After the intake, Lester designs a wellness plan that might includes recipes for a patient on a diet, recommendations for supplements to try, or goals for stress management.

It's not uncommon for a Parsley Health physician to order lab work at every visit. They might also recommend ordering genetics testing through a company like 23andMe or Promethease.

However, the membership does not include the costs of lab work or genetics testing, which can be prohibitive — though maybe not for people who can afford $150 a month on primary care.