LifeMed Clinic

LifeMed Clinic charges $40 per month for members ages 17 and under, $95 per month for adults 18 and older, and a maximum of $270 per month for families. Employer group plans are also available for companies of any size. Patients who cannot afford membership fees may qualify for the clinic's sliding scale financial assistance program.

Members receive unlimited office visits, extended appointments averaging 45 minutes, same-day or next-day sick visits, and after-hours access to a clinician via the HIPAA-approved Spruce app. Membership also includes savings on labs, prescriptions, and supplements. The clinic does not bill insurance for membership fees, so pricing stays clear and consistent.

LifeMed Clinic does not bill insurance for its membership or primary care services. The direct-pay model keeps pricing straightforward and predictable. Members can still use insurance for specialist referrals, hospitalizations, or services outside the clinic's scope.

Yes. The clinic provides same-day or next-day sick visits as part of every membership. Members also reach a clinician after hours through the Spruce app for urgent questions outside of regular office hours.

Yes. Dr. Steinke offers telemedicine visits for members. After-hours clinician access is also available through the HIPAA-approved Spruce app.

LifeMed Clinic serves patients of all ages, from children to older adults. The practice offers a reduced monthly rate of $40 for patients ages 17 and under, making it practical for families to enroll together.

Yes. The clinic runs year-round interactive health education classes covering weight management, diabetes, stress, nutrition, and emotional well-being. Community events include the Full Plate Living high-fiber diet course on Mondays for $50 per person and a monthly Lifestyle Support Group on the first Tuesday of each month for $5 per person.

LifeMed Clinic provides a wide range of wellness services including Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Infrared and Red Light Therapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy, mental health support, and spiritual care. The clinic also partners with local wellness bed-and-breakfasts to offer multi-day wellness retreats featuring plant-based meals, health classes, outdoor activities, and massage.

Prospective patients can sign up for membership directly through the LifeMed Clinic website or request an appointment by completing the online appointment request form. The clinic confirms appointments by phone after receiving a request.

Yes. LifeMed Clinic operates a financial assistance program with a sliding scale fee for patients who cannot afford the standard monthly membership. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the clinic actively works to make care accessible to the broader Chattanooga community.