The Full Story
About BrightCare Health and Wellness
BrightCare Health and Wellness was born from a simple but powerful idea: healthcare should be personal. After years of working in traditional systems, we saw too many patients feeling rushed, overlooked, and lost in a sea of insurance codes and red tape. Long wait times, short visits, rising costs, and limited access have made quality care feel more like a privilege than a right — and we knew there had to be a better way.
That’s why we created BrightCare: to bring healthcare back to what matters most — you.
We chose the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model because it allows us to do just that. By stepping away from insurance-based billing, we can offer longer visits, same-day or next-day appointments, and true accessibility — all for one transparent monthly membership fee. No surprise bills. No rushed interactions. Just honest, compassionate care.
But BrightCare is more than a business model. It’s a return to values we believe should never have been lost. We’re here to listen, to connect, and to treat the whole person — not just symptoms. Through a focus on prevention, wellness, and meaningful relationships, we work with you to build lasting health from the inside out.
Welcome to healthcare, reimagined. Welcome to BrightCare.
Meet the Provider
Lisa Rodriguez, MSN, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Hello! I’m Lisa Rodriguez, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of BrightCare Health and Wellness. I have over 20 years of experience in the medical field. My education began in 2003 when I earned my LPN degree, then obtained my RN in 2010, and my BSN in 2011. Additionally, I furthered my education, and I earned my Master of Science in Nursing specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from South University in 2018 and have been committed to compassionate, patient-centered care ever since.
Professional experience includes family medicine, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, oncology/hematology, hospice, and rheumatology, I bring a well-rounded clinical background to every visit. Whether managing chronic conditions or treating acute concerns, my goal is to create meaningful connections with each patient and provide care that empowers you to thrive.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my children. I am a mother of five. My hobbies include boxing and weightlifting with my gym family, and hiking.
At BrightCare, you’re not just another chart — you’re a whole person, and I’m honored to be part of your wellness journey.
