Meet Maria Petersen, ARNP, FNP-C

Maria Petersen is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping people feel like themselves again. She has focused experience in medical weight loss and hormone therapy and understands how these challenges can affect you in your daily life—your energy, mood, confidence, and overall well-being.

She has worked with hundreds of patients on their weight loss journeys, including many who had previously struggled or felt unsuccessful with other medications. Maria also has experience treating both men and women with hormone therapy and brings a strong knowledge base in supportive therapies such as vitamins and peptides.

Through her work with patients, Maria saw the need for care that is easier to access and more centered around the individual. That’s why she created Iowa Peak Wellness—to offer high-quality care that fits into real life, not the other way around.

Maria believes great care starts with listening. She takes the time to understand your goals, your concerns, and your day-to-day life so she can create a plan that works for you. Her approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and always personalized—never one-size-fits-all.

When she’s not working, Maria enjoys spending time with her family. She’s a wife and mom of three, and her home is full with two dogs and two cats. She loves staying active through biking and hiking and enjoys traveling—especially anywhere with mountains. Her love for balance, wellness, and the outdoors is a big part of the care she brings to her patients.