Sunshine Health DPC

Sunshine Health DPC operates as a direct primary care practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, led by Dr. Priscilla Bullen, DNP, a board-certified nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care alongside regenerative peptide therapies, aesthetic treatments, and metabolic optimization programs. The direct primary care model eliminates insurance billing complexities, allowing extended appointment times and direct provider access for patients seeking integrative approaches to chronic conditions, hormone imbalances, and age-related decline. Dr. Bullen combines traditional primary care with advanced peptide protocols, offering BPC-157 for gastrointestinal repair and musculoskeletal healing, and TB-500 for tissue regeneration and inflammation reduction in patients recovering from injury or managing chronic pain conditions.

The clinic's peptide therapy programs target specific clinical applications: BPC-157 is utilized for patients with leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel conditions, tendon injuries, and post-surgical recovery, while TB-500 supports ligament repair, wound healing, and cardiovascular tissue health. These peptides are integrated into broader treatment plans that may include hormone replacement therapy for thyroid dysfunction or sex hormone optimization, weight management protocols using GLP-1 receptor agonists or other metabolic agents, and aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin injections or dermal fillers. Each peptide regimen is prescribed following comprehensive lab work and physical assessment, with dosing protocols tailored to individual patient biomarkers and treatment goals.

Dr. Bullen's clinical approach emphasizes root-cause investigation rather than symptom suppression, utilizing advanced diagnostic testing to identify hormonal deficiencies, nutrient imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammatory markers before designing treatment protocols. Her background as a board-certified nurse practitioner with specialized training in functional and regenerative medicine informs her use of peptides as adjunct therapies to conventional primary care interventions. Patients receive detailed education on peptide mechanisms of action, administration techniques for subcutaneous injections, expected timelines for clinical response, and potential side effects or contraindications based on their medical history.

The patient experience at Sunshine Health DPC begins with an initial consultation that typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes, during which Dr. Bullen reviews medical history, current medications, lifestyle factors, and treatment objectives. For peptide therapy candidates, baseline laboratory panels assess kidney function, liver enzymes, inflammatory markers, and hormone levels to establish safety parameters and monitoring benchmarks. Follow-up appointments occur at regular intervals—often every four to six weeks during active peptide cycles—to evaluate clinical response, adjust dosing, and address any concerns. The direct primary care membership structure provides patients with same-day or next-day appointment availability, direct messaging access to Dr. Bullen between visits, and coordination of specialist referrals when advanced imaging or surgical consultation is warranted.

Sunshine Health DPC serves Virginia Beach and surrounding Hampton Roads communities with in-person consultations at the clinic's Virginia Beach location, and offers telehealth appointments for established patients residing in Virginia who require medication management, lab review, or follow-up care without the need for physical examination. The practice does not accept insurance for membership fees, operating on a monthly or annual subscription model that covers unlimited primary care visits, care coordination, and basic in-office procedures, with peptide therapies, hormone medications, and aesthetic treatments billed separately based on actual cost. This transparent pricing structure allows patients to budget for regenerative treatments without surprise billing, and Dr. Bullen provides detailed cost estimates during the initial consultation so patients can make informed decisions about pursuing peptide protocols alongside their primary care needs.