We operate as a cash-based practice and do not accept insurance. This approach allows us to offer transparent pricing, flexible scheduling, and personalized care without the constraints of insurance networks. However, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are often accepted. After your visit, you will receive a detailed receipt (superbill) that you can submit for HSA/FSA reimbursement, depending on your plan. We recommend contacting your HSA/FSA provider in advance to confirm coverage for services like physicals, sick visits, and wellness consultations.

Yes! Families are welcome to use our services even if their child has a primary care provider. Balanced Kids is designed to provide affordable, convenient care that supports your family's needs. Especially when your regular clinic is unavailable or hard to get into.

We offer:

- Same day sick visits- Virtual or in-home

- Comprehensive Well Child Checks at home

- Physical exams- for school, sports, camp, etc at a designated location

- Plant Wellness Consultations- for natural plant-based support virtually

You do not need to change doctors to use our services. We are happy to provide after visit summaries you can share with your child's healthcare provider to keep your care team connected.

Please note: In some cases, especially when we are discussing plant-based therapies or supplements, we may ask for relevant medical history, medication lists, or provider documentation. This helps us ensure safe, informed care and prevent medication interactions or contraindications.

Our mission is to make pediatric care more supportive, personalized, and convenient while honoring the whole child and their family.

If your child does not meet the requirements to be cleared during their physical exam for school, sports, camp, or other activities, here is what you can expect:

- You will not be charged for the physical exam itself, though a small travel/concierge fee may still apply.

- Clear documentation will be provided explaining why clearance was not granted, which may be shared with other health care providers as needed.

- You will receive referrals and next steps, including recommended follow-up as appropriate.

- If needed, we can assist with coordination of care or support communication with your primary care provider. Our goal is to ensure your family feels supported, informed, and never caught off guard, even when something unexpected arises.

Group physicals are a convenient and cost-effective way to keep kids’ health checks up to date, whether for a neighborhood group, school, sports team, or camp. These sessions allow multiple children to be seen in one setting, reducing costs and saving time for families. Here’s how it works: Group sessions can be organized by parents coordinating with friends or neighbors, coaches or athletic directors, school nurses or camp leaders, and daycare or homeschool co-ops. We can conduct exams at your home, a school, a gym, or another agreed-upon location. What’s Required to Set It Up? The organizer estimates the number of children participating, which determines the overall cost and time needed for the visit. A quiet, clean space is needed to conduct exams (classroom, gym, community room, etc.). Each child must have a completed health history/intake form, their school/sports/camp physical form (if applicable), and a parent or guardian present, or a signed consent form. How Does Payment Work? Payment is required in advance to reserve your group session. The organizer collects a single group payment (cash, credit, or digital payment—details provided upon booking). We do not bill families individually for group sessions to keep logistics smooth and pricing low. This helps reduce administrative time and ensures we can focus on delivering quality care during the visit. Why Choose a Group Physical? Saves time and money, keeps kids on track with school, sports, or camp requirements, offers a relaxed, flexible environment, and avoids long clinic waits or last-minute scrambles.

Yes, Dr. Sarah, as a licensed pediatric nurse practitioner, can prescribe medications during sick visits or well child checks. However, plant-based supplements, including herbal and cannabinoid therapies, are not prescribed medications. They are recommended based on individual needs, safety, available evidence, and state law.

Yes, we provide Plant Wellness Consultations for adults. These consultations are designed to support adults in managing stress, navigating life transitions, and achieving a balanced state of well-being. Our adult consultations include education about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), safe guidance on herbal remedies, supplements, and cannabinoid therapies like CBD, and a personalized care plan tailored to your needs and wellness goals. These virtual visits are available to adults throughout Minnesota.

At this time, Balanced Kids Health does not administer vaccines. Families are often surprised to learn that purchasing vaccines out-of-pocket can be extremely expensive outside of traditional insurance-based clinics.

However, we will support you by:

• Helping you schedule vaccine-only appointments at local clinics or public health departments.

• Referring you to county-based immunization services or community health centers.

• Sharing information about free or low-cost vaccine events and public health drives in your area.

If you are unsure of where to go, we will help you find the best local option based on your child's age, vaccine needs, and your insurance or payment preferences.

Travel fees are based on the estimated drive time from Prior Lake, MN to your location. This helps fairly account for the time, gas, and convenience of providing care directly in your home.

The travel fee will be added to your visit cost based on the estimated drive time. You can check your estimated drive time using google maps HERE and compare your travel time to the chart below to determine your travel fee.