My Approach

Navigating Women's Health with Compassion and Expertise

As a functional pharmacist clinician coach and passionate advocate for women's health, I'm here to support you through the unique challenges we face as we age. With our longer life spans, many of us spend about a third of our lives "living in menopause," dealing with its various short- and long-term impacts on our health and well-being. I'm dedicated to helping you navigate this journey with understanding and care.

Optimizing Your Wellness

Achieving optimal health is about more than just avoiding illness; it's about feeling your best every day. While maintaining general health might mean you're not sick, optimizing your health is a proactive journey that can transform your life. By focusing on balanced nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and effective stress management, you can unlock a new level of vitality and well-being. Personally, I've found that when I prioritize these aspects, I experience more energy, sharper focus, and a better mood. This approach not only helps in preventing chronic diseases but also enhances my ability to enjoy life to the fullest and tackle challenges with greater resilience. Embracing optimal health is about making choices that empower you to live your best life.

My functional and holistic approach is all about understanding and addressing the root causes of feeling less than your best or managing chronic conditions by viewing the body as an interconnected system. Each one of us is unique in how our bodies change. Personalized to you, this approach highlights the crucial role of lifestyle, nutrition, nutrient depletion, and environmental factors in promoting overall well-being and preventing dis-ease. Working with me, you'll be in a safe and welcoming environment where you feel heard and empowered to explore your options.

Embrace the Change - Prepare, Repair & Prevent

Menopause is a significant and permanent stage in a woman's life, requiring attention and care. Menopause is not just a phase—it's a transformation that affects us for the rest of our lives - that's why I call it "living in menopause." Today, women spend about one-third of their lives in menopause. As we age, maintaining hormonal balance is a consideration, and it is equally important to consider how age-related changes impact other areas of health, such as metabolism, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, bone health and brain function. By addressing these areas thoughtfully and methodically, we can take proactive steps to manage our health and well-being now and in the future.

Your Journey, Your Way to Improving Your Health

Let me help you identify and alleviate symptoms, enhance your overall well-being, and support your long-term health goals. You'll find a compassionate and supportive environment here. Explore your options, ask questions, and discover what works best for you. Having personally experienced the ups and downs of peri-menopause and now living in post-menopause, I understand its profound and lasting impact on body and mind. At BALANCEfx, my goal is to offer practical solutions and provide you with the knowledge, options, and tools needed to achieve your best health and wellness.

Wellness seeks more than the absence of illness -

it is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit - the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.

Greg Anderson

Working Together

Supporting You

Supporting Your Health Journey at Every Stage of Life

As women our health and needs change considerably as we age. Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you navigate each phase with confidence. When you work with me one-on-one, you'll receive personalized support that's all about you—your unique needs, your well-being, and your health goals, both short- and long-term.

At BALANCEfx, I believe in getting to the heart of health imbalances and supporting true healing, rather than just treating symptoms. Recognizing that all parts of our bodies are inextricably linked, adopting a holistic mindset is essential. My approach focuses on lifestyle medicine, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, including supplementation with neutraceuticals if needed, stress management, and healthy physical activity. By achieving nutritional and lifestyle balance, you can feel more vibrant, energized, and well, no matter your age.

Understanding the Impact of Hormonal Changes

As women, we've been dealing with the monthly effects of changing hormones since our teens. But starting as early as our late 30s, mid-life hormonal changes can have lasting effects on our health and longevity. While most immediately our reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) come to mind, other hormones such as cortisol and insulin also have a profound impact on our feeling of well-being and health. Many of these changes affect us for the rest of our lives and can impact:

Our immune system
The balance of our gut microbiome
Our thyroid health
The stress on our adrenal glands
Our metabolism
The strength of our bones
Our cardiovascular health
Our brain health
Our emotional well-being and ability to deal with stress

At BALANCEfx, I'm committed to supporting you with a compassionate, integrative approach to health and wellness. Together, we will work towards a healthier, and more balanced you.

Personalized Action Plan

I believe that every woman is unique. That's why we will work together to develop a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals, providing you with the support and guidance you need to feel in control of your health. This plan can be shared with your healthcare team to guide your discussions during appointments.

Empowering You

Knowledge is empowering, and I am here to provide you with information and resources you need to make informed decisions about your health and well-being. My aim is to help you reach your personal goals. It's truly my privilege to teach and support you on your wellness journey.