modern approach to primary care built around you, not your insurance company — and at Living Healthfully Now, it’s specifically designed for professional women who are done being rushed through a system that was never built for them. You pay a simple monthly membership for direct, ongoing access to your doctor: same-day or next-day appointments, no copays, no rushed 7-minute visits. Dr. Walker can spend as much time with you as you actually need, because she’s not beholden to an insurance billing system that rewards volume over care.

DPC is especially powerful if you’re a high-performing woman who has insurance but still can’t get a same-day appointment, can’t reach your doctor directly, and walks out of visits feeling like nothing was actually addressed. If you’re navigating perimenopause, metabolic changes, fatigue, or a chronic condition that keeps getting “managed” rather than resolved — this model was built for you. Many members find that the time, access, and depth they receive here is worth more than years of copays and rushed visits ever were.

Concierge practices still bill insurance on top of a membership fee — meaning you’re still dealing with copays and insurance hassles. DPC skips the insurance billing entirely. Your membership is your only cost for primary care, designed to put your care first, not your insurance company’s bottom line.

Yes — and this is actually where DPC membership often delivers its greatest value. Because there’s no copay standing between you and your doctor, you’re far more likely to address a concern early — before it becomes something that requires urgent care or a specialist visit. Prevention and early access are built into this model.

Many of our members felt the same way before joining. The difference isn’t that their previous doctor wasn’t skilled — it’s that the system their doctor worked within didn’t give them the time or access to practice the way they wanted to. At Living Healthfully Now DPC, Dr. Walker chose this model specifically so she could practice the depth of medicine she believes in: unhurried visits, direct access, metabolic and lifestyle medicine built in, and a physician who actually knows your whole picture. You don’t have to be unhappy with your current care to deserve better.

Sign up online or book a free discovery call first if you’d like to meet Dr. Walker before committing. Once enrolled, we’ll schedule your first visit and build your personalized health roadmap together.

Most members are seen same-day or next-day — and when you arrive, Dr. Walker has as much time as you need. No 7-minute clock, no copay, no rushing out the door.

Yes — members have direct messaging access to Dr. Walker during practice hours. Real answers from your actual doctor, no phone trees, no gatekeepers, no per-message fees.

Yes — virtual visits are available at no additional copay. Ideal for follow-ups, minor concerns, or when you need a quick answer without coming in.

It’s central to how Dr. Walker practices. For members who want to go deeper — actively improving chronic conditions and working with a physician who holds them accountable — we also offer Lifestyle DPC and Hybrid Coaching memberships. Ask us about those options or visit our Memberships page.

Secure messaging is available during practice hours. Messages sent outside business hours are reviewed on the next business day. This practice is designed for proactive, non-emergency primary care and does not replace urgent or emergency services.

Members communicate through scheduled visits and secure messaging during practice hours. Messaging is intended for medical questions, follow-up clarification, and care coordination. Response times are typically within one to two business days.

No. Living Healthfully Now DPC provides primary and preventive care. Members are always directed to use urgent care or emergency services when appropriate.