Lionheart DPC

01/07/2026

Holidays and new years can be very difficult after the loss of a loved one. If you are needing some support, please know of this wonderful course put together by Aroostook House of Comfort and led by friend George McLaughlin 💜

🌿 Grief Support 🌿

If you’ve lost a loved one, you don’t have to walk through grief alone. Join the upcoming Grief Support Group, beginning in January, at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, where you’ll find a safe and compassionate space to share, connect, and heal with others who understand the journey of loss.

Led by George McLaughlin, Bereavement Coordinator for Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, this group offers comfort and community as you take steps forward.

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://aroostookhouseofcomfort.org/news/griefsupport-jan2026/

01/07/2026

Parenting today often feels like living in a constant state of urgency — always reachable, always busy, always trying to keep up. Over time, that pace takes a real toll on our health, our relationships, and our sense of presence.

I’m grateful to be part of a Women’s Wellness Day organized by Zion Wellness

📆 Saturday, January 17

📍at Framework Church

🕑8:45 am–3:30 pm [doors open at 8am]

The day will include a workout session and breakout workshops led by local healthcare professionals, and I’ll be hosting one of them through Lionheart DPC:

🧡 Exhausted, Not Failing: Parenting Faithfully in an Always-On World

✨ Open to everyone — all faith backgrounds welcome

If you’re craving rest that actually restores and connection that feels real, this day was created with you in mind!! Don’t miss it

12/31/2025

Free skate today! Don’t miss it!!!

Free public skate admission today, 1-3pm Sponsored Skate - Lionheart Direct Primary Care. Thank you Lionheart DPC!!!

12/28/2025

✨⛸ Free Ice Skating on New Year’s Eve – Join Us at The Forum! ⛸✨

Not quite sure what day it is anymore? Feeling a little bloated from one too many holiday cheese boards and cookies? Same. 😅

That’s why we are excited to sponsor FREE public skating at The Forum on Wednesday, December 31st from 1–3 PM - Because nothing helps shake off the holiday fog like moving your body and spending some quality family time on the ice!!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family
🎟 Free admission for all ages
⛸ Skate rentals available for $5

This week, The Forum is hosting daily Sponsor a Skate sessions, with free admission thanks to a different sponsor each day:

• Dec 29 – Mapleton Gas
• Dec 30 – Machias savings bank
• Dec 31 – Lionheart DPC 🦁🧡
• Jan 1 – Cushman’s Embroidery & Design
• Jan 2 – Re/Max County 💙❤️🤍

I’ll be there skating, trying to keep up with my kiddos, hanging out, and happy to answer any questions you may have about direct primary care and how this AMAZING healthcare model works.

Hope to see you on the ice! ⛸✨

12/23/2025

We’ve normalized too many situations where patients are left to figure things out on their own and fill in the gaps in healthcare — and that’s telling us something important.

When people have to turn to Facebook groups for basic medical answers, rely on influencers for health information, or sit with anxiety waiting for a callback that never comes, it points to a breakdown in communication of our healthcare systems.

Patients shouldn’t have to carry their care alone. Being able to communicate with your doctor matters. Feeling heard matters. Access shouldn’t feel out of reach.

Direct primary care restores communication between patients and doctors. You get real access, more time during visits, and care that isn’t rushed or fragmented. That difference matters.

I LOVE DPC and I can’t imagine practicing medicine any other way. 🦁🧡

Sharing a few thoughts in this video — would love to hear if any of this resonates with you. 💕

12/05/2025

Value is in the eye of the beholder… and when it comes to healthcare, we all define value a little differently.

Where do I see the value in Direct Primary Care?

✔ Easy access to your doctor
✔ Time with your doctor
✔ Convenience of care

These are the foundations of high-quality, effective personalized healthcare — the kind that helps you feel heard, supported and truly cared for. 🦁💛

Unfortunately, having insurance does not guarantee access to healthcare.
It doesn’t guarantee appointments, it doesn’t guarantee time, and it doesn’t guarantee that your concerns will be addressed.

A Direct Primary Care membership does.
It gives you real access, real availability, and real care.

💫 Join Lionheart DPC and transform your healthcare experience:
https://lionheartdpc.sigmamd.com/signup/become-a-member?step=enroll-members

12/04/2025

Sharing another pinch-me moment 🥰

I had the honor of being a guest on the My DPC Story podcast!

This podcast is one of the biggest resources for physicians in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) world. Maryal has poured her heart into building awareness around the DPC movement—specifically to inspire physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed by a broken system, or even ready to quit medicine altogether. She’s such a fun human being and truly THE biggest cheerleader for doctors.

Direct Primary Care isn’t just a better model for patients—where they receive more time, more access, and better quality care—it’s also saving careers. So many of us are finding joy in practicing medicine again, the way we were trained to practice, and Maryal has been inspirational in my own journey into DPC.

Although the podcast is geared more toward my colleagues, I would love to share this with all of you. 💙

Listen here ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-dpc-story/id1530729604?i=1000737981464

Dr. Maria Rutmann of Lionheart Direct Primary Care reminds us all: “Find that roar within you. You can do this.” Her journey from Venezuela to Maine is one of courage, reinvention, and putting community first. Feeling inspired? Share your “roar” in the comments!

12/01/2025

A little angel popped in and helped us decorate! Thank you Kristian 🫶🏻🌟

11/21/2025

These guys show up purely for the love of the game. Their courage and boldness are exactly what Lionheart DPC stands for—because we believe true health isn’t just about the body, but about living with heart, grit, and purpose. 🦁🧡

It’s been an honor—and honestly, a lot of fun—getting to know each of them. We all have a story, and it’s a privilege to support others as they chase their dreams.

Come out and cheer the Northern Maine Pioneers Junior Hockey today and tomorrow for their home games! 🏒

Go neers!!! 🖤🧡

🌟 PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
The Northern Maine Pioneers are proud to welcome Lionheart DPC as our Official Wellness Provider!

We are truly blessed to have Dr. Maria Rutmann and her incredible expertise supporting our athletes throughout the season. Her care, compassion, and kindness are unmatched — and our team is stronger, healthier, and more confident because of her.

💙🧡 Thank you, Lionheart, for investing in our players and our mission.

Learn more at LionheartDPC.com
Specializing in same day care and appointments!

11/17/2025

Don’t stress this holiday season, keep it simple 💜

Kids don’t need a pile of presents — they need our presence. What they remember most isn’t the toys we buy but the time we spend, the attention we give, and the moments we share. Showing up, listening, laughing, and being fully there is the real gift that shapes who they become.

11/14/2025

The DPC Way: Changing the Script of Primary Care
Care for Families on the Go.

Sharing another DPC win

On Saturday morning — just a few hours before they were heading downstate — a family reached out through our app with a concern. Mom sent a photo that clearly showed the issue, one that a simple course of antibiotics would solve. They were on a tight timeline and eager to get on the road.

Fortunately, this was a medication we commonly use and stock right in our office.

I met the family at the clinic, did a quick exam, confirmed the diagnosis, and dispensed the antibiotic on the spot. No delay. No detour. No last-minute scramble for a walk-in clinic or cancelling plans.

It was prompt, practical care that fit seamlessly into their day — and their travel plans.

Why join Lionheart DPC? 🦁💙
Because when your doctor is truly in your corner, care feels different.

➡️ See the difference for yourself, join at: https://lionheartdpc.com/join