Get to know Colleen

Your health journey deserves more than rushed visits and one-size-fits-all solutions. As a Family Nurse Practitioner with two decades of experience, I've witnessed firsthand how meaningful healthcare happens in the context of trust, partnership, and genuine connection. Whether you're navigating your first adult health decisions, managing the changes that come with life's transitions, or simply seeking a provider who has time to truly listen, you deserve care that honors where you are and where you want to go.

My approach centers on a simple truth: health thrives when you feel deeply heard and supported. Over twenty years of practice has taught me that the most profound healing happens not in isolation, but when someone walks alongside you, meeting you exactly where you are on your health journey. This belief shapes every interaction, every treatment plan, and every moment we spend together.

In 2017, a bike accident on my commute home changed my perspective in ways I never anticipated. Being hit from behind didn't just knock me down physically, it opened my eyes to the vital importance of the very lifestyle medicine principles I'd been advocating for years. Through my own recovery, I experienced firsthand how social connections, thoughtful nutrition, appropriate physical activity, restorative sleep, and stress management aren't just nice ideas, they're the foundation that allows us to not just heal, but to thrive, even in our most challenging moments.

This personal journey reinforced what I'd observed in practice: your body has remarkable wisdom, and your lifestyle choices can either support or hinder your healing. Recovery wasn't about quick fixes, it was about embracing a way of living that honored my body's need for time, patience, and the right kind of support. I learned that healing happens in community, with providers who are invested in your success, and with choices that accumulate into lasting strength.

This experience ultimately led me to transition from a traditional insurance-based practice to direct patient care. Why? Because you deserve to feel that same level of support and investment in your health journey. You deserve a provider who recognizes that even during illness or injury, your choices matter and someone who can guide you in making decisions that truly serve your wellbeing.

My mission is to use my gift of empathetic understanding and empowering presence to create spaces where every person feels deeply heard and discovers their own strength. Together, we'll contribute to a world where love, acceptance, and personal responsibility flourish side by side.

I've been honored to be recognized as a Top Doc by Seattle Met Magazine, but what matters most to me is the trust my patients place in me every day. In our work together, you'll find not just clinical expertise, but a partner who believes in your inherent wisdom and strength…someone committed to helping you navigate your health with confidence, one conversation at a time.

Healthcare shouldn't feel like a battle you fight alone. You deserve a guide who understands that true healing happens when you feel truly seen and supported.

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Patient Testimonials

  • "My whole family sees Colleen Pacem, ARNP and she's an outstanding practitioner. She truly takes the time to listen, discuss treatment options, and is willing to research and follow-up when needed. We have several unique conditions in our family and it's a relief to have a primary care provider that genuinely cares and wants to help. "

  • "Colleen is a very caring, attentive and thoughtful PCP. As a skilled and patient listener, with a calming and unhurried demeanor, she creates a "safe place" in which to share/inquire about health matters."

  • "Colleen is worth her weight in gold. I recommend her immediately to anyone who's looking for a PCP."

  • "Colleen has always listened closely to my concerns. She is very respectful and empathetic and provides different options to various issues. I have referred her to several of my friends."