We built this practice to give people the time, access, and follow-through traditional care rarely delivers.
North Idaho DPC began with a simple belief: primary care works best when it’s built on time, trust, and real relationships. In 2012, Dr. Richard Samuels opened Idaho’s first Direct Primary Care clinic, creating a new kind of medical home—one where patients could get care without the constant friction of insurance-driven medicine.
When Dr. Samuels retired in 2019, Dr. Jenna Silakoski stepped in to lead the practice into its next chapter. After serving in the military and experiencing healthcare from multiple angles, she was convinced there had to be a better way—one that allowed doctors to practice medicine with attention and follow-through, and allowed patients to be known, heard, and cared for without feeling rushed or processed.
That’s the heart of Direct Primary Care. We don’t bill insurance for clinic visits, which means your care isn’t reduced to codes, quotas, or rushed appointments. Instead, your membership supports a relationship-based model: access when you need it, time to talk things through, and a team that stays connected to your care over time.
We handle the majority of everyday health needs in clinic—and when something requires specialty care, we coordinate referrals and help you navigate next steps, so you’re never left guessing.
We believe great healthcare should be easy to access, grounded in trust, and focused on what actually improves your day-to-day life. That means we start with relationship-based primary care—taking time to listen, think, and follow through—so concerns are addressed early instead of becoming urgent later. We use a practical, evidence-informed approach that blends prevention, chronic care support, and deeper evaluation when needed, with transparent options for medications, labs, and imaging. When appropriate, we also integrate restorative therapies to support how you feel and function—not just what shows up on a chart.
Dr. Jenna Silakoski is a veteran, physician, wife, and mother who envisioned North Idaho Direct Primary Care as an oasis of health in the Inland Northwest. Her vision is to bring traditional medicine, functional medicine, nutritional medicine, longevity medicine, mental health care, and advanced restorative treatments together in one seamless, individualized experience.
Instead of sending patients to disconnected clinics and “extras,” Jenna designs care plans that can include same‑day primary care, deep‑dive functional workups, and cutting‑edge therapies for weight, mood, pain, and skin—always grounded in relationship‑based medicine. This unique combination of depth, breadth, and continuity is what makes North Idaho DPC different, and why so many patients choose to trust Jenna with their long‑term health journey.
At North Idaho DPC, we empower youth to embrace their beauty and self-worth. Our Youth Transformation Program offers advanced laser scar revision treatments to help young individuals with scars affecting their mental health. Join us for our "Day of Transformation," where participants receive personalized care and support, inspiring confidence and resilience. Together, we transform not just appearances, but lives.
Your path to feeling, functioning, and aging better starts with a single visit. Our physician‑led team is ready to design a personalized plan that supports your everyday health now—and your long‑term wellness for years to come.
