A decline in hormones is a natural process of human aging that affects us all. In fact, while it may be more common as you age, it can affect anyone across the lifespan. Replacing and optimizing unbalanced hormones – thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and cortisol are beneficial to both health and quality of life. All hormones are created by different endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream to different tissues and organs. Each hormone has its own goal, carrying specific messages to their target cells in different tissues and organs. The body’s hormones are responsible for regulating and balancing almost every major bodily function.
Hormone treatments are customized to each patient’s personal needs and biological levels, providing your body with the exact supplements required to restore its natural balance and help optimize your wellbeing. Unlike an antibiotic, you will not see benefits overnight. Hormone replacement therapy takes time to work; however you will start to see an improvement within the first month of therapy.
Unfortunately insurance may limit treatments to only cover synthetic hormones and pre-selcted specific doses. We do not accept health insurance for hormonal treatment.
Footsteps to Wellness orders a comprehensive root cause hormone lab panel. We can issue a lab requisition where your health insurance can be used. However, some insurance companies may not consider some tests to be medically necessary and some tests may not be covered. If your insurance company does not deem any test(s) medically necessary, you will likely receive a bill subject to your health plan’s deductible and coinsurance. Footsteps to Wellness does offer self pay lab testing that can be conveniently drawn in the office.
Unlike an antibiotic, hormone therapy is generally an ongoing treatment. Each hormone treatment duration is different and will be discussed with your treatment plan.
Unfortunately, Footsteps to Wellness is not in network with any health plan. We do not accept any health insurance.
Yes, at every visit you will be seen by our Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Hormones differ from general prescriptions and can be safely taken together. A thorough medical evaluation will be conducted before treatment with hormone therapy.
We generally accept recent lab testing in the past 3 months. It would be best to schedule a complimentary consultation to review which tests you have had to determine if you need further lab testing.
The complete advanced hormone lab panel includes testing of your general health, sex hormones, full
thyroid panel, growth hormone and cortisol levels.
No, we do not prescribe pellets at this time.
Yes, you will administer the injectable medication at home. You may also take your first injection in the office under supervision.
