Katie Sorensen, MSN, FNP-C
Hi, I’m Katie Sorensen, Nurse Practitioner and owner of Weight Loss NP. I graduated from Regis University with a Masters Degree in Nursing and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2013. Before starting WLNP, I worked as a primary care provider and enjoyed treating people in all ages and stages of life. I have broad knowledge and experience treating all kinds of medical conditions and enjoy helping my clients at WLNP understand their health and wellness as a whole.
I’ve always had a special interest in helping people improve their health by losing weight. Growing up as a competitive gymnast I became intricately aware of nutrition along with the at many times complicated relationships with food and exercise that many people experience when they have struggles with weight and/or body image. I have a deep understanding and empathy for others who struggle with challenges surrounding weight, body image and healthy food relationships and it fuels my passion to support and guide them towards a healthier, more balanced approach to nutrition and fitness.
When GLP1 medications became available as a tool, I was quickly on-board, seeing them as the game-changers they have been in the space. I LOVE helping our clients lose weight and improve their health through our programs. Teaching and empowering my clients to reach and maintain their health improvements for the long-haul is top priority. Helping people feel more like themselves, and experience more energy and vibrancy truly lights me up! Your wins are my wins! Outside of work, my husband and I stay busy with our two kiddos. We love showing them all the beautiful parts of our home state of Colorado and spending time with our extended family here as well.
Nurse practitioner + owner
Katie Ballard, MSN, FNP-C
Hello! I’m Katie Ballard and one of the nurse practitioners here. I graduated from Regis University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in nursing in 2013 and then my Masters Degree in Nursing in 2017 to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a bedside nurse, I worked in the Neurosurgical intensive Care Unit at UCHealth for several years. I’ve always been passionate about health and nutrition, but during my years in the Neuro ICU I saw again and again how so many severe illnesses could have been prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. This motivated me to pursue my Family Nurse Practitioner degree so that I could help my patients be proactive with their health and help advocate for their longevity and quality of life.
Prior to joining Weight Loss NP, I practiced in primary care for 6 years and enjoyed working with patients from 2 days old to 102 years old. It really is such a privilege to serve my patients and help in their health journey. I believe we can heal our bodies so much with good nutrition and I’m here to support you wherever you are at. Being able to add in safe and effective medication has been such a breath of fresh air to really help my clients achieve their goals.
I am a Colorado native so outside of work I love to be outside, especially in the mountains with my husband and 3 wonderful boys (5, 2, 4 months). We also are in the midst of a never-ending home remodel. So I get it when it feels like life is so busy and it’s hard to prioritize yourself. Let us help support you and see what you can accomplish, you won’t regret it!
Nurse practitioner
Kasey Topp, MS, PA-C
PHysician Assistant
Hi, I am Kasey Topp a Physician Assistant with a background in in Family Practice for the past 10 years. I graduated with my Masters from CU Anschutz PA Program in 2013. I have had a passion for weight loss medicine since the beginning of my career. In PA school, I had a summer internship compiling and summarizing the research surrounding childhood obesity. Later in my career, I ran a weight loss program without the use of weight loss medications through the family practice I worked for. These experiences have given me a larger understanding of weight loss strategies using lifestyle change, and helped me to provide evidence based approaches to weight loss. I believe that a weight-loss plan needs to be individualized, and there is not one solution that works for every patient.
I have been using GLP-1 medications to help people lose weight for 10 years, but in family practice I started to feel like my hands were tied. When I would try to prescribe these GLP-1 meds through standard pharmacies, the cost would often be over $1000 per month. In 2023, I joined Katie Sorensen to help get patients these game-changing weight loss medications at a more affordable rate. It has been an absolute joy to see the way substantial weight loss has changed my patients' lives. I find when people lose 40+ pounds– they can often come off of some of their medications, their knee pain gets better, their back pain gets better, and they feel more confident. Weight loss is truly preventive medicine!
Outside of my job, I am passionate about gardening, cooking, reading, hiking, rock-climbing, running, and doing acro yoga.
Heidi Harris, MSN, FNP-C
Hello! My name is Heidi and I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for 4.5 years. I attended University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus for both my nursing undergraduate and graduate degrees. As an FNP, I have worked in retail health helping patients from ages 12 months and up. I have extensive practice in managing both acute and chronic conditions, and I have a passion for helping my patients achieve the best possible outcomes. I love working with my patients as a team: guiding them in the right direction, while still allowing them to have autonomy and medical-decision making when it comes to their own care.
For my FNP graduate program final project, I studied the effects of diet and exercise on preventing type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes. Did you know that most women who have had gestational diabetes will likely develop type 2 diabetes later on? Diet and exercise are essential, but sometimes it’s not enough. The medications that we use for weight loss can actually help prevent chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
I became more interested in weight loss medications when I was having my own personal struggles with weight loss. After having two babies in two years, I found it very hard to lose all the 80+ pounds that I had gained during pregnancy. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in my last two pregnancies, and I realized something needed to change. I reached out to Weight Loss NP and became a patient of Kasey’s (she is awesome!). I had wonderful success with semaglutide, and with Kasey’s guidance, I dropped 50 pounds! I lost 40 pounds in the first 4 months, and then lost an additional 10 pounds over a few more months. I saw how life-changing semaglutide was for me–I finally felt more comfortable in my own skin, I could wear clothes that actually looked nice on me, I could keep up with my kiddos better, but most importantly–I am healthier! When an opening for a Provider with Weight Loss NP was available, I jumped on it! Because of my own personal success and first-hand experience of how wonderful this practice is, I was elated to join the team. I love helping my patients feel their best and I look forward to working with you!
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband and kids–all boys–ages 16, 3, and 1. They are the joys of my life! I am a Colorado native and love everything Colorado has to offer and enjoy hiking, camping, running, and traveling.
Nurse Practitioner
Laura Heffern, DNP, FNP-C
nurse practitioner
Hello, I’m Laura Heffern, and a family nurse practitioner. I am thrilled to work with The Weight Loss NP helping patients achieve their goals. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University then worked in pediatric ER and ICU as a bedside registered nurse for 6 years. I moved to Colorado and attended University of Colorado Anschutz for my Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctorate in Nursing Practice degrees. I chose to transition from inpatient to outpatient medicine and work in Primary Care and LOVE it! I love getting to know patients, their families, and managing diseases such as diabetes, migraines, hypertension, and of course obesity. I also own a small medspa in Denver called Needles & Tox where I get to help men and women feel their best by using botox, fillers, prp, and skincare.
My interest in weight loss and obesity medicine stems both from primary care seeing how weight loss can transform lives and health, but also from my own personal experience with compounded GLP-1s.
I had my first baby in 2022, and after that pregnancy found myself at my highest weight and not comfortable in my clothes or body. My BMI was in the obese category. Initially, I tried diets and exercise, but was not getting anywhere with weight loss. My doctor prescribed Wegovy, but I could not afford it as the pharmacy copay was $1000 per month. Though I was nervous, I decided to try compounded GLP-1. Over the next year, I witnessed first hand how special this medication was. It helped calm the noise in my head about food. It became easier to eat smaller portions. I wasn’t as interested in a second cocktail at happy hour. Eventually, with time, effort, and patience, I saw my weight go down. But more importantly, my confidence came back. I was running faster, I was keeping up with my toddler, and felt more like myself.
I hope to use my expertise as a NP and my own personal experience to help men and women who feel stuck in their weight loss journey. I believe this medication is a game-changer, but it’s the lifestyle and habit changes that will make the progress ‘stick’.
Lisa Domenico
administrator
Hi, I’m Lisa Domenico, the Administrative Assistant for Weight Loss, NP. My passion for helping people guided me to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Regis University and a Bachelor's of Nursing from Denver College of Nursing.I started my own Virtual Assistant business a little over a year ago. I enjoy making a positive impact on others' lives. I take great pride in providing assistance to our providers and clients, having witnessed firsthand how these medications can transform lives.
When I’m not working, you can find me anywhere near water, paddle boarding, hiking, sand volleyball, concerts, and spending time with my dog, Doc.
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