Sandra Christensen is a US board-certified nurse practitioner and has specialized in obesity treatment since 2005. She holds a Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Management from the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Ms. Christensen owns Integrative Medical Weight Management in Seattle, Washington, where she provides personalized, comprehensive obesity treatment in a comfortable, healing setting. She is a fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and serves as a trustee on the OMA Board of Trustees. She is a contributing author of the OMA Obesity Algorithm, which translates the latest scientific literature and knowledge of experienced obesity specialists into evidence-based guidance in obesity treatment and is updated yearly.As a leader in the obesity treatment field, she is extensively involved in national and local programs and initiatives that educate clinicians about obesity, mentor those who are new to the field, and advocate for access to care. She speaks at local, state, and national conferences and webinars and has authored professional articles on the topic of obesity treatment. Ms. Christensen has dedicated herself to educating others about the complexities of obesity. Through clinical practice, speaking, writing, and advocacy, she empowers patients and healthcare providers to address obesity with knowledge and compassion.