Practitioners

Welcoming Kristen Ehmke, Our Newest Nurse Practitioner at HELPcare Clinic

One of the great joys of growing HELPcare Clinic has been welcoming incredible people who are aligned with our mission—and today I’m excited to introduce[...]

By Lee Aase • July 28, 2025

Meet Danae Boorsma, HELPcare Clinic Nurse Practitioner

We're pleased to announce the newest member of the HELPcare Clinic practitioner team: Danae Boorsma, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, who is starting orientation this week at[...]

By Lee Aase • October 1, 2024

Meet Dr. David Strobel: HELPcare Clinic MD and Founder

This week we are featuring Dr. David Strobel, one of the founders and medical providers at HELPcare Clinic. Get to know a little bit about[...]

By Alexi Aase • April 7, 2023

Meet Stephanie Kimmes: HELPcare Clinic Nurse Practitioner

This week we are featuring Stephanie Kimmes, one of our HELPcare Clinic providers. Get to know a little bit about Stephanie, and what she hopes[...]

By Alexi Aase • March 24, 2023

Meet Elizabeth Hedlund: HELPcare Clinic Physician Assistant

This week we are featuring Elizabeth Hedlund, one of the HELPcare Clinic providers. Get to know a little bit about Elizabeth, and what she hopes[...]

By Alexi Aase • March 10, 2023

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GOT LIFE? How HELPcare is Restoring the Soul of Health Care

HELPcare Clinic is a direct primary care practice, which means we don’t file insurance claims or take Medicare or Medical Assistance but use a membership[...]

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From Exhausted to Energized: Christy’s HELPcare Transformation

Through my work in helping to start HELPcare Clinic, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing some remarkable stories of transformation. Few have touched me as[...]

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See “It’s not personal. It’s just Healthcare.” in Rochester Thursday, Sept. 11!

A powerful documentary on what ails the U.S. healthcare and health insurance system — including concrete solutions employers are using to provide better benefits at lower[...]

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“It’s not personal. It’s just Healthcare.” documentary premieres in Austin Thursday

It's not personal. It's just Healthcare. has its southern Minnesota premiere this Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hormel Historic Home in Austin.[...]

InBody Results

The InBody test analyzes your body composition, including lean mass, fat and water, broken down by body segment. The most important result from a health perspective is the visceral fat level, which is the fat that’s inside your abdomen. You want to have a lower visceral fat level of 10 or less.

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan briefly encapsulates lifestyle elements which will help most people improve their health and sense of well-being. It’s particularly helpful in the context of the Standard American Diet (SAD) which has led to 88% of Americans meeting at least one criterion of metabolic ill health.

Save Your Health Plan

Health insurance in southeastern Minnesota costs 40-70% more than it does in the Twin Cities. In this course, you'll learn how you can provide better health benefits to your employees while saving on your monthly health plan premiums through a plan that includes direct primary care membership, such as at HELPcare Clinic. Key Topics: Why direct primary care (DPC) is essential to increasing access, improving quality and reducing costs. Innovative strategies to reduce costs for[...]