A Woman-Owned Primary Care Practice Built on Relationship, Not Red Tape
Four Corners Health Care is a woman-owned primary care practice founded by four veteran clinicians who believed medicine could be better. Based in Concord Township and serving Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties, 4CHC was built around one idea: that the relationship between a patient and their provider is the most important thing in healthcare. Everything about this practice, from the extended appointments to the transparent pricing, is designed to protect and honor that relationship.
Our Story, Lake County Ohio
Born from Frustration, Built with Purpose
The idea for Four Corners Health Care came together the way the best ideas often do: honestly, and among people who trusted each other. Four experienced clinicians, Dr. Maggie Henning, Courtney Gravens, Samantha Cole, and Shanon Mekesa Ellis, had spent years working together. They were good at their jobs, but they were increasingly frustrated by a system that reduced meaningful care to a series of hurried, seven-minute appointments driven by insurance billing cycles rather than patient needs. At a poolside meeting over cocktails, they said enough. They decided to build something different. Four Corners Health Care is the result: a clinician-led, independent medical practice where providers answer to their patients, not to insurance companies. The name reflects the four pillars at the heart of their model, physical health, mental health, emotional health, and social well-being, because real healthcare has to address the whole person.
Clinician-Led Healthcare
Four Partners, One Standard of Care
The four partners at Four Corners Health Care bring more than 80 combined years of clinical and leadership experience to every patient interaction. Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Henning, DNP, is a veteran Family Nurse Practitioner whose background spans neurology, emergency care, and academic leadership. She is the 2024 recipient of the national Paragon Award from CVS, a recognition of clinical excellence. Courtney Gravens, MSN, FNP, served as Medical Director of the Lake County Free Clinic and specializes in the management of complex chronic conditions. Samantha Cole, MSN, FNP, brings 19 years in women's health and labor and delivery, and leads the practice's medical weight loss initiatives. Shanon Mekesa Ellis, MBA, MSN, FNP, brings a background in corporate finance at Coca-Cola and The Home Depot alongside her clinical credentials, and she also operates a dedicated telehealth weight loss practice. Together, these four local mothers and healthcare veterans have built a patient-centered medicine model that puts quality above volume. Each provider intentionally limits her panel to 400 patients so that the promise of direct, personal access never becomes an empty one.
Common Questions
What People Want to Know About Four Corners Health Care
How is Four Corners Health Care different from a regular primary care office?
Four Corners Health Care operates on a Direct Primary Care model, which means no insurance is billed for primary care services. Instead of the typical seven-to-ten-minute visit driven by insurance billing requirements, every appointment at 4CHC is scheduled for 30 to 60 minutes. Members also get same-day or next-day access and can reach their provider directly by phone, text, or email around the clock. The practice intentionally limits each provider to 400 patients so that personal, unhurried care remains the standard rather than the exception.Who are the founders of Four Corners Health Care and what is their background?
Four Corners Health Care was founded by four Family Nurse Practitioners who previously worked together at MinuteClinic: Dr. Maggie Henning, Courtney Gravens, Samantha Cole, and Shanon Mekesa Ellis. The four partners bring over 80 combined years of clinical and leadership experience across areas including emergency care, neurology, women's health, chronic disease management, and corporate operations. Dr. Henning is the 2024 recipient of the national Paragon Award from CVS, and the practice is 100% woman-owned and operated.Is Four Corners Health Care only for people without health insurance?
No. The Direct Primary Care model at 4CHC is designed to work alongside existing insurance, not replace it entirely. Members use their 4CHC membership for primary care, chronic disease management, wellness visits, and direct provider access. Insurance or other coverage can still be used for specialists, hospitalizations, imaging, and other services outside the scope of primary care. Many members pair a lower-cost, high-deductible health plan with their 4CHC membership to reduce overall healthcare spending.Which counties and communities does Four Corners Health Care serve?
Four Corners Health Care is based in Concord Township and serves patients across Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties in Northeast Ohio. Communities served include Mentor, Painesville, Willoughby, Chardon, Kirtland Hills, Waite Hill, Chesterland, Gates Mills, Bentleyville, Highland Heights, Mayfield, Madison, Perry, and Geneva, among others. Telehealth options are also available through the practice.What do the four pillars behind the Four Corners name represent?
The name reflects the four pillars of well-being that guide the practice's clinical approach: physical health, mental health, emotional health, and social well-being. The founders chose this framework deliberately to signal that care at 4CHC addresses the whole person, not just an isolated symptom or a single visit. Each pillar informs how providers interact with patients and how the practice is structured day to day.Will Direct Primary Care membership fees at 4CHC be eligible for HSA reimbursement?
Yes. Beginning January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care membership fees will be eligible for Health Savings Account reimbursement. This means members will be able to use pre-tax dollars to cover their monthly membership costs, which provides a meaningful financial advantage, particularly for self-employed individuals, solopreneurs, and small business owners who already manage their own benefits.Can someone access services at Four Corners Health Care without becoming a member?
Yes. Non-members can access a range of flat-fee services without joining as members. These include DOT exams, adult work physicals, sports and camp physicals, health and biometric screenings, TB testing, and sick visits. These services are available at transparent, published flat rates, giving individuals and businesses a way to access quality care at a known cost. Some non-members later choose to convert to full membership after experiencing the practice firsthand.
