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At Dragonfly Menopause Care, I see a wide range of women—from those in their late 30s beginning to notice subtle perimenopausal changes, to women in their 60s and beyond who wonder if they’ve “missed the boat” on hormone therapy but still want to feel better. Wherever you are in your menopause journey, you are not too early, too late, or too complex for care. You are welcome here.

Perioral Dermatitis is one of the most frustrating skin conditions I see women struggle with. And honestly, this condition is very personal to me.

If you’ve spent any time in the wellness world lately, you’ve probably heard about NAD, NAD+, or NADH. These compounds are showing up everywhere — from anti-aging clinics and IV lounges to podcasts about metabolism, energy, and longevity.

At Dragonfly Menopause Care in Chanhassen, Minnesota, a big part of what I do is helping women feel better by getting hormones right:estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal support.

What used to work doesn’t always work anymore—and it’s not about effort. It’s physiology. Estrogen is declining. Muscle is harder to build. Bone is turning over faster. So the answer isn’t to do more random exercise. It’s to start doing what actually works.

Endometriosis in Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Need to Know

Lipedema is one of those conditions that, the more you look into it, the more you realize: 👉 We don’t have all the answers yet.

Birth control uses synthetic hormones designed to do one primary thing:shut down your ovaries so you don’t ovulate and don’t get pregnant.

When Tretinoin Stopped Working for My Skin With perimenopause, my skin simply didn’t tolerate tretinoin the way it had in the past. My skin barrier had clearly changed and needed repair. What once felt manageable began to cause dryness, flaking, and irritation that I just couldn’t push through anymore.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

For years we believed more HDL meant more protection, but newer research shows that isn’t always true. Some women with very high HDL actually have dysfunctional HDL. Let’s break down what that means — in simple, clear terms.

If I had to choose one intervention to protect a woman’s cardiovascular system in midlife, my top choice is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Most women are told their cholesterol is “high” and immediately fear heart disease. But in functional medicine, we ask a different question: Why is cholesterol elevated?

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but before jumping to prescriptions, I want women to understand one important thing: You already make your own GLP-1. 🙌 And we can often support it naturally before turning to medication.

If you’ve been in my clinic, you’ve probably noticed that I reach for Biest cream often. Not because it’s fancy or complicated — but because it more closely mirrors human physiology and offers a level of balance, customization, and reassurance that many women deeply appreciate.

If you’ve been in my clinic recently, you’ve probably heard me say this: vaginal estrogen is one of the most underrated, safest, and most effective treatments I offer. And nothing highlights this more than the women I saw just yesterday—two separate patients whose years of recurrent UTIs completely disappeared once they started vaginal estrogen. This happens all the time in my practice, and honestly… it still blows me away. But before we dive in, let’s talk about what’s rea

If you had told me two years ago that the most meaningful part of my 16-year medical career would unfold inside a tiny one-room clinic in Chanhassen, I never would’ve believed you. Back then, I was balancing busy emergency medicine shifts, raising kids, training for certification after certification…and unknowingly entering my own perimenopause. What started as a “side gig” has become the most fulfilling work of my life — and a place where women finally feel seen, heard, and

One of the most surprising things I’ve learned in my functional medicine training is how important amino acids are for how women feel — especially in midlife.