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Medical Weight Loss with
Sarah Hansen, APRN, CNP.

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

Nurse practitioner, Sarah Hansen, with long wavy hair, blue eyes, and light skin, smiling, wearing a sleeveless white knit top with black stripes, standing indoors.

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.

Schedule with Sarah

  • 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 first visit lasts about an hour. We take time to listen, learn your story, and create a plan that fits your you.

    We’ll start with a quick check-in and a few simple measurements using our SECA body composition scale to get a full picture of your health, not just your weight.

    Then you’ll meet with a certified obesity specialist to:

    1. Talk through your medical history and medications

    2. Discuss what has or hasn’t worked before

    3. Set realistic goals

    4. Review treatment options, including prescriptions if appropriate

    5. Build a personalized plan

    6. Schedule your follow-up based on your specific needs

    We don’t do cookie cutter programs. We do care that meets you where you are and helps you move forward.

  • 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