McCain Whole Health Care is an innovative, membership family medicine practice focused on deeply relational, person-centered care.
11/01/2025
Happy National DPC Day! 🎉
Harrisonburg is home to three amazing Direct Primary Care physicians —
Dr. Arlene McCain of McCain Whole Health Care,
Dr. Asistores of Fermata DPC, and
Dr. Wyrick of Orchid Family Medicine 🌿
Together, we celebrate friendship, freedom, collaboration, and creativity — bringing healthcare back to what it was meant to be: personal, transparent, and transformative. 💚✨
The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model bypasses insurance to provide direct, affordable, and deeply relational access to your doctor through a simple monthly membership.
10/08/2025
It never escapes my attention that the fullness of love holds both life and loss.
How could it, when the life-giving joy of last night’s launch party was nestled between the loss of two extraordinary souls I had the honor to care for — in life, and into death?
While an either/or world feels simpler, we live in a both/and world — complex, mysterious, and endlessly generous — a gift upon gift to be unwrapped.
I can be joyful and sorrowful.
I can celebrate one life while mourning another.
I can feel the height and depth and breadth of love that moves through the multitude of people gracing my life — in all the ways love chooses to manifest.
In one moment, ecstasy.
In the next, ache.
And all the tender spaces in between.
In a world increasingly automated and efficient, the wild and wondrous glory of our human spirit can be so easily lost.
But not for me — not in these sacred days.
I hold close the memory of two who loved fiercely and lived fully.
And I celebrate those I continue to walk beside — as we live big, love big, and carry forward the healing work this world so deeply needs.
09/15/2025
"Love changes everything"
When I was struggling as a hospital-employed physician and craving clarity, I met Christina.
My love language is Words of Affirmation—I move when I feel heard, loved, and supported. I don’t need more fear or caution (my inner critic has that covered). I need a trusted other who understands medical burnout, the competing voices women juggle, and the tools to navigate chaos—someone who helps me hear and honor the small, still voice within, and gives me a safe community to speak it into the world.
Christina’s coaching helped me think big, dream big, and live big—anchored in fierce high service. Her work inspired me to build a medical practice and a space where others can experience the same support.
Want to experience it, too? Join us THIS Thursday.
📲 RSVP: 540-738-7279
09/14/2025
✨ When “food as medicine” feels more like wishful thinking than daily reality… how do we take small steps toward big change?
Too often, nutrition gets framed through restriction and fear.
What if instead, we approached it with abundance—and love?
đź’š Eat more fiber.
Simple. Not flashy. Definitely not a fad.
Whole, unprocessed fiber-rich foods may not sound sexy, but they give your body what it needs without the adrenaline rush of the “next best” diet, supplement, or quick fix.
The Ardmore Institute of Health offers a FREE program—Full Plate Living—that “offers a simple and sustainable approach to healthy living, empowering individuals to achieve lasting well-being.”
It’s okay to:
✔️ Keep it easy
✔️ Keep it simple
✔️ Receive straightforward, evidence-based guidance
Sometimes the most powerful medicine is also the most uncomplicated. 🌱
Full Plate Living helps you add more fiber to the meals you're already eating. It's a small-step approach that can lead to big health outcomes. Full Plate Living is a free service of Ardmore Institute of Health.
09/12/2025
Valley DPC Physicians (Dr. Kim Wyrick of Orchid Family Medicine, Dr. Jason Asistores of Fermata DPC, and Dr. Arlene McCain of McCain Whole Health Care) continue the conversation at Bella Luna after the Rural Healthcare Transformation Listening session, where systems and solo docs offered innovative solutions to Secretary Janet Kelly, Delegate Tony Wilt, and Senator Mark Obenshain to heal healthcare.
Investment in both innovative physicians and infrastructure offers a more comprehensive solution to transforming healthcare in rural Virginia.
What do you think?
09/11/2025
We have 1 spot that just opened up tomorrow for the FREE 30 minute skin analysis at 1:30pm!!
Sign up here:
We are offering FREE 30 minute personalized skin analysis sessions with the Optic Slim camera. We’ll assess key signs of aging and damage, including: wrinkles, UV and photo damage, hyperpigmentation, elasticity loss, pore size & texture.You’ll also receive customized Obagi skincare recommendatio...
09/10/2025
One of the best parts of being a DPC doc is building relationships with people beyond medical concerns to build collaborative networks. Excited to share what Dr. Kimsey is offering!
08/31/2025
It's my pleasure to highlight some of the Valley's Women of Wellness group.
Women thrive in community, and on this Sabbath Sunday, I want to share Celia Layman's "Embrace the Change" series for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Celia seeks to draw from her experiences to build the foundation for a supportive group for women facing the unpredictable waters of perimenopause, and navigating questions postmenopause.
Striving to facilitate honest discussions in a safe space that offers hope to women in this sacred life stage. Celia is passionate about what she has learned and invites others to listen and to share; to grow and to heal…as women support women.
Our spirits recognize the “now or never” privilege to emerge from perimenopause with authenticity and wisdom that will carry us through the rest of our lives. This enables us to nurture the people we love from a place of strength.
It’s our last chance to honor our body’s wisdom. It will rock the boat. It will feel scary. And it will clarify our vision. It will help us identify our gifts. It will refine our relationships. If we choose to step into it and not fight it or run from it, we will discover a new calling, new purpose, and higher health for the second half of our lives.
“Embrace The Change" meets for 8 consecutive weeks.These sessions blend education, community, and support to provide a safe space for those in every stage of their menopausal journey (including post-menopausal) to come together to learn from and lean on each other.
Savings extended until September 1st (tomorrow!!), so register soon! đź’•
08/23/2025
In the ever-evolving attempt to keep who I am and what I do integrated yet distinct, l've created new instagram and Facebook accounts under the username dr.arlenemccain
There, I'll share all my creative and entrepreneurial ventures for whole health and healing.
If you're interested, follow me there!
08/06/2025
🌿At Sacred Paradise Aesthetics, we’re proud to offer you skincare choices that reflect your values and your skin’s needs. Whether you’re a fan of our trusted Obagi products or looking to explore something new, we’re excited to introduce a high-performance, plant-based alternative: the EXO|E Skin Revitalizing System.
🌿This three-part system—D|TOX, RE|PAIR, and EXO|GLO—is built around clean, vegan formulations and advanced plant-derived exosomes that deliver visible results with no compromise in purity.
🌿D|TOX – Clean Start for Every Skin
Prepare your skin for treatments or your daily routine with this gentle detoxifying serum.
• Boosts natural hyaluronic acid production
• Calms and clarifies the skin
• Use before treatments or as a daily prep serum
🌿RE|PAIR – Deep Recovery & Renewal
Support skin regeneration post-procedure—or use daily to target aging and inflammation.
• Stimulates collagen and elastin
• Reinforces the skin barrier
• Calms irritation and restores glow
🌿EXO|GLO – Weekly Radiance Mask
This luxurious collagen mask infused with 24K gold and plant-based exosomes soothes and illuminates the skin.
• Plumps, hydrates, and reduces redness
• Perfect post-treatment or as a weekly self-care ritual
🌿Your Skincare, Your Choice
🌿The EXO|E system can be used:
• As a daily, standalone skincare protocol
• As a pre- and post-treatment system
• Or as a clean, plant-based complement or alternative to Obagi
🌿Whether you’re committed to your current Obagi regimen or curious about cleaner options, we offer both—giving you the flexibility to customize your skincare without compromise.
🌿Ready to try plant-powered performance?
Let us guide you through the best ways to integrate EXO|E or combine it with your existing regimen. Ask us at your next visit or reply to reserve your set.
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Dr. McCain is committed to partnering with individuals as they discern personal motivations for healthy change and passionately supports their inspired progress towards a thriving life.
Through integrative health coaching, she empowers and honors individuals as the ultimate experts in their healing journeys. Through the use of holistic therapies, she holds space for spiritual transformation. As a result of her dedication to these diverse modalities, she creates a safe and sacred space in which whole health and healing can emerge.
Dr. McCain has a whole health perspective that honors body, mind, and spirit. She earned graduate certification in Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices: Health Coaching Track, through the Center for Spirituality & Healing at the University of Minnesota, and most recently became one of the first nationally board certified health and wellness coaches in the nation.
Dr. McCain is a board-certified family physician and offers comprehensive medical care for all ages. She earned a B.S. in Biology and Minor in Theology from Georgetown University. She received her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and had her first son, Luke, during her second year. She remained for residency at EVMS-Portsmouth Family Medicine, had her second son, Blake, during Intern year, and received the Intern of the Year award. She later received the Resident Teacher of the Year award, and served as Chief Resident from 2009-2010.
Above all, she is a heart-centered leader, whose core value offer is fierce high service.
