Foundation Health and Wellness, LLC.

Foundation Health and Wellness, LLC operates as a comprehensive functional medicine clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led by Jalayne Faulhaber, CNP, MEP-C, a certified nurse practitioner with specialized training in medical aesthetics. The clinic integrates peptide-based weight management, bioidentical hormone replacement, aesthetic treatments, and urgent care services under one roof, providing continuity of care for patients seeking both immediate medical needs and long-term wellness optimization. With a 5.0-star rating across 104 Google reviews, the practice has established a reputation for addressing complex hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and age-related concerns through evidence-based protocols tailored to individual patient physiology.

The clinic's peptide therapy program centers on GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically Liraglutide and Semaglutide, for medically supervised weight loss in patients with obesity or metabolic syndrome. These peptides work by regulating appetite, slowing gastric emptying, and improving insulin sensitivity, making them particularly effective for patients who have struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone. Jalayne Faulhaber conducts comprehensive metabolic assessments before initiating peptide therapy, including baseline labs, body composition analysis, and cardiovascular risk stratification to ensure patient safety and optimize dosing protocols. The weight management program combines peptide administration with nutritional counseling and ongoing monitoring of thyroid function, insulin resistance markers, and lipid panels to track metabolic improvements beyond the number on the scale.

Hormone optimization represents a core clinical focus at Foundation Health and Wellness, with particular expertise in women's health across the reproductive lifespan. The clinic addresses perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, adrenal dysfunction, and PCOS through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy customized to each patient's symptom profile and laboratory findings. Jalayne Faulhaber's approach involves detailed hormone panels measuring estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and thyroid markers, followed by individualized treatment plans that may include topical hormones, oral supplementation, or peptide adjuncts to support endocrine balance. Patients receive education on the physiological mechanisms behind their symptoms—whether fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, or sleep disturbances—and participate actively in treatment decisions based on their personal health goals and risk tolerance.

The aesthetic services at Foundation Health and Wellness extend beyond superficial treatments to address skin health as a reflection of internal wellness. The clinic offers medical-grade facials, IV nutrient therapy for skin rejuvenation, and aesthetic procedures performed by trained medical staff who understand the connection between hormonal balance, nutritional status, and dermal integrity. IV therapy protocols may include high-dose vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, glutathione, and trace minerals to support collagen synthesis, reduce oxidative stress, and improve skin texture from the cellular level. This integrative approach distinguishes the practice from standalone medical spas by addressing both the external manifestations of aging and the underlying metabolic factors that accelerate skin aging, such as chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal decline.

Foundation Health and Wellness requires in-person consultations at their Albuquerque location, allowing Jalayne Faulhaber to conduct thorough physical examinations, review medical histories in detail, and establish the therapeutic relationship necessary for long-term wellness partnerships. The clinic's dual function as both a wellness center and urgent care facility means patients can access acute medical services when needed while maintaining continuity with a provider who understands their baseline health status and ongoing treatment protocols. New patients undergo comprehensive intake appointments that typically include detailed health questionnaires, physical examination, baseline laboratory work, and collaborative goal-setting sessions. Follow-up visits are scheduled based on treatment complexity, with peptide therapy patients typically seen every 4-6 weeks during the titration phase and hormone therapy patients monitored every 3-6 months with interval lab work to assess treatment efficacy and adjust protocols as physiology changes.