Guided Wellness

Guided Wellness Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic. Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in root cause medicine as well as HRT for women and TRT for men.

Located inside The Wellness Lounge Room No. 3

04/17/2026

Which one of these was surprising to you? 👀
Most of us were given birth control in our teens and are now having so many symptoms or infertility or chronic diseases. Or we grew up eating fruit loops and wonder bread and now are showing up with insulin resistance and weight gain. Whatever it may be for you there’s ways to support your body back to optimal health.

Reposting with permission from an amazing patient testimonial on Instagram. Seeing someone get to become a mother and so...
04/14/2026

Reposting with permission from an amazing patient testimonial on Instagram. Seeing someone get to become a mother and someone getting to grow a family when they thought it could be out of reach….seeing someone’s health transform naturally & not just covering things up with medications that are bandaids…supporting the body the way it needs supported instead of just suppressing it….it’s why I do what I do. 🤍

Men……..“Your testosterone is normal.”That range is statistical and based on me of all health statuses it’s not individua...
03/20/2026

Men……..“Your testosterone is normal.”

That range is statistical and based on me of all health statuses it’s not individualized.

So being “in normal range” doesn’t tell you much about how you should feel.

There’s a difference between:
normal → not flagged on a lab
optimal → actually functioning well

If you’re:
low energy
low drive
low motivation
low libido
not recovering in the gym
weight gain
irritable/poor mood
not making progress

…that all matters more than where you fall on a reference range.

Normal isn’t the goal. Optimal is.

Your environment is constantly influencing your hormones. From the moment you wake up, everyday products can be quietly ...
03/17/2026

Your environment is constantly influencing your hormones. From the moment you wake up, everyday products can be quietly affecting your endocrine system:

• Makeup & Skincare – parabens, synthetic fragrance, chemical preservatives
• Shampoo & Body Wash – phthalates and fragrance
• Toothpaste – triclosan and artificial dyes
• ETC

These chemicals can mimic estrogen, disrupt thyroid function, and impact overall hormone balance.

You don’t need to go 100% toxin-free overnight. Start small so it’s not overwhelming. If you want my favorite brands of each of these that are low tox options DM me!

As an integrative nurse practitioner, one of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that all “progesterone” is t...
03/12/2026

As an integrative nurse practitioner, one of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that all “progesterone” is the same. It’s not.

There is a major difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins commonly found in hormonal birth control and some hormone therapies.

Here are a few key distinctions:

Bioidentical Progesterone
• Structurally identical to the progesterone your body naturally makes
• Supports ovulation and normal menstrual cycle signaling
• Often promotes calming effects in the brain through GABA receptors
• Can support sleep, mood balance, and healthy hormone signaling
•Anti cancer properties and decreases overall inflammation

Synthetic Progestins
• Structurally different from human progesterone
• Designed to suppress ovulation, which eliminates ovulation as a hormonal signal. Our menstrual cycle is our 5th vital sign.
• Can bind to androgen and estrogen receptors, creating effects that natural progesterone does not (weight gain, acne, oily skin, low libido)
• Associated in research with changes in mood, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in some women
• Certain formulations used in hormone therapy have been linked in studies to increased cardiovascular and breast cancer risk

Because of these structural differences, synthetic progestins do not act the same way in the body as true progesterone.

Hormones are powerful messengers, so the type and structure matter.

If you’re navigating hormone therapy, birth control decisions, or hormone symptoms, understanding these differences is important so you can make informed choices about your health.

If you’ve been wanting to inquire about hormones or integrative health now’s a perfect chance! I will be at The Wellness...
03/12/2026

If you’ve been wanting to inquire about hormones or integrative health now’s a perfect chance! I will be at The Wellness Lounge for Girls Night Out with exclusive event offers!!🤍

Hormonal birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.It suppresses ovulation.It alters natural progesterone productio...
02/23/2026

Hormonal birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.

It suppresses ovulation.
It alters natural progesterone production.
It changes how your liver processes nutrients.
It impacts your thyroid.
It influences your gut microbiome.
It shifts insulin sensitivity.
It increases s*x hormone binding globulin (SHBG) which lowers testosterone (our motivation, drive, libido).
It alters our mood and mental health.
It depletes key nutrients like B6, B12, magnesium, zinc, and folate, and more.

And research shows women on hormonal birth control are 23% more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant compared to women not on it.

We spend about 16 billion dollars from hormonal birth control related adverse events- breast, uterine cancers, mood disorders, mental health disorders, gut health disorders.

That should be alarming.

Hormonal birth control is altering our metabolic wellness, mental health wellness, s*xual wellness.

This isn’t fear-based medicine.
It’s informed consent.

02/17/2026

These are the exact myths keeping men exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, losing motivation — and thinking they just have to “accept aging.” And these feelings are happening at a younger and younger age each year. TRT isn’t just for older men, supporting optimal testosterone levels is for all men.

Myth #1: TRT is only for bodybuilders
→ Truth: TRT is about restoring physiologic optimal testosterone levels which can relieve fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, poor libido, and decreased mood. It’s not about supraphysiologic doses used for performance enhancement.

Myth #2: You have to stay on TRT forever
→ Truth: TRT is a tool, not a trap. Individual goals, labs, and root causes matter.

Myth #3: TRT causes prostate cancer
→ Truth: Current evidence does not show TRT causes prostate cancer. Monitoring prostate health is essential.

Myth #4: TRT increases cardiovascular risk
→ Truth: Properly optimized hormones such as testosterone actually improve cardiometabolic markers.

If you’ve been told “your levels are fine” but your body says otherwise then this is what evidence-based hormone optimization actually looks like.

*not medical advice*

02/10/2026

Many patients have had their labs done, but the majority haven’t had the right labs to get a full picture of their health. This list is just of the most basic additions to a lab panel, one that most people have never had completed in their life. There are so many more labs you can run to look at inflammatory markers, cardiac health markers, and more to get a comprehensive look into your health.

One of the most common phrases I hear in practice is:“Everything looks fine… but I don’t feel fine.”Many people are func...
02/09/2026

One of the most common phrases I hear in practice is:

“Everything looks fine… but I don’t feel fine.”

Many people are functioning through fatigue, mood changes, sleep issues, and weight shifts without clear answers. They’re brushed off at the doctor’s appointments and left to just keep dealing with it.

Sometimes the issue isn’t that nothing is wrong, it’s that the full picture hasn’t been explored yet. Comprehensive labs are the first step, but then being able to differentiate between normal and optimal is the next key step. We all should strive to have optimal health, not just ‘normal health’.

We offer a comprehensive, in depth, individualized approach to your health. Reach out for more questions or book an integrative health consultation through our website.

https://theguidedwellness.com

Support should exist before menopause. Many women feel alone and like they’re not themselves. Your hormones are shifting...
02/02/2026

Support should exist before menopause. Many women feel alone and like they’re not themselves. Your hormones are shifting, your nervous system is becoming unregulated. It’s all connected. But you don’t have to struggle through this.
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