Dr. Kate Naumes, ND

Dr. Kate Naumes, ND www.naumesnd.com Dr. Kate Naumes (sounds like “Thomas”) tailors her recommendations to meet the individual needs of each client. Holyoke.

She believes in the power of preventative medicine and the necessity of client education. Her approach combines a thorough history with lifestyle modifications such as dietary, sleep, and exercise recommendations, as well as, various holistic methods to guide and empower her clients on their journey to optimal health. Rather than focusing on the treatment of disease or elimination of symptoms, Dr. Naumes, ND considers how we live, how we interact with our environment and how those choices affect our well-being. Trained as a primary care physician, she has a special interest in women’s and children’s health. Her choice to become both a naturopathic doctor and midwife arises from a desire to provide continuity of care. She provides preconception and infertility counseling, newborn and pediatric care, as well as ongoing well-woman and menopause support. She is living and practicing in Dallas, TX. The state of Texas does not, as of yet, license Naturopathic Doctors. As such, she holds her license in Oregon and Washington and acts in Texas as a wellness consultant. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Certificate in Midwifery from Bastyr University and BA in Biochemistry from Mt. To schedule an online telehealth appointment, please visit :: http://holisticwellness.janeapp.com/

Is it too late to start hormone replacement therapy in your 60s?Not necessarily.Age alone isn’t the deciding factor. Wha...
01/31/2026

Is it too late to start hormone replacement therapy in your 60s?

Not necessarily.

Age alone isn’t the deciding factor.

What matters more is how long it’s been since menopause, your personal risk profile, and the reasons you’re considering HRT in the first place.

Hormone therapy shouldn’t be used to prevent heart disease, dementia, or aging, but it can be an option for symptom relief or bone support with the right guidance.

If you're wondering whether HRT makes sense for you at this stage of life, DM BOOK and I’ll send you the scheduling link.

01/27/2026

New blog is live: Tired Is Not a Personality.

For years, I was told I was “fine.”

My labs were brushed off. My exhaustion was minimized. My ferritin stayed low while I was told to hydrate, eat more steak, and try harder.

This post is about iron deficiency in women, why it’s so often missed, and how perimenopause can quietly make everything worse. It’s also about the knowledge gap and the trust gap — what happens when data exists, solutions exist, but women still aren’t believed.

Fatigue isn’t a character flaw.
Brain fog isn’t a mindset problem.
And being tired all the time is not who you are.

If you’ve been pushing through symptoms you were taught to downplay, this one is for you.

You deserve care that listens.

Read the full post at http://naumesnd.com/blogs

Bone health is one of the areas where hormone therapy makes a real, measurable difference. It slows bone loss, supports ...
01/24/2026

Bone health is one of the areas where hormone therapy makes a real, measurable difference. It slows bone loss, supports density, and reduces fracture risk in healthy postmenopausal women.

For those who reach menopause early, it’s especially important to protect the bones during those extra years without estrogen.

It isn’t a stand-alone treatment for osteoporosis, and it’s not the right fit for everyone — but for many women, it’s a key part of long-term bone support.

If you want to understand what your bones actually need at this stage of life, DM BOOK and I’ll send you the scheduling link.

January has a way of making women feel like they’re supposed to start over. Fix everything. Try harder. Power through.Pe...
01/23/2026

January has a way of making women feel like they’re supposed to start over. Fix everything. Try harder. Power through.

Perimenopause and menopause don’t work like that.

They don’t need resolutions or grit.�They need competent, evidence-based care, and a clinician who actually knows how to guide you through change instead of minimizing it.

I’m MSCP-certified through The Menopause Society, which means my training, clinical standards, and continuing education are grounded in the most current, peer-reviewed menopause science. No trends. No fear tactics. No “this is just how it is now.”

Combined with 17+ years as a naturopath, that means care that’s both rigorous and whole-person. Care that’s thoughtful, individualized, and built to last beyond January motivation.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:�
• slowing down enough to see the full picture�
• making sense of labs instead of chasing numbers�
• choosing treatments that fit your body now�
• creating a plan that adapts as this season unfolds

If you want fewer guesses and more clarity, 📩 DM me BOOK to schedule or learn more about working together.

I can't tell you how many times I've been asked about the cognitive benefits of hormone replacement therapy.But here's t...
01/17/2026

I can't tell you how many times I've been asked about the cognitive benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

But here's the truth of the matter...

For most women entering menopause at the usual age, we don’t have evidence that HRT protects the brain long-term.

There are a few specific cases where early hormone therapy may support cognitive health — particularly for women who experience surgical menopause before the natural age — but this doesn’t apply to everyone.

And timing matters: starting certain hormone therapies after age 65 was linked to an increased dementia risk in the WHI Memory Study.

For personalized guidance or questions about your own hormone options, DM “BOOK” and I’ll send you the scheduling link.

01/15/2026

There is so much noise about menopause and hormone therapy right now — TikTok hot takes, outdated guidelines, recycled myths from 20 years ago.

YOU DESERVE BETTER.

My latest blog post breaks down what we actually know, using evidence-based answers adapted from The Menopause Society’s 2022 Position Statement… translated into language real women can use.

No fearmongering. No confusion. No guessing.

Just clear, grounded information to help you understand your options and make decisions that support your long-term health.

Read the full post at http://naumesnd.com/blogs

Still have questions? Drop them in the comments below!

Can hormone replacement therapy protect your heart?The answer depends on when you start.Research shows that beginning HR...
01/10/2026

Can hormone replacement therapy protect your heart?

The answer depends on when you start.

Research shows that beginning HRT earlier in the menopause transition — ideally within 10 years of your last period — is associated with better heart outcomes and a lower risk of all-cause mortality.

These benefits must still be balanced with rare risks like blood clots or stroke, but the overall picture is much more favorable when therapy is started sooner rather than later.

Starting HRT decades after menopause is a different scenario, and the cardiovascular risks increase.

If you’ve been wondering whether hormone replacement therapy could support your long-term health, especially your heart, this is the time to explore your options.

DM “BOOK” for scheduling details.

01/08/2026

New blog is live: Perimenopause Is Not Failure.

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, irritable, or unlike yourself — and have been told your labs are “normal,” that it’s stress, aging, or that you just need to try harder — this post is for you.

Perimenopause is a real hormonal transition. It often starts earlier than women expect, lasts longer than anyone warns you about, and affects the brain, metabolism, sleep, mood, and cycles in very real ways.

None of this is personal.
None of it is weakness.
And it’s not something you should have to white-knuckle your way through.

This post breaks down what’s actually happening in the body, why so many women feel dismissed, and what evidence-based support can look like when care takes women seriously.

You’re not losing it.
You’re adapting.
And you deserve a plan that adapts with you.

Read the full post at http://naumesnd.com/blogs

Still have questions? Drop them in the comments below!

Let’s clear something up: HRT is not a weight loss treatment.Hormone replacement therapy can support body composition, e...
01/05/2026

Let’s clear something up: HRT is not a weight loss treatment.

Hormone replacement therapy can support body composition, energy, sleep, and metabolism in midlife, but it isn’t designed to make the scale drop.

Here’s what the research does show:

• Extra body fat, especially around the midsection, is linked to more intense hot flashes and night sweats.

• Sustainable lifestyle-driven weight loss can reduce those symptoms.

• Weight loss medications don’t currently show strong benefits for vasomotor symptoms.

• And while early studies hint that HRT might enhance the effects of weight loss medications, we are far from calling that a standard of care.

You deserve real information, not hype.

If you’re wondering whether HRT could help you feel more balanced, more energized, and more at home in your body, I’m here to help you sort through the options.

DM “BOOK” and I’ll send you the scheduling link.

Happy 2026!
01/05/2026

Happy 2026!

The weird obsessions. The playlists. The late-night Googling.For me, it was perfumes.But it doesn't matter what it was.I...
12/30/2025

The weird obsessions. The playlists. The late-night Googling.

For me, it was perfumes.

But it doesn't matter what it was.

It all meant something. It held you up.

I Hate Everyone is for the ones who survived midlife in style and chaos, in silence and in sweatpants.

You weren’t dramatic. You were armored.

Join the waitlist to stay in the loop—link in bio.

Happy Solstice, my beautiful friends. ✨Tonight, the longest night of the year invites us to slow down, light a candle, a...
12/21/2025

Happy Solstice, my beautiful friends. ✨

Tonight, the longest night of the year invites us to slow down, light a candle, and remember that even in the dark, we’re still growing.

The solstice isn’t about rushing into resolutions — it’s about resting in the quiet before the light returns.

Let yourself soften. Breathe. Dream a little about what’s next. Each flicker of flame is a reminder that hope always finds its way back.

Here’s to tending your inner light, nurturing what’s ready to grow, and trusting that brighter days are already on their way. 💛

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