While small private practice clinics may not have all the fancy equipment and specialized programs that many larger corporations offer, seeing a healthcare provider in a locally owned private practice clinic can have many other perks that larger corporations are not able to offer. 

Small private practices are small businesses run by passionate healthcare providers willing to take that huge leap of faith to start out on their own. The initial risks and costs of starting up can be substantial, and healthcare providers have to truly love and believe in what they do to be willing to take it on! 

Being a patient of a small private practice means that you and your child will be known, and that your little one’s health and wellbeing are valued. Fewer patients in the office overall means that each patient relationship is treasured. Little patients are able to develop a personal bond with their therapist, which is especially important in pediatrics! Therapists have the time and energy to focus on each patient’s strengths, interests, and individualities to create personalized plans of care that aren’t from a cookie-cutter template. When therapists are less constrained by policies and procedures, each patient case is able to get the care and attention it deserves. 

Whether you’re looking for a new primary care provider, dentist, or physical therapist, consider supporting your local community and shopping small! 

If you’ve found a private practice clinic you love, consider showing them some support through spreading the word and/or writing a Google review! Supportive patients are a small business’s most important referral source and are essential in helping small practices continue to serve their community :).