The Wellness Firm, PLLC

The Wellness Firm, PLLC operates as a regenerative medicine practice in Lumberton, Texas, under the clinical direction of Mary Ann Butler, ANP-C, APRN. Butler holds dual certifications as an Advanced BHRT Certified Provider and Certified EvexiPEL Provider, credentials that reflect specialized training in hormone pellet insertion techniques and bioidentical hormone replacement protocols. The clinic's practice model centers on hormone optimization for patients experiencing perimenopause, menopause, andropause, and age-related hormonal decline, with additional services in medical weight loss and peptide-based therapies. All consultations occur in-person at the Lumberton location, allowing for comprehensive physical assessments and direct provider-patient communication throughout treatment.

For medical weight loss, The Wellness Firm prescribes both semaglutide and tirzepatide, the two GLP-1 receptor agonist peptides approved for chronic weight management. Semaglutide therapy typically begins at 0.25 mg weekly with gradual titration to therapeutic doses, while tirzepatide combines GLP-1 and GIP receptor activation for dual incretin effect. Butler's approach integrates these peptide therapies with nutritional counseling to address dietary patterns, macronutrient balance, and metabolic factors contributing to weight resistance. Patients receive ongoing monitoring of weight trends, body composition changes, and metabolic markers throughout their treatment course. The clinic's peptide protocols extend beyond weight management to include applications in regenerative wellness and anti-aging medicine, though semaglutide and tirzepatide remain the primary peptide offerings.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy represents a core clinical focus at The Wellness Firm, with Butler's EvexiPEL certification enabling her to perform subcutaneous hormone pellet insertions. This delivery method provides steady hormone release over three to six months, eliminating the daily administration required with creams or oral formulations. The clinic evaluates patients through comprehensive hormone panels measuring estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid function, and related biomarkers before designing individualized replacement protocols. Butler's Advanced BHRT certification encompasses training in dosing strategies for various delivery systems including pellets, topical preparations, and injectable formulations, allowing treatment customization based on patient response patterns and preferences. Hormone optimization protocols address symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, cognitive fog, decreased libido, and energy decline associated with hormonal transitions.

Patients scheduling consultations at The Wellness Firm in Lumberton undergo initial assessments that include medical history review, symptom evaluation, and discussion of treatment goals. Butler's nurse practitioner training allows her to order diagnostic testing, interpret laboratory results, prescribe medications including controlled substances for weight management, and perform minor procedures such as pellet insertions within her scope of practice. The clinic's aesthetic treatment offerings complement its regenerative medicine focus, though hormone therapy and metabolic optimization remain the primary clinical emphasis. Review feedback indicates patients appreciate direct communication regarding treatment costs and fee structures, with the practice maintaining transparency about pricing for services and ongoing therapy expenses.

The Wellness Firm serves patients throughout Southeast Texas, with its Lumberton location providing access to residents of Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, and surrounding Hardin County communities. The in-person consultation model ensures Butler can perform physical examinations, assess injection sites for peptide therapy, and conduct pellet insertion procedures during office visits. Patients typically follow quarterly or semi-annual monitoring schedules depending on their treatment protocols, with hormone pellet patients returning every three to six months for reinsertion and weight management patients maintaining monthly or bi-monthly follow-ups during active titration phases. The practice's focus on hormone optimization, medical weight loss with GLP-1 peptides, and regenerative approaches positions it as a specialized resource for patients seeking alternatives to conventional primary care management of age-related metabolic and hormonal changes.