HELPcare Clinic
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | HELPcare Access: $19/month (no commitment) | HELPcare Basic: $99/month (1-year commitment) | HELPcare Premier: $149/month (1-year commitment); child rates: Access $9/child, Basic $49/child, Premier $99/child |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Austin, MN, Rochester, MN, Albert Lea, MN, Southeastern Minnesota |
| Doctors | Dawn Jacobson M.D., Preventive Medicine, David Strobel M.D., Family Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Telehealth Type | Video or telemedicine visits; secure messaging via Spruce; phone visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At HELPcare Clinic, Dr. David Strobel and his team deliver family medicine, preventive care, and metabolic health coaching through an affordable membership model. Lee Aase and Dr. Strobel, high school classmates from Austin, Minnesota, conceived the clinic over coffee in October 2019. HELPcare Clinic Austin opened February 2022 with 151 Founding Members, and the practice has more than tripled its membership since then. The clinic now operates locations in Austin, Rochester, and Albert Lea, Minnesota.
The practice runs three membership tiers starting at $19 per month, giving patients flexible options for primary and preventive care. Standard appointments run one hour, and the practice offers same-day visits and telemedicine. Premier members access unlimited visits, more than 100 lab tests at no extra charge, minor procedures, and coaching sessions. An on-site dispensary stocks acute medications for member convenience. The HELPcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides partial membership scholarships for low-income patients and interpreter services for those who need them. Dr. Dawn Jacobson serves as a specialist provider at the Rochester location, bringing board certification in Preventive Medicine and Functional Medicine alongside training in integrative and Ayurvedic medicine.
Details
Address
308 4th Avenue NW, Austin, MN 55912
Phone
(507) 279-2345Website
Visit websiteMembership
$19/monthly
Membership Details
Three membership tiers: HELPcare Access ($19/mo adult, $9/mo child, pay-as-you-go for visits/labs), HELPcare Basic ($99/mo adult, $49/mo child, 1-year commitment, includes annual physical, premier lab set, 45-min phone visit, acute care), HELPcare Premier ($149/mo adult, $99/mo child, 1-year commitment, unlimited visits, unlimited labs from 100+ test list, procedures, coaching sessions included). Annual membership option saves ~8% (12 months for price of 11). No insurance accepted.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
HELPcare Clinic offers three membership tiers. HELPcare Access starts at $19 per month for adults ($9 for children) with pay-as-you-go visit pricing. HELPcare Basic costs $99 per month for adults ($49 for children) on a one-year commitment and includes an annual physical, a premier lab set, a 45-minute phone visit, and acute care. HELPcare Premier costs $149 per month for adults ($99 for children) and includes unlimited visits, unlimited labs from a list of more than 100 tests, procedures, and coaching sessions. Annual membership saves approximately 8%.
Yes. HELPcare Clinic accepts members regardless of whether they carry insurance. The practice does not accept insurance for membership dues, which keeps overhead low and pricing transparent. Membership dues do not count toward your insurance deductible, but for many members the cost of membership runs well below their annual deductible.
Standard appointments at HELPcare Clinic run one hour. Premier members visit with no per-visit charge. The practice also offers same-day appointments and telemedicine visits for added flexibility.
Premier members access more than 100 diagnostic lab tests at no extra charge. The clinic focuses on making comprehensive testing affordable and accessible without surprise bills.
Yes. HELPcare Clinic offers telemedicine visits for members. The practice uses Spruce for secure communications and Elation with its Passport patient portal for health records access. These tools give members multiple ways to connect with their care team.
The HELPcare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that HELPcare formed in late 2022. It provides partial membership scholarships for low-income patients who cannot afford full membership dues. The foundation also funds interpreter services for members who need language support.
Yes. Metabolic health coaching is central to the HELPcare approach through the HELPcare Coach program. Coaches support members in sustaining low-carb and ketogenic eating patterns, time-restricted eating, and intermittent fasting. The 13-week HELPcare Challenge offers a structured program for members pursuing metabolic health improvement. Premier membership includes coaching sessions.
Yes. The practice stocks acute medications, including antibiotics, at the clinic for member convenience. This on-site dispensary saves members an extra trip to the pharmacy when they need immediate treatment.
Yes. HELPcare Clinic offers corporate membership programs and a Health Insurance with HELPcare option for employers. The practice participates in the Hint Connect DPC network, which covers employers across 40 states. These programs allow employers to include HELPcare membership in their health benefit offerings.
Prospective members can call the HELPcare membership team at 507-418-8465 to review options and get signed up. The practice serves patients in Austin, Rochester, and Albert Lea, Minnesota, with each location welcoming new members.
Practice last updated April 27, 2026