Rejuvenating Lives, Empowering Health

At Empower Wellness Center, we are passionately dedicated to optimizing your health and vitality through a range of personalized services tailored to meet your unique needs. Our team of professionals works closely with you to create customized hydration therapies that enhance your overall well-being, boost your energy levels, and support your body’s natural functions. Whether you're looking to recover from a workout, improve your hydration, or simply feel your best, we are here to help you achieve your health goals with care and expertise.

Blending Health, Science, and Wellness for Optimal Living

At Empower Wellness Center, we believe that optimal health comes from a balanced combination of nutritious eating, regular exercise, and cutting-edge medical treatments. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including premium IV vitamin infusions, hormone replacement therapy, weight loss programs, and more. We are committed to rejuvenating both your body and mind, enhancing your health, vitality, and overall performance.

Meet the Medical Director & Founder

Dr. Salwa Derksen

Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen is a highly skilled internal medicine physician with extensive experience in treating diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. She has a strong interest in rheumatology, naturopathic medicine, and women’s health. With over a decade of experience as both a hospitalist and outpatient clinician at Mayo Clinic for the last 7 years , Dr. Bakkali-Derksen is renowned for providing outstanding patient care.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Bakkali-Derksen brings professional experience in quality assurance, teaching, and mentorship. Her academic achievements include degrees in computer and biological sciences, culminating in a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Her clinical interests extend to osteopathic manipulation and hormone replacement therapy. Having worked in various hospital systems across multiple states, she is also fluent in three languages, enabling her to connect with a diverse patient population.

Outside of work, Dr. Derksen cherishes time with her family and four active children. She delights in watching them participate in basketball, soccer, and baseball, and pursues her own passions for travel, hiking, CrossFit, and running.

The Empower Team

Allison Jaggard
Nurse Practitioner

I'm Allison Jaggard, an APRN and Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aesthetic Dermatology and Weight Loss Medicine since 2014, conducting Good Faith Evaluations since 2018, and when not working, I enjoy traveling and attending Astros and college football games with my husband, Jay, and our kids, Mason and Olivia.

Amanda Stangler
Aesthetic Injector

Amanda is a certified aesthetic injector with over 6 years of experience in cosmetic injectables and skin rejuvenation, dedicated to providing personalized, advanced treatments while balancing her passion for patient care with quality time outdoors with her daughter.

Alyssa Herman
Infusion RN

I’m Alyssa, and I’ve been a nurse for 7 years. Most recently, I’ve spent the last 5 years in-home care and home infusion. When not working, I love doing anything outside and spending time with my son and family.

Gabrielle Dearey
Aesthetic/Infusion RN & Operations Manager

With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, Gabrielle specializes in aesthetics and takes great pride in offering exceptional, personalized care. Her journey has included working in diverse areas such as Emergency Medicine, Ketamine Infusion, and Primary Care Clinics, all of which have shaped her approach to patient care.

Chelsea Hoffman
Infusion RN


With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, I’ve dedicated my nursing career to providing compassionate, patient-centered care—particularly with experience in surgical settings, pediatric oncology, and women’s health.

Sherri Meyer
Infusion RN


I have been a nurse for 21 years. I am an RN with a Masters in Nursing LeadershipMost of my career was in Labor and Delivery. I also worked in a clinic in primary care and mental health.
I am passionate about empowering patients by providing education and support.  That is the thing I love most about being a nurse.
I have two sons, and 3 dogs. In my spare time I love being outside walking around our little hobby farm. It’s so peaceful

I started Empower Wellness Center because I wanted to provide people with a holistic approach to health and wellness. Our IV vitamin infusions, hormone replacement therapy, and other services are designed to optimize outcomes and enhance vitality.

Dr. Salwa Derksen

Founder, Empower Wellness Center

Discover the Power of Our Comprehensive Services for Optimal Health

At Empower Wellness Center, we offer a range of services designed to enhance your health, vitality, and overall performance. Our top-notch IV vitamin infusions, hormone replacement therapy, weight loss clinic, and more are personalized by our internal medicine experts to optimize outcomes.

Rejuvenation

Our services are tailored to rejuvenate your body and mind, promoting overall well-being and vitality.

Optimization

We strive to optimize your health, helping you perform at your best both physically and mentally.

Rejuvenate Your Health and Vitality

Experience our top-notch IV vitamin infusions, hormone replacement therapy, and more.