We help patients prevent chronic disease, lose weight, improve their blood sugar and blood pressure, stop taking medications, and live purposefully and joyfully.
Direct Primary Care
We genuinely care about your health and well-being at Great Health and Wellness (GHW). As a virtual direct primary care clinic, we focus on supporting your metabolic health, working with you to reduce or eliminate the need for prescription medications while promoting a longer, healthier life.
We believe in providing a personalized experience, so our clinic is intentionally small, ensuring you always have access to Dr. Harris.
Central to our approach is lifestyle medicine, encompassing exercise, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and a positive mindset. We understand that each person's journey is unique. We also incorporate targeted supplementation, peptides, and prescription medications when appropriate, all tailored to help you achieve your specific health and longevity goals.
We monitor essential health metrics such as blood pressure, heart rate, grip strength, waist circumference, and more to support you. This holistic and attentive approach allows us to customize your treatment plan and focus on preventing health issues before they arise. We're here to walk alongside you on your path to better health.
You can learn more about our practice philosophy by watching this YouTube video.
We can see patients in the following states: AL, CA, CO, HI, IL, FL, KY, MI, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
**Our Services**
- We offer a comprehensive health risk analysis utilizing laboratory and biometric markers such as grip strength, body roundness index, and data from wearables, if available, to help you understand your health better.
- Our health coaching program is designed to assist you in seamlessly integrating lifestyle changes into your daily routine.
- If you have questions about health topics you've encountered online, please send them my way! I'm here to provide evidence-based insights and how they may apply to your situation.
- We provide targeted supplementation recommendations tailored to your goals, supported by laboratory and biometric data.
- We offer a 35% discount on supplements with no sales commission to the practice.
- Regular health screening recommendations help you stay proactive in your health journey.
- Our personalized wellness plans encompass nutrition, exercise, mindset, sleep, and stress management to support your overall well-being.
- We emphasize accountability to empower you to achieve your health goals.
- Finally, we offer medication optimization and deprescribing services to ensure you're on the best path for your health.
**Who is GHW For?**
- GHW is for those who prioritize their health and well-being.
- If you want to explore health markers and understand your disease risks in-depth, you'll find our approach beneficial.
- Individuals seeking a long-term, supportive relationship with a dedicated physician will thrive here.
- We welcome those looking to move away from large clinics with lengthy wait times and impersonal interactions.
- If you are motivated to transition off prescription medications for issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, we are here to guide you.
- Our holistic approach appeals to those who want a comprehensive view of their health.
- Individuals who thrive in supportive environments and appreciate accountability will feel at home in our practice.
- Finally, those who value having a physician who stays current with the latest medical advancements will find our services particularly beneficial.
**Who GHW is Not For:**
- GHW may not be the ideal choice for those seeking quick fixes to their health issues.
- This might not fit you if you don't see the value in establishing a long-term relationship with a physician.
- We understand that insurance coverage is important, but our services may not align with those seeking coverage for all aspects of care.
- Individuals uncomfortable with technology or tracking their health metrics may find this approach challenging.
- Our program may not resonate with you if you're not ready to take personal accountability for your health choices.
**Monthly Membership**
We understand that managing your health is essential, and we're here to support you. To become our patient, there's a monthly fee of $150. We also have a one-time enrollment fee of $150, which covers the cost of monitoring devices that we will send directly to your home. Routine lab work is included in the membership, but labs can be run on insurance, depending on your preference. Please feel free to reach out if you have specific needs or preferences. Custom options may be available depending on your particular health goal.
My Services
Discovery Call
Free · 30 minutes
About me
Dr. Richard Harris is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pharmacist. Dr. Harris attended the University of Texas at Austin for pharmacy school and then pursued medical education at the McGovern School of Medicine in Houston. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Harris continues to look for ways to grow personally and professionally, leading him to pursue and obtain his MBA at the University of Houston. Dr. Harris's client-centric view focuses on building relationships and trust through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine system. He is the Chief Strategy Officer for Nimbus Healthcare, the Chief Medical Officer for Script Health & founder of Great Health and Wellness DPC. Dr. Harris has been a subject matter expert and guest speaker at several national conferences and has served on advisory boards with some of the leading minds in medicine and holistic wellness. He is an avid reader, weight lifter, and video game enthusiast in his spare time. Dr. Harris enjoys sports, traveling, philanthropy, church, and keto donuts.
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I'm based in Houston, TX and offer virtual appointments.