Lantern Health

Lantern Health We are downtown Asheville’s direct primary care practice, offering comprehensive healthcare services.

Our mission is to provide primary care as it is meant to be. Our vision is to redefine the primary care experience and transform healthcare. At Lantern Health, we believe in caring for the whole person – so that you not only get well when you’re sick, but also stay well when you’re not. The core of primary care and a key ingredient to health and wellness is a human relationship, a connection. Through our relational approach, we provide primary care as it was meant to be: grounded in a relationship between people. We are passionate about personalizing your care and are focused on delivering an authentic, hassle-free experience to help you achieve your optimal health.

Spread the word! Movember is an annual global event held in November that raises funds and awareness for men's health, s...
11/06/2025

Spread the word! Movember is an annual global event held in November that raises funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and su***de prevention. You can take several steps to participate!

- Grow a mustache: spark conversations & raise funds
- Move: commit to running or walking 60 miles this month to honor the 60 men lost to su***de globally every hour
- Donate: support Movember Foundation's initiatives
- Host a Mo-Ment: organize and host an event to raise awareness & funds

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health.

Join us for our transformative virtual mind-body classes led by Lisa Varnо, our certified Integrative Health Coach and e...
10/27/2025

Join us for our transformative virtual mind-body classes led by Lisa Varnо, our certified Integrative Health Coach and experienced yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor. Express your interest by clicking the links below and completing our forms. You do not need to commit to regular attendance in order to participate!

Gentle Yoga & Meditation Class
Tuesdays | 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Unwind and reconnect with yourself in this gentle yoga class designed to release tension and promote relaxation. Suitable for all levels, this 30-minute session will integrate calming yoga postures with mindful awareness and applied polyvagal theory, ending with a soothing, ten-minute guided meditation to help you find peace in your body and mind. *Note: there are no standing postures in this class. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ZKxRULXwGVSRBEYU7

Guided Mindfulness Meditation Session
Thursdays | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Take a moment for yourself in our guided mindfulness meditation session. This 30-minute practice aims to cultivate awareness and presence, helping you develop resilience in the face of everyday stressors. Guided by Lisa's expertise in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, you'll learn valuable ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/K95Lxp5wkbzzcE8W6

Join us online via Zoom for these rejuvenating sessions and discover the profound benefits of mindfulness and gentle movement. All you need is a quiet space, a mat (for yoga), and an open heart. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

October is breast cancer awareness month. It's important to get your screening mammograms on time, but we also want to m...
10/23/2025

October is breast cancer awareness month. It's important to get your screening mammograms on time, but we also want to make sure patients with dense breast tissue know about additional screening recommendations.

About 50% of patients with breasts have dense breast tissue, and for those patients, enhanced screening tests can help detect early breast cancers-- options include breast MRI, contrast enhanced mammogram, or automated breast ultrasound.

Talk to your primary care doctor about your breast density and if any of these additional tests might be important for you.

Here's more information if you want to learn more!
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/breast-density-and-your-mammogram-report.html

Q: Why does Waldo wear stripes? A: He doesn't want to be spotted. 🤣
10/16/2025

Q: Why does Waldo wear stripes?

A: He doesn't want to be spotted. 🤣

Looking for a flu or COVID shot!? Sign up for our upcoming vaccine clinic on Saturday 10/18! Offered to patients ages 12...
10/03/2025

Looking for a flu or COVID shot!? Sign up for our upcoming vaccine clinic on Saturday 10/18! Offered to patients ages 12+ for both Lantern clinics.

Please note: We will not be able to accept cash at this clinic. All vaccines that are not being billed to insurance will be charged to a credit card, debit card, or bank account through our Hint Payment system.

Please reach out to our team via the Fold app with any questions!

Unintentional twinning for the win! 😎 Our coordinators combined forces last week when our downtown team relocated tempor...
09/25/2025

Unintentional twinning for the win! 😎 Our coordinators combined forces last week when our downtown team relocated temporarily to the south office.

It was a great pleasure to share the stage this past week with Beth Holmes at the joint summit put on by Hint Health and...
09/02/2025

It was a great pleasure to share the stage this past week with Beth Holmes at the joint summit put on by Hint Health and Health Rosetta, a Public Benefit Corporation, where we got to break down the compelling growth and trends we are seeing with Employers of all shapes and sizes using Direct Primary Care (DPC). Thanks for the opportunity!

It was also wonderful to catch-up with so many inspiring folks that are part of this movement, from fellow clinicians to advisors to tech partners to employers. Thanks for being who you are and doing what you do! - Dr. Ben Aiken

Thanks for voting, Asheville! We're honored to receive first place as a Membership Health Care Provider and to be recogn...
08/29/2025

Thanks for voting, Asheville! We're honored to receive first place as a Membership Health Care Provider and to be recognized among so many other incredible small business owners. Congrats to all who were recognized!

Twinning for the win! Dr. Kate Rasche & Dr. Rachel Hines had a good giggle this morning over Amalya's joke of the week w...
08/07/2025

Twinning for the win! Dr. Kate Rasche & Dr. Rachel Hines had a good giggle this morning over Amalya's joke of the week while wearing (almost) identical outfits from local shop, Clad on Haywood.

🎯Joke of the week:
Why does the Norwegian Navy have barcodes on their ships?

Answer:
So they can Scandinavian.

Dr. Ben Aiken recently presented at the DPC Summit in New Orleans this past weekend. He shared information about navigat...
07/28/2025

Dr. Ben Aiken recently presented at the DPC Summit in New Orleans this past weekend. He shared information about navigating DPC (direct primary care) for employers with other DPC providers from around the country.

We deeply appreciate the direct primary care model, because it allows us to provide primary care as it is meant to be. Many local employers choose to sponsor employee memberships here at Lantern Health to provide a better health care option for their team, so their company gets well and stays well.

If you're a small business owner or a DPC physician and you're interested in learning more, our team will be happy to connect with you!

Address

390 S French Broad Avenue, Suite 20
Asheville, NC
28801

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lantern Health posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Lantern Health:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Our Story: Lantern Health provides primary care as it is meant to be

At Lantern Health, we believe in caring for the whole person – so that you not only get well when you’re sick, but also stay well when you’re not. The core of primary care and a key ingredient to health and wellness is a human relationship, a connection. Through our relational approach, we provide primary care as it is meant to be: grounded in a relationship between people.

We are passionate about personalizing your care and are focused on delivering an authentic, hassle-free experience to help you achieve your optimal health.