Hormone Balance

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BioIdentical Hormone Therapy, Chronic Illness, GI Health, Hormone Balance, Integrative Medicine, IV Vitamin Therapy, Natural Immune Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Women’s Health

Welcome Dr. Gabrielle Klein, ND to Hill Park Integrative Medical Center

We are so very excited to announce a new addition to our medical team, Dr. Gabrielle Klein, ND.

Dr. Gabrielle Klein, ND, is a graduate of Bastyr University San Diego. As a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, she specializes in women’s health, family medicine, and tick-borne illnesses.

Dr. Klein’s clinical specialized interests include pelvic diseases (endometriosis, PCOS, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain), hormone imbalances, digestive health, immune support, and chronic conditions with a particular focus on endometriosis and Lyme disease.

A personal health journey inspired Dr. Klein to pursue a career in Naturopathic Medicine. She is ILADS trained in tick-borne disease management, has completed the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™ course through the Institute of Functional Medicine, and is trained in advanced IV nutrient therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Constitutional and Acute Hahnemannian Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Biofeedback, and Constitutional Hydrotherapy. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Prior to her medical career, Dr. Klein professionally invested nearly 20 years in the dietary supplement industry focusing on marketing, product formulation and development, and helped to introduce several innovative therapies to the integrative nutraceutical industry in the United States from raw material education to complete product formation of now existing products such as CoQ10, Nattokinase, and several specialized probiotic lines.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Klein is committed to patient advocacy and expanding the scope of practice for Licensed Naturopathic Doctors in California. She has held leadership roles as the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Chapter President and Vice President of Communications for the Student Government Association while she attended Bastyr University San Diego, helping to inform students of events and expanding networking and professional development opportunities. She continues in her position as Advocacy Relations for the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA), and serves as an active member of both the CNDA and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).

When not in practice, she enjoys spending time with her cats and dog, connecting with friends and family, exploring nature, and attending live music, theater, and film in her local community.

“Each individual holds a personal roadmap that guides them in their pursuit of wellness. It’s my honor and pleasure to walk alongside every patient on their journey and unlock the mysteries of their health through their individual stories and history.”

Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients and offering complimentary 15-minute consults to learn more about her practice.

Please contact our staff at 707-861-7300 or [email protected] to schedule an in person or telemedicine appointment or request an appointment through the website.

Healthy Goals, Hormone Balance, Integrative Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Women’s Health

Welcome Dr. Brandi Holmes, ND to Hill Park Integrative Medical Center

We are very excited to announce a new addition to our medical team, Dr. Brandi Holmes, ND.

Dr. Brandi Holmes is a licensed naturopathic doctor in California and Arizona specializing in personalized, integrative care for active women and athletes. With a passion for optimizing performance, preventing injury, and restoring balance, Dr. Holmes offers a holistic approach that connects the dots between hormones, musculoskeletal health, nutrition, and mindset. Her mission is to empower each patient to feel strong, energized, and in sync—on and off the field.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Holmes began competing in kindergarten and continued through college with a primary focus in track and field, specializing in sprints and hurdles. She also played softball, lacrosse, tennis, and trained in martial arts. Her competitive drive and “no pain, no gain” mindset led to athletic success—but also a cycle of repetitive injuries, including shin splints, stress fractures, and ankle sprains. These experiences sparked her early interest in injury prevention and whole-body wellness.

Dr. Holmes pursued dual undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology (with a focus on physical therapy) and Cellular & Molecular Biology at San Diego State University. During this time, she gained five years of hands-on clinical experience at a physical therapy practice, where she developed skills in rehabilitative therapies such as aquatic therapy, Pilates, electrotherapeutic modalities, and functional movement assessments.

Her desire to practice integrative medicine led her to Bastyr University California in San Diego, where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Her training included botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, targeted supplementation, pharmaceuticals, and lifestyle counseling, as well as advanced physical medicine techniques including soft tissue manipulation, therapeutic exercise, and electrotherapy.

Dr. Holmes takes a systems-based approach to sports and performance medicine, recognizing that true recovery and peak performance require a deeper understanding of how all organ systems interact with the musculoskeletal system. She is especially passionate about supporting hormonal balance, gut health, and metabolic optimization in active individuals.

Dr. Holmes partners with patients to create personalized, evidence-informed plans that support both short-term recovery and long-term vitality. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or someone ready to feel at home in your body again, Dr. Holmes is here to help you thrive—every step of the way.

“Optimal athletic performance isn’t just about muscle strength and flexibility—it’s a symphony where every body system plays a part, from digestion fueling endurance to hormones fine-tuning recovery. When all systems work in harmony, athletes unlock their true potential.”

Dr. Holmes is currently accepting new patients.

Please contact our staff at 707-861-7300 or [email protected] to schedule an in person or telemedicine appointment or book an appointment through the website.

BioIdentical Hormone Therapy, Chronic Illness, GI Health, Hormone Balance, Integrative Medicine, Menopause, Natural Allergy Treatment, Naturopathic Medicine, Peri-menopause, Women’s Health

Welcome Meghan Kemnec, ND to Hill Park Integrative Medical Center

We are very excited to announce a new addition to our medical team, Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND.

Dr. Meghan Kemnec is a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine expert, and pediatrician. She is passionate about improving the health of the entire family, knowing that the wellness of our children begins with our health before conception. She teaches you how to take charge of your health with lifestyle changes and a blend of both natural and conventional therapies.

Dr. Kemnec specializes in pediatrics and women’s health from preconception to menopause. Her clinical interests include balancing hormones, immune health, digestive disorders, and endocrine disorders including diabetes and hypothyroidism, as well as respiratory health. She is trained in IV nutrient therapy, Perineural Injection Therapy, and PRP.

Dr. Kemnec holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University and a BS from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After graduating with her ND, Dr. Kemnec completed a competitive family practice residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, WA. She is also a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

When she is not at practice, she enjoys spending time hiking and at the ocean with her family.

Please contact our staff at 707-861-7300 or [email protected] to schedule an in person or telemedicine appointment or book an appointment through the website.

BioIdentical Hormone Therapy, Chronic Illness, Detoxification, Environmental Medicine, Hormone Balance, Integrative Medicine, IV Vitamin Therapy, Menopause, Naturopathic Medicine, Peri-menopause, Women’s Health

Dr. Denise Cooluris, ND – Conditions Treated

Dr. Cooluris, Clinical Director of Hill Park, specializes in women’s health, integrative family medicine, complex medical issues, hormone health, and environmental medicine. She provides advanced management of bio-identical hormone therapy, IV Nutrient Therapy, and diagnostics for complex medical concerns.

Many of our patients are familiar with her care and presence at the center, which includes individualized diagnostic skill combined with a depth of clinical integrative medical knowledge.

Conditions Treated
Women’s Health
Perimenopause/Menopause
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Vaginal Health
Vaginal Atrophy
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Acute & Chronic Vaginitis
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Hormone Imbalance
Thyroid and Adrenal Health including Hashimoto’s
MCAS
Mold
Environmental Toxicity
All general acute and chronic family medicine concerns

BioIdentical Hormone Therapy, Hormone Balance, Low Testosterone, Menopause, Peri-menopause, Women’s Health

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Most women associate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with menopause, but it actually has many more uses to correct hormone concerns that arise throughout a lifetime. Naturopathic and functional medicine doctors use a special class of hormone replacement therapy, called bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), to treat not only menopausal women, but, also perimenopause, fertility, PMS, PCOS, anxiety, insomnia, and even men who are having issues with low testosterone.

Bioidentical hormones are derived and modified from natural sources, such as the Wild Mexican Yam, and are structurally identical to the hormones our bodies naturally produce. Therefore, we can expect similar results from them.

Bioidentical hormones differ from synthetic hormone replacement therapy in several ways. Synthetic hormones are chemically foreign from the hormones we produce, so, they often behave a little differently than our natural hormones. One significant difference is that synthetic hormones have been shown to bind more tightly to the receptors in our bodies, which makes the receptors work overtime and have a much more potent effect, sometimes more than what we want.

A good example of synthetic hormones hijacking the normal processes of the body is birth control. Hormonal birth control is made up of synthetic hormones that bind very tightly to the body’s estrogen and progesterone receptors and “trick” the body into thinking it’s pregnant. This can happen even in relatively low doses. In this way, we can use the synthetic hormones to our benefit for family planning, but, we don’t necessarily need this effect in our hormone balance regime.

Bioidentical hormone therapy offers several options for delivery and personalization. Bioidentical hormones are often compounded, which provides more flexibility in customized dosing and delivery form for your personal needs. The forms of bioidentical hormone therapy generally include transdermal cream or gel, lozenges, capsules, or suppositories.

Some benefits of bHRT include:

  • Lowers cholesterol and increases HDL (the good fat)
  • Maintains collagen in our skin and connective tissues
  • Improve cognition and protect brain tissue
  • Improve sleep
  • Improve mood and alleviate anxiety
  • Mitigate thermal regulation (warm rushes and hot flashes)
  • Improves cardiovascular health
  • Stabilizes bone health

At Hill Park Integrative Medical Center, we have several doctors who specialize in the prescription of bioidentical hormones for many different clinical applications. We treat both according to symptoms and labs and have had great success in hormone treatments across many patient populations, including reproductive age women, men, fertility, and post/perimenopausal women.

We don’t think that bioidentical hormone therapy is the only hormone balance regime – there are many solutions to hormone imbalance with the use of herbal medicine, targeted nutrient therapy, acupuncture, and many other resources. For moderate to severe concerns, bioidentical hormones can be very effective, especially in combination with other natural therapies, to correct hormone balance and are safe when applied correctly by an experienced doctor.