Root Cause Hormone Care
Functional Medicine Hormone Treatment for Energy, Mood, and Metabolism
Most patients arrive after years of being told their labs look normal. They feel exhausted, gain weight without explanation, and cycle through mood shifts that disrupt daily life. Functional medicine hormone treatment finds the root cause. Julie McDonald, MMS, PA-C, FMACP, sees patients in-person in Marquette, MI and virtually in Michigan through the 12-Week Reset. The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on.
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Years of clinical experience
What Makes This Different
Hormone Testing That Goes Beyond the Standard Panel
Standard bloodwork checks whether a value falls within a wide population range. Functional medicine hormone treatment asks a more specific question: are your hormone levels optimal for your symptoms, genetics, and life stage? We combine genetic testing with advanced labs to reveal how your body produces, converts, and clears hormones. Available at our Marquette, Michigan clinic and through fully virtual consultations in Michigan.
- Advanced hormone panel: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and Organic Acid testing
- Genetic testing to assess hormone metabolism pathways and methylation function
- InBody 570 body composition analysis to track metabolic changes tied to hormone shifts
- Personalized supplement protocol designed around your lab results and genetic profile
Is This Right for You
Functional Medicine Hormone Treatment Is Designed for People Who Have Run Out of Conventional Answers
Exhausted Despite Good Sleep
You sleep 7 to 8 hours and still wake up depleted. Standard thyroid or blood panels show nothing wrong. Functional hormone testing often reveals the real pattern.
Unexplained Weight Gain
Your diet and activity level have not changed, but the weight keeps shifting. Hormonal imbalances tied to estrogen, cortisol, insulin, or thyroid are frequent and often missed.
Mood Shifts That Feel Out of Control
Anxiety, irritability, or low mood that arrives predictably or without warning. These patterns often trace to specific hormone ratios, not stress alone.
Heavy, Irregular, or Painful Periods
Hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance or low progesterone are among the most common and most undertreated causes of cycle irregularities in women aged 35 to 60.
Men With Low Energy and Drive
Testosterone is not the only hormone men need to optimize. Cortisol, thyroid, insulin, and DHEA all affect energy, body composition, and mental clarity in men.
Remote Patients Seeking Expert Care
We offer complete virtual hormone care for patients anywhere in Michigan. Lab work is coordinated locally and all consultations are conducted via telehealth.
Over 22 years of medical experience ★★★★★
The Monarch FM Process
How Functional Medicine Hormone Treatment Works at Monarch FM
Hormone imbalances do not appear in isolation. They emerge from a web of connected systems: genetics, gut function, sleep, stress, metabolism, and nutrition. Our process identifies which threads are pulling on which hormones, then builds a personalized protocol that addresses root causes, not just surface readings.
- 22 Years of Clinical Experience
- MMS | PA-C | FMACP Certified Provider
- In-Person in Marquette, MI | Virtual in Michigan
Comprehensive Lab and Genetic Testing
We order labs that most conventional practices never run. Your panel covers a full hormone profile, metabolic markers, inflammatory indicators, and genetic testing that shows how your body handles hormone metabolism at the cellular level.
Root Cause Interpretation
Julie McDonald reviews every result through a functional medicine lens, examining how your hormone levels interact with each other, not just whether individual numbers fall within a standard range. This often reveals patterns that explain symptoms dismissed for years.
Personalized Treatment Protocol
Your protocol includes a custom supplement plan, targeted nutrition guidance, and specific lifestyle adjustments based on your lab results and genetics. Nothing is generic. Everything connects back to your specific biology and goals.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support
Progress is tracked through repeat labs and InBody 570 body composition analysis, measuring changes in muscle, fat, visceral fat, and water. Clinical support is available throughout, including for patients receiving virtual care.
Why Monarch Functional Medicine
Hormone Imbalance Is Common. Running Out of Explanations Should Not Be.
95% of patients who come to Monarch Functional Medicine have already been told their labs look normal. Functional medicine hormone treatment works because it tests differently, interprets differently, and treats differently. Our approach covers perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, PMS and PMDD, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, hormonal mood swings, low testosterone, and men’s hormone health.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is functional medicine hormone treatment?
Functional medicine hormone treatment investigates root causes of hormonal imbalance rather than treating individual symptoms in isolation. Instead of prescribing a single medication for one out-of-range value, a functional medicine provider maps how all hormone-related systems interact: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, DHEA, and insulin. At Monarch Functional Medicine, this begins with comprehensive lab testing and genetic analysis that reveals how your body produces, converts, and clears hormones. We use this data to build a personalized treatment protocol. Care is available through our 12-Week Reset program, (The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on) for both in-person patients in Marquette, Michigan and virtual patients in Michigan.
How is functional medicine hormone testing different from a regular blood test?
Standard hormone panels check whether a value falls within a population reference range. That range is wide by design because it covers a diverse group, not your specific biology. Functional medicine hormone testing uses more targeted panels that assess the full hormone cascade, including upstream and downstream conversion pathways. At Monarch FM, we include genetic testing that reveals variants affecting how your body methylates estrogen, clears cortisol, or responds to thyroid hormone. Two people with the same serum estradiol level might need entirely different protocols based on their genetic hormone metabolism. Our testing is coordinated remotely: lab draws can be done near you and results interpreted virtually.
Can I receive hormone treatment virtually without visiting the clinic?
Yes. Monarch Functional Medicine offers complete virtual hormone care for patients anywhere in Michigan. You do not need to live in Marquette, Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. Lab work is coordinated through a draw site near you, and all consultations, protocol reviews, and follow-up appointments are conducted via telehealth. The only services requiring in-person visits are those using our on-site equipment such as the InBody 570 body composition scanner, the infrared sauna, and the vibration plate. All clinical aspects of the 12-Week Hormone and Metabolism Reset (The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on) are available virtually.
What hormone conditions does Monarch Functional Medicine treat?
Monarch FM works with a wide range of hormone-related conditions, with a particular focus on those frequently missed or undertreated by conventional medicine. These include perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, PMS and PMDD, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, hormonal mood swings, low testosterone, and broader men’s hormone health. We also address secondary conditions driven by hormone imbalance: chronic fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, and disrupted sleep.
How long does functional medicine hormone treatment take to work?
Most patients begin noticing meaningful changes within 4 to 8 weeks of starting their personalized protocol. Energy typically shifts first, followed by sleep quality, then mood stability. Hormonal weight changes tend to follow more gradually, usually becoming measurable by weeks 8 to 12. The 12-Week Energy, Hormone and Metabolism Reset (The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on) is structured around these timelines: Phase 1 focuses on stabilization, Phase 2 on active restoration, and Phase 3 on optimizing and locking in the gains. We track progress through repeat labs and InBody 570 body composition measurements so changes are measurable, not just self-reported.
Do I need a referral to work with Monarch Functional Medicine?
No referral is required. Monarch Functional Medicine operates as a direct-access practice. You can book a free 15-minute strategy call directly without a referral from your primary care provider. Many patients continue seeing their regular doctor alongside working with us, as our approach is complementary rather than a replacement. The strategy call is the right place to determine whether our approach fits your situation.
What does functional medicine hormone treatment cost?
The primary entry point for hormone care at Monarch Functional Medicine is the 12-Week Energy, Hormone and Metabolism Reset (The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on), priced at $849 paid in full or three payments of $297. This includes all clinical consultations, protocol design, and ongoing support through the program. Lab testing and genetic testing may be additional depending on your specific panel. We recommend starting with a free 15-minute strategy call to discuss whether the program aligns with your goals before committing.
What qualifies Julie McDonald to provide hormone treatment?
Julie McDonald holds a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree, is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), and holds the Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Clinical Medicine (FMACP) designation. She has practiced medicine for 22 years across Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine before founding Monarch Functional Medicine. She is a clinician with a post-graduate medical degree and over two decades of hands-on patient care. Learn more on the About Us page.
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The Monarch FM Standard
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Julie McDonald is a MMS, PA-C, and FMACP with 22 years across Emergency, Family, and Internal Medicine. Monarch Functional Medicine runs the labs most providers never order, interprets them through a functional medicine lens, and builds a protocol specific to your biology. Learn more about Julie or book a free strategy call today.
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Your Hormones Are a System. Let's Figure Out What's Breaking It.
Most patients spend years collecting symptoms no single provider has connected. Functional medicine hormone treatment at Monarch FM starts by mapping the whole picture, then building a protocol specific to your biology. See us in person in Marquette, MI or work with us virtually from anywhere in Michigan.
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