About

Taking Control of Your Health

Tennessee Osteopathic Center (TOC) is a direct primary care practice that operates on a monthly membership fee and does not accept insurance which allows you and your doctor to make the final decision about your healthcare. The membership fee is paid directly to TOC so you know upfront how much your healthcare will cost.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. McCurry is trained in the comprehensive care for all ages and genders throughout every stage of life. At TOC we are dedicated to treating the whole person – body, mind and spirit. We know that minor problems can become major as we age, and it is our goal to recognize those minor problems and stop disease before it starts. 

The Care You Need, When You Need It

In today’s world, there are so many options for healthcare that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. As one of our direct primary care patient, you receive access to your doctor 24/7. There is no “squeezing you in” between other appointments, making you feel rushed. When you have an acute issue, we can see you same or next day.

Many patients find that they save money because they are not having to pay full price for office visits before deductibles are met. TOC offers a variety of medical services and treatments for the whole family:

  • Adult & Child Wellness Visits
  • Annual Physical Exams
  • School, Sports, and Work Physicals
  • Diagnostic Laboratory Testing
  • Minor In-Office Procedures (mole removal, laceration repair, skin biopsies, and others)
  • Preoperative Evaluations
  • Sick Visits

Unlimited Access

DPC members are able to text, call or email their physician any time. Really, we mean it! We understand that illness and injury don’t take a break. Middle of the night, holidays, weekends, whenever you might need us, we are here for you.

In Office Labs

Standard tests such as urinalysis, strep throat, flu, and EKG are included in your membership fee at no additional charge. Any lab tests or imaging that is needed and cannot be performed in the office will be offered at a greatly reduced price.

Wholesale Medications

Common medications are available at a wholesale price through the office. If we don’t have it, then we will help you find the cheapest price available.

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Born and raised in Cleveland, TN, Dr. Tyler McCurry is a board certified Family Physician who obtained his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at East Tennessee State University. During his time at LMU-DCOM, Dr. McCurry completed a one year teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Principles and Practices and Medical Gross Anatomy. While at ETSU, he was part of the inaugural Longitudinal Acupuncture and Integrative Health Training in Residency where he received hands-on training in acupuncture and integrative health. He also served as chief resident in his final year and was the recipient of the Integrative Medicine award. 

After residency in 2016, Dr. McCurry returned to his hometown where he has practiced medicine ever since. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading books and listening to podcasts, and walking in nature.  

Osteopathic Manipulation​

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is a drug-free, non-invasive, hands-on medical treatment that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. This holistic approach to healthcare uses manual techniques known as Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to provide overall good health and well-being.

Acupuncture​

Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese medicine and is still used today in integrative medicine. It is a technique that involves stimulating specific points on the body by inserting thin needles into the skin.

We can keep you moving and living your best life!

There are four beliefs at the heart of an osteopathic practice that our clinic is modeled after. They are:

  1. The person is of one body. To treat the body, we must treat the whole – body, mind, and spirit.

  2. The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.

  3. Structure and function are mutually intertwined. One cannot work without the other.

  4. Treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.

The Five Models of Osteopathic Treatment

Biomechanical – Aims to optimize the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to enhance the body’s innate homeostatic mechanism

Respiratory/Circulatory – Aims to normalize respiratory and circulatory components of homeostatic responses to improve nutrient delivery and waste removal

Metabolic/Energetic – Aims to utilize the body’s biochemical processes, cellular functions, and energy consumption to facilitate the homeostatic response

Neurologic – Aims to normalize nervous system function, including somatic and autonomic nerves, to allow for proper communication and restoration of health

Behavioral – Aims to optimize mental, emotional, and spiritual influencers of health to pattern a milieu of nourishing behaviors