We The People Health and Wellness Center
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Venice, Sarasota |
| Doctors | Joseph Chirillo M.D., Family Medicine, Michelle Scott MD, Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Telehealth/Virtual (established patients); phone, text, or email |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At We The People Health and Wellness Center, two physicians bring a combined philosophy of patient-first medicine to the Venice and Sarasota communities. Veteran and founder Vic Mellor built the practice around a simple conviction: every person deserves the dignity of making their own healthcare decisions. Dr. Michelle Scott and Dr. Joseph Chirillo deliver that vision daily through a direct primary care model that answers to patients alone. The practice covers a wide clinical range. Adult and pediatric primary care form the core, with pediatric memberships available from newborns through age 18. Beyond primary care, the team offers medical weight loss using locally compounded Tirzepatide and Semaglutide, IV therapy, ozone therapy, EBOO, TruDose PRP platelet therapy, peptide therapy, NAD+ infusion, red light therapy, sexual health treatments, and the HOCATT Ozone Steam Sauna. The practice also supports patients navigating COVID-19 recovery, long-haul COVID, and vaccine injury. Non-members can book acute visits by appointment for a flat fee of $250. Employers can access DPC plans with transparent pricing and no copays.
Details
Address
959 E Venice Ave, Suite B, Venice, FL 34285
Phone
(941) 265-1776Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Membership-based direct primary care model. Non-member urgent care visits available for a flat fee of $250. Members receive 20% discount on IV therapy sessions. Pediatric memberships available: Freedom Start Plan (newborns to 2 years) and Freedom Growth Plan (children 3-18 years). Employer plans available with monthly membership fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We The People Health and Wellness Center operates on a direct primary care membership model. Members pay a monthly fee and receive unlimited office visits, same-day and next-day appointment access, and direct provider contact via phone, text, email, and telehealth. The practice does not bill insurance for primary care services, which keeps the doctor-patient relationship free from third-party interference.
Yes. We The People Health and Wellness Center accepts non-member acute visits by appointment only. The flat fee for a single non-member urgent care visit is $250. The practice does not guarantee same-day availability for non-members, and providers are not always on site, so booking in advance is required.
Yes. The practice offers two pediatric membership plans. The Freedom Start Plan covers newborns through age 2. The Freedom Growth Plan covers children ages 3 through 18. Both plans follow the same direct primary care model as adult memberships.
Yes. We The People Health and Wellness Center offers employer DPC plans with monthly membership fees, $0 visit costs, no copays, and transparent pricing for labs, imaging, and medications. Employers can contact the practice directly to discuss plan options for their workforce.
Yes. Members have direct access to providers via telehealth, in addition to phone, text, and email. Telemedicine gives members flexible options for non-urgent concerns without requiring an office visit.
The practice offers an extensive range of services alongside primary care. These include IV therapy, ozone therapy, EBOO, the HOCATT Ozone Steam Sauna, TruDose PRP platelet therapy, NAD+ infusion, peptide therapy, red light therapy, the VIBEx Healing Bed, massage therapy, sexual health treatments including the O-Shot and P-Shot, and medical weight loss using locally compounded Tirzepatide and Semaglutide. Members receive a 20% discount on IV therapy sessions.
Yes. We The People Health and Wellness Center offers COVID-19 early treatment, long-haul COVID support, and vaccine injury treatment. Dr. Michelle Scott has extensive experience in this area and has treated a large volume of patients with COVID-related and post-vaccine health concerns.
The DPC membership model means patients pay the practice directly. This structure eliminates third-party influence and keeps pricing transparent for all services.
Yes. The practice currently runs research studies exploring PRP therapy for autism spectrum disorder and PTSD. Families of children with ASD and individuals diagnosed with PTSD can contact the practice to learn about eligibility and participation.
Yes. We The People Health and Wellness Center hosts a Lunch and Learn series, medical freedom events, and patient advocacy training. The practice also maintains a member business directory that highlights enterprises run by members of the community.
Practice last updated June 11, 2026