What happens during the initial consultation?

The initial consultation is a private conversation to understand your situation, concerns, and goals. It helps determine whether StrideGuide is the right fit and what type of support may be most helpful.

How is support structured after the consultation?

Support is personalized based on your needs and the complexity of your situation. Some clients need short-term guidance around a specific issue, while others benefit from ongoing navigation support.

How do you work alongside my existing healthcare providers?

StrideGuide does not replace medical care. Support focuses on helping you prepare for appointments, communicate clearly with providers, and understand information so you can engage more confidently in your care.

Do you attend medical appointments?

When appropriate, support may include attending appointments to help clarify discussions, take notes, and identify follow-up questions or next steps.

Is this service only for patients, or can families be involved?

StrideGuide works with both individuals and families. Support often includes caregivers or family members, especially when decisions affect more than one person.

What areas do you service?

StrideGuide primarily serves clients in the Detroit metro area, including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, and surrounding communities. Much of our work, such as appointment attendance and in-person caregiver training, benefits from local presence. However, some services like provider communication support, decision guidance, and appointment preparation can be provided remotely. If you're located outside our primary service area, reach out to discuss whether remote support would be appropriate for your situation.

Can I use insurance to pay for your services?

StrideGuide is an independent service and is not billed through insurance. Because we are not affiliated with any insurance company or healthcare system, our guidance remains completely unbiased and focused solely on your needs rather than coverage limitations. Payment is made directly for services provided. We're happy to discuss pricing during your initial consultation so you understand what to expect.

Independent Patient Advocacy Services for Individuals and Families

Clear, personalized guidance through every step of your healthcare journey.

Our Healthcare Navigation Services

Care Transition & Wellness Support

When insurance coverage ends or care feels incomplete, support often stops too soon.

I help clients:

Maintain wellness and functional routines when physical therapy coverage has ended

Bridge gaps between formal care and independent management

Navigate next steps when traditional services no longer apply

(This support does not replace medical care and does not include diagnosis or treatment.)

Caregiver Selection & Training

Finding and onboarding the right caregiver is critical and stressful.

I support families by:

Assisting with caregiver interviews

Identifying the skills and qualities needed for the situation

Identifying the skills and qualities needed

for the situation

Training caregivers on routines, expectations, and functional priorities

Supporting smoother transitions once care is in place

Appointment Preparation & Attendance

Medical appointments are often rushed, emotional, and difficult to process in real time.

I help by:

Preparing meaningful questions ahead of appointments

Attending medical visits (including neurology and orthotics appointments) for support and clarification

Helping clients and families understand what was discussed afterward

Identifying follow-up steps and areas needing clarification

Provider Communication

Knowing how and when to communicate concerns can significantly impact care.

I assist with:

Drafting clear, effective messages through patient portal systems

Organizing thoughts and priorities before reaching out to providers

Communicating concerns to the appropriate provider

Communicating concerns to the

appropriate provider

Reducing miscommunication and unnecessary delays

Reducing miscommunication and

unnecessary delays

Care Transitions & Home Setup

Transitions, especially from hospital or rehabilitation to home, are vulnerable moments.

I support clients by:

Helping plan next steps after discharge

Assisting with home setup and coordination of care

Clarifying what support is realistically needed for mobility and safe considerations

Reducing gaps during transitions between settings

Decision Support & Family Communication

Healthcare decisions rarely affect just one person

I provide:

Support for individuals who feel alone or unsure in decision-making

Clear, neutral discussions of the pros and cons of treatment options

Supportive conversations with family members outside the immediate household

Guidance during emotionally complex decisions

Our Healthcare Navigation Services

Care Transition & Wellness Support

When insurance coverage ends or care feels incomplete, support often stops too soon.

I help clients:

Maintain wellness and functional routines when physical therapy coverage has ended

Bridge gaps between formal care and independent management

Navigate next steps when traditional services no longer apply

(This support does not replace medical care and does not include diagnosis or treatment.)

Caregiver Selection & Training

Finding and onboarding the right caregiver is critical and stressful.

I support families by:

Assisting with caregiver interviews

Identifying the skills and qualities needed for the situation

Identifying the skills and qualities needed

for the situation

Training caregivers on routines, expectations, and functional priorities

Supporting smoother transitions once care is in place

Appointment Preparation & Attendance

Medical appointments are often rushed, emotional, and difficult to process in real time.

I help by:

Preparing meaningful questions ahead of appointments

Attending medical visits (including neurology and orthotics appointments) for support and clarification

Helping clients and families understand what was discussed afterward

Identifying follow-up steps and areas needing clarification

Provider Communication

Knowing how and when to communicate concerns can significantly impact care.

I assist with:

Drafting clear, effective messages through patient portal systems

Organizing thoughts and priorities before reaching out to providers

Communicating concerns to the appropriate provider

Communicating concerns to the

appropriate provider

Reducing miscommunication and unnecessary delays

Reducing miscommunication and

unnecessary delays

Care Transitions & Home Setup

Transitions, especially from hospital or rehabilitation to home, are vulnerable moments.

I support clients by:

Helping plan next steps after discharge

Assisting with home setup and coordination of care

Clarifying what support is realistically needed for mobility and safe considerations

Reducing gaps during transitions

between settings

Decision Support & Family Communication

Healthcare decisions rarely affect

just one person

I provide:

Support for individuals who feel alone or unsure in decision-making

Clear, neutral discussions of the pros and cons of treatment options

Supportive conversations with family members outside the immediate household

Guidance during emotionally complex decisions

How to Get Started

Initial Consultation

A private conversation to understand your situation, concerns, and what clarity would be most helpful.

Personalized Navigation Support

Ongoing, individualized guidance shaped by your needs and the complexity of your situation.

Informed Decision-Making

You move forward with a clearer understanding of your options and steady support along the way.

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk.

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Is StrideGuide Right For You?

StrideGuide is designed for individuals and families who:

Are navigating complex or ongoing health situations

Are navigating complex or ongoing

health situations

Are supporting aging parents or loved ones

Feel overwhelmed by conflicting or unclear medical information Preparation & Attendance

Want clarity before making important healthcare decisions

Want clarity before making important

healthcare decisions

Value personalized, high-touch guidance

StrideGuide Does Not Provide

Medical diagnosis

Medical treatment

Prescriptive medical advice

Emergency or crisis care

Personalized Support for Your Situation

StrideGuide offers personalized healthcare navigation support rather than fixed, one-size-fits-all packages.

Initial Consultation

$400

A private starting point for every client.

A focused 2 hour conversation to understand your situation, concerns, and goals
An opportunity to assess whether StrideGuide is the right fit
Guidance on what type of support may be most helpful moving forward
This consultation sets the foundation for any ongoing work together.

Focused Navigation Support

$750-$1,350

Designed for specific healthcare moments or decisions.

Support around a defined issue such as appointment preparation, care transitions, or decision-making
Short-term guidance to help you organize information, understand options, and clarify next steps
Pricing is varied pending the amount of support needed and can be adjusted and clarified after consultation

Care Transitions

$1,250-$2,100

Designed for discharge from hospital or rehab to return home

Pricing pending client location in USA and medical complexity
Review of discharge plan/recommendation from hospital, home setup for safety, caregiver interview or training for ongoing care needs
Identify follow up care needs, evaluation of home accessibility challenges, and identify safety concerns

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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StrideGuide primarily serves clients in the Detroit metro area, including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, and surrounding communities. Much of our work, such as appointment attendance and in-person caregiver training, benefits from local presence. However, some services like provider communication support, decision guidance, and appointment preparation can be provided remotely. If you're located outside our primary service area, reach out to discuss whether remote support would be appropriate for your situation.
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StrideGuide is an independent service and is not billed through insurance. Because we are not affiliated with any insurance company or healthcare system, our guidance remains completely unbiased and focused solely on your needs rather than coverage limitations. Payment is made directly for services provided. We're happy to discuss pricing during your initial consultation so you understand what to expect.

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