Palm & Needle Medical Clinic

Palm & Needle Medical Clinic operates on a Direct Primary Care membership model. Members pay a recurring fee for access to Dr. Lippey's full range of primary care services. The model removes insurance from the equation, keeping the focus on the patient-physician relationship.

The practice does not bill insurance for membership services. The Direct Primary Care model keeps the financial relationship directly between patient and physician. Patients may still carry insurance for specialist care, hospitalizations, or prescriptions outside the practice.

The practice offers Direct Primary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and acupuncture, which Dr. Lippey is currently training to provide. Together, these services support primary care, pain management, mobility, stress reduction, and overall wellness.

Palm & Needle Medical Clinic serves patients of all ages. Dr. Lippey provides care for newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Families can bring multiple generations to the same physician.

The practice sits inside Seaport Health Collective at 400 Seaport Court, Suite 203, in Redwood City, CA 94063. Patients should turn right upon entering the marina and look for the Seaport Health Collective sign.

Prospective patients can schedule an appointment online through the practice's booking system. com to ask about membership options.

OMM involves gentle, hands-on techniques that relieve pain, improve mobility, and support the body's natural healing. Dr. Lippey integrates OMM with primary care at Palm & Needle. Patients dealing with musculoskeletal pain, tension, or limited range of motion often benefit most.

Yes, the practice plans to add acupuncture as a service. Dr. Lippey is currently completing her acupuncture training. She intends to offer it for pain relief, stress reduction, and general wellness once her training is complete.