The Boss Clinic, LLC

11/10/2025

Huge news out of the FDA this morning that could improve the quality of life for millions of women! If you’re looking for HRT, schedule an appointment with us!

FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the agency's announcement Thursday that boxed warnings will be removed from many estrogen products used for hormone therapy, a treatment that helps alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

10/20/2025

Logo update! Which one do you like better? Monochrome or Gold & Green?

10/16/2025

More Time. More Trust. More Transformation.

Modern healthcare can feel rushed.
At The Boss Clinic, you’re never a number — you’re a person with a story worth
understanding.

I help you find individualized solutions that fit your life, not someone else’s cookie cutter plan.

10/15/2025

Medicine That Listens.

At The Boss Clinic, care starts with a conversation — not a clipboard.

I take time to understand your symptoms, story, and your goals. Because when
medicine listens, healing begins.

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10/09/2025

Important Clinic Announcement: We are terminating our contracts with ALL insurances. See the slides for more details or read our newsletter! It is with a heavy heart that I (Dr. Melissa) announce this as I know for some of my clients will not be able to continue on with me, but the insurance model is not sustainable as a solo practitioner (who does all aspects of the business). Here we are 7 years into business and making a major pivot... it is beyond scary for me, but I know this is the right thing to do for my family and my clients. It will allow me to be a better physician, wife, and mom. So thank you for those that have supported my business in the past 7 years and to those who will continue on with me. To those who I will lose, please book an appointment prior to the contract end dates so I can help transfer your care to another provider. Thank you.

01/31/2025

What can women do to reduce all-cause mortality (death) in menopause and beyond age 65? Keep using hormone replacement therapy. It is a myth that you cannot start HRT 10 years past menopause or beyond age 60. We no longer require you to stop taking HRT after age 65. The WHI study was flawed, and this has changed practice guidelines since we learned of this. New studies are showing significant risk reductions in death from hormone replace therapy - one such, transdermal estradiol was associated with a 20% risk reduction of death in women who continued use beyond age 65.

This post is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific patient advice. Please see your P*P or schedule an appointment for individualized recommendations and medical advice.

Source: PMID 38595196

01/29/2025

Reminder... Did you nourish your body today? That's right! Your body needs nourished. Nourishment is getting enough protein, fats, and carbohydrates. It's also the micronutrients--vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Many vitamins are co-factors for enzymatic processes in the body that are necessary for survival. Without them, the body gets sick and starts to fail. So next time you pick up that gorgeous steaming hot bowl of broccoli or other foods, enjoy it and delight in the amazing nourishment it provides. What are you enjoying today to nourish your body?

01/24/2025

Does your doctor draw your blood without having you prepare? It could be affecting the results. Thyroid lab tests are strongly affected by high dose Biotin (found in Hair, skin nails supplements and B-complex supplements often). It often will cause the labs to appear falsely normal. We prepare our clients by instructing them to avoid all biotin containing supplements for 72 hours prior to blood draws. Fasting and time of day also affects many labs. For females, hormone testing is affected by the phase of the menstrual cycle. Nutrient labs may require avoidance of certain foods and supplements plus fasting. Make sure you know before how to prepare before you get your labs done!

01/23/2025

Reminder... Did you move your body today? Research is showing that the benefits of moving your body for just 10 minutes is HUGE! The more the better, but if you're starting at zero, aim for 10 minutes of movement. The more often you move, the better. Also, movement after meals can help lower blood sugar! Movement can be as simple as dancing to your favorite play list, marching in place while brushing your teeth, walking in circles around the table after dinner, or better yet going outside for a walk in nature. What's your favorite way to move your body?

01/17/2025

There's more than one option to treat menopausal symptoms. Say it louder. OCPs are not the only option. Vaginal estrogen is not the only option. Estrogen patches are not the only option. Options range from SSRIs for hot flashes, estrogen patches, estrogen creams, BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy), oral micronized progesterone, testosterone creams, nutritional, and herbal options... to name a few! The important thing is that you get to make the choice based on your risk factors, your preferences, and your treatment goals.

01/16/2025

Reminder... Did you drink any water today? So many people we see are chronically dehydrated! Then there is the other extreme--excessive water drinking. Did you know that BOTH are equally as dangerous and can lead to death? How much hydration do you need? The general guidance is 8 x 8 ounces of water (64 ounces) per day. Some say, 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water, so if you weight 150 lbs, that's 75 ounces of water. Perhaps the best guide is the color of your urine because this reflects your kidney's function. Aim for light yellow (not clear) color to your urine. If you choose to put electrolytes in your water, watch the sodium content. Many major brands out there have 500-1000 mg sodium in one serving, which is way too much unless you're running an ultramarathon in the desert. In general, 2000 mg sodium per day is what we should be getting from our diet... not from two beverages!

Disclaimer: This post should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your physician for hydration and sodium recommendations, especially if you have high blood pressure or kidney disease.

01/13/2025

Feeling tired all the time is NOT normal. Don't settle for "but your labs are normal." Odd are the provider has NOT ruled out ALL the differential diagnoses possible for your fatigue and has only run a very basic set of labs. You need someone who will gather the clues from your case history, select appropriate labs based on the most likely cause, and view those labs with functional reference ranges in mind. That's what Dr. Melissa will do for you because she "gets" it and does things a bit un-conventionally. That's the naturopathic way.