Parisi Podcast 023- From Pro Cyclist to Preventative Car with Sara Headley of Mint Health

In this episode of the Parisi Podcast, host Casey Lee sits down with Sara Headley, FNP-C, owner of Mint Health in Waterbury, Vermont—and Casey’s own primary care provider. Sara shares her remarkable journey from collegiate rower to professional cyclist, to ER nurse, and now to opening her own preventative-focused primary care practice.

Together, they dig into what traditional healthcare often misses, how athletic backgrounds shape better medical questioning, and why fueling, recovery, team culture, and early education matter so deeply for both youth and adult athletes. Sara offers honest insights into the realities of pro sport, the hidden challenges many athletes face, and the empowering role of a clinician who truly understands the demands of training and performance.

Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or simply someone seeking better healthcare, this conversation sheds light on what modern primary care could and should feel like.