The Lake House I Didn’t Buy—And the Smarter Way I Help Women Heal
I could probably buy my dream lake house by now if I offered hormone testing to every woman who came to me feeling exhausted, anxious, bloated, wired-but-tired, and very much not herself. Let’s face it-hormone testing is trendy, shiny, and promises answers. And don’t get me wrong it can be wildly helpful. I get my hormone panel done twice a year while on HRT!
But here’s the truth: I don’t offer hormone testing as a first step in my practice.
Not because it’s bad. But because it’s not always the smartest initial investment, especially when you're looking to get the most meaningful, actionable data to guide your next steps.
Here’s What I See (Over and Over Again)
Women come to me after spending hundreds-sometimes thousands-of dollars on hormone panels, only to end up with:
• Normal labs, but still feeling awful
• A supplement graveyard collecting dust
• More confusion than clarity
• No sustainable plan to actually feel better
That’s why I take a different approach.
Enter: The NOURISH Method
My signature process, The NOURISH Method, is designed specifically for women in midlife who are tired of being dismissed, want to stop guessing, and are ready for real answers. It’s a personalized, root-cause approach grounded in data-not trends.
We start with an HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) test because it gives us foundational insight into what your body is really dealing with beneath the surface-before we jump into costly hormone panels or protocols.
Why I Use HTMA Testing Instead
HTMA looks beneath your symptoms and helps us identify the real drivers of hormone disruption like:
• Stress load and adrenal function
• Blood sugar imbalance
• Thyroid trends
• Nervous system dysregulation
• Depleted mineral stores your hormones rely on
Hormones are messengers—not the problem.
If your minerals are out of whack, your hormones will be too. Your minerals (especially sodium and potassium) need to be balanced in order for your hormones to get INTO your cells to do the work they need to do. Remember middle school science class and the Sodium Potassium Pump in every cell??? Makes so much sense right?! HTMA helps us stop chasing symptoms and start correcting the real issues.
A Smarter Investment
The NOURISH Method is built on clarity and simplicity, starting with the data that helps us make the biggest impact.
HTMA is affordable, non-invasive, and incredibly powerful when used correctly. And because we pair it with personalized nutrition, targeted (and minimal) supplements, nervous system support, and lifestyle shifts, clients often start to feel better before they’d ever need hormone testing. (also no harm in doing both together depending on where you are in your journey!)
And if you do need hormone testing down the road?
I’ve got you. I know all the best providers and can refer you with context and clarity, so you don’t waste time or money on testing that doesn’t fit your unique picture.
The Bottom Line
You deserve real answers, not expensive guesswork.
You deserve a partner who’s not just throwing trendy tests at you, but someone who’s in your corner-curious, strategic, and committed to helping you feel like yourself again.
So no, I don’t start with hormone testing.
I start with The NOURISH Method with HTMA testing, and a deep understanding of you.
Because results come faster when you stop guessing and start truly nourishing what your body needs.
And trust me—sometimes less is more…or at least a great place to start for targeted data!
