In 2016, I broke my foot running a half marathon. After the traditionally recommended 8 weeks of recovery time, I had not healed at all. My orthopedic doctor tried to figure out why and suggested testing my hormones. This changed my life.

 

I started with my gynecologist, who was limited in what they would prescribe even though they recognized my deficiency. I continued to struggle. My bones were not healing, I was tired, and I felt awful. Finally, a good friend suggested pellet therapy, which I had never heard of. 

 

I found a doctor who offered pellet therapy and my life changed. I started to heal. I found out that I really liked my husband again after all. I had more energy and less aches and pains. I decided I wanted to learn more about hormone replacement therapy and started taking courses. This is where my journey took off. 

 

I started to notice how many women would go to the doctor with a desire for help with their hormonal imbalances only to be told “ This is normal.” or “This is the start of menopause, just get used to it.”. I also noticed women being treated as if they simply needed a prescription for an antidepressant, like that would solve all their issues. As I watched women struggle, I realized that I wanted to help offer personalized solutions and not just say “Oh well, getting older stinks!”. 

 

Through my years as a nurse practitioner, patients have consistently told me how I’m different. How when they come to see me, they feel heard and cared for. They feel that they get the best possible care with me. My husband, Bill, suggested that I take the area that I struggled to get help for and turn that into an opportunity to use my knowledge and do what I do best - help patients. Let me help you start your BHRT journey back to wellness today.