Cardiometabolic Health Optimization
Protecting the heart, metabolism, and future health of women in midlife
Hormonal changes in midlife do more than affect how you feel — they change how your body handles blood sugar, fat, and cardiovascular risk.
This is why hormone optimization alone is not enough.
True longevity care must address cardiometabolic health.
Why Cardiometabolic Health Matters for Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women — yet it is often under-recognized and under-treated, especially around menopause.
During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience:
Increased abdominal (visceral) fat
Rising blood sugar or insulin resistance
Worsening cholesterol and triglycerides
Higher blood pressure
Increased inflammation
These changes can occur even when weight, diet, and activity have not changed.
“Normal” labs do not always mean low risk.
What We Measure
(Because Risk Is Not One-Size-Fits-All)
Depending on your needs, assessment may include:
Blood sugar and insulin markers
Lipid markers beyond total cholesterol
Blood pressure trends
Inflammatory markers
Body composition and visceral fat
Hormone levels in context
Results are interpreted together — not in isolation.
What Cardiometabolic Optimization Includes
Metabolic Health
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Insulin resistance and blood sugar regulation
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Visceral fat and body composition
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Metabolic flexibility and energy balance
Cardiovascular Risk
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Blood pressure trends
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Cholesterol beyond the standard lipid panel
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Inflammation and vascular health
Lifestyle Foundations
Nutrition strategies that support metabolic health
Movement and strength training
Sleep and stress physiology
Medical Therapy (When Appropriate)
Evidence-based medications when lifestyle alone is not enough
Careful integration with hormone therapy
Optimization is thoughtful and personalized — more is not better.
Why Hormones Matter — and Why They’re Not Enough Alone
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence:
Insulin sensitivity
Fat distribution
Lipid metabolism
Vascular function
Hormone optimization can support cardiometabolic health, but hormones alone cannot correct insulin resistance, visceral fat, or cardiovascular risk.
Hormones are a powerful tool — not the entire solution.
My Approach: Optimization, Not Just Monitoring
Cardiometabolic health is not about waiting until diabetes or heart disease develops.
It is about identifying risk early and optimizing physiology to prevent disease.
I focus on:
Early detection of risk
Individualized targets, not population averages
Prevention over reaction
Long-term healthspan, not short-term fixes
What We Measure (Because Risk Is Not One-Size-Fits-All)
Depending on your needs, assessment may include:
Blood sugar and insulin markers
Lipid markers beyond total cholesterol
Blood pressure trends
Inflammatory markers
Body composition and visceral fat
Hormone levels in context
Results are interpreted together — not in isolation.
Who This Is For
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Are in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause
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Have a family history of heart disease or diabetes
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Struggle with abdominal weight gain despite healthy habits
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Want to prevent cardiometabolic disease, not just manage symptoms
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Value physician-guided, evidence-based care
How Cardiometabolic Health Fits Into My 3-Pillar Approach
My care is built on three interconnected pillars:
Hormone Optimization
Cardiometabolic Health
Bone & Musculoskeletal Health
Each pillar strengthens the others.
Ignoring one leads to incomplete care.
My Philosophy
Heart disease is not inevitable
Metabolic decline is not “just aging”
Prevention must start before disease appears
Women deserve care that looks beyond symptoms
My goal is to help you feel better now — and protect your heart and metabolism for decades to come.
Your Next Step
Schedule a cardiometabolic risk assessment
Learn how menopause affects heart and metabolic health
Explore a more complete approach to midlife care
Work with a physician who looks beyond hormones alone
I optimize cardiometabolic health alongside hormones and bone health because longevity requires a whole-system approach.