SerenityNP Integrative Health

SerenityNP Integrative Health Promoting Women’s Health through Functional Medicine.

Carolyn Johnson, WHNP-BC
🌱 Restoring vitality with a holistic, integrative approach! 👩‍⚕️

Services:
Functional Medicine
Bioidentical Hormone Replenishment
Women's Wellness
Preventative/Wellness Care

SerenityNP.com | 815-604-6075 Call or Text Combining traditional and functional medicine to help you experience healing and lasting joy in your health.

You’ve been told it’s “just menopause”... but what if it’s actually a missing hormone?Testosterone is one of the most ov...
11/24/2025

You’ve been told it’s “just menopause”... but what if it’s actually a missing hormone?
Testosterone is one of the most overlooked hormones in women’s health!
it’s essential for:
✨energy
✨mood
✨libido
✨muscle
✨and even brain health.
Before menopause, your body makes 3x more testosterone than estrogen. But most women are never told how sharply it drops or how it impacts their daily life once it does.
We are here to get to the root causes of your health concerns. Our team runs detailed labs, reviews your symptoms, and walks through every option. Including bioidentical testosterone therapies like pellets, creams, or compounded treatments.
✨ If you’re tired of feeling like a shell of yourself, let’s talk
📩 Message us to book a consult and get your hormones tested

11/22/2025

We’re not just here to hand out hormones! We’re here to figure out why you don’t feel like yourself AND help your body find its rhythm again. Real healing means getting to the root, not just covering the symptoms. And real healing is something everyone deserves 🤍

For years, women have told us:"I don’t feel like myself anymore.""I’m more anxious, I’m forgetful, I’m overwhelmed.""I c...
11/20/2025

For years, women have told us:
"I don’t feel like myself anymore."
"I’m more anxious, I’m forgetful, I’m overwhelmed."
"I can’t sleep and my joy is gone."
And for years, those symptoms were brushed off by others as “just part of menopause.”
But now? The science is catching up and finally validating what women have always known in their bodies.
🔬Researchers at Fordham University (funded by the NIH) just released the first study examining how menopause transforms the brain!! NOT just hormones or periods.

They identified 40 distinct biological markers that show how this transition impacts mood, memory, sleep, and cognition.

➡️That brain fog, anxiety, and insomnia?
They’re neurological symptoms of menopause.
And there are real, research-backed ways to help, including bioidentical hormone support that works with your body’s natural rhythms.
You don’t have to wait until everything feels off.
You don’t have to settle for surviving this phase.
We’re here to help you thrive through it with personalized, compassionate care backed by both science and clinical wisdom.
💚If you’ve been feeling “off” and are ready to explore what’s really going on, message us to book a consult.

Most people think of menopause as a reproductive shift.But it's actually a neuroendocrine transition, meaning it impacts...
11/17/2025

Most people think of menopause as a reproductive shift.
But it's actually a neuroendocrine transition, meaning it impacts your brain just as much (or more) than your ovaries.
That brain fog?
The anxiety?
The panic attacks, memory issues, insomnia, and night sweats?
Those are neurological symptoms AND they’re common in menopause.
But if no one tells you that, it’s easy to fear something is really wrong.
It can feel like your mind is slipping away.
You’re not losing it.
You’re not alone.
And you are not crazy.
You’re going through a brain transition that deserves understanding and real support.
Connect with us if you’ve been feeling off and want to explore what’s actually going on beneath the surface💚

11/15/2025

"The moment we lower our expectations to match our fears, our actions follow". Nothing is impossible. You have a choice in how you show up, optimism and energy and resourcefulness opportunities will arise!

🌟✈️🔥❤️

11/14/2025

Let’s get one thing straight, when your hormones are off, everything feels off. Your sleep, mood, energy, focus, and even relationships can take a hit.
You don’t have to guess or “just deal with it.”
There are real answers AND real solutions💚
Message us when you're ready to feel like you again.

The loss of estrogen at menopause isn’t just about hot flashes or mood swings. It’s about the brain.Estrogen protects br...
11/12/2025

The loss of estrogen at menopause isn’t just about hot flashes or mood swings. It’s about the brain.
Estrogen protects brain cells, supports memory, improves blood flow, and even helps guard against the buildup of toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Yet, hormone therapy is often left out of the conversation about brain health. WHY?
Two clinical studies using estradiol patches showed cognitive improvements in women already diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. And then the research just… stopped. No follow-up. No funding. Silence.
Meanwhile, billions are spent on drugs that don’t address one of the body’s most powerful neuroprotective hormones.
We believe women deserve better than being told memory loss and brain fog are just “part of aging.”
Your hormones and your brain are deeply connected, and supporting one supports the other.
If you’ve noticed changes in focus, memory, or mood during perimenopause or menopause, it’s worth exploring your hormones, not just your symptoms.
Message us to learn how hormone balance can support long-term brain health💡

Hormone shifts can be incredibly disruptive physically, emotionally, & mentally. And for so many people, they come on sl...
11/10/2025

Hormone shifts can be incredibly disruptive physically, emotionally, & mentally. And for so many people, they come on slowly, almost quietly, until one day you realize… you just don’t feel like yourself anymore.

Pellet therapy is one option we sometimes explore when someone needs more consistent, long-term support. It’s a small bioidentical hormone pellet placed just under the skin that releases hormones gradually over several months. No daily doses, no ups and downs.

It’s not for everyone, and it’s not the only option. But when it’s the right fit, it can make a noticeable difference in how someone feels day to day! Clearer, more steady, more themselves.
If you’ve been feeling off, tired, or emotionally stretched thin and wondering if hormones could be part of the picture, we’re here to talk through it with you.
Message us when you’re ready to dive deeper into your health💚

11/07/2025

This is why I do what I do, because I’ve seen what happens when women’s questions and concerns are ignored. You deserve to feel good, healthy, and like the best version of you. We at SerenityNP are here for you all, bring us your questions, tell us about your journey - you are seen!

If your hormones feel like a rollercoaster, you’re not imagining it.Hot flashes. Mood swings. Low energy. Brain fog. Sle...
11/05/2025

If your hormones feel like a rollercoaster, you’re not imagining it.
Hot flashes. Mood swings. Low energy. Brain fog. Sleep struggles. No motivation.
You’ve tried creams, patches, or pills… and still don’t feel like yourself.
Pellet therapy is a natural, bioidentical option that delivers steady, consistent hormone support for 3 to 6 months at a time. And it comes without the daily highs and lows!

Here’s what makes it different:
🌿 Tiny custom-compounded pellets inserted under the skin
🌿 Slow-release, bioidentical hormones that mimic your body’s rhythm
🌿 Personalized dosing based on you
For women, it can help with:
✨ Hot flashes and night sweats
✨ Sleep and mood stability
✨ Increased libido and vaginal health
✨ Energy, clarity, and confidence

For men, it can support:
💪 Natural testosterone balance
💪 Strength and muscle
💪 Mental sharpness and stamina
💪 Improved sexual performance

Pellets are backed by years of research and clinical success. They’ve helped thousands of women and men reclaim their energy, emotional stability, and sense of self.

If you’re tired of being tired…
If your body feels off no matter what you do…
If you want hormone therapy that actually works with your body, not against it…
Message us to find out if pellet therapy is right for you.
You deserve to feel like yourself again.

11/03/2025

Now at SerenityNP, not only should you nourish your inside but nourish your outside too❤️ Sale starts today!

Let’s talk about progesterone and sleep, because the research is catching up to what many women have felt for years. (An...
11/03/2025

Let’s talk about progesterone and sleep, because the research is catching up to what many women have felt for years. (And we LOVE progesterone!!)
A new 2025 study out of Japan found that menopausal women taking oral micronized progesterone experienced significant improvements in sleep quality… even within the first month.
And the women who slept the worst at the start? They had the biggest improvements.
Progesterone is more than a reproductive hormone.
It’s a neurosteroid that interacts with calming pathways in your brain (via GABA-A receptors). It helps you fall asleep faster and get that deep, restorative sleep your body is craving.
✨ If you’re lying awake, exhausted but wired, or waking up feeling unrefreshed, it could be low progesterone.
You don’t need to settle for poor sleep or be told it’s just your age.
Message us if you're ready to get to the root of your sleep issues and explore real solutions that work with your body.

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