Our Mission
It is our mission to deliver exceptional, relationship-based medical care that treats the whole person—not just symptoms. We strive to create a warm, respectful, and harmonious environment where every patient feels truly seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full health potential.
Our Vision
Our vision is to redefine healthcare by offering transformative, root-cause medicine that extends health span and prevents disease. We envision communities across Alaska living longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives—free from unnecessary chronic suffering.
Vitae's Story
Christine Sagan
Owner and Founder
In 2014, I stumbled upon a TED Talk that changed everything. Dr. Pamela Wible spoke about creating an “ideal medical clinic”—one rooted in compassion, community, and true healing. Her message lit a spark in me. I reached out to her, and to my surprise, she called me that same day. I joined her mastermind group, and with their support, I gave myself one year to figure out how to build something different.
Every week, I held myself accountable—researching, connecting with business owners, and refining my vision. I imagined a clinic that stripped away the red tape and brought the focus back to what mattered most: people.
Eventually, I pitched the idea to a leader at our local hospital. She was incredibly supportive and offered me a chance to create a
space in a new building under renovation. When my timeline and theirs didn’t align, she gave me a tiny, windowless office to start. With borrowed furniture and a friend answering phones from home, I opened Vitae Integrative Medical Center in December 2015.
I did everything—check-ins, billing, patient care. It was humble, but it was real. By March 2016, we moved into a 2,300-square-foot space, and with the help of a supportive colleague, we hired our first front desk staff. The two of us ran the clinic—seeing patients, supporting each other, and building something meaningful.
That first year, we served 600 patients. We kept growing—adding providers, services, and events like our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration with margaritas and a photo booth. As we expanded, we outgrew our space, and I searched for a new home.
Years later, during COVID, I found the right building. After a year of planning and permitting, we remodeled it into a warm, welcoming space with treatment rooms, acupuncture, clinic flow, and administrative areas. We moved in on September 15, 2023.
Since then, we’ve served over 6,400 patients in our community, throughout Alaska, and beyond. Our vision is to be a steadfast partner in health for the next generation—anchored in our values and adaptable to the ever-evolving landscape of medicine.
10 Years of Healthcare
We are excited to celebrate 10 years dedicated service to our community! Over the past decade, we have proudly provided exceptional wellness and care to our patients. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for trusting us with your health. Here's to many more years of commitment and care!
Our Guiding Principles
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Whole-Person Focus: We go beyond symptoms to uncover and treat root causes.
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Relational Care: We cultivate meaningful, respectful relationships with patients and one another.
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Evidence-Based & Innovative: We combine trusted science with cutting-edge, integrative therapies.
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Prevention First: We prioritize prevention and lifestyle medicine to reduce disease burden.
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Patient Empowerment: We educate and partner with patients to foster informed decision-making.
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Extended Visits, Holistic Results: We offer longer appointments to address interconnected concerns, reduce overall cost, and increase satisfaction.
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Healing Environment: Our clinic is a calm, welcoming space designed for healing, collaboration, and care that feels like family.
Take A Look Around Our Clinic
