Menopause, Digestive Health and Weight Loss Medication Support

I look for the root cause of your symptoms instead of just managing them. That usually means traditional and advanced functional lab testing (like a comprehensive blood test, GI-MAP for your gut and DUTCH for your hormones), a close look at what you eat, how you sleep and how you handle stress, and then a personalized plan with food, lifestyle and targeted supplements.

Yes. Weight gain in perimenopause is rarely about willpower. Shifting estrogen and progesterone, blood sugar, cortisol and gut health all play a part. We test, find which ones are driving it for you, and build a plan around them.

Absolutely! GLP-1 medications can be helpful for weight loss, but they can also affect your body in ways that go beyond the number on the scale. Common challenges include nausea, constipation, hair shedding, fatigue and loss of muscle mass. Rapid weight loss may also affect bone health, hormonal balance and energy levels. GLP-1 medications also influence brain pathways involved in appetite, reward and dopamine signaling, although their long-term effects on these systems are still being studied. My goal is to help you lose weight without compromising your overall health. Through personalized nutrition, targeted supplements when appropriate, and lifestyle support, we'll focus on protecting your muscles and bones, supporting digestion, maintaining energy, and giving your body the nutrients it needs. We'll also work on building sustainable habits to help you maintain your results, whether you stay on the medication or eventually come off it with your doctor's guidance.

I work alongside your doctor, not instead of them. I don't prescribe, stop or change medication, including GLP-1s and hormone therapy. I'm happy to share lab results and notes with your provider.

In person at my office in Sunnyvale, and by video call for clients anywhere in the US. Most clients come from Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Los Altos and San Jose.

The discovery call is a complimentary 30-minute meeting designed to explore your unique health journey and see how we can work together to support your wellness goals. It's a chance for us to connect, dive into your current health challenges, and discuss how a functional medicine approach can make a difference.