I’m Sarah Perales, a Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Elevate Wellness – Direct Primary Care. I’m passionate about caring for people as whole human beings — not numbers on a chart or a list of symptoms to check off.
After years of working in traditional healthcare, I became frustrated with a system that leaves patients and providers feeling rushed and disconnected. I found myself torn between wanting to give patients the time and empathy they deserved — like when someone sits across from me, tearfully sharing their struggles with depression — and the pressure of being an hour behind, knowing others are still waiting. That’s not how healing should feel.
I created Elevate Wellness to do things differently. To slow down. To listen. To get to the root cause of what’s truly going on — whether it’s fatigue, hormonal imbalance, weight changes, or chronic illness — and to help my patients feel heard, cared for, and empowered.
My background spans more than 14 years in healthcare.
I’m Sarah Perales, a Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Elevate Wellness – Direct Primary Care. I’m passionate about caring for people as whole human beings — not numbers on a chart or a list of symptoms to check off.
After years of working in traditional healthcare, I became frustrated with a system that leaves patients and providers feeling rushed and disconnected. I found myself torn between wanting to give patients the time and empathy they deserved — like when someone sits across from me, tearfully sharing their struggles with depression — and the pressure of being an hour behind, knowing others are still waiting. That’s not how healing should feel.
I created Elevate Wellness to do things differently. To slow down. To listen. To get to the root cause of what’s truly going on — whether it’s fatigue, hormonal imbalance, weight changes, or chronic illness — and to help my patients feel heard, cared for, and empowered.
My background spans more than 14 years in healthcare.