Empower Wellness Center- DPC

01/17/2026

🩺 Redefining Healthcare with Compassion & Expertise
At Empower Wellness Center, we believe healthcare should be personal, transparent, and centered around you.
www.empowerwellnesscenter.net
507-301-3222
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 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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01/16/2026

01/15/2026

My name is Andrea Buchar. I have been a registered nurse for almost 20 years. Many of those years have been spent working with infusions of all sorts. I am used to starting peripheral IV’s on patients with known difficult veins whom often require an ultrasound machine when admitted to the hospital. I am excited to start a new journey with Aesthetics helping people enhance their natural beauty!

I live in Lakeville with my husband(Darik) and my 2 beautiful children(Mikayla and Zackary). We are a very active family in sports, outdoor activities, fishing and LOVE spending time up north at our family cabin.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

01/15/2026

Sara Mulligan brings an extensive history working in the field of social work, with years of experience supporting individuals and families through compassionate, client-centered care. She now serves as the front desk staff and social media content creator at Empower Wellness, where she combines her organizational skills, creativity, and passion for helping others to create a welcoming and engaging experience for the Empower community. Outside of Empower Wellness, Sara enjoys cheering on her kids at sporting events, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

01/15/2026

My name is Beatriz Garcia, and I am a Front Desk Associate, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomist with over six years of experience in the healthcare field. I am currently pursuing nursing school and am deeply passionate about providing compassionate, attentive, and patient-centered care. I take pride in helping ensure that every patient leaves feeling comfortable, satisfied, and well cared for.
Outside of work, I am a proud mom to a four-year-old daughter who loves dance and hockey. Her dad and I are incredibly excited to support her as she grows and explores her future, which inspires me every day both personally and professionally.

01/13/2026

Still waiting weeks to see your doctor?

At Empower Wellness Center, Direct Primary Care means real access—when you’re actually sick.

✔ Same or next-day appointments
✔ Cold, flu, RSV & strep testing
✔ Prescriptions when appropriate
✔ Breathing treatments & IV support

No insurance hassles. No long waits. Just care.
Join Empower Wellness Center today.

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