Emily Carle
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mobile Direct Primary Care
Caring for the Cumberland Region
On a Mission to Provide Authentic Accessible Healthcare
Authentic Care at the Heart of Where You Are
Primary Care, Lifestyle Medicine, Preventative Health, Management of Acute and Chronic Healthcare
Holistic Health and Wellness Care for Body, Mind, Heart and Spiritual Care
Accepting New Patients
Schedule a Virtual Free Meet and Greet with Emily
I believe patients should have a choice in their healthcare, and not be assigned or told
I believe you are a person and not a list of diseases
I believe as a provider that I am your partner and it is a privilege to be part of your care
I will listen and genuinely care, advocate and encourage you, as we work together for your definition of health and wellness. Love Always, Emily
For More Information:
Emily@carleprimarycare.com
Imagine taking a hike for your annual physical, meeting for coffee to talk about your mental health or in place of the traditional office visit having the practitioner meet you during your lunch break at work or at your child’s softball game. Your life is busy and you shouldn’t have to wait for healthcare.
House calls aren’t just for the homebound but I’m bring back the nostalgic authenticity of healthcare and prioritizing patients by individualizing care to meet you where you are and what you need. Your healthcare includes preventative with lifestyle coaching and support, trauma informed care, and simple sick visits in the comfort of your own home as an old fashioned house call.
Having a provider who actually listens and genuinely cares… that’s what makes this different. At the heart of where you are; Authentic Care.
My Mission, My Calling…
When I was a little girl, I never said I wanted to be a nurse or a general practitioner, but everything in our life happens for a reason. I grew up in hospital waiting rooms and doctor’s offices next to family members who were fighting disease. I observed medicine at a young age and wanted nothing to do with it. I traveled after high school earning my bachelor’s degree in international studies and communication- studying anthropology, signification and identity to better understand who we are and later combined this with earning my graduate certificate in public health. I traveled around the world on medical missions- serving with teams providing rural healthcare and volunteering with EMS and search and rescue. I returned to school for my Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Southern Maine and worked as an ER nurse, forensic nurse and nursing instructor. My passion for trauma informed care arose from the privilege of caring for victims of trauma and watching their transformation during care to survivor and their resilience to move forward. I returned to school for my Master’s in Nursing and desire to be a primary care provider; to partner with patients not just during their trauma but as survivors and to encourage each to blossom in their life. I am passionate about holistic health and recently completed training through Harvard Medicine on lifestyle, wellness and nutrition coaching and offer motivational conversations to help prevent and manage chronic disease and optimal wellbeing.
There has been a time and place for all of my life lessons and through these I have witnessed how a disease affects not just the patient but the family and even community. And that medicine isn’t as simple as a pill or diagnosis that defines someone. Furthermore a patient is not a disease or a condition- they are a person. Health is holistic, a delicate balance, and through nursing and stewardship I aspire to provide care to my patients and community for body, mind, heart and spiritual care. I vow to serve and care for my patients with all my heart, mind and soul. Love Always, Em
My Vision:
Direct Primary Care
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DPC is a monthly membership primary care. Unlimited quality visits, time with provider and access to same day appointments.
Membership is $80/month with a one time $80 Registration fee.
Includes discount on labs, imaging and medications
Monthly newsletter, group health activities such as cooking classes, fitness and lifestyle education and community health clinics
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Not a member but need urgent care or visiting from out of town and feeling sick? Simple urgent care house calls available for $150/visit.
Examples of sick visits may include: Sore Throat, Earache, Viral Illness, Headache, Gastrointestinal Disease, Constipation, Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Infection, Minor Sprains, Muscle Pain, Tick Bite, Rashes.
Not a Member but need a Sports or Camp Physical, Work Form completed or other acute care needs- one time visit for non-members $150
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Your membership goes further than your own health. It is my mission to increase access to healthcare throughout Maine. Health clinics will be offered at no cost to the community throughout the year and include vaccines, lifestyle coaching, blood pressure screenings and more with partnership of local nursing schools to teach the next generation the stewardship of authentic health and caring.
“…People will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou
Patient Testimonials
“Emily is kind, empathetic, smart and truly listens. She takes the time to connect with everyone she meets.”
“Best physical ever! I feel so empowered and encouraged after visiting with Emily. It’s like spending time with your best friend with a stethoscope!”
“I felt so validated, affirmed and like a human and not a list of diseases or tests. She took the time to get to know me, asked me what my goals were instead of the generic assembly line that has become primary care. We laid out a plan and it was a conversation and not a prescription for a bunch of pills. This really is special… she’s special.”
“It’s like Patch Adams and Florence Nightingale doing a house call! She has really brought back the care in health care!”
More than Just a Primary Care…
Your Monthly Membership of $80 takes care of more than just you;
Your membership fee is paid forward to the community.
Every month an organization in our community is selected and a donation made from the membership fees at no additional cost to members.
This stewardship is an important part of the mission of Emily Carle’s Direct Primary Care to increase access, resources and create sustainability in health and care for our communities through Authentic Relationships.
For the Month of September
Support has been paid forward to:
The Dempsey Center
This is an important organization that supports Patients and Family going through Cancer
If you would like to donate yourself or learn more about their resources: https://www.dempseycenter.org/about/
If you have an organization you would like to recommend for sponsorship and donation please contact Emily
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DPC Membership
Become a Member!
Primary Care
$80/month
House Calls offered within 20 miles of Freeport, Maine
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Non-Member Visits
House Call or Telehealth
Simple Urgent Needs (within 20 miles of Freeport, Maine)
Sports/Camp Physical, Work Physical
Weight and Wellness Coaching
Vaccine Consultation, Travel Medicine
$150/visit
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Community Events
Monthly Newsletter
Community Health Clinics
Member Healthy Events
What Is Direct Primary Care?
Direct primary care (DPC) is a model for primary care where a patient or member pays a monthly fee for services which include:
-Routine/annual primary care and health related screenings
-Follow up visits including patient education
-Sick Visits offered without waiting and in the comfort of your home
-Discounts on labs, imaging and medications
-Community Events, physical and social engagements
-Monthly Newsletter
In the DPC model patients have control over their health versus insurance dictating what is covered or not and there is more continuity of care between patient and provider. Patients are able to self schedule appointments with access usually same day for care.
Memberships are $80/month with a one time registration fee of $80. In addition to the DPC model; House calls and Mobile visits are offered at no additional cost to members. It is important that care meets you where you are and doesn’t define or limit you but spurs you on in your life
If you are interested to learn more, please schedule a free meet and greet with Emily
Emily@carleprimarycare.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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Direct Primary Care is a Membership based care model. For $80/month patients get unrestricted care without insurance.
Insurance is still recommended for catastrophic and emergency care.
Insurance can be billed for labs and medications
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A referral to specialty care such as cardiology, pulmonary, orthopedics and others may be needed to best direct your care. However, there are specialists who network with DPCs and your referral is personalized by Emily for continuity of your care.
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House calls are for everyone! Emily offers care to patients of all ages and a house call can be to your home, office or work environment or meeting at a location of your choice such as going for a hike or helping you to make smart choices at the grocery store. This model gives patients the time and control over their healthcare.
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Schedule a meet and greet visit with Emily!
We will review your health goals and needs and determine if this is a good fit for your care.
Complete membership agreement and registration; this includes requesting records from your previous primary care.
Once records are received and reviewed we will schedule a visit to get to know each other further and establish your care.
You will be able to self schedule appointments that can be in person, in office, telehealth or mobile/house call. Same day appointments are available. Same day responses to email, phone and text are directly from Emily.
Contact us.
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Wednesday 8am-6pm
Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-6pm;
(Traditional Office Visits available in Falmouth)
Saturday 8a-6pm