About
Dr. Bethany Sweet, MD, FAAFP, DABOM has practiced family medicine for over 17 years. She grew up in Tenino, Washington and earned her undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She then spent four years in Be'er Sheva, Israel, where she earned her medical degree. After returning to the Pacific Northwest, she completed her family medicine residency at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. She spent more than 14 years in private practice in Yelm before founding Sweet Life Wellness in Lacey.
Dr. Sweet holds dual board certifications in family medicine and obesity medicine, and she holds additional certification in aesthetics. She received specialized training through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical passions include women's health, pediatrics, lifestyle medicine, and obesity care. She excels at in-office procedures and treats patients across all age groups. Multiple medical and humanitarian missions to Haiti and Africa have shaped her approach to the physician-patient relationship. She hopes to continue that mission work in the future. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling and hiking, and she shares those adventures with her husband and three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Medical School
Medical school in Be'er Sheva, Israel
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, Washington
Additional Training
Specialized training from the American Board of Obesity Medicine; Certified in Aesthetics
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sweet right for?
Dr. Sweet serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from her thorough, relationship-driven approach. Patients who want medically supervised weight loss with an obesity medicine specialist will find a structured, personalized program here. Women seeking care across life stages and parents looking for a trusted pediatric provider are also a strong fit. Those interested in aesthetic treatments like Botox or microneedling can see Dr. Sweet without a primary care membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sweet treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, and women's health conditions. She also manages pediatric conditions and performs aesthetic treatments for fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation.
Yes. Dr. Sweet holds dual board certifications in family medicine and obesity medicine. She also holds certification in aesthetics and received specialized training through the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Sweet earned her medical degree in Be'er Sheva, Israel over four years. She then completed her family medicine residency at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Before founding Sweet Life Wellness, she spent over 14 years in private practice in Yelm.
Dr. Sweet has practiced family medicine for over 17 years. She spent more than 14 of those years in private practice in Yelm, Washington, before opening Sweet Life Wellness in Lacey.
Yes. Dr. Sweet cares for patients from birth through end-of-life. She has managed care for entire families, including infants and elderly patients, throughout her career.
Dr. Sweet treats obesity as a complex, chronic medical condition. She holds board certification in obesity medicine and received specialized training through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She pairs lifestyle modifications with personalized medication support when appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Sweet is certified in aesthetics and performs Botox, dermal fillers, and FDA-cleared medical-depth microneedling using DP Derm technology. Aesthetic patients do not need a primary care membership to book these services.
Yes. Members can contact Dr. Sweet directly by phone, text, or email 24/7 for urgent concerns. The practice asks patients to reserve after-hours contact for matters that cannot wait until the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Sweet grew up in Tenino, Washington, which is close to the Lacey area. She returned to the Pacific Northwest after completing her medical training and built her career here over more than 17 years.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026