Bio-identical Hormone Therapy provided by Bravenet.com

Welcome to Bio-identical Wellness - your first step toward natural hormonal balance.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

Bio-identical hormone therapy is a more natural way for women and men to combat the effects of multiple different hormonal imbalances. Synthetic hormones (such as Provera, Premarin, Androgel, etc.) do not match the normal hormonal balance that is present in women and men. Because of this, they cause many side effects and even some serious health risks. A woman’s natural hormonal state is to have three types of estrogen present in the correct balance. Progesterone and testosterone must also be present to balance the estrogen and provide many other positive benefits. The only type of hormonal therapy that addresses a woman’s true hormonal balance is bio-identical hormone replacement (BHR). BHR is plant derived and made with the same combinations of hormones that a woman would normally have present in her body. This not only helps to combat the effects of aging and menopause such as osteoporosis, skin and hair dryness, weight gain, and fatigue, but may also have protective effects against breast cancer.

Christine Farrell MSN, FNP-C has developed a program that is tailored to each individual. By working together, the patient learns to tune in to their body and manage the hormones appropriately. Most women feel remarkably better shortly after starting the program and have little or no side effects. There are many women who are switching from synthetic hormonal replacement to BHR. They have no difficulty with the transition, actually feel much better, and can feel good about a much safer treatment.

The symptoms of perimenopause can also be treated with BHR at lower dosages. This supplements the normal hormonal balance of a woman who has not yet entered menopause, but has many of the symptoms.

Men can also be treated for andropause very easily and successfully. No one thinks of men as having hormonal issues as they age, but they are affected by the drop in testosterone and other hormones after age 35 and it can affect many aspects of their lives.

A consultation can be set up immediately by calling 805-494-8520. Please call for any questions or to get started right away!

Hormonal therapy isn't just

for women.......

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805-494-8520

Men on hormone therapy can expect:

-improved libido

-improved sexual performance

-increased energy

-weight loss

-overall sense of well-being

Christine Farrell MSN, FNP-C is a nationally board certified nurse practitioner who has a special interest in the treatment of hormonal imbalances. She has been in medical practice for over 17 years and is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the North American Menopause Society and the American College for the Advancement of Medicine. While her training has been mainly in Western medicine, she has trained in alternative therapies and incorporates both traditional and alternative methods into her treatment regimens including: referrals to chiropractors, OBGYNs, mammograms, ultrasounds, bone density, acupuncture, and recommendations for herbal regimens and supplements. Christine believes in treating the whole patient and her treatment regimens specifically address each patient's hormonal, nutritional, physical and emotional well-being.

She has been in practice in the Ventura County for over 10 years and more recently, also in the Santa Barbara area. Her greatest love is "relaxing" with her three beautiful young daughters and her husband, but she also loves being outdoors hiking , horseback riding or scuba diving.

I have locations in Westlake Village and Santa Barbara and appointments can be scheduled at either for your convenience.

Please call:

805-494-8520 to schedule your appointment

fax: 805-498-8357

I look forward to working with you!