Hormone Imbalance Treatment for Women in Toronto
Hormones are vital chemical messengers that work together to form one mass communication system, called your endocrine system. Even slight imbalances in these hormones can lead to widespread symptoms, and much like a stone dropped into a lake, even a small disruption can create a ripple effect.
Unfortunately, for many people, conventional therapies only mask the issue, leading to a dependency on medication while secondary symptoms progress, all while exposing people to risk factors such as stroke, osteoporosis, mood disorders, a lack of sex drive, and potential reproductive issues.
access hormone testing and personalized natural treatment for hormonal imbalances
hormonal health.
Hormones have powerful impacts on the body, which can lead to a lot of symptoms.
Common signs of hormone imbalance in women include:
- PMS, painful periods, or irregular cycles
- acne + skin issues
- low energy that doesn't improve with rest
- low mood/increased anxiety
- weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- hair growth and hair loss
- poor sleep
- low libido
- digestive issues
- reproductive health issues/infertility
- brain fog or poor concentration
Conventional management of hormone imbalances often replaces or suppresses them, as seen with the birth control pill, thyroid medication, HRT, insulin replacement, and so on. Unfortunately, for many people this only masks the issue.
Conditions treated include:
- PCOS
- Acne
- Discontinuing Oral Contraceptives
- Gut-hormone connections
- PMS + Menstrual Concerns
women's health.
men's health.
Hormone imbalance affects men too - in fact, low testosterone is a common cause of irritability and grumpiness in men. If too much testosterone is converted to estradiol, decreased sex drive and increased breast size can result.
Other conditions associated with male hormone imbalance:
- apathy, depression
- bone loss, hair loss
- erectile dysfunction
- memory loss
- weight gain
- benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
Please be advised, while Dr. Holmberg can assist with diagnostic testing, naturopathic doctors in Ontario cannot prescribe testosterone replacement therapy.
How Hormone Imbalances Are Diagnosed
A meaningful hormone assessment goes far beyond a single blood test.
As a naturopathic doctor, I use a comprehensive, individualized diagnostic approach, which may include:
Detailed History
A thorough review of symptoms, menstrual cycle patterns, life stage, stress, and health history to identify hormonal trends and root contributors
Blood testing
Cycle timed blood work to accurately assess hormone levels and interpret results within the context of your menstrual cycle.
Salivary + Urinary
Hormone Testing
Advanced testing to evaluate daily hormone rhythms, metabolism, and how your body processes estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol.
Metabolic Markers
Assess glucose regulation, thyroid function and insulin response, which all play a key role in hormone balance, energy, and weight regulation.
Nutrient Status Evaluation
Assessment of key vitamins and minerals essential for hormone production, detoxification, and nervous system support.
Gut Health Markers
Targeted testing to identify inflammation, digestive dysfunction, or gut imbalances that can disrupt hormone signaling and metabolism.
15+ years supporting women's hormonal health
and I'm here to tell you...
If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” — but you don’t feel like yourself — you’re not alone. Hormone imbalances are one of the most common reasons women seek naturopathic care, and they often go unrecognized or undertreated in conventional medicine.
its possible to get the anwers you're looking for and the help you deserve
Naturopathic Treatment
for
Hormone Balance
Naturopathic hormone care focuses on restoring balance, not overriding symptoms. Rather than suppressing hormone signals, we work to support the systems that regulate hormones naturally.
A comprehensive approach may include:
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Nutrition strategies to stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation
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Lifestyle interventions to support stress resilience and sleep
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Targeted supplementation to correct deficiencies
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Gut and liver support to improve hormone metabolism
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Hormone Replacement Therapy when appropriate
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Cycle-based and life-stage-specific care
Every plan is personalized — because no two women, hormone patterns, or life stages are the same.
I work with real men and women across
Toronto and Ontario who want answers,
not band-aid solutions.
Root-Cause Naturopathic Care
As a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormone health, I take a root-cause approach to understanding why your hormones are out of balance and how to restore them naturally.
As a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormone health, I take a root-cause approach to understanding why your hormones are out of balance and how to restore them naturally.