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Essential Wellness
Root-cause primary care that actually knows your name. No copays, no rushed visits, no starting over — just personalized, relationship-based care built around you.
Root-Cause Care — Not Just a Prescription
Most clinics treat symptoms. We treat you — spending real time understanding what’s driving how you feel and building a plan that addresses it at the source.
No Rushed Visits
Extended, no-rush appointments mean Stephanie has time to actually listen — not glance at a chart and move to the next patient. Your concerns get the attention they deserve.
Lab-Guided Decisions
We don’t guess. Comprehensive lab work gives us a real picture of your hormones, thyroid, metabolic health, and more — so every recommendation is grounded in your actual biology.
Individualized Plans
No two patients are alike. Your care plan is built around your unique health history, goals, and lifestyle — not a one-size-fits-all protocol off a clipboard.
Telemedicine Included
Need a follow-up but can’t make it in? Telemedicine visits are included with every membership — so you stay connected to your care without the commute.
Medication Management
From hormone therapy to chronic condition management, your medications are monitored and adjusted over time — keeping you on track without having to start over at each visit.
Relationship-Based Care
When you’re a member, Stephanie knows your name, your history, and your goals. That continuity leads to better decisions, faster answers, and care you can actually trust.
The Problem with Conventional Healthcare
The traditional healthcare system is built around volume — not outcomes. Most patients know it all too well.
Weeks-long wait times just to see your provider for a routine issue
7-minute appointments that barely scratch the surface of what’s going on
Symptoms dismissed as “normal for your age” without any real investigation
Surprise copays and bills that make you think twice before scheduling
Starting over every visit because your provider doesn’t remember your history
Referral loops with no one coordinating your care or following up
There’s a better way.
Essential Wellness memberships are built on a direct, relationship-based model — removing the barriers between you and the care you actually need. No copays. No rushed visits. No feeling like a number.
Essential Wellness Memberships
All memberships are month-to-month. Start with the plan that fits your goals — and upgrade anytime.
Essential Wellness — Basic
Ongoing primary and preventive care to keep you healthy and supported year-round — with convenient access and no surprise bills.
- No copays or deductibles
- Routine wellness visits
- Timely sick visits when you need care
- Extended, no-rush appointments
- Telemedicine visits included
- Medication management & care planning
- Referrals to specialists and ancillary services
- Annual labs included
- Annual Pap smear for women
Accessible, relationship-based care that supports your long-term health and peace of mind.
Get StartedEssential Wellness Women
Comprehensive preventive care with specialized support for hormonal balance, women’s health, and long-term wellness at every stage of life.
- No copays or deductibles
- Routine wellness visits
- Timely sick visits when needed
- Extended, no-rush appointments
- Telemedicine visits included
- Medication management & personalized care planning
- Referrals to specialists and ancillary services
- Annual labs and Pap smear included
- Labs every 3 months for ongoing health monitoring
- Hormone evaluation and management
- 20% off weight loss packages
- 10% off aesthetic services, supplements & skin care
Designed for women seeking proactive care, hormonal support, and integrated wellness solutions at every stage of life.
Get StartedEssential Wellness Men
Comprehensive preventive care with focused support for men’s health, hormone balance, and metabolic wellness.
- No copays or deductibles
- Routine wellness visits
- Timely sick visits when needed
- Extended, no-rush appointments
- Telemedicine visits included
- Medication management & personalized care planning
- Referrals to specialists and ancillary services
- Annual labs included
- Labs every 3 months for ongoing health monitoring
- 20% off weight loss packages
- 10% off aesthetic services & supplements
Designed for men seeking proactive care, optimized hormone health, and long-term vitality.
Get StartedEssential Wellness Men with Testosterone
Everything in the Essential Wellness Men membership, with testosterone replacement therapy included — the most complete men’s health plan we offer.
- No copays or deductibles
- Routine wellness visits
- Timely sick visits when needed
- Extended, no-rush appointments
- Telemedicine visits included
- Medication management & personalized care planning
- Referrals to specialists and ancillary services
- Annual labs included
- Labs every 3 months — hormone & safety monitoring
- TRT medication included — testosterone therapy built in
- 20% off weight loss packages
- 10% off aesthetic services & supplements
The all-in option for men ready to optimize hormone health and take a proactive approach to vitality and long-term wellness.
Get StartedCompare All Plans
Every membership includes no copays, no-rush visits, telemedicine, and medication management. Here’s how they differ.
| Benefit | Basic $99/mo |
Women $160/mo |
Men $140/mo |
Men + TRT $240/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No copays or deductibles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extended, no-rush visits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telemedicine included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medication management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual labs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Pap smear (women) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Labs every 3 months | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hormone evaluation & management | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRT medication | — | — | — | Included |
| 20% off weight loss packages | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% off aesthetics & supplements | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
“We take the time to truly listen — because the best care starts with actually understanding you.”— Stephanie Kertes, NP-C · Owner, NPS Wellness & Aesthetics
Care You Can Count On
Since 2015, Stephanie Kertes, NP-C has delivered compassionate, patient-centered care across Northern Indiana. She founded NPS Wellness on a simple belief: every patient deserves to be heard, understood, and cared for as an individual — not a case number.
What makes NPS Wellness different isn’t just the treatments — it’s the philosophy behind every visit. Stephanie takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach that goes beyond managing symptoms to understand why you feel the way you do, and what it will actually take to change it.
Stephanie Kertes, NP-C
Owner & Primary Provider · 10+ Years of CareCertified Nurse Practitioner with a decade of experience in hormone optimization, metabolic health, weight management, and preventive care. Stephanie’s root-cause philosophy means your care plan addresses the whole picture — not just today’s complaint.
Personalized Care
Every plan tailored to your needs
Root-Cause Focus
Beyond quick fixes and symptom masking
10+ Years Experience
Northern Indiana
No Rushed Visits
Time and attention you deserve
Membership FAQs
No long-term contract is required. Memberships are billed monthly and can be cancelled with notice. We want you to stay because you love the care — not because you’re locked in.
Our memberships operate outside of insurance — there are no copays, no deductibles, and no insurance billing delays. You pay a flat monthly fee and have direct access to your provider. For services outside the membership you can still use your insurance.
Yes. Your membership covers primary care visits and the services listed in your plan. You can still use insurance for outside services like hospital care, imaging, or specialist visits.
It means Stephanie has time blocked to spend with you — to go through labs in detail, discuss multiple concerns, adjust your plan, and answer your questions. No watching the clock. No feeling like you need to hurry.
Book a consultation using the button above. We’ll walk through your health goals, which membership fits best, and get you set up. If you’re not sure which plan is right, we’ll help you figure it out.
The Essential Wellness Men with Testosterone membership includes TRT as part of the flat $240/month rate. The standard Essential Wellness Men plan ($140/month) does not include TRT medication.
© NPS Wellness & Aesthetics
Stephanie Kertes, NP-C — Responsible Practitioner & Oversight Provider
Licensed in the State of Colorado · Florida (Telehealth Only) · Indiana · Michigan
Medical services at this facility are overseen by a licensed healthcare provider with prescriptive authority who serves as the Responsible Practitioner. The Responsible Practitioner establishes clinical protocols, supervises medical services, and ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance.