Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Dr. Tiernan believes Anti-Aging medicine to be the preventive medicine of the 21st Century, and perhaps the future. Our goal is to provide you with the information and the tools necessary to experience a measurable improvement in your quality of life.
Jon'Ric Medical Spa offers Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy integrated with proper fitness and nutrition for women and men. This preventive medical approach helps put an end to suffering and effects caused by stress induced adrenal fatigue, signs of early menopause, menopause, perimenopause and andropause (the male menopause).

At Jon'Ric we have had the greatest success with an individualized approach. We begin with laboratory tests of hormone levels (a so-called "hormone panel"). We then prescribe a precise dosage of bioidentical estrogen, testosterone or DHEA that is made up at a compounding pharmacy. Each patient is then monitored carefully through regular follow-up hormone panels to ensure we get symptom relief at the lowest possible dosage. In the initial stages, we will do a hormone panel every three months. Once balance is restored we'll do one panel a year at the time of the annual exam.

Bioidentical hormones are manufactured to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body, not to be confused with synthetic hormones which are intentionally different.

Whether a compound is biologically "natural" (to plants, horses, or whatever), is not the issue. The molecule shape, make-up, and structure must be identical to what is made in the human body to provide the perfect "key" to unlock the body's receptor sites. A compound that meets these requirements is called "bioidentical" The bioidentical hormone replacement process is sort of like getting a spare key from the locksmith. The manufacturer (the ovary) stops making your own hormone at menopause, so a "locksmith" (the laboratory) makes an exact duplicate hormone molecule for you to use if you choose to.

Understanding bioidentical hormones can be confusing and all together frustrating; Dr. Tiernan understands this and works with each one of his clients to ensure you understand the entire process and reasons when deciding to add hormone replacement therapy to your health and fitness regimen.

What does Dr. Tiernan recommend?

The great majority of women and men can rebalance their hormones without the use of drugs. We have found that about 85% can find relief through an approach that combines medical-grade nutritional supplements, gentle endocrine support, and dietary and lifestyle changes. We recommend that every woman and man start with this combination approach as a foundation of health.

Even with this foundation, a minority of women and men will need to add prescription-strength hormone supplements to get complete relief, at least through a transition period. We recommend they use bioidentical hormones, preferably in a compounded form personalized to their needs by an experienced practitioner. It's important that the hormones be used in addition to the combination approach outlined above.
If you are interested in more information or would like to find out if you are a candidate for bio-identical HRT, contact (add hyperlink to contact us page) us to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Tiernan.

Initial Consultation of $85.00; Labs and physical priced separately

Call 706-869-7755 or email Jon 'Ric Salon to schedule an appointment today.