Direct primary care · Owasso, OK
Direct primary care in Owasso and Tulsa
Direct primary care at Pathway Health & Beauty is a primary care membership with Tia Christ, APRN-CNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Instead of billing insurance for every office visit, you pay a flat monthly fee.
That fee covers longer visits, an annual physical, discounted lab work and a provider who knows your health history. Our Functional Primary Care Membership combines family medicine with a functional medicine approach. The clinic is in Owasso, a short drive from Tulsa, with telehealth across Oklahoma.
HSA and FSA accepted · Financing through Cherry
The basics
What is direct primary care (DPC)?
Direct primary care is a healthcare model where patients pay a primary care provider directly through a monthly membership instead of going through insurance for office visits. Because a DPC practice does not bill insurance for visits, it can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients.
Direct primary care is not health insurance. Most members keep insurance, often a lower-cost or high-deductible plan, for hospital stays, specialists, imaging and emergencies.
In a typical DPC practice
- You pay a fixed monthly fee or an annual fee
- Visits are longer and easier to schedule
- No copays and no surprise bills for covered visits
- Lab work and generic medications are often discounted
- Easier, more direct access to your provider
Compare
Direct primary care vs traditional primary care
The biggest differences are time, who you see and how you pay.
| Traditional primary care | Direct primary care at Pathway | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Copays, deductibles and insurance bills | Flat monthly fee |
| Visit length | Often 10 to 15 minutes | Up to 60 minutes |
| Who you see | Often a different provider each time | Tia, every time |
| Lab work | Billed through insurance | Discounted self-pay labs, or insurance if you prefer |
| Approach | Treat the problem in front of you | Primary care plus functional medicine and root causes |
| Pricing | Hard to know until the bill arrives | Transparent pricing up front |
Membership
What our primary care membership includes
The Functional Primary Care Membership at Pathway includes:
Six visits a year
With Tia, in person or through virtual visits.
An annual physical
Including preventive screenings appropriate for your age, plus four Qest4 scans a year.
About Qest4 scans →Discounted lab work
Discounted self-pay labs, with the option to use insurance for labs.
Lab testing →Member discounts
20% off supplements through Fullscript and 5% off peptides, weight loss and medspa services.
Add services when you need them
Other services, such as hormone therapy or medical weight loss medications, are added to your plan when you need them, with the price set before you start.
Compare memberships →Benefits
Why patients choose a flat monthly fee for health care
The direct primary care healthcare model has several benefits for patients who are tired of the traditional healthcare system.
Easy access and extended visits
Many DPC practices offer same day or next day appointments and unlimited office visits. Our membership includes six scheduled extended visits a year with Tia; ask us about extra visits when something comes up.
No unnecessary testing or surprise bills
Transparent pricing for lab work and laboratory services, and no additional cost hidden in a bill weeks later.
Comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions
Personalized care for everyday illness, preventative care and chronic conditions from one provider who knows your health care needs.
Time that encourages healthy habits
Longer visits encourage patients to work on nutrition, sleep and stress, not just get a prescription and go.
Quality care from one care team: Tia
Many direct primary care practices are run by a direct primary care physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant (PA-C). At Pathway, your care team is Tia Christ, APRN-CNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, at every visit.
Primary care, the way it should feel
One provider. Real time. A price you know up front.
Visits up to 60 minutes with the same nurse practitioner every time, and no surprise bills.
What we treat
What direct primary care services cover
Our direct primary care services cover most of what a family medicine office handles, for both acute and chronic conditions.
Acute illness and acute care
Colds, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, rashes and minor injuries that would otherwise send you to urgent care.
Chronic disease management
High blood pressure, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, asthma, anxiety and depression, with time for nutrition, sleep, stress and weight.
Preventive care
Annual physicals, preventive screenings, lab work and referrals for mammograms, colonoscopies and other screenings based on your age and health history.
Women's health and hormones
Well woman care, perimenopause and menopause care and hormone therapy.
Women's health →When you need more
When you need specialized care, imaging or a hospital, we refer you and coordinate with your specialists.
Insurance and HSAs
Direct primary care and health insurance
Many DPC members pair their membership with a high-deductible health plan or catastrophic plan, which usually has lower insurance premiums. The membership covers everyday primary care, and insurance covers the big, unexpected healthcare expenses.
Can I use an HSA for direct primary care? Under a federal law that took effect in 2026, people with a health savings account can use HSA funds for qualifying direct primary care arrangements of up to $150 a month for an individual or $300 a month for a family without losing HSA eligibility. Ask us whether your membership qualifies, and check with your tax advisor.
For employers. Some local employers offer direct primary care memberships as a benefit to keep employees healthier and reduce healthcare expenses. If you are a business owner near Owasso or Tulsa, call us to talk about options.
Step by step
How to join
- 01
Free discovery call
Your health history and what you want from a primary care provider.
- 02
Choose your membership
What is included, the monthly fee and any additional fees, before you sign up.
- 03
Your first visit
60 minutes with Tia to review your history, medications and goals, plus lab work.
- 04
Ongoing care
Scheduled visits, your annual physical and help between visits when something comes up.
Why Pathway
Why patients choose Pathway for direct primary care
- The same provider every time. Tia Christ, APRN-CNP, does every visit herself.
- Real time. Visits up to 60 minutes, not 10.
- Primary care plus functional medicine. Everyday care and root-cause care in one place.
- Transparent pricing. You know your monthly fee up front, with no surprise bills.
- Close to home. Patients come from Owasso, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville and Skiatook.
Serving Tulsa County
Direct primary care near Tulsa, OK
Pathway Health & Beauty is at 7301 N Owasso Expy, Ste M115, Owasso, OK 74055, an easy drive from Tulsa. If you are searching for direct primary care in Tulsa, many of our patients make the short trip.
Patients anywhere in Oklahoma can use telehealth for many visits. See memberships and pricing.
FAQ
Direct primary care questions
How much does direct primary care cost?
Nationally, direct primary care memberships often run about $50 to $150 a month for an adult. See memberships and pricing for our current monthly fee.
Do you accept insurance?
Membership visits are not billed to insurance. Many lab tests can be billed to insurance if you prefer, and we accept HSA and FSA cards.
Do I still need health insurance?
Yes. Direct primary care does not cover hospital stays, emergencies, surgery, specialists or most imaging. Most members keep a health insurance plan for those.
Is a nurse practitioner a primary care provider?
Yes. In Oklahoma, nurse practitioners are licensed primary care providers who diagnose, treat, order labs and prescribe medications. Tia Christ is a board-certified family nurse practitioner.
Can my family join?
Ask us about family options when you call.
Can I get virtual visits?
Yes. Many visits can be done by telehealth for patients anywhere in Oklahoma.