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Dr. Lisa Nelson, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Great Barrington, MA

Canopy Integrative Health

Dr. Nelson co-founded Canopy Integrative Health, a direct primary care practice, and has practiced community-based primary care since 2002.

168 Main Street, Suite 3, Great Barrington, MA 01230
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership
Insurance
No co-pays or surprise billing for membership care
Experience
Community-based primary care since 2002
Telehealth
By phone or video, included

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About Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center and a Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California Irvine. She has practiced community-based primary care since 2002.

She co-founded Canopy Integrative Health with Denise Kincaid, DNP. She specializes in lifestyle medicine and integrative practices for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Her training includes yoga teacher training and Ayurveda foundations at the Kripalu School for Yoga and Health, plus Shiatsu massage therapy and the Internal Family Systems Online Circle Program.

She has presented her work at the United States Capitol and Library of Congress. Outside work, she enjoys hiking, reading and biking.

Membership and fees

Canopy Integrative Health offers direct primary care for a monthly fee, plus separate integrative consultations.

Monthly membership is $140 for ages 18 to 29, $195 for ages 30 to 49, $260 for ages 50 and older and $360 for seasonal members.

Every tier includes a 60-minute initial visit, a 60-minute wellness exam, same-day and next-day appointments, telehealth, after-hours provider access, wellness classes and home visits, and home visits outside the Great Barrington area may cost extra.

Services

Lifestyle medicine Integrative practices Chronic disease prevention and treatment
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Residency
Family Medicine, Boston Medical Center
Fellowship
Primary Care Psychiatry, University of California Irvine
Other certification
Kripalu 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, 200-hour Foundations of Ayurveda, RISE Teacher Training, Internal Family Systems Online Circle Program, Mindful Physician Leadership Program (UMass Medical School), Shiatsu Massage Therapy
License
Massachusetts
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Hospital and practice affiliations

Co-founder of Canopy Integrative Health with Denise Kincaid, DNP

Location

168 Main Street, Suite 3, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Recognition and research

Publications

Co-authored the book "Yoga and Diabetes" with Annie B. Kay, published by the American Diabetes Association

Teaching and research roles

Taught in the Kripalu schools of Yoga, Ayurveda, Mindful Outdoor Leadership and Yoga Therapy
Has led programs that help clinicians understand the evidence behind yoga and other mindfulness-based practices
Presented her work at the United States Capitol and Library of Congress

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Nelson take insurance, or offer a membership?

Canopy Integrative Health offers direct primary care for a monthly fee. Membership care has no co-pays or surprise billing.

How much does a membership at Canopy Integrative Health cost?

Monthly membership is $140 for ages 18 to 29, $195 for ages 30 to 49, $260 for ages 50 and older and $360 for seasonal members. Home visits outside the Great Barrington area may cost extra.

Where did Dr. Nelson train?

Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center and a Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California Irvine.

Does Dr. Nelson offer telehealth?

Telehealth by phone or video is included.

Does Dr. Nelson practice lifestyle medicine?

Dr. Nelson specializes in lifestyle medicine and integrative practices for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

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