Philosophy & Approach
The principles behind how we care: whole-person, preventive, personalized, and relationship-based medicine.
15 articles
What is Direct Primary Care and how is it different from conventional healthcare?
What makes Fishtown Medicine different from other primary care practices?
Is your care holistic? Do you use integrative or functional medicine?
What is your approach to preventive care?
What do other patients say about Fishtown Medicine?
Who is Dr. Ash and what inspired Fishtown Medicine?
How Fishtown Medicine works — and why it feels so different
What are “The Four Horsemen” — and why do we focus on them?
Why we ask so many questions — and how your input shapes your care
What does “trauma-informed” and “judgment-free” care mean?
How we create a personalized care plan that actually works
How genetic sex is determined — and why it’s more complex than XX or XY
Nervous system regulation: How your body heals from stress and trauma
Should I use hand sanitizer — or just wash my hands?
Why you might be getting sick more often — and how to rebuild immune resilience