Amenity Direct Care

11/06/2025

Joint pain doesn’t wait for life’s big moments — but thankfully, neither do we.

This patient came in for a quick knee injection before his daughter’s wedding the next day. A few minutes of care (without any additional cost) meant hours of dancing, walking, and celebrating pain-free.

That’s what direct care is all about — fast access, personalized care, and results that let you live life without missing the moments that matter most.

💙 No waiting rooms. No insurance runaround. Just care that keeps up with YOUR story.

10/30/2025

Dear Members,

We will be closing the practice early tomorrow at 3:00 PM to allow our staff time to get to their families and enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Additionally, Mr. M will be participating in a charity event supporting high school students for Weslaco East and will be out of the office. Harlingen office will remain open for lab draws, injections, etc.

Thank you for your dedication, and have a fun and safe Halloween!

Best regards,
Mr. M

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10/30/2025

We could’ve charged $150 for this visit.
$250 for this injection.
$25 just to “administer” it.
And we could’ve made this patient wait 4 weeks.

But we didn’t.

Instead, this patient pays less than $3 a day as a member.
Got in within 24 hours.
Paid $0 for this injection.
And $0 in “fees.”

Because at Amenity Direct Care, we believe healthcare should be simple, fast, and fair.

We’re not here to squeeze every dollar.
We’re here to restore trust — one visit at a time.

We see medicine as ministry — where every act of care is a reflection of God’s heart for people. (1 Peter 4:10)

10/23/2025

It’s only been a short time since Maria Garcia, NP joined our Amenity Direct Care team in Harlingen — but she’s already making a remarkable difference.

Just last week, Maria saw a patient with a vitamin B12 level below 50. After careful evaluation and treatment, that patient is already regaining balance, strength, and mental clarity — the kind of transformation that happens when you slow down long enough to truly listen.

She’s also been helping patients on their hormone therapy journeys, guiding weight loss with compassion and science, and welcoming employees from local businesses into the Amenity family.

It’s easy to look at numbers, but what moves us most are the stories:
A patient who feels strong again.
A woman who finally understands her hormones.
A family who now has a clinician who knows them by name.

That’s the difference when care is personal, not rushed.
That’s healthcare, but human.

🩺 Welcome to the Amenity way — where clinicians like Maria are helping our Valley feel better, live stronger, and find hope in every visit.

10/21/2025

She's 62 years old and was afraid to leave the house.

Dizzy. Weak. Falling several times a week.
Her blood pressure hovered under 100.
She had stopped driving—and had a medication list that seemed longer than her grocery list.

The heartbreaking part? Her daughter was the one who spoke up.
“She’s just not herself anymore,” she said.
“She keeps getting new prescriptions, but nothing’s getting better.”

And she was right.

This patient had been to multiple specialists, each adding one more medication—sometimes to treat the side effects of the last.
She was on multiple drugs for migraines, yet still had headaches.
On multiple antidepressants, yet still felt depressed.
And many of those medications caused dizziness, fatigue, and confusion.

This is polypharmacy—when too many medications begin to take more than they give.

We spent an hour together reviewing every prescription.
We stopped some, adjusted others, and simplified her care.

Two weeks later, she drove herself to her appointment.
Standing taller. Smiling wider.

It reminded me of Proverbs 4:7:
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

Because sometimes wisdom looks like stepping back.
It looks like questioning the list instead of adding to it.
And it looks like a daughter getting her mom back.

🩺 At Amenity Direct Care, we believe medicine should restore life, not overwhelm it.
Slowing down. Listening close. Finding wisdom in care—that’s healthcare, but human.

10/15/2025

We’re excited to introduce Maria Garcia, Nurse Practitioner, as part of the Amenity Direct Care family in Harlingen — though truthfully, Maria’s story with Amenity started long before she ever wore our badge.

Maria first walked through our doors years ago — not as a clinician, but as a daughter. She brought her father in for care, and soon after, her entire family joined Amenity as patients. Over time, she saw firsthand what it meant to receive care that was personal, unhurried, and rooted in trust.

That experience changed how she viewed healthcare altogether.
She saw patients being known — not just treated. She saw medicine practiced with heart.

And now, years later, she’s joined our team to offer that same experience to others.

Maria brings a deep compassion for women’s health, hormones, preventive medicine, and empowering patients to take control of their wellness journey. Her patients describe her as warm, thoughtful, and thorough — the kind of provider who listens first and treats second.

We also recognize that for some women, feeling comfortable during healthcare visits starts with who they’re seeing. If you prefer to have a female provider, we’re happy to help you transition your care to Maria. She’s now accepting new patients and would love to welcome you to her panel.

🩺 To switch your care or learn more, just call or text our office — we’ll make it simple.

Welcome home to healthcare that listens. 💜

10/14/2025

Sometimes the first answer isn’t the real answer.

A patient came in for fatigue. Later, it was the one off sensation that was food was getting stuck in his throat. On a third visit he was reporting slurred speech even though he was communicating with me completely normal. In many settings, that would mean a rushed trip to the ER with the concern of a stroke.

But because of our ongoing relationship, we had the space to slow down. What I saw wasn’t slurred speech at all. His words started clear, but as he kept talking, his muscles weakened. That subtle clue revealed dysarthria.

When we combined that with his fatigue, the symptoms above and bladder weakness, we tested for myasthenia gravis—a rare disease, only 3.2 new cases per 100,000 people each year that usually takes 1 to 2 years to diagnose!!

These results came back positive and we locked in the diagnosis after only 3 months saving our member time, money, and headaches.

It reminded me of this verse:
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7

Healthcare is the same. If we only look at the surface, we risk missing what’s really happening underneath. But when we slow down, look deeper, and stay present—we find answers that can change a life.

That’s what Direct Primary Care is about. Not just visits. Not just tests. But relationship, presence, and discernment.

🩺 Amenity Direct Care — Healthcare, but Human.

10/10/2025

Confession: I haven’t been posting here like I used to. Part of that was protecting my own mental health. Part of it was making sure I was fully present with my family and the people who walk into our clinic every day.

But I’ve realized something: building Amenity Direct Care was never just about medicine. It’s about mission.

Colossians 3:23 reminds us: ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.’

That’s why I’m showing up here again. Not for likes or numbers—but to share hope, encouragement, and a better way to care for people. To show that even thought the healthcare system is broken there are still avenues for adding years to your life but also life to your years.

If you’ve been part of this journey—thank you. If you’re new here—welcome. We’re Amenity Direct Care, and we believe healthcare should be personal, affordable, and full of heart.

This is where faith and medicine meet. This is where patients become family.

—Michael 🩺
Founder, Amenity Direct Care

10/06/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

At Amenity Direct Care, we believe knowledge and early detection save lives.
Mammograms are one of the most powerful tools we have to catch breast cancer early—when it’s most treatable.

👉 Mammograms at age 40 or 50.
👉 Continue screenings annually or biannual based on your history and preferences.
👉 If you have a family history or other risk factors, your provider may recommend starting sooner or screening more often.

Your health matters. 💕 Don’t wait—talk with your provider about the right screening schedule for you.

Together, we can fight breast cancer through awareness, prevention, and support. 💪💗

09/11/2025

9/11 is a reminder that real heroes run toward the chaos. It's a reminder that the highest calling is service to your fellow human through your ability. It's a reminder that every moment with those we love is sacred.

We answer that call not with sirens and gear but with stethoscopes and grit. Although we fight a quieter battle the purpose is still to protect, to heal, and to serve.

To the firefighters, first responders, and families who gave everything...We remember. We honor. We act.

09/10/2025

"Big healthcare is big business. And with a market cap topping $4.5 trillion, everyone wants a share of the profits. This is why the recent forays of retail giants like Amazon, CVS, and Walgreens in the healthcare sector aren’t surprising in the least...To date, these retail giants have spent billions buying up primary care chains hoping to tap into the massive healthcare pie. But despite their colossal investments, each company has ended up with the same results — disappointment, unstaunched money hemorrhaging, and tsunamis of retrenchments."

"The results speak for themselves:
In an attempt to reduce costs by around $100 million, Amazon laid off “a few hundred” One Medical staff, shutting corporate offices, and dramatically reducing marketing budgets.
Walgreens, on the other hand, after reporting losses of $1.7 billion in 2023, decided to close around 60 VillageMD clinics.
And CVS’ Oak Street, with operating losses of around $520 million in 2023, is struggling to open the 50 to 60 new locations it had planned in 2024."

Thats where Amenity Direct Care and other DPC clinics around the country are coming in to make a difference.

Direct Primary Care (DPC) operates with lower overhead by eliminating insurance billing, allowing clinics to reinvest in patient care and keep costs affordable. The model emphasizes prevention, helping patients avoid expensive specialist or hospital care while improving overall health outcomes. Its simplicity—flat monthly fees—makes healthcare predictable and hassle-free for both patients and providers. Smaller, more flexible clinics can quickly adapt to new technologies, all while fostering strong, trust-based patient-doctor relationships.