Balancing Your Hormones, Restoring Your Life: A Guide to Hormone Therapy
Have you been experiencing unexplained changes in your body that disrupt your daily life, leaving you frustrated and searching for answers? If something feels off but you haven’t found the right support, you’re not alone.
Just because these challenges are common for women doesn’t mean they’re normal. Hormones influence nearly every function in the body, from metabolism to mental well-being, and when they’re out of balance, it can affect every aspect of your health. The good news? Gaining a deeper understanding of your hormones — and giving your body the support it needs — can be the key to reclaiming your vitality.
At Maliya, Nurse Practitioner and Hormone Specialist Tracey McGowan brings over 25 years of expertise in women’s health to help you navigate this journey. She not only validates your experience but also provides compassionate, personalized hormone therapy tailored to your unique needs — so you can feel like yourself again.
What is Hormone Therapy?
At Maliya, Hormone Therapy is a personalized, individually tailored treatment designed to restore balance for you if you’re experiencing hormonal imbalances due to perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, and other conditions. By restoring or balancing key hormones — such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone — this therapy supports the body's natural rhythms, providing relief from disruptive symptoms. Rather than just masking symptoms, hormone therapy addresses the root cause, helping you feel more energized, balanced, and in control of your health.
Tracey specializes in both traditional and functional medicine, taking a comprehensive approach to women’s hormone health. Through a thorough consultation and comprehensive testing, Tracey takes the time to understand your unique hormonal profile and health concerns. From there, she crafts a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, whether that includes synthetic or bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), supplements, or lifestyle adjustments. Your journey doesn’t stop there — she continuously monitors your progress, making adjustments as needed to ensure your treatment evolves with you, providing lasting relief and supporting your overall well-being.
Is Hormone Therapy Right for Me?
Hormonal imbalances can affect nearly every aspect of your well-being, often leaving you frustrated and searching for answers.
Hormone therapy may be right for you if you’re experiencing:
Persistent fatigue or low energy.
Mood swings, anxiety, or depression.
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating.
Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns.
Weight gain, especially around the midsection.
Hot flashes and night sweats.
Irregular or painful periods.
Low libido or vaginal dryness.
Hair thinning or excessive shedding.
Joint pain, bloating, or digestive issues.
Chronic stress or difficulty coping.
Frequent UTIs or bladder leakage.
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, Maliya’s personalized Hormone Therapy could be the missing piece to help restore balance and improve your overall quality of life.
What Exactly Can I Expect?
Starting hormone therapy might feel overwhelming, but you will not be navigating it alone. At Maliya, Tracey will walk this journey with you — ensuring you feel truly heard, deeply supported, and fully empowered in reclaiming your well-being. With her by your side, you’ll have a compassionate expert who listens, validates, and tailors every step of the process to your unique needs. Here’s what you can expect:
Step 1: Getting to Know You & Your Symptoms
Your journey begins with a conversation. In your first session, Tracey takes the time to truly listen — to hear your concerns, understand your symptoms, and explore how hormonal changes may be affecting your body and overall well-being. She’ll dive into your health history and discuss potential treatment options. After this session, she’ll order comprehensive bloodwork and any necessary diagnostic tests to get a clear picture of what’s going on.
Step 2: Creating Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Once your lab results are in, Tracey will sit down to go over them with you. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening with your hormones and how they may be contributing to your symptoms. From there, Tracey will create a treatment plan that’s tailored specifically to you. This could include lifestyle adjustments, supplements, acupuncture, or hormone therapy — whatever is aligned with your body and your goals. Tracey’s approach is all about working with you, ensuring you feel comfortable with your plan every step of the way.
Step 3: Checking In & Making Adjustments
After a few months on your treatment plan, Tracey will check in to see how you’re feeling. Are your symptoms improving? Do you feel more like yourself? If adjustments are needed, she’ll make them. Hormone therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach — it’s personalized because your body is unique, and your treatment plan will evolve alongside you. Additional testing may be done to track your progress and ensure you’re on the right path.
Step 4: Long-Term Balance & Continued Support
As you continue your journey, regular follow-ups help Tracey keep everything on track. She’ll continue to monitor your hormone levels, make any necessary tweaks to your treatment, and ensure you’re feeling your best. Because hormones impact so many aspects of your well-being — from mood and energy to sleep and metabolism — ongoing care is key to maintaining long-term balance.
At Maliya, our goal is to help you feel vibrant, strong, and in control of your health. You deserve to feel your best, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward hormonal balance, book your first session with Tracey today — your journey to feeling better starts here!
