Sierra Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Sierra is a committed and caring Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Vitae Integrative Medical Center. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, she is dedicated to providing exceptional care and guiding patients toward their most optimal health through her strong belief in evidence-based practice. Sierra plans to integrate the latest research and clinical guidelines into her practice and strives to stay up to date with advancements in the field, to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of treatment.

As a lifelong Alaskan, Sierra has a rooted connection to the community and understands the unique healthcare challenges faced by individuals in the region. She is dedicated to empowering her patients and fostering genuine and meaningful interactions. She prioritizes building strong relationships based on trust and respect and helps guide patients to make informed choices and advocate for their health.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Sierra enjoys spending quality time with her family. She is also a devoted hockey mom and loves cheering her son on at games. In her free time, she embraces the outdoors and indulges in activities such as snowboarding, paddle boarding, and camping.

Debby Maloney, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Debby has always been driven to help others. Growing up in New England, she split her time between Maine and Connecticut and began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at 18, caring for dementia patients.
In 1996, Debby joined the Air Force, serving nearly 20 years as a Medic. Her roles spanned pre-hospital care, the Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, and more, providing care wherever it was needed most. Just before retiring, she earned her Associate’s in Nursing, laying the groundwork for the next phase of her career.
After leaving the military, Debby continued to make a difference in civilian healthcare. She began at Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility supporting individuals with addiction and mental health challenges, where she worked with Active Duty members and Veterans. From there, she served at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and local urgent care clinics while completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018.
In 2021, Debby earned her Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP). She worked for two years of experience in general neurology, expanding her expertise in understanding the complexities of brain health.
Debby brings a wealth of knowledge to our team and is eager to expand her expertise in Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about helping patients achieve true healing by addressing their health from the inside out.
When she’s not caring for patients, Debby enjoys “glamping” in the great outdoors with her husband, Shane, and their lovable pack of dogs. At home, her craft room is her happy place, where she creates quilts, greeting cards, and other handmade treasures, combining her creativity with her caring spirit.

Christine Sagan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Christine Sagan, APRN, is a family nurse practitioner in private practice since 2007. It has been her dream to open her own clinic, and Vitae Integrative Medical Center is a reflection of her vision and values. She is thoroughly excited to offer a fresh place for healing.

Christine specializes in treating the entire family, with special expertise on women’s health, hormone treatment (for men and women), nutritional counseling, weight loss, thyroid disorders, endocrine imbalances, chronic disease management, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, IBS, SIBO, GI disorders, adrenal imbalance, fatigue, allergies and pediatrics.

Along with the management of long-term medical conditions, she performs annual preventative exams for adults, plus wellness and sports physicals for children. Christine is enthusiastic about her work and has a positive, hopeful outlook for each client. She especially emphasizes the holistic aspect of health care and enjoys partnering with her patients.

Education

Christine earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage, gaining induction to the Sigma Theta Tau honors society in 2007. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Institute of Functional Medicine and the Alaska Nurse Practitioners Association.

A strong believer in the value of constant growth, Christine regularly attends continuing education conferences in Alaska and the Lower 48, where she keeps up with the latest research in healthcare. She has also been a regular lecturer at the annual ANPA conference in Anchorage, where she has discussed topics including testosterone replacement for men and women and irritable bowel syndrome.

Brian Yelverton, L.Ac

Brian Yelverton is a Nationally Certified licensed Acupuncturist who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine. He further studied, on internship, at the International Hospital in Beijing, China, following Master Acupuncturists considered to be National Treasures. Brian is fascinated by the art and science of acupuncture and seeks to treat every person with care and attention, meeting them where they are at, while cheering them on to a happier, healthier life. He has vast experience treating all sorts of pain and sports injuries and has worked with several of Alaska’s Olympic champions. Brian has helped people with various auto-immune disorders: MS, Parkinson’s, crohn’s disease, to name a few. He has helped our Veterans and other trauma survivors with PTSD, anxiety and substance abuse. Whether it’s emotional or physical ailments, Brian has seen in his years of practice that acupuncture can help relieve pain and calm the spirit. His goal is simply to aid in restoring balance and vitality with those he treats. Brian’s open, caring, genuine heart seeks to help everyone he meets, while being honored to serve.