About Us
About Kari
Kari is a graduate of North Central College in Illinois with Bachelor of Arts in Biology, minors in Chemistry and Spanish. She obtained her nursing degree at Lakeview College of Nursing in Illinois. She then obtained her Nurse Practitioner degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has worked both in public and in the private sector at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Most of her focus is on primary care, meaning routine care that involves screening and prevention but also helping patients manage their chronic health conditions. She is a Full Practice Authority (FPA) Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She was raised around aviation and finally completed her Private Pilot License a few years ago.
About Clinic
Lifestyle medicine is an approach that uses evidence based behavioral interventions to minimize risk of chronic disease but also treat and manage chronic disease. It is a Direct Primary Care clinic meaning we do not take insurances so we are able to spend more time with patients rather than insurance companies.
Does Compass Wellness Clinic carry vaccines?
No, but we can provide information where you may find appropriate vaccinations.
Why choose Compass Wellness Clinic?
-We provide personalized healthcare to treat your overall well-being
-Integrative approach for general wellness
-Transparent pricing including significantly reduced laboratory costs, imaging, and prescriptions without involving insurance
-Deliver healthcare through face-to-face visits and when appropriate, virtual visits and house calls
-Same day or next day sick appointments are available either in person or virtually
What if you need further specialized care?
Referrals are easily made when care is needed.
What services are NOT included?
Hospital visits, emergency medical care, splinting or casting orthopedic injuries, immunizations. Some laboratory services that are outside the routine labs are available at an additional cost. Refer to Payment Plans. You do have the option to try Battlefield Acupuncture once without any additional cost.
Direct Primary Care
What is direct primary care?
Health model where the patient-provider relationship is restored without interruption by insurance companies.
Why use Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
No dealings with insurance, true continuity of care as established by seeing the same provider and on a more routine basis and for an extended visit as needed. Even if you have health insurance, you may have high deductible and DPC may still be cheaper given the wholesale prices on labs and diagnostic testing.
How does direct primary care work?
We do not accept insurance. The patient signs a contract with the provider that requires a monthly recurring fee. This allows the provider to focus on the needs of patient rather than coding and billing with insurance. There are various plans available noted in Payment Plans. A minimum contract of 6 months is required.
What is covered in Direct Primary Care?
Depending on your plan, it includes so many visits per year which include preventative care, chronic health care management, and acute visits when sick or injured. Refer to Payment Plans that may best suit you.
Have a question?
Let one of our friendly staff memebers assist you!