We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new Hendersonville location at 110 Chadwick Square Ct. Suite C.  We are also continuing to practice at Blue Ridge Health - 2579 Chimney Rock Road. Please note that we are no longer practicing at the Free Clinic on Case St.  Both Brevard and Hendersonville physicians continue to see patients in Brevard - 157 Medical Park Drive.

Our phone lines are open and our staff is available to assist you with appointments, medication refills or questions. When you call, we will discuss options for which location best serves you. We are also open Saturdays and Sundays for sick-child visits. We appreciate your patience and continue to be dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients. 

For after-hours medical concerns we off a triage team ready to assess your health concerns and if needed, will contact your provider to ensure you receive the appropriate care.

Please call (828) 693-3296 or (828) 884-3440 for an appointment. 

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How to Practice Self-Care as a Parent

How many times have you found yourself scrambling and stressed out as a parent? Odds are, its likely more often than you might like, and around the holidays, it may be even more so. As parents, we want the best for our children and will do anything we can for them to make their lives better. Our world revolves around them, and it’s easy to lose sight of who you were or who you are when you’re focusing solely on your kids. It’s important though, to create and maintain a self-care ritual for yourself too, so that you can be at your best for your kids. See where we’re going with this?

In order to care for your children the way they deserve to be cared for, you have to pay attention to yourself too.

Think of it like this: you put your phone on the charger each night because it’s useless if it’s dead, right? You put gas in your vehicle when the tank is low because you need it to reliably take you where you need to go, right? Taking care of yourself, and carving out time for yourself works much the same way.

Below are some tips for helping you learn how you can create a self-care ritual that works for you!

• Make the decision that you are worth at minimum 5 minutes a day. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it is enough time for busy parents to do a quick meditation, or scribble down a few things you are thankful for in the morning to set the tone for your day. Adjust your self-care time as needed for your own unique situation!


• Trying to stick to a self-care ritual at least 3 times a week, will help your chances of future success, and help you begin to create a routine for yourself that you’ll stick too.


• Start with exercise. Take your kiddos to the park and do a few laps, or when your child is napping, do a quick YouTube exercise video. Start small and work your way up.


• Avoid stressful extras or add-ons to your already busy life and stop doing everything for everyone else. Set boundaries with demanding loved ones or friends. It’s not selfish to want to do something for YOU, and is the basis of any good self-care ritual.

To learn more about creating and sticking to a self-care plan, check out this article here.