Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Direct Primary Care Provider in Mundelein, IL
Osteopathic Healing Arts was founded in 2017 as a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice dedicated to restoring the doctor-patient relationship through personalized, holistic healthcare. Our approach combines osteopathic principles with functional and integrative medicine to address root causes rather than symptoms. With board-certified practitioners and extended visit times, we prioritize accessibility through text, video, and phone communication. Our membership model eliminates insurance bureaucracy, offering transparent pricing for comprehensive family care. We serve patients from newborns to seniors, focusing on preventive care and chronic condition management while maintaining affordability through wholesale lab pricing and a commitment to ethical medical practice.
Services
Lab Testing
Family Medicine
Functional Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine
Chronic Care
Acute Care
Wellness Care
Physical Exams
Hormone Therapy
Served areas
- Illinois
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Certified Family Medicine practitioners with osteopathic expertise
- Personalized care through extended visits and 24/7 communication access
- Comprehensive family healthcare for all ages and conditions
- Transparent membership pricing with no hidden fees
- Wholesale pricing for lab tests and medications
What people say
Best Doctor for all your needs
Compassionate and responsive care
Affordable access to health services
Impressed with practitioners' dedication
Family has improved health outcomes
Services
Direct Primary Care
Our Direct Primary Care model provides comprehensive family healthcare through monthly membership fees. This approach eliminates insurance bureaucracy while offering transparent pricing for office visits, chronic condition management, and preventive care. Members receive wholesale pricing on lab tests and medications, with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health needs.
Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine focuses on identifying root causes of chronic conditions through personalized treatment plans. We combine advanced lab testing with natural therapies to address hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and autoimmune disorders. Our six-month membership program includes initial consultations and follow-up visits for comprehensive health optimization.
Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic treatments address musculoskeletal issues and systemic health through manual manipulation techniques. Our board-certified physician uses gentle pressure and specialized therapies to treat pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellness for patients from newborns to seniors without pharmaceutical interventions.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine combines conventional diagnostics with alternative therapies like acupuncture and nutritional counseling. This approach addresses both acute symptoms and underlying health factors through evidence-based complementary treatments that support the body's natural healing processes.
Lab Testing
We offer comprehensive lab testing at wholesale prices through our Direct Primary Care model. Services include hormonal assessments, nutritional evaluations, and gut health analysis using advanced diagnostic tools to create personalized treatment plans based on individual biomarker profiles.
People
Joseph Starkman
Founder & Lead Physician
Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Starkman transitioned to Direct Primary Care in 2017 to prioritize patient-centered care. With expertise in osteopathic manipulation and functional medicine, he focuses on holistic treatment approaches that address root health issues while maintaining accessibility for all patients.
Therese E. Adams
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified in holistic medicine, Therese Adams specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and osteopathic techniques. She provides personalized care for acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing preventive health strategies through patient education and lifestyle modifications.
Questions
What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
DPC is a membership-based healthcare model that provides comprehensive primary care services for a monthly fee, eliminating insurance billing and offering direct access to physicians through multiple communication channels.
What services are included in membership?
Membership covers office visits, chronic condition management, preventive care, and coordination of discounted lab tests and medications, with no additional fees for acute care visits or follow-up communications.
How does insurance work with DPC?
We do not accept insurance to maintain pricing transparency and care flexibility, but patients can maintain insurance coverage for specialist services or hospitalizations while receiving primary care through our DPC model.
What age groups do you treat?
We provide care for patients from newborns to seniors, with specialized treatment approaches tailored to pediatric, adult, and geriatric health needs through our family medicine practice.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we reserve daily appointment slots for acute needs and typically offer same-day or next-day availability for members requiring immediate medical attention.
What payment plans are available?
We offer tiered pricing based on age groups, family plans, and business memberships with transparent monthly fees that include all primary care services and discounted diagnostic testing.
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Cathy Borkowski
Sep 16, 2021
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I was recommended here by a family member for my two boys. We see Therese and she is amazing! So nice and so engaging with my boys. She really takes the time to understand what's going on. I never feel rushed with her. Even when I have questions, Therese and her office staff are so responsive. Even on weekends they are responding to emails! I am so at ease with their medical help and I can feel that they only want the best for my boys' health!