Educational articles on direct primary care, osteopathic manipulative therapy, medical weight loss, aesthetics and wellness, written by our clinical team.

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Health Insights & Wellness Tips

Stay informed with expert guidance from our Fargo care team, spanning primary and preventive care, osteopathic manual therapy for pain and mobility, medical weight loss and body contouring, aesthetic skincare, and mental wellness.

Emsculpt Neo body contouring at Resurgent Health in Fargo, ND
July 1, 2026

Emsculpt Neo vs CoolSculpting: Building Muscle While Reducing Fat

Emsculpt Neo builds muscle while it burns fat in a single 30 minute session. CoolSculpting freezes fat but does nothing for muscle tone. Here is an honest comparison of the two most requested non surgical body contouring treatments and why Resurgent Health in Fargo chose Emsculpt Neo.

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Direct primary care in Fargo, ND at Resurgent Health
July 1, 2026

Direct Primary Care vs Insurance-Based Care: What Actually Changes for You

Direct primary care replaces insurance billing with a flat monthly membership. That single change reshapes visit length, access, cost transparency, and the relationship with your doctor. Here is what actually changes when you make the switch.

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Dr. Kristine Martens performing OMT at Resurgent Health in Fargo, ND
July 1, 2026

What Is OMT? A Patient's Guide to Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

OMT stands for Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy, a gentle hands-on treatment that DOs use to ease pain, restore mobility, and support the body's ability to heal. Here is what it is, how it feels, and what it treats.

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Resurgent Health team celebrating one year in Fargo, ND
June 17, 2025

Resurgent Health Turns ONE: A Year of Faith, Fire and Fierce Growth

One year in. Aly Dahl, PA-C reflects on the faith, fire and fierce growth behind North Dakota's first Direct Primary Care clinic, and the patients, staff and community who helped make it possible.

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Direct primary care visit at Resurgent Health in Fargo, ND
February 12, 2025

But I Don't Use It Enough: The Real Value of Direct Primary Care

Some patients wonder if a DPC membership is a waste when they don't use it often. Aly Dahl, PA-C makes the case that a rarely-used membership is a sign of success, not neglect.

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A quiet swing at sunset, Resurgent Health founder Aly Dahl PA-C
January 31, 2025

This is the Swing

A poem by Aly Dahl, PA-C. From the weight of traditional healthcare to the calling of Direct Primary Care, this is the story of how Resurgent Health was born.

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A vision of Direct Primary Care at Resurgent Health in Fargo, ND
January 20, 2025

I Have a Dream

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Resurgent Health shares its dream for a healthcare system built on relationships, transparency, and Direct Primary Care.

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Health insurance and Direct Primary Care in Fargo, ND
September 10, 2024

Demystifying Health Insurance Terms: A Guide for Patients

Co-pay, deductible, max out-of-pocket, in-network, out-of-network, premium. A plain-English guide to health insurance terminology and how Direct Primary Care fits alongside your plan.

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Dr. Kristine Martens, DO at Resurgent Health, Fargo, ND
August 5, 2024

New Beginnings

Seven weeks in, Dr. Martens reflects on what it feels like to actually have time with her patients again, and why she wants to shout from the rooftops to new family doctors: start a DPC.

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