Dr. Katherine A. Markelz D.O. is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She has been practicing traditional osteopathy and general internal medicine since 2019. Her passion for osteopathy lead her to found Whole Health Osteopathy in 2024.

Dr. K. Markelz studied Behavioral Neuroscience, Nutrition, and Spanish and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. She worked at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as a research coordinator, leading research studies and quality improvement projects with the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine group. She went on to study medicine at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Oregon. It was there that she fell in love with Osteopathy, and completed a 1 year pre-doctoral fellowship in Osteopathic Medicine. She came back east for Internal Medicine Residency at Baystate Medical Center, which she graduated in 2019.

Dr. K. Markelz is a member of the Society for General Internal Medicine and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy. Before founding Whole Health Osteopathy, she served as an attending physician and general internal medicine faculty at Baystate Medical Center/UMass Medical School.

Dr. K. Markelz has a specialty practice in traditional osteopathy, treating acute and chronic conditions with osteopathic manipulative treatment. Throughout her medical training and practice, she has seen profound effects of osteopathy. She believes that the best medicine is that which focuses on finding and supporting health, rather than disease. She sees human touch as a vital part of connecting with patients and providing therapeutic and treatment benefits. Her awe of human anatomy and physiology and our tendency toward resilience and health keeps her passionate about her work in osteopathy.

At home, they are a busy mom of three sweet boys, one goldendoodle, and in partnership with a remarkable human. She has been in the Pioneer Valley since 2016, a place they now calls home. She is keen on connecting with food and the natural world, and is appreciative of all the local area farms/CSAs and outdoor trails/mountains/waterways in the area. They’re always up for exploring new hikes, museums, art and activities around the area.

"I am so excited to help you find your way back home at Whole Health Osteopathy. As a busy mom and physician, I understand the challenges of balancing self-care with life's responsibilities. I strive to meet you where you are at, and work with you to find the best way forward toward your most healthful, authentic self. I look forward to meeting you."

Specialties

Cranial Osteopathy

Biodynamic Osteopathy

Pregnancy and Peripartum

Infant Health

Women’s Health

Mental Health

Trauma

Chronic/Complex Medical Illness

THE PRACTICE

At Whole Health Osteopathy, I believe in you and your healing potential. The process is simple. I work to understand your disease and how it lives in you. I then offer a hands-on approach to find and remove obstruction to your healing. This way you can get unstuck, and grow to be the most vital version of yourself.


  • Initial Visit:

    Duration 1 hour

    A thorough history, structural evaluation, and comprehensive physical exam are included.

    Osteopathic Treatment of 35-40 minutes is always provided with each visit.

    Follow-up Visit:

    Duration 45 minutes

    A directed history, structural evaluation, and pertinent physical exam are included.

    Osteopathic Treatment of 35-40 minutes is always provided with each visit.

  • Please wear comfortable loose clothing without heavy seams, or heavy fabric. Sweats and a T-shirt are generally best. Please wear or bring a fresh pair of socks with you.

  • We are In Network with:

    Medicare Part B

    Aetna

    Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

    Commonwealth Care Associates - One Care, Commonwealth Care Associates - Senior Care Option

    Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (HPH)

    Health New England (HNE)

    MGB Health Plan (MGBHP)

    MultiPlan

    Northeast Health Direct

    NPPN

    Tufts Commercial

    Tufts Medicare Preferred

    US Family Health Plan

    Wellpoint

    IF you have any of these insurances, we will bill them directly. Please note, however, that you will be responsible for copays at the time of visit. Please also recognize you may have deductibles, coinsurances, or otherwise which you may owe after the billing process. We accept credit card, direct banking, or check.

    We are NOT ENROLLED with:

    MassHealth

    HNE ACO

    MGB ACO

    Tufts Health Public Plan (Together MA)

    Tufts Health Direct Plan

    Wellsense

    IF you have any of these insurances, we require self pay at the time of visit. We can provide superbills which you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

    Self pay rates are as follows:

    Initial adult visit: $220

    Follow up adult visit: $200

    Initial pediatric visit: $210

    Follow up pediatric visit: $190

  • A courtesy of 24 hours notice is required for any cancellations. A charge of $50 will apply for any visit that is not cancelled within 24 hours.

  • We are in downtown Northampton where there are many options for parking.

    The most economic is the Thorne's garage, which gives you the first hour free.

    The closest lot is the Masonic Street lot.

    There is also plenty of metered street parking on Center Street or Gothic Street near the building. Please be sure to add plenty of time to your meter. Meters use the @parkmobile app.

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