Grow Your Practice with Direct-Pay Patients
Our Healthcare Platform is Designed for Independent Providers
Get discovered by patients looking for your patient-centered care. Seamless online booking through payment empowers them to connect with you effortlessly.
Why Join PorticoCare?
You didn’t go independent to drown in admin. You did it to deliver care your way.
PorticoCare helps you:
Reduce administrative burden in scheduling, billing and payment
Get paid immediately after appointments
Set your own schedule
Focus on personalized care
Grow sustainably with the patients seeking your unique care
Be part of a trusted community of whole-health providers
What We Offer
Simplicity in starting and growing your direct-pay practice
Complete Practice Control
- Set your own pricing
- Set your own hours
- Accept/decline appointments; maintain schedule control
Marketing That Drives Results
- Increase visibility in online searches
- Professional profiles showcasing expertise
- Marketing assistant tool to support online presence
Business Tools That Save Time
- Integrated online booking with 24/7 appointment scheduling
- Automated real-time availability by syncing with Google Calendar
- Reduced overhead costs; no insurance billing staff needed
- Integrated Same Day payment processing with electronic transfers (HSA, FSA, Credit Card)
- Text appointment notifications for consistent updates
How It Works for Providers
Step 1: Complete Provider Application
Quick online form: landing.porticowellness.com/contact/provider
Step 2: Portico completes verification
Step 3: Onboard – Create Your Provider Profile
Highlight your specialties, care philosophy, and services with our easy setup.
Step 4: Set Pricing and Availability
Take advantage of your full control over rates and schedule.
Step 5: Connect Banking
Link account for automatic, immediate payments – cashflow simplified.
Step 6: Go Live
Start receiving qualified patient requests and set appointments with clients. Set and receive notifications via SMS and communicate securely on Portico Platform.
What Our Providers Are Saying
Shivani, Ayurvedic counselor
I’ve always struggled with transforming my ideas into engaging content. Portico Care’s prototype is a game-changer! …I’m thrilled about its potential to boost my practice and revolutionize client engagement. This innovative marketplace will transform how holistic wellness practitioners work!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be competing with other providers on Portico?
Patients come to Portico searching for specific care. Our platform highlights your unique expertise, story, and values so you can connect with the patients who are the right fit for you. This isn’t a race to the bottom on price — it’s about finding alignment.
Do I have to accept insurance?
No. PorticoCare is designed for direct-pay, independent providers. You set your own prices and terms, and patients pay upfront through the platform.
How do payments work?
Payments are handled automatically at the time of booking. No invoices, no chasing down payments — cash flow is smooth and predictable.
What kinds of providers use PorticoCare?
We work with independent providers across the spectrum of medicine, complementary health and culturally traditional medical practices — doctors, acupuncturists, health coaches, dietitians, mental health professionals, physical and occupational therapists, fitness trainers, integrative medicine providers, traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, and more.
How quickly can I start seeing patients?
Most providers complete their profile in under 30 minutes. Once verified, you’re live and visible — and patients can start booking right away.
Do I lose control over my practice?
Not at all. You set your pricing, availability, and approach to care. Portico is here to support your practice, not control it.
What makes Portico different from other directories?
We’re not just a listing. Portico combines business development, marketing, seamless booking, and automatic payments—giving you an all-in-one growth platform built specifically for independent providers.
Still Have Questions?
Contact help@porticocare.com or schedule a quick demo with us.
Ready to Grow Your Practice?
Join PorticoCare and get back to doing what you love—caring for patients.