As a private practice we pride ourselves on being able to deliver expert level, compassionate care at a cost patients can afford. However, we understand that sometimes any amount of out-of-pocket cost can add financial stress. Your health is worth investing in! One of the ways we are able to help alleviate the financial burden of a cash pay practice is accepting HSA and FSA. An HSA or Health Savings Account or an FSA (Flexible Spending Account) are tax advantage accounts that are tax free!
Read MoreDana Ramsey Finds Fertile Ground in Santa Cruz by Suki Wessling | When she opened her new business two-and-a-half months before Covid-19 hit Santa Cruz, Dana Ramsey remembers feeling her stress level dive. “It was life-changing to go from practicing full-scope midwifery for the past 15 years to a much slower-paced, patient-focused practice,” Dana remembers.
Read MoreStress . . . a word we all use on the daily to describe strain or pressure that quite literally is a series of physiologic responses called the stress response. Any number of triggers can threaten your sense of security or safety: work, family, finances, caretaking, etc. The stress response is a beautiful thing, that in all honesty we cannot live without. The problem is when there is TOO MUCH or a CONSTANT state of stress our body starts to suffer.
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