Learn About Our Group Medical Visit model.
Are you seeking support and a shared experience to learn more about alternative approaches to healing?
Journey to Empowered Health
Discover the power of community, connection, and evidence-based care.
The Journey to Empowered Health program is a unique group medical visit experience designed to help you take charge of your health in a supportive and collaborative environment. Guided by Dr. Jessica Pirkey, ND, this program combines the best of individualized medical care with the strength of shared learning and community connection.
What to Expect
· Personalized Medical Support: Each session includes time with Dr. Pirkey to address your individual health goals and progress.
· Educational Activities: Learn practical, evidence-based tools for nutrition, stress management, sleep, exercise, and whole-body wellness.
· Shared Experience: Meet with others on a similar health journey, share insights, and build encouragement and accountability.
· Empowerment Through Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of how food, lifestyle, and mindset can transform health and vitality.
Who This Program Is For
This program is ideal for adults looking to:
· Improve energy and vitality
· Support weight management and metabolic health
· Build resilience against stress
· Strengthen habits that support long-term wellness
· Increase your health accountability and build community
Why a Group Medical Visit?
Research shows that learning and healing in a group setting not only helps participants reach their goals faster but also makes lifestyle changes more sustainable. The Journey to Empowered Health program blends the medical expertise you expect from a clinic visit with the warmth, motivation, and connection of a community.
Visits are held on Tuesday evenings from 5-6:30pm monthly
September 16th 2025
October 14th 2025
November 18th 2025
December 16th 2025
January 13th 2026
February 10th 2026
March 10th 2026
April 7th 2026
Your insurance might even cover it.*
Group medical visits have been found to provide help with lifestyle changes and better results that enable you to feel better and stronger in a supportive community. Typically covered just like a normal office visit, you receive the benefit of learning and healing in a supportive, confidential community. You can call your insurance today to ask if they cover “group medical visits”, (GMV) or give Julia a call at 802-702-4023 ext 829 (please only use for GMV inquiries).
Simple shifts can make all the difference.
Group Discussion Topics May Include:
How to get more sleep and sunshine for health
Uncovering your hidden strengths
Intuitive eating principles
Mindfulness and motivation
Ways to overcome old patterns
Making movement feel easy and fun
We hope to see you soon.
*You can call your insurance to check, though many insurances, including BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Vermont, VT Medicaid, MVP, and Aetna, among others, cover naturopathic doctors (NDs) who will lead the group medical visits. (Please note that Medicare and some out of state BCBS unfortunately do not.)
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Curious about Group Medical Visits? Consider these positive effects compared to individual patient visits.
Supportive Community: Group medical visits provide patients with a supportive community where they can share experiences, insights, and encouragement. This sense of camaraderie fosters a supportive environment, helping individuals feel understood and less isolated in their health journey.
Meeting Efficiency: Group visits streamline healthcare by addressing common concerns collectively, optimizing the use of both provider and patient time.
Continuity of Care: The ongoing nature of visits provides the benefit of having the community support the necessary changes over time!