Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we do not bill any insurance companies so that we can cut out the administrative burden and “red tape”
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Yes. You will have the option to bill your insurance for labs and imaging but we will not be able to provide the exact cost. If you ‘self-pay’ we can often order at a discounted rate and would be able to provide you the estimate
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We recommend that our members keep their insurance to cover unexpected larger medical expenses such as going to the emergency department, hospitalizations and seeing specialists
However, insurance is certainly not a requirement to be a member
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Yes, we can place referrals to specialists and you will be able to use your insurance to see them (as long as they are in your network)
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We anticipate the rate to be approximately $125-$175 per month per member (app $1800 per year, discounts may apply)
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Yes, as of 2026 the monthly membership fee can go toward your annual deductible
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Yes, as of 2026, you can now access your HSA to pay the monthly membership fee
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No, we do not prescribe any chronic opioids, benzodiazepines or sleep aids. Your long term health is so important to us and we aim to treat based on current evidence and safety.
We do prescribe controlled substances to treat ADHD
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Once we are up and running we will schedule a meet and greet to answer any (non-medical) questions and to see if we would mutually be a good fit
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We will have standard office hours during the week. This can be via HIPAA compliant text, phone call, virtual platforms or in person.
If there is an emergency after hours we would need to direct you to urgent care or the emergency department if it is not something that can be safely addressed via phone.
We aim to be accessible by phone after hours but we also want to have a sustainable practice for many years to come!
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Our office space is being built out to suit our clinic needs and we are hoping to open early Fall
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We will be in the Mont Blanc building in NE Portland.
1836 NE 7th Avenue Suite 103
It is currently being built out to fit our needs as a clinic
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It originated from the japanese crane “tsuru.” The crane symbolizes longevity and loyalty, two values that we hope to instill in our clinic.
You may have heard of the symbolism of a thousand cranes “senbazuru.” A thousand folded paper origami cranes are thought to provider healing to the ill.