Aniron Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry

02/03/2026

I was asked today whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can only be used for 10 years.

The short answer: not necessarily—especially if you are my patient.

Some current guidelines suggest limiting HRT to about 10 years because of a perceived shift toward higher risks versus benefits. However, more recent evidence shows that appropriately prescribed HRT can be cardioprotective, bone-protective, and protective for genitourinary health when used in the right patient, at the right time, and with proper monitoring.

Functional Medicine follows the evidence—but it also individualizes care. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach or a single pill for everyone. Treatment is tailored to what each patient actually needs. We collaborate, monitor risks closely, and make informed decisions when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, always prioritizing quality of life.

Women also do not need to wait until symptoms become severe to consider HRT. Bioidentical hormones can help reduce symptoms and may also play a role in preventing longer-term health issues when started appropriately.

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Starting soon, Aniron Functional Medicine & Integrative Psychiatry will offer comprehensive ADHD diagnostic and treatment services for both children and adults—going far beyond checklists and trial-and-error medication.

ADHD is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why Integrative Psychiatry blends conventional psychiatric care with Functional Medicine to uncover why symptoms exist—not just label them.

Our approach includes:

• Comprehensive clinical evaluations
More than questionnaires—we also use QbCheck, an FDA-cleared computerized assessment that provides objective, quantitative data on attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

• Advanced lab testing
Because nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, thyroid and hormone imbalances, and metabolic issues can directly impact focus, mood, and behavior.

• Genetic testing
To understand how your body metabolizes medications and neurotransmitters—helping guide safer, more effective treatment decisions.

• Targeted supplements & nutrition support
To support brain health and nervous system balance.

• Thoughtful medication management, when needed
Medications are never used alone—because they don’t address root causes.

• Whole-person care
We don’t treat ADHD in isolation. We address the biological, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that affect mental health.

Clinical expertise + objective data = more accurate diagnoses and better-guided treatment—without speculation or bias.

Coming soon: Expansion to a second in-person location in Northern Utah

Virtual visits will available first in Utah and then other states

Learn more: www.anironfmip.com

“Where healing the body and mind goes beyond just medication”

01/21/2026

Want to Understand Mental Health Beyond Medications?

Join us at the Essential Wellness Conference, featuring guest speaker Barbara O’Neill, and explore a deeper, more comprehensive approach to healing.

I’ll be speaking on how Functional Medicine’s root-cause approach can transform the way we understand and treat mental health.

One of my specialties is Integrative Psychiatry, which blends conventional psychiatry with Functional Medicine to look beyond symptoms and prescriptions—addressing the whole person. That means considering nutrition, hormones, gut health, inflammation, trauma, genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors that profoundly impact mental well-being.

Mental health is not just about the brain—it’s about the body, the mind, and everything in between.

If you’re ready to learn how true healing goes beyond medications, this conversation is for you.

01/20/2026

One of the reasons that pushed me beyond traditional medicine and into psychiatry, mental health, and integrative care is Dallas.

Dallas is my grandson. He’s three years old—brilliant, curious, and autistic.

When his brother sees me, he runs up and hugs me. When Dallas sees me, there’s often no reaction at all. That contrast is hard to explain unless you’ve lived it.

Recently, my daughter texted me to share something Dallas did—something very ordinary for most children, but extraordinary for him. Moments like that matter. They are milestones.

My professional training has included conventional medicine, psychiatry, and integrative psychiatry. That training has expanded how I understand mental health—not as something isolated to the brain, but as deeply connected to the body.

I’ve learned to consider factors that are often overlooked: genetics, nutrition, infections, inflammation, gut health, environmental exposures, toxins, metabolic and hormonal imbalances, and more. My training has also covered conditions such as PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, mold exposure, and complex neuroimmune interactions.

Treatment isn’t just medication. It can include targeted nutrition, supplements, herbs and teas, light therapy, peptides, and lifestyle interventions—used thoughtfully and responsibly alongside conventional care.

Dallas still has a long road ahead, but we are addressing his needs comprehensively. I oversee his supplement regimen to support gut health (constipation), nutritional deficiencies (he is a picky eater due to sensory issues), and activity and sleep (hyperactivity at night). I also started leucovorin as part of his care. Last Sunday, he even said a new word out of nowhere.

This is why I do what I do.
Because behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a story that deserves to be seen—fully and compassionately.

01/20/2026

One of the reasons that pushed me beyond traditional medicine and into psychiatry, mental health, and integrative care is Dallas.

Dallas is my grandson. He’s three years old—brilliant, curious, and autistic.

When his brother sees me, he runs up and hugs me. When Dallas sees me, there’s often no reaction at all. That contrast is hard to explain unless you’ve lived it.

Recently, my daughter texted me to share something Dallas did—something very ordinary for most children, but extraordinary for him. Moments like that matter. They are milestones.

My professional training has included conventional medicine, psychiatry, and integrative psychiatry. That training has expanded how I understand mental health—not as something isolated to the brain, but as deeply connected to the body.

I’ve learned to consider factors that are often overlooked: genetics, nutrition, infections, inflammation, gut health, environmental exposures, toxins, metabolic and hormonal imbalances, and more. My training has also covered conditions such as PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, mold exposure, and complex neuroimmune interactions.

Treatment isn’t just medication. It can include targeted nutrition, supplements, herbs and teas, light therapy, peptides, and lifestyle interventions—used thoughtfully and responsibly alongside conventional care.

Dallas still has a long road ahead, but we are addressing his needs comprehensively. I oversee his supplement regimen to support gut health (constipation), nutritional deficiencies (he is a picky eater due to sensory issues), and activity and sleep (hyperactivity at night). I also started leucovorin as part of his care. Last Sunday, he even said a new word out of nowhere.

This is why I do what I do.
Because behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a story that deserves to be seen—fully and compassionately.