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Hormone Reset

Feel like yourself again.

HAVE YOU EVER ASKED...

  • Why do I feel exhausted even after a full night of sleep?

  • I haven't changed my diet or activity levels, so why am I gaining weight?

  • How can I better manage my PMS, heavy cycles, irregular periods

  • My anxiety/irritability/mood instability is impacting my daily life.  What can I do?

  • Are there any options to increase my libido?

  • Are these just normal symptoms of "getting older?"

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Hormones affect nearly every system in your body — energy, metabolism, mood, cognition, sleep, skin, and long-term health. When they’re out of balance, everything feels harder.

Why Am I Not Getting Better?

While conventional hormone interventions help many, every body is unique. If you’ve felt ignored by limited lab testing or frustrated by "proven protocols" that don't work, it’s because hormones don’t exist in isolation.

True hormone health isn't about chasing symptoms—it’s about addressing the interconnected systems that govern them.  For example:

  • Your estrogen balance depends on how your body processes and clears hormones in the liver.

  • Thyroid function depends on your inflammation levels and nutrient status.

  • Sleep, stress (cortisol) and gut health impact everything! If you don't address them, your symptoms might not improve. 

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HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

​​​​Dr. Abigail offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to offer the "best of all worlds." Combining high-level research with Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine creates a unique bridge for patients.

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  • Multi-Expertise Perspective: Unlike practitioners with a single focus, she combines over 20 years of experience as  a reproductive endocrinology researcher, a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist.

  • Integrated Diagnostics: She bridges the gap between conventional and holistic care by analyzing both standard conventional labs and functional testing to identify the underlying cause of imbalances.

  • Lifestyle-First Foundation: Rather than relying solely on prescriptions, her root-cause approach prioritizes the "pillars of health," including dietary habits, stress management, and circadian rhythm optimization.

  • Lifecycle Continuity: Her approach isn’t limited to one life stage; she addresses the hormonal spectrum from PMS through perimenopause and beyond, ensuring reproductive health at every age.

  • Targeted Natural Interventions: When indicated, she utilizes botanical medicine and supplements as precision tools to support the body’s innate healing processes

 

By investigating the root causes—from metabolic pathways to gut microbiome health—we move past temporary fixes to create a resilient, balanced body.

CONDITIONS WE ADDRESS

  • Perimenopause and Menopause

  • PMS and Painful Cycles

  • PCOS

  • Thyroid Dysfunction

  • Adrenal Dysregulation

  • Low Testosterone

  • Postpartum Hormone Imbalance

  • Hormone-Related Weight Gain, Anxiety, and Mood Swings

  • Sleep Problems​

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SUGGESTED SERVICES

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Naturopathy

Recommended Starting Point

Step 1: In our initial 90min visit, we take a deep dive into your health history, physical and emotional symptoms as well as stress and sleep patterns.

 

Step 2: If indicated, we plant for advanced lab testing through DUTCH (Precision Analytical).

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Step 3: We develop a personalized 90d reset plan, including diet, lifestyle and movement strategies, as well as targeted supplementation and, if needed, hormone support. 

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Step 4: Ongoing monitoring through follow up visits, and repeat testing if indicated. 

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Acupuncture

Specialized Option

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs can be are powerful tools for hormone support, but may not be best for foundational support of some conditions.  Thus, we generally recommend these as complementary modalities for those that are: 

  • Experiencing significant musculoskeletal pain. 

  • Currently on hormone replacement therapy, happy with their results, and just looking for "tune ups" or minor symptom management. 

  • Preparing to get pregnant and wanting support with optimizing hormones prior to and during assisted fertility treatments. 

  • Not seeking review of standard and/or advanced functional labs.

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LED Light Therapy/ Photobiomodulation

While photobiomodulation is a potent catalyst for cellular regeneration and tissue repair, it is often most effective when integrated into a broader holistic strategy. We find this light-based therapy serves as a bridge for patients who require targeted physiological support alongside their foundational care. Specifically, we recommend LED light therapy as a complementary modality for those who are:

  • Navigating acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain that requires immediate inflammatory relief and accelerated tissue healing.

  • Seeking to enhance aesthetic vitality by stimulating collagen and cellular turnover without the use of invasive procedures.

HORMONE RESET FAQs

  • Can you just recommend herbs and supplements, without lifestyle recommendations? 

    • We find that the best hormone reset outcomes are achieved with a root-cause driven, whole body approach. If you are seeking a single prescription, without investigation, we might not be your best fit. ​

  • Can you prescribe hormones?

    • If indicated, we work with our MD medical oversight to provide hormone support.  You must schedule the full initial Naturopathic visit to determine if you are a candidate for this approach, and consent to your case being reviewed by Dr. Abigail and our colleague, Lisa Fortin, MD. ​

  • I'm only interested in cosmetic/aesthetic treatments. What are my options?

    • We offer a number of facial rejuvenation services, for which you don't need to schedule an initial Naturopathic visit.  For more information on those, CLICK HERE. ​

  • How much does this cost?

    • Costs vary according to care.  The initial Adult Naturopathic consultation is $450 for 90min, and includes one 30min health coaching session ~1-2 weeks later, to make sure your questions are answered and you have been able to initiate your personalized plan.  Prices for advanced lab testing through DUTCH range from $300-$500 for initial evaluation and start at $175 for follow up testing. Exact pricing is discussed during your consultation to ensure appropriateness and transparency. ​

  • How long does it take to see results?

    • As with all hormonal interventions, this can vary on a case-by-case basis.  While some individual will see some results within weeks, hormones tend to require a few months to re-calibrate.  This is why we offer a 90d plan at your initial visit. ​

    • For symptom management strategies, like acupuncture and photobiomodulation, some individuals will see improvement within a few sessions.  

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This website was created for educational and promotional purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care.  Dr. Abigail Ellsworth, ND, LAc graduated from accredited Naturopathic Medical and Chinese Medical programs recognized by the US Department of Education, however, Naturopathic Medicine is not yet regulated as a licensable profession in Michigan. Therefore, she is not able to practice medicine, and requests that you maintain a Primary Care Provider. who can offer medical care.  

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