
Care that makes you smile.
Welcome to Pig & Penguin Wellness! Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about our services:
What is Direct Specialty Care?
Direct Specialty Care is a healthcare model that focuses on personalized, direct access to specialty medical care. It allows patients to receive high-quality care without the constraints of insurance, giving you more flexibility and transparency in your healthcare journey.
How does Direct Specialty Care give patients more flexibility and transparency?
With Direct Specialty Care, patients benefit from transparent pricing and a simplified care process. You can book appointments directly without needing referrals or approval from insurance companies. This means you have more control over your healthcare decisions and costs.
Why is Direct Specialty Care preferable to dealing with insurance companies?
Insurance can often involve confusing policies, unexpected fees, and long waiting times for approvals. Direct Specialty Care eliminates these hurdles, providing a stress-free experience where the focus is solely on your health and wellbeing.
What services do you offer?
Our clinic specializes in Obesity Medicine. We provide tailored medical support, including lifestyle coaching, prescription weight management medications, and metabolic assessments to help you achieve your health goals.
Do you accept insurance or Medicare?
No, we do not accept insurance or Medicare for any of our services. Pig & Penguin Wellness follows the Direct Specialty Care model, which means we operate independently of insurance to provide more personalized, transparent care. Insurance can still be utilized outside of our practice for imaging, labs, medications, and hospitalizations. We recommend that patients carry insurance to provide coverage for catastrophic events and other unexpected health needs.
How does payment work?
We operate on a direct-pay basis. Pricing is straightforward, and there are no hidden fees. For obesity medicine care, we operate on a monthly subscription fee. Massage therapy is billed on a per-visit basis. Our rates our listed in the section below.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Booking an appointment is easy! Contact us directly through our website and we will help you find the best time for your visit.
How do I cancel my membership?
We do recommend you enroll for at least 6 months with us but understand that “life happens”. We ask that you provide with a 30-day written notice to cancel your membership.
Our Rates:
One-hour massage, in clinic $100
For patients of Dr. Ludwig $80
One-hour massage, mobile $120
For patients of Dr. Ludwig $100
If you are interested in on-site chair massage services for your business, please contact us.
Each new account is charged a one-time setup fee of $200.
For a limited time, the enrollment fee will be waived for returning patients of Dr. Ludwig’s from her former practice.
Obesity medicine, first family member $150/month
Obesity medicine, second family member $125/month
Obesity medicine, third family member $100/month