About
Dr. Catherine Krouse, DO is a family medicine physician and the founder of Lotus Family Practice in Falmouth, Maine. She completed her family medicine residency at Central Maine Medical Center in June 2014. A year later, she launched her own practice with a clear vision: medicine centered on connection, community, and finding the root of disease rather than masking symptoms.
Dr. Krouse chose the direct primary care model because she believed the insurance-based system would not allow her to practice medicine on her own terms. Her clinical scope extends well beyond primary care. She holds training in Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, facial acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. She integrates this East Asian medicine background with her modern medical training to deliver a whole-health approach to patient care.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, Central Maine Medical Center
Who is Dr. Krouse right for?
Dr. Krouse is a strong fit for patients who want a primary care physician who treats the whole person. Adults and families seeking an alternative to insurance-based care will find her DPC model accessible and affordable. Patients curious about integrating acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine into their care plan will benefit from her dual training. She also works well with patients motivated to prevent disease rather than simply manage it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Krouse provides full-spectrum family medicine care for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She also treats patients seeking care for concerns addressed through acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Her focus is on finding the root cause of illness rather than managing symptoms alone.
Dr. Krouse holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed her family medicine residency at Central Maine Medical Center. She founded Lotus Family Practice in 2015 and has practiced family medicine in Falmouth, Maine since then.
Dr. Krouse offers Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, facial acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine through the Whole Health Acupuncture program. She also provides lifestyle education as part of that program. She combines East Asian medicine traditions with her modern medical training to create individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Krouse focuses on finding the root of disease and suffering rather than masking symptoms. She prioritizes building genuine relationships with her patients and takes time to understand each person's full health picture. Her panel size of around 600 patients gives her the time to do this well.
Yes. Dr. Krouse makes herself accessible to patients by phone and email. Direct access is one of the core benefits of her direct primary care model.
Dr. Krouse sees patients of all ages within a family medicine context. She works especially well with patients who want a long-term relationship with their physician. Patients interested in integrative approaches that include acupuncture or herbal medicine are also a strong fit for her practice.
Yes, Dr. Krouse offers same-day appointments. Her smaller patient panel makes this level of access possible on a consistent basis.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026