Options Health opened in March and is a family practice/walk-in clinic providing care for everyone in the family aged 2 and up. Their business structure is unique in that with the high cost of health insurance and uncertainty of continued coverage, Options Health wanted to give its patients the option of bypassing the insurance middle-man and either file insurance claims on their own, join the practice as a member, or pay cash for the services and treatments that are right for them.
Starting at $55 per visit, Options Health offers medical care for the family alongside complementary treatments such as massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and lifestyle education. Its aim is to help patients achieve their optimal health status by setting and achieving health goals according to each individual’s needs.
They have laboratory services available to diagnose and manage every health condition, and have a licensed minister on staff to help with spiritual needs. Massage therapists are experienced in various techniques to help overcome chronic pain and the effects of illness and stress and the hydrotherapy treatments help with insomnia, fever, stress and help build the immune system. Working together with patients, Options Health provides care options based on their needs and according their objectives, said officials.
Below is a sample of treatments and prices. More information about Options Health can be found at www.optionshealth.net or on its Facebook page or by contacting Patricia Mitchell at patti@optionshealth.net, 803-4775.
Medical Office Visits (does not include lab prices)
$15 – New Patient Fee
$55 – Simple office visit (1 simple acute illness such as cold, flu, cough, sore throat)
$65 – Low-level office visit (1-2 chronic illnesses, 3 or fewer prescriptions)
$65 – Well-Woman exam, General Physical exam
$85 – Mid-level office visit (3 chronic illnesses, 4-5 prescriptions)
$100 – High-level office visit (4 or more chronic illnesses, more than 5 prescriptions, mixed acute and chronic problems)
Therapeutic Massages Aromatherapy
$15 – 15 minute chair massage $35 + cost of oil (varies)
NOTE: If you have paid for an exam and want to
$40 – 30 minute massage Try aromatherapy, you only need to pay for the oil.
$65 – 60 minute
Hydrotherapy
$65 – Wet sheet wrap
$65 – Salt scrub
$100 – Both
In-House Lab Tests
Pregnancy (urine)……………..$1.50 Strep A………………….$3.00
Influenza………………………..$20.00 Glucose………………….$1.50
Mono………………………………$5.00 Urine Dip……………….$1.50
Patients may join Options Health Wellness Club and pay a flat monthly fee. They will receive preference in scheduling and will receive up to three office visits per month per member, including yearly physical exams, at no charge. Family memberships are also available on individual basis depending on how many and ages of individuals in a family. Massage packages are also available.
*Lab and prescription costs are not included.
One time application fee $75
Age 2-12 $17/mo
Age 12-18 male $8/mo
Age 12-18 female $15/mo
Age 18-50 male $12/mo
Age 18-50 female $17/mo
Over age 50 $30/mo
Add $2 for each maintenance medication refill payable at time of office visit.
Medication refills via phone $5 each medication.
Medications can usually be refilled via phone call if members have used up all three of their monthly visits so long as there are no unwanted side effects and members have had stable lab results documented within the past six months.