Rates
In order to make osteopathic care more accessible, I offer a sliding scale. As you’re thinking about where you fall on this scale, please thoughtfully consider your resources. One common pitfall in relating to a sliding scale is that people with family wealth but temporary personal scarcity select a lower rate than people with temporary abundance but no safety net.
The descriptions below are not meant to perfectly describe any person’s reality, but to evoke a general sense of access to resources. Please select whichever most closely describes your circumstances.
I currently have a wait list for new osteopathic patients in Tiers 1 and 2. To be added to the wait list and notified when appointments become available, please click here.
If you have questions, please reach out.
Osteopathic Rates
$25 - 50
Tier 1
I am not consistently able to meet my basic needs (such as food, housing, health care, and transportation)
I cover my expenses primarily through SSI/SSDI, accruing debt
I have disabilities that mostly or entirely limit my ability to work
I have unstable housing
My family of origin are unable to meet basic needs. I regularly financially support my parent(s) or extended family
I have credit card debt or other loans for basic expenses that I am not consistently able to pay off
I cannot afford to take time off without financial burden
In the event of a major out of pocket health expense ($2000) I would forego necessary care
There is currently a wait list for this tier.
I sometimes stress about meeting my basic needs but am consistently able to
I cover my expenses through greater than full time or involuntarily part time employment
I have disabilities that somewhat limit my ability to work.
I rent a single room or live with family
My family of origin are renting or paying off a home, working after retirement age but able to meet their basic needs.
I did not or am unlikely to receive any type of inheritance
I have credit card debt or other loans that I am paying off
I can sometimes afford to take a little time off
In the event of a major out of pocket health expense ($2000) I would crowdfund or get another job
$75 - 150
Tier 2
There is currently a wait list for this tier.
Tier 3
I meet my basic needs comfortably with some budgeting
I cover my expenses primarily through my employment
I am able to work or have disabilities that minimally limit my ability to work
I am paying off a mortgage or rent higher-end properties or rent and have a guest room/office/multiple rooms to myself
My family of origin has assets such as a home that is paid off, retirement savings.
I have inherited or am likely to inherit some money, but less than $100,000
In terms of debt I have a mortgage and/or student loans
I can afford to take an annual vacation
In the event of a major out of pocket health expense ($2000) I would dip into long term savings, ask family for support
$200 - 300
Tier 4
I meet my basic needs comfortably with minimal or no budgeting
I cover my expenses primarily with passive or gifted income, family support, or a high-paying (greater than $100,000/year) job
I am physically and mentally able to work a full time job
I choose to work less than full time or not at all (retired, focusing on school, voluntarily part-time, taking time between jobs, etc)
I own my own home and possibly multiple properties
My family of origin has assets such as investments, multiple properties.
I have inherited or am likely to inherit greater than $100,000
I have no debt
I travel internationally recreationally.
In the event of a major out of pocket health expense ($2000) I would just pay for it
$400 - 600
People who can afford Tier 3 and 4 rates enable me to provide care to people in Tiers 1 and 2.
Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get reimbursed for your visit.
Check out this Will I Get Reimbursed? worksheet for more information.
