
Pig & Penguin Wellness
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $150/month first family member | $125/month second family member | $100/month third family member | One-time setup fee of $200 |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Clackamas, Happy Valley, Portland |
| Doctors | Cora Ludwig MD DABOM, Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Video visits |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Pig & Penguin Wellness, Dr. Cora Ludwig delivers adult primary care and obesity medicine in Clackamas, Oregon. Her husband and co-founder, Tim Gray, LMT, rounds out the practice with a full menu of massage therapy services. Together, they built the clinic on a belief that every person deserves compassionate, tailored healthcare.
The practice name carries personal meaning. Pigs and penguins have been symbols of Dr. Ludwig and Tim's relationship from the start. Those same values, love, compassion, kindness, and empathy, now guide the care they deliver. Dr. Ludwig holds board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a fellowship from the American College of Physicians. She integrates primary care and obesity medicine under one monthly membership, with no separate subscriptions and no hidden fees. Tim brings a background in medical informatics and a personal healing journey to his massage practice. He offers Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Hot Stone Therapy, and more, with accommodations for patients of all body sizes. The clinic serves the Clackamas and Happy Valley communities and operates entirely on a direct-pay model.
Details
Address
8800 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 137S, Clackamas, OR 97015
Website
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$150/monthly
Membership Details
Primary care and obesity medicine: $150/month for first family member, $125/month for second family member, $100/month for third family member. One-time $200 setup fee per new account (waived for returning patients of Dr. Ludwig from her former practice). Massage: $100/hour in-clinic ($80 for Dr. Ludwig's patients), $120/hour mobile ($100 for Dr. Ludwig's patients). Operates on direct-pay/DPC model; no insurance or Medicare accepted.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pig & Penguin Wellness charges $150 per month for the first family member, $125 per month for the second, and $100 per month for the third. A one-time setup fee of $200 applies to each new account. The practice waives this fee for returning patients of Dr. Ludwig from her former practice. Membership covers the full scope of Dr. Ludwig's primary care and obesity medicine services with no hidden fees.
No. Pig & Penguin Wellness operates on a direct-pay model and does not accept insurance or Medicare for any services. The practice recommends that patients carry insurance for hospitalizations, imaging, labs, and other needs outside the clinic. Patients pay monthly membership fees directly to the practice through the Atlas MD portal or the online payment portal.
Yes. Pig & Penguin Wellness intentionally combines primary care and obesity medicine under a single monthly fee. There are no separate subscriptions. Dr. Ludwig designed it this way for simplicity and transparency. Because obesity medicine and primary care overlap so thoroughly, the practice treats them as inseparable.
Appointments at Pig & Penguin Wellness run 60 minutes. That length allows Dr. Ludwig to address both immediate concerns and longer-term health goals in a single visit.
Yes. The practice offers video visits for patients who prefer remote care. Dr. Ludwig also makes house calls. Tim Gray provides mobile massage in the Happy Valley and Portland area for patients who prefer an in-home experience.
Pig & Penguin Wellness asks members to provide 30 days of written notice before canceling. The practice recommends a minimum enrollment of six months to allow time for a meaningful care relationship to develop.
Tim Gray, LMT, offers Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Hot Stone Therapy, and Hydrotherapy. He incorporates aromatherapy and meditative sound healing into sessions. In-clinic massage runs $100 per hour, or $80 per hour for patients of Dr. Ludwig. Mobile massage runs $120 per hour, or $100 per hour for Dr. Ludwig's patients. Tim also provides on-site chair massage for businesses.
Yes. The massage table at Pig & Penguin Wellness accommodates patients up to 750 lbs. The massage chair supports patients up to 650 lbs. Dr. Ludwig's clinical approach embraces health at every size and body neutrality.
Prospective patients can contact the practice through the website to schedule a free one-hour consultation with Dr. Ludwig. New accounts enroll through the Atlas MD patient portal. The one-time setup fee is $200, waived for returning patients of Dr. Ludwig from her former practice.
The practice primarily serves the Clackamas and Happy Valley communities. Tim Gray offers mobile massage throughout the Happy Valley and Portland area. Dr. Ludwig holds active medical licenses in both Oregon and Washington.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026



