Energize Health and Hormones

Energize Health and Hormones operates as a concierge functional medicine practice in Mill Valley, California, where Dr. Heidi Queen, MD, provides specialized care for women navigating hormonal transitions and metabolic health challenges. Dr. Queen holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, a credential that requires demonstrated expertise in the clinical management of perimenopause and menopause. The clinic's model emphasizes extended appointment times and direct provider access, allowing for comprehensive evaluation of hormonal patterns, metabolic markers, and nutritional status that influence energy, weight, and overall vitality during midlife and beyond.

The practice integrates GLP-1 receptor agonist peptides—specifically liraglutide and semaglutide—into individualized treatment protocols for patients addressing weight management and metabolic dysfunction. These peptides work by mimicking incretin hormones that regulate appetite and glucose metabolism, and Dr. Queen prescribes them within broader functional medicine frameworks that address root causes of weight gain, including insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances common during perimenopause and menopause. Nutritional therapy forms a core component of every treatment plan, with protocols tailored to support mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation, and optimize macronutrient ratios based on individual metabolic testing and hormonal profiles.

Dr. Queen's clinical approach combines evidence-based hormone replacement strategies with functional medicine principles that examine gut health, nutrient deficiencies, stress physiology, and lifestyle factors contributing to symptoms. Her menopause certification ensures current knowledge of bioidentical hormone options, cardiovascular risk stratification in hormone therapy candidates, and management of complex cases involving multiple endocrine systems. Patients receive detailed interpretation of laboratory panels that extend beyond standard hormone testing to include markers of metabolic health, inflammatory status, and micronutrient levels that influence treatment outcomes.

In-person consultations at the Mill Valley clinic allow for thorough physical assessment and collaborative treatment planning, with patients typically experiencing longer appointment durations than conventional primary care visits. The concierge model supports continuity of care through direct communication channels and coordinated follow-up that adjusts protocols based on symptom response and repeat laboratory findings. Dr. Queen's practice philosophy centers on patient education, providing detailed explanations of hormonal physiology and the scientific rationale behind each intervention, which enables informed decision-making about treatment options ranging from lifestyle modification to peptide therapy and hormone replacement.

Energize Health and Hormones serves women throughout Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area who seek specialized expertise in menopausal medicine combined with functional approaches to metabolic health. The clinic's integration of GLP-1 peptides with comprehensive hormone management distinguishes it from practices offering weight loss medications in isolation, as Dr. Queen addresses the interconnected systems that influence body composition, energy production, and metabolic function during hormonal transitions. This systems-based methodology, supported by her menopause specialty certification and functional medicine training, provides Mill Valley patients with access to advanced peptide therapies within treatment plans designed to address the underlying physiology driving their symptoms.