Wellness Minneapolis provides naturopathic and functional medicine care focused on root-cause evaluation, prevention, and whole-person health. Our doctors look at how systems such as hormones, digestion, thyroid function, immune health, metabolism, mood, and the nervous system interact.
Wellness Minneapolis is located at 6001 Lyndale Ave S, Suite F, Minneapolis, MN 55419.
Yes. We offer in-person care in Minneapolis and virtual care throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin for eligible services.
Yes. Wellness Minneapolis is committed to safe, affirming, and inclusive care for people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, body sizes, and abilities.
Our care is designed to address root causes and support long-term health rather than managing symptoms indefinitely. Services are paid out of pocket, and pricing is available through the scheduling site so patients can make informed decisions.
A naturopathic doctor, or ND, completes a four-year, graduate-level medical program focused on systems-based evaluation, prevention, clinical diagnosis, nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle medicine, and natural therapeutics.
Naturopathic doctors at Wellness Minneapolis are registered with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice to practice in Minnesota and are licensed in Wisconsin.
Functional medicine is a systems-based clinical framework that evaluates how genetics, environment, lifestyle, and physiology interact to influence health.
Naturopathic medicine is a medical profession. Functional medicine is a clinical framework. At Wellness Minneapolis, our naturopathic doctors incorporate functional medicine principles into naturopathic care.
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes whole-person care, prevention, nutrition, lifestyle, mind-body health, and root-cause evaluation. Conventional medicine excels in acute care, emergency care, surgery, and pharmaceutical interventions. Both approaches can be valuable and often work best together.
Yes. Naturopathic care can complement conventional medical care and may be used collaboratively with other providers.
We commonly support patients with hormone concerns, thyroid disorders, digestive issues, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, chronic fatigue, anxiety, stress-related symptoms, metabolic concerns, pediatric concerns, and preventative health goals.
Yes. Thyroid conditions are among the most common concerns we support, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, and subclinical thyroid dysfunction.
Yes. We support patients with PMS, PMDD, PCOS, irregular cycles, endometriosis, hormone-related migraines, perimenopause, menopause, fertility optimization, and post-birth-control symptoms.
We work with patients experiencing IBS, SIBO, chronic bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, gut motility issues, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Yes. We commonly work with autoimmune and inflammatory concerns such as Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune hepatitis.
Yes. Many patients seek care for prevention, longevity, cardiometabolic risk reduction, bone density support, cognitive resilience, hormone planning, and early lab changes.
Yes. Pediatric and adolescent patients work with Dr. Aidanne, who supports digestive issues, anxiety and emotional regulation, sleep challenges, immune resilience, attention and focus concerns, and foundational wellness.
Wellness Minneapolis care is provided by Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND, and Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND.
Dr. Barrett works primarily with adults navigating complex and chronic concerns, including autoimmune disease, thyroid disorders, Hashimoto’s, hormone imbalance, perimenopause, digestive dysfunction, SIBO, insulin resistance, chronic fatigue, and multi-system illness.
Dr. Aidanne focuses on prevention, digestive concerns, thyroid and adrenal disorders, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalance, cardiovascular and metabolic health, women’s health, adolescent wellness, and senior wellness.
A Discovery Call is the best place to start. It can help determine which provider and service type may be the best fit for your goals.
Yes. Dr. Barrett and Dr. Aidanne work collaboratively within the Wellness Minneapolis care model to support continuity, clinical reasoning, and high-quality care.
New patients begin with a complimentary Discovery Call before scheduling an initial consultation. This call helps confirm fit and gives you space to ask general questions.
No. Discovery Calls are informational only and do not include medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
Your first visit is a comprehensive evaluation that may include discussion of current symptoms, medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep, labs, and health goals.
Initial consultations may be up to 90 minutes for adults, up to 75 minutes for teens and up to 60 minutes for children, depending on provider and service type.
Yes. Online intake forms must be completed before the appointment so your provider can review your case and prepare for your visit.
Wellness Minneapolis requires 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Appointments cancelled or changed with less than 48 business hours’ notice may be charged up to the full cost of the visit.
No. In Minnesota, health insurance plans are not currently required to cover naturopathic medical care, so Wellness Minneapolis is not in-network with insurance providers.
Out-of-pocket care allows Wellness Minneapolis to offer extended visits, individualized treatment planning, and care that is not restricted by insurance billing requirements.
Many HSA and FSA plans allow reimbursement for naturopathic visits, lab work, and recommended supplements. Coverage varies, so patients should confirm eligibility with their account administrator.
Appointment fees do not include lab work, supplements, or additional services. Patients should review pricing and ask questions before proceeding with recommended care.
Appointment fees do not include the 1.8% MinnesotaCare tax. This may be added to eligible services as required. These taxes fund the MinnesotaCare Program, a state health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes.
Group programs are clinician-led educational programs focused on specific health conditions or themes. They bring together functional medicine education, practical guidance, and community support in a format that makes expert-level health information more accessible, more affordable, and easier to act on alongside others who are navigating similar experiences.
No. Group programs are educational, not clinical. They do not include individualized assessment, lab interpretation for your specific case, or personalized treatment planning. What they do offer is a structured, evidence-informed foundation that can meaningfully support your understanding and self-advocacy, whether you are working with a provider already or exploring whether one-on-one care is the right next step.
The Holistic Hashimoto’s Group Program is appropriate for people who are newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, already working with a functional or naturopathic provider, seeking to better understand labs and symptoms, or looking for community while navigating autoimmune thyroid disease. You do not need to be a Wellness Minneapolis patient to participate.
Topics include Hashimoto’s as an autoimmune condition, thyroid lab markers, nutrition strategies, nutrients and supplements, gut-adrenal-immune connections, and lifestyle factors that influence thyroid health and symptom burden.
Yes. Additional group programs may be offered in the future around hormone, autoimmune, metabolic, and other whole-person health topics. Joining the mailing list is the best way to hear about new offerings when they launch.
No. The 30-Day Reset is open to anyone. It was designed as a way to engage with functional medicine principles and build real health habits without needing to schedule a one-on-one appointment, making it a meaningful starting point whether you are brand new to this kind of care or looking to deepen your practice between visits.
The 30-Day Reset is a self-guided, month-long program that walks participants through foundational habits, sleep, movement, stress, nutrition, simplified eating, recovery, and long-term sustainability. It gives you access to the same frameworks we use clinically, structured so you can apply them on your own.
Yes. Self-guided courses are designed to be completed on your own schedule through the program portal
No. Courses are educational tools, not clinical care. If you have complex health concerns, a history of chronic illness, or questions that go beyond foundational habits, working one-on-one with a naturopathic doctor allows for the personalized assessment and treatment planning that a course cannot provide. The 30-Day Reset works well alongside care or as an introduction to it.
Upcoming classes are listed on the Courses and Classes page. When no classes are scheduled, visitors can join the mailing list to be notified about future offerings.
Mentoring provides strategic support for healthcare providers and wellness professionals who want help with practice growth, pricing, marketing, systems, scaling, and sustainable business development.
Mentoring is provided by Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND, founder of Wellness Minneapolis
Mentoring is for healthcare providers, wellness professionals, and small business owners who want support building an ethical, sustainable practice.
Sessions may cover practice growth, service offerings, pricing, marketing strategy, workflow, organization, scaling, burnout prevention, and creating offerings beyond one-on-one care.
Yes. Dr. Barrett offers clinical case consultation for licensed healthcare professionals seeking another perspective on complex cases.
Established patients may send non-urgent questions through the secure patient portal. Providers typically respond within 4 business days.
New concerns or complex issues usually require a scheduled appointment or phone consultation.
Medical records, treatment plans, and recommendations are available through the secure patient portal.
When supplements are recommended, patients receive access to Fullscript, an online dispensary used for professional-grade products.
Requests can be submitted through the patient portal or by using this link: https://wellnessminneapolis423.practicebetter.io/#/691e6cf9d80339af77e20a6a/bookings?r=6977d6fe5b079bca93f970e6&step=services
If a specific insurance form is required, patients should attach it. Letters are typically completed within 10 business days.
For legal and ethical reasons, medical advice can only be provided to established patients. Friends or family members should schedule their own appointment.
Holistic care views a person as a whole, including body, mind, lifestyle, environment, relationships, genetics, and lived experience.
Integrative medicine brings together multiple healthcare approaches and encourages collaboration between providers for more coordinated care.
Conventional medicine often emphasizes pharmaceutical, surgical, emergency, and acute care interventions.
Sessions may cover practice growth, service offerings, pricing, marketing strategy, workflow, organization, scaling, burnout prevention, and creating offerings beyond one-on-one care.
Yes. Dr. Barrett offers clinical case consultation for licensed healthcare professionals seeking another perspective on complex cases.
