Empower Wellness Center- DPC

11/23/2025

In this episode, we break down Direct Primary Care (DPC) — what it is, how it works, and why it’s transforming healthcare for everyday families. We ...

11/20/2025

🌟 Patient Testimonial That Truly Touched My Heart 🌟
I am incredibly honored to share this powerful review from a patient whose resilience inspires me every day. Stories like this are exactly why I do what I do. 💛

Before I Found Dr. Derksen For more than twenty years, I…

11/19/2025

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🩺 Redefining Healthcare with Compassion & Expertise
At Empower Wellness Center, we believe healthcare should be personal, transparent, and centered around you.
Our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model gives you direct access to your physician — no insurance barriers, rushed visits, or hidden costs.
✨ What You Get:
✅ Unlimited visits & extended appointment times
✅ Direct text/email access to your doctor
✅ Transparent monthly pricing — no copays or surprise bills
✅ Comprehensive, preventive, and chronic care management
✅ A true partnership in your long-term wellness
💬 “Empower Wellness is where medicine meets meaning — because you deserve care that listens.”
📍 Empower Wellness Center | Direct Primary Care
📲 Call or DM to schedule your membership consultation today! 507-301-3222
👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen, D.O.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Founder, Empower Wellness Center
Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen brings over 14 years of medical experience with a background in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.
Her practice philosophy centers on building genuine patient relationships, prioritizing prevention, and restoring the human connection in healthcare.
💎 Professional Highlights:
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
Extensive experience as a Hospitalist and Internal Medicine Physician
Over 14 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient medicine
Founder and Lead Physician at Empower Wellness Center
Advocate for patient-centered, whole-person care
💬 “I founded Empower Wellness to bring time, trust, and true connection back to medicine. My goal is to empower each patient to take charge of their health — not just treat illness, but prevent it.”
🌿 Outside the clinic, Dr. Derksen enjoys spending time with family, wellness travel, and exploring new approaches to holistic health.
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11/18/2025

“Your wellness journey doesn’t end with GLP-1s—let’s thrive together.”
🌐 www.empowerwellnesscenter.net
📞 507-301-3222
📧 empowerivwellness@gmail.com

11/18/2025

⭐ THE VOICE OF THE PATIENT! ⭐
At Empower Wellness Center-Direct Primary Care , the heart of our work is the trust and gratitude of the patients we serve. Their stories reflect the compassion, dedication, and deeply personalized care that guide everything we do.
Here’s what our patients are saying:
✨ “Dr. Derksen took the time to take a deep dive into my situation.”
Patients feel truly heard, understood, and supported from day one.
✨ “A personalized approach… a serene and professional atmosphere.”
Our team blends medical expertise with a warm, welcoming environment that puts patients at ease.
✨ “my wife and I lost 35 and 40 pounds… A1C dropped over 10 points!”
Life-changing progress made possible through expert guidance and tailored treatment.
✨ “Knowing your child is in good hands brings so much comfort.”
Families trust us to provide exceptional care when it matters most.
✨ “I finally feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for.”
Patients with complex chronic conditions share that Dr. Derksen’s holistic, integrative approach has given them hope after years of struggling.
From advanced diagnostic testing to IV hydration, and hormone replacement therapy—our care plans help patients regain strength, stability, and confidence in their health.
✨ “It’s more than medical care—it’s hope.”
Empower Wellness Center is a place where healing is approached with both science and empathy, and where the goal is not just to manage symptoms, but to help patients truly thrive.
💚 Thank you to every patient who shares their story. Your voice is our inspiration—and your wellness is our commitment.

11/15/2025

🌿 Know the Difference: Bio-Identical vs. Synthetic HRT 🌿
At Empower Wellness Center – Direct Primary Care, we believe in using the most natural and effective options to help you feel your best.
That’s why many of our patients choose plant-based bio-identical hormone therapy over synthetic hormones.
🌱 Why Bio-Identical HRT?
✔️ Molecularly identical to your body’s own hormones
✔️ Smoother symptom relief
✔️ Lower risk of clotting, mood changes, and inflammation
✔️ Better safety profile compared to synthetic progestins
✔️ Naturally metabolized
✔️ Personalized dosing to fit YOUR body
🧪 Why Avoid Synthetic Hormones?
❌ Not identical to human hormones
❌ More side effects
❌ Higher risks in studies (clotting, breast tissue stimulation, mood imbalance)
❌ One-size-fits-all dosing
Your hormones deserve precision, safety, and natural balance — and that’s exactly what bio-identical HRT delivers.
✨ Feel like YOU again.
Hormone optimization can restore energy, sleep, weight balance, mood, libido, and overall vitality.
📍 Empower Wellness Center – DPC
📞 507-301-3222
🌐 www.empowerwellnesscenter.net

11/11/2025

🌿 Reclaim Your Vitality with Bioidentical Hormone Therapy at Empower Wellness – Direct Primary Care🌿
The flawed conclusions of the Women’s Health Initiative study led many women to unnecessarily stop hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to overstated fears about cancer.
But science has advanced — and the truth is empowering.
✨ New evidence shows that when HRT is started within 10 years of menopause (or before age 60), it can offer powerful benefits:
❤️ Reduced cardiovascular risk
🦴 Improved bone density and fracture prevention
💫 Enhanced energy, mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being
Leading reviews in Frontiers in Endocrinology and The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) confirm that timing, formulation, and expert medical guidance are key to achieving optimal safety and effectiveness.
At Empower Wellness – Direct Primary Care, we offer bioidentical, plant-based HRT ( creams , patches , capsules , injectables , NO pellets ) — tailored to your individual needs and guided by the expertise of Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen, DO, a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician committed to restoring balance, vitality, and confidence for women at every stage of life.
🌸 Rediscover balance. Restore vitality. Reclaim you.
📞 Reach out today to schedule your personalized consultation and begin your journey toward hormone harmony — guided by science, compassion, and experience. 507-301-3222
www.empowerwellnesscenter.net
👉 Empower Wellness – DPC

11/09/2025

🩺 Redefining Healthcare with Compassion & Expertise
At Empower Wellness Center, we believe healthcare should be personal, transparent, and centered around you.
Our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model gives you direct access to your physician — no insurance barriers, rushed visits, or hidden costs.
✨ What You Get:
✅ Unlimited visits & extended appointment times
✅ Direct text/email access to your doctor
✅ Transparent monthly pricing — no copays or surprise bills
✅ Comprehensive, preventive, and chronic care management
✅ A true partnership in your long-term wellness
💬 “Empower Wellness is where medicine meets meaning — because you deserve care that listens.”
📍 Empower Wellness Center | Direct Primary Care
📲 Call or DM to schedule your membership consultation today! 507-301-3222
👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen, D.O.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Founder, Empower Wellness Center
Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen brings over 14 years of medical experience with a background in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.
Her practice philosophy centers on building genuine patient relationships, prioritizing prevention, and restoring the human connection in healthcare.
💎 Professional Highlights:
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
Extensive experience as a Hospitalist and Internal Medicine Physician
Over 14 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient medicine
Founder and Lead Physician at Empower Wellness Center
Advocate for patient-centered, whole-person care
💬 “I founded Empower Wellness to bring time, trust, and true connection back to medicine. My goal is to empower each patient to take charge of their health — not just treat illness, but prevent it.”
🌿 Outside the clinic, Dr. Derksen enjoys spending time with family, wellness travel, and exploring new approaches to holistic health.
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11/09/2025

507-301-3222. 🌟 Science Meets Beauty: SkinPen® Microneedling for Acne Scarring 🌟
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11/07/2025

Adherence To Mediterranean, DASH Diets May Reduce Insomnia Risk In Postmenopausal Women, Study Finds
Neurology Advisor (11/5) reports a study found that “postmenopausal women with a better diet quality are at lower risk for insomnia.” Researchers observed that “compared with those with poor adherence to the Mediterranean or DASH diets, women with better adherence tended to have healthier profiles, including lower BMI, higher physical activity levels, and a lower prevalence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Incident insomnia at 3 years was less likely among individuals with good adherence to the alternate Mediterranean or DASH diet.” Furthermore, “risk for insomnia decreased with each standard deviation increase in diet score for the alternate Mediterranean or DASH diets.” The study was published in Sleep.

11/04/2025

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