At Remedy Direct Primary Care, you are OUR patient and we are YOUR doctor.
How can you form a trusting relationship with your provider if you keep getting bounced around at your office?
At Remedy Direct Primary Care, that’s not a problem.
Laura Wade, MD – Family Physician / Owner
Dr. Laura is a co-founder of Remedy Direct Primary Care and is excited to provide personal care for her patients.
Dr. Laura was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, and still has a special love for the desert. She attended undergrad and medical school at the University of Arizona (Go Wildcats!) before moving to Denver for residency. She trained at St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency, taking care of patients of all ages from prenatal care to geriatrics. She and her husband, Ryan, then moved back to Arizona to be closer to family. Dr. Laura worked for North Country HealthCare in Williams before co-founding Remedy Direct Primary Care with Dr. Mike.
She enjoys building strong relationships with her patients at Remedy DPC. Dr. Laura has a special interest in women’s health and pediatrics, but loves being able to take care of all ages and genders. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan, 2 children, reading fiction, hiking, and skiing.
Michael Druschel, MD – Family Physician / Owner
Dr. Mike is a co-founder of Remedy Direct Primary Care. He is thrilled to be able to provide care for members.
Dr. Mike grew up in western Pennsylvania, attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and then went on to residency at the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana. He was trained in broad-spectrum rural family medicine in Kalispell, Montana.
After residency, he worked at Family Health Care of Ellensburg in central Washington. This was a private practice with critical access hospital affiliation and Dr. Mike practiced prenatal, newborn, adult, geriatric, inpatient, and outpatient medicine. He moved to Flagstaff, AZ, in 2019 to be closer to his parents. After working in Seligman and Williams, AZ, Dr. Mike started Remedy Direct Primary Care in January 2022, to focus on providing a higher quality of care to all his patients.
He loves practicing the fullest breadth of family medicine, utilizing point-of-care ultrasound, injections, procedures, and patient-centered care for all ages/genders/walks of life. When not practicing medicine, he can be found hiking, skiing, or biking and chasing after his two daughters.
Steven Ochi, DO – Family Physician / Owner
Dr. Steven “Steve” Ochi is board-certified in Family Medicine and OMT (Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy). He graduated from Western University in Pomona, CA, and later completed his internship and residency at Pacific Hospital in Long Beach.
He served for 6 years at a community clinic in southern California before moving his family to Flagstaff in 2018.
Dr. Ochi’s philosophy is to partner with the patient and work together to achieve desired health outcomes, which include the use of OMT. OMT is a modality used to treat musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches and other medical conditions.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children in the beautiful surroundings of Flagstaff, and loves to play guitar and piano to relax.
Gwyn Stewart – Front Desk
Gwyn Stewart joined the Remedy team in April 2026! Her role involves greeting patients when they walk in, answering and returning phone calls, and monitoring our emails, so she is likely the first person you will interact with at Remedy!
She brings a background in Anthropology with a minor in Journalism. She is passionate about learning more about healthcare and is excited to pursue a future career in medicine. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Gwyn loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors.
Tina Benigar – Lead Medical Assistant
Tina is a dedicated healthcare professional currently working as our lead Medical Assistant. She brings a deep sense of empathy and diverse clinical knowledge to her role, drawing on 20 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician, as well as formal training as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Beyond the clinic, Tina is a true creative and outdoors enthusiast. She is an accomplished photographer and multimedia artist who loves the challenge of building things from scratch. In her free time, you can find her camping, hiking, and spending time with their 3 dogs and a bustling flock of 25 chickens.
Sophie D’Aliesio – Medical Assistant
Sophie D’Aliesio joined Remedy Direct Primary Care in April 2026, bringing with her a strong dedication to patient-centered care and a growing foundation in nursing practice. She is currently a nursing student at Northern Arizona University, where she is also pursuing a minor in psychology, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027.
Sophie is passionate about healthcare and is deeply committed to providing compassionate support to every patient she has the opportunity to serve. Outside of her professional and academic responsibilities, Sophie spends much of her time studying and preparing for exams. When she’s not focused on her coursework, she enjoys spending time with her sorority sisters, maintaining a balanced and fulfilling college experience.
Evangeline Herrera – Medical Assistant
Evangeline Herrera is a dedicated Medical Assistant at Remedy, where she is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She is a Certified Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT), bringing strong clinical skills and attention to detail to her role.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Evangeline is currently pursuing a degree in Public Health at Northern Arizona University, following a pre–Physician Assistant track with the goal of expanding her impact in quality and compassionate healthcare. She is passionate about supporting patients, promoting wellness, and contributing to a positive healthcare experience. In her free time, Evangeline enjoys working out, scrap booking, and exploring new coffee spots, combining her love for creativity, fitness, and a good cup of coffee.
Ryan Wade – Office Administrator
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