Not every visit has to be about something going wrong. Some of the most useful ones happen when you feel fine and someone takes the time to look at how you’re really doing. A regular wellness visit is exactly that: a calm, unhurried check-in, before small changes turn into bigger problems.
I’m Kate, a family nurse practitioner, and I provide wellness visits at home across the North Shore. I come to you, so there’s no drive, no waiting room, and no rushing through your questions.
I begin with a conversation. How have you been sleeping? Eating? Getting around? Is anything bothering you that you haven’t mentioned to anyone? Then I check your vital signs and go through your medical history, so I can see how your health is trending over time.
I look at your medications, ask about any recent changes, and notice the small things: a new unsteadiness, a change in appetite, or a shift in your numbers.
We finish with practical advice for everyday life: nutrition, sleep, staying active, and what to watch for. You’ll know where you stand and what, if anything, to do next.
Vital signs and symptoms
Medical history and trends
Haven’t had a check-up in a while? Call me at 617-299-9590.
You feel fine, but haven’t had a real check-up in a long time
You’re a son or daughter who worries about a parent living alone
I’m not here to replace your primary care provider. I work alongside them. After a wellness visit, I pass along anything they should know, such as changes in your readings, new symptoms, or concerns you raised. If something needs a closer look, I tell you plainly and help you take the next step.
That way your regular care and my visits fit together, and nothing you mention goes unheard.
A wellness visit is a regular check-in on how you’re doing right now. If you want to focus on lowering a specific risk, such as a family history of heart disease or diabetes, Preventive Care is the closer fit. If you live with a long-term condition, Chronic Disease Management gives you more regular follow-up, and Medication Management helps if your pill list has grown.
If your mom or dad lives on their own and you’re not nearby, a regular wellness visit lets someone you can trust see how they’re really doing. I check their health, notice changes, and talk through what I find. With their permission, you can join by secure video, hear it yourself, and ask your own questions.
It's a regular, unhurried check-in at your home. I check your vital signs, go through your medical history and medications, and give you practical guidance, so small changes get noticed early.
No. Wellness visits are for when you feel fine, or mostly fine, and want a dependable check-in.
That depends on your health and what you need. After the first visit we decide together what schedule makes sense.
A list of your medications and supplements, any recent test results or notes from other doctors, and any questions you've been meaning to ask.
My services are private duty and self-pay. Contact me for current rates.
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke such as sudden weakness, face drooping, or slurred speech, fainting, or sudden confusion. Home visits are for ongoing care, not emergencies.
Navigating the healthcare system can often feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when facing a new diagnosis, managing chronic conditions, or recovering from a medical procedure.
