Sarah Lee: A Journey of Compassion and Expertise
✤Diverse Experience in Healthcare
Sarah’s career spans a wide range of healthcare settings, equipping her with a wealth of experience. She has worked as an RN in Pediatrics, Neonatal care, and Life Flight, and as a Nurse Practitioner in both a specialty clinic for urology and sexual health and within the Iowa Women’s Correctional system. This diverse background has given her a broad perspective on patient care.
✤A Personal Journey to Integrative Medicine
While Sarah’s professional achievements are notable, it is her personal journey that truly drives her passion for Integrative Family Medicine. As the wife of a Marine Corps veteran and a mother of two, Sarah’s life experiences have deepened her understanding of the need for compassionate and patient-centered care. Her upbringing as one of nine siblings instilled in her the values of generosity, kindness, and empathy, which she felt were often lacking in traditional healthcare models.
✤A Vision for Comprehensive Care
Sarah’s vision for Integrative Family Medicine goes beyond conventional clinic practices. She is committed to creating a healthcare home where patients receive complete care that addresses their needs holistically. Her goal is to offer a model of care that controls costs, provides accessibility, and builds meaningful relationships with clients and their families. Sarah believes that the community of Des Moines deserves a healthcare experience that is both supportive and transformative.
✤Building a Caring Healthcare Home
At Integrative Family Medicine, Sarah is dedicated to building more than just a medical center. She aims to establish a place where patients feel truly cared for and valued. By focusing on comprehensive care and fostering genuine connections, Sarah is working to ensure that her patients receive the highest level of support and attention.
Sarah’s career spans a wide range of healthcare settings, equipping her with a wealth of experience. She has worked as an RN in Pediatrics, Neonatal care, and Life Flight, and as a Nurse Practitioner in both a specialty clinic for urology and sexual health and within the Iowa Women’s Correctional system. This diverse background has given her a broad perspective on patient care.
✤A Personal Journey to Integrative Medicine
While Sarah’s professional achievements are notable, it is her personal journey that truly drives her passion for Integrative Family Medicine. As the wife of a Marine Corps veteran and a mother of two, Sarah’s life experiences have deepened her understanding of the need for compassionate and patient-centered care. Her upbringing as one of nine siblings instilled in her the values of generosity, kindness, and empathy, which she felt were often lacking in traditional healthcare models.
✤A Vision for Comprehensive Care
Sarah’s vision for Integrative Family Medicine goes beyond conventional clinic practices. She is committed to creating a healthcare home where patients receive complete care that addresses their needs holistically. Her goal is to offer a model of care that controls costs, provides accessibility, and builds meaningful relationships with clients and their families. Sarah believes that the community of Des Moines deserves a healthcare experience that is both supportive and transformative.
✤Building a Caring Healthcare Home
At Integrative Family Medicine, Sarah is dedicated to building more than just a medical center. She aims to establish a place where patients feel truly cared for and valued. By focusing on comprehensive care and fostering genuine connections, Sarah is working to ensure that her patients receive the highest level of support and attention.
Fun facts about Sarah
Growing Up, I Wanted to Be:
A veterinarian. I was always fascinated by animals, but eventually found human anatomy a bit easier to memorize than all those different animal systems. That’s what led me to nursing and, eventually, to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. It’s the perfect blend of my love for science and patient care!
Favorite Podcast Genre:
True Crime—there’s nothing like a good mystery to keep me hooked!
Most Underrated Food Combination:
Nutella s’mores. Swapping out the classic Hershey bar for Nutella gives this campfire treat a rich, creamy twist.
The Last Book I Couldn’t Put Down:
Into the Woods by Tana French. Her intricate storytelling kept me engaged from start to finish.
5 Topics I Can Talk About for 30 Minutes Each:
A veterinarian. I was always fascinated by animals, but eventually found human anatomy a bit easier to memorize than all those different animal systems. That’s what led me to nursing and, eventually, to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. It’s the perfect blend of my love for science and patient care!
Favorite Podcast Genre:
True Crime—there’s nothing like a good mystery to keep me hooked!
Most Underrated Food Combination:
Nutella s’mores. Swapping out the classic Hershey bar for Nutella gives this campfire treat a rich, creamy twist.
The Last Book I Couldn’t Put Down:
Into the Woods by Tana French. Her intricate storytelling kept me engaged from start to finish.
5 Topics I Can Talk About for 30 Minutes Each:
- The difference between Integrative Family Medicine and traditional healthcare, and why IFM is such a game-changer.
- How sleep and nutrition impact overall health.
- My favorite murder podcasts.
- The journey of parenthood.
- The latest trends and innovations in nursing and healthcare.
More About Sarah
Specialty: Family Practice
Typical Patient: All ages
Men/Women/both: All genders
Education/My Certifications:
Conditions I treat:
I love working with men’s health and especially enjoy well-child visits. There’s nothing quite like watching kids grow and thrive, and I cherish every chance to support their development. For me, getting to the root cause of health issues and seeing my patients flourish is truly rewarding.
In my practice, I cover a lot of ground. From preventative care and sick visits to physicals, men's health care, and laboratory testing, I’m here to address both your immediate needs and long-term wellness goals.
Looking forward to getting to know you and supporting your journey to better health!
Typical Patient: All ages
Men/Women/both: All genders
Education/My Certifications:
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC.
Conditions I treat:
I love working with men’s health and especially enjoy well-child visits. There’s nothing quite like watching kids grow and thrive, and I cherish every chance to support their development. For me, getting to the root cause of health issues and seeing my patients flourish is truly rewarding.
In my practice, I cover a lot of ground. From preventative care and sick visits to physicals, men's health care, and laboratory testing, I’m here to address both your immediate needs and long-term wellness goals.
Looking forward to getting to know you and supporting your journey to better health!
