Medical Weight Loss with
Sarah Hansen, APRN, CNP.

In person in Valley City, ND. Virtual appointments across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Meet the Provider

Sarah Hansen is a board certified nurse practitioner with advanced training in obesity medicine and pediatric obesity care. She works with both adults and adolescents who are ready for medical support that goes beyond basic diet advice.

Patients often come to Sarah feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to start. She focuses on understanding the full picture, including metabolic health, hormones, lifestyle demands, and long term patterns.

At the Valley City clinic, she provides:

• Medical weight management
• GLP 1 medication management
• Pediatric and adolescent obesity treatment
• SECA body composition analysis
• Nutrition and exercise guidance
• Sports physicals

Whether you prefer to visit us in person or connect virtually via telehealth, Sarah is here to support you, ensuring you feel empowered at any size. Our services are available to residents across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

  • Yes! If you are unsure about coverage, call the member service phone number on the back of your insurance card.

    BCBS ND

    BCBS MN (exception plans that start with the prefix JDM, LMN, MNA, MGS, MQG )

    •Cigna (Health Partners Alliance only)

    Choice Care Network (subsidiary of Humana)

    Coventry Healthcare National Network/First Health

    ND Medicaid

    Medica

    Medicare

    MultiPlan, Inc.

    HealthPartners

    Humana

    Preferred One

    Private Health Care Systems (subsidiary of Multiplan)

    •Tricare

    Sanford Health (Commercial, Medicaid expansion, NDPERS). Does not include Sanford employee coverage or Sanford True.

    Sanford Health North Dakota Public Employees (NDPERS)

    TLC Advantage

  • Your except your first visit to be an hour long. After checking in, we will get your biometrics using our SECA scale, a non-invasive machine that measures your height, weight, and body mass.

    You will then be taken to your appointment room where your blood pressure will be taken.

    Once the provider joins you, you will go over:

    •Your medications

    •Your medical history

    •Your health goals

    •If you have tried anything in the past that has or has not worked

    •Create a personalized plan with your provider

    •Go over any medications the provider may prescribe

    •Talk through any questions or concerns you may have

    •Schedule your follow-up appointment

  • Your provider will choose the best medication for you based on your medical history, biology, and what your insurance covers. They may suggest medication such as:

    •Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus)

    •Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound)

    •Liraglutide (Saxenda and Victoza)

    •Dulaglutide (Trulicity)

    •Metformin

    •Contrave

    •Naltrexone

    •Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

    •Phentermine

    •Topiramate (Topamax)

    •Qsymia

    •Diethylproprion

    •Zonisamide

    Every patient’s success is a unique journey. If your current treatment isn't doing the trick, chat with your provider about alternative options.

Our Services

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    Evidenced-Based Weight Management

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    Medical Weight Loss

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    Nutrition & Exercise Counseling

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    Body Composition Analysis

“I am so thankful for my provider, Sarah Hansen, who has helped me not only on my weight-loss journey, but also in becoming healthier, stronger, and more confident in myself. From day one, she has been supportive, encouraging, and truly invested in my success.

Whether I’m in the clinic or running into her around town, she always makes me feel valued, seen, and cared for as a person — not just a patient. Her compassion, knowledge, and genuine kindness have made such a positive impact on my life, and I am incredibly grateful to have her as part of my journey.”

— Lindsey