
Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
“My goal is to improve overall health and well-being by integrating lifestyle choices and current medicine practices into a person-centered plan.”
Clinical Expertise
Natalie is a physician assistant who cares for people of all ages. She earned her Bachelors’s degree in Biology at the University of Minnesota and her Master’s degree at the Augsburg College of Physician Assistant Studies. Natalie founded a weight loss program at Golden Valley called The Great Slim Down. This program is a one-on-one program in which she provides counseling once a month for 12 months on a healthy diet and exercise ideas to prevent chronic diseases caused by increased body weight.
Publications
- 8 Questions to Ask a Doctor at Your Annual Exam, SingleCare
- Why do Colds Feel Worse at Night? WCCO News
- Diet Advice for 2020, WCCO News with Cory Hepola
- Natalie Ikeman talks about her role at Hennepin Healthcare
Professional Affiliations
- Obesity Medicine Association
Credentials
- Board Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA
- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine
- Assists with educating future Physician Assistants with the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program
- Preceptor for APP Students
- Consultant with St. Catherine’s Physician Assistant Program
Personal
“I enjoy exercising, reading, remodeling and spending time with my family on the lake.”