Elmhurst, IL

Functional Medicine, Hormone & Perimenopause Care in Elmhurst, IL

When ongoing health concerns do not improve with symptom-focused care, a more detailed evaluation can help uncover what may be contributing. Nourish House Calls provides functional medicine care in Elmhurst, IL, through house calls, visits at our Westmont office, and telehealth. Our approach looks at the broader factors that can influence health and uses your history, symptoms, lifestyle, and testing to guide care. The goal is to use those findings to determine the next steps in your care.

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Functional Medicine for Elmhurst Residents

Tired of short appointments that focus only on the symptom in front of you? Our functional medicine approach looks more closely at possible underlying factors that may be contributing to how you feel. Care begins with a 90-minute initial visit covering your health history, symptoms, medications, lifestyle, previous testing, and goals, followed by in-depth lab testing when appropriate. If you’re searching for a functional doctor in Elmhurst, IL, this is the approach that connects the different areas of care we provide.

Perimenopause Therapy Services

Changes in your 30s or 40s, including irregular periods, restless sleep, new anxiety, lower energy, or difficulty concentrating, can be signs of perimenopause. Our perimenopause therapy uses comprehensive hormone and metabolic testing to better understand what may be behind those changes. For women in Elmhurst, perimenopause treatment is then guided by symptoms and test results, with both conventional and more natural therapy options discussed so you can understand the approaches available.

Heavy or changing periods in perimenopause: Changes in flow, duration, and timing are common during perimenopause, but heavier or prolonged bleeding should not automatically be assumed to be hormonal. We consider these changes alongside your other symptoms and test results to determine what support may be appropriate. If further evaluation is needed, specialist care will be recommended.

Menopause Therapy Services

Menopause can affect sleep, energy, mood, concentration, temperature regulation, and other areas of everyday health. Our menopause therapy combines nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate, with care based on your symptoms, laboratory findings, health history, and goals. Support can continue through premenopausal changes, perimenopause, and menopause as your needs change over time.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Hormone changes can affect both men and women, sometimes showing up as low energy, reduced libido, weight changes, poor sleep, or simply not feeling like yourself. Our individualized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are structurally identical to those naturally produced by the body. Treatment begins with comprehensive testing and is monitored over time so adjustments can be made based on laboratory results, symptoms, and goals. We have worked with the same trusted compounding pharmacies for 15 years as part of our approach to personalized hormone care.

Support for Chronic and Ongoing Health Concerns

Hormone care is only one part of functional medicine. Elmhurst patients also come to us for concerns such as chronic fatigue, digestive problems, thyroid disorders, autoimmune concerns, sleep disturbances, mood-related symptoms, and weight management. We use in-depth testing and a detailed health history to look for possible underlying causes rather than focusing only on surface-level symptoms.

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In-Home & Mobile IV Therapy in Elmhurst

When IV nutritional therapy is part of your care, traveling to another appointment may not always be practical. Our mobile IV therapy allows Elmhurst patients to receive treatment at home or at the workplace, while in-office treatment remains available at our Westmont location. Options may include the Recharge blend for energy and hydration support or NAD+ for cellular support, depending on individual needs. All IV treatments throughout our house-call service area are administered by experienced registered nurses.

Stem Cell Therapy

For Elmhurst patients dealing with joint pain, tendon or ligament injuries, or chronic degeneration, our stem cell therapy uses Wharton’s Jelly and purified amniotic fluid injections to support the body’s natural healing response. For some patients, it may be an option to consider alongside other treatments or before surgery or long-term steroid injections. Products are sourced from FDA-inspected labs and screened from healthy donors, with each treatment plan built around the specific joint, injury, and individual goals.

Regenerative & Longevity Medicine

Beyond joint-specific stem cell therapy, our regenerative and longevity medicine services for Elmhurst patients include peptide therapy, NAD+ IV nutrition, and other cellular-support treatments designed to support healthy aging and vitality. Longevity medicine brings these options together within a broader approach centered on overall health span and future health goals.

Membership-Based Care for Ongoing Support

Health needs can change over time, which is why continued follow-up can be helpful for reviewing progress, testing, and treatment needs. Our membership model supports that continuity with specialized labs, individualized care plans, provider access, hormone and peptide prescriptions, IV nutritional therapy, and discounts on additional services. Predictable pricing makes continued care easier to plan, while IV therapy, stem cell therapy, and ozone therapy remain available as standalone services.

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Why Nourish House Calls Is a Trusted Choice in Elmhurst

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Flexible care options make it easier to access support through house calls, our Westmont office, or telehealth.

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A 90-minute initial appointment allows more time to understand your health history, symptoms, testing, and goals.

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Functional medicine is supported by hormone, IV, regenerative, and longevity services within the same practice.

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Care is led by Joya Van Der Laan, MSN, FNP-BC, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced functional medicine training.

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Membership provides continuity through follow-up, testing, and treatment adjustments as care progresses.

Meet the Team Behind Your Care in Elmhurst

Nourish House Calls is led by Joya Van Der Laan, MSN, FNP-BC, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She completed Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Her own experience looking for healthcare that went deeper than symptom management helped shape the unhurried, root-cause approach used within the practice.

Joya is joined by Ajaa Oliver, MSN, FNP-BC, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than eight years of bedside nursing experience. Together, the team works with Elmhurst patients to understand their concerns, evaluate possible contributing factors, and guide care around individual health needs and goals.

Joya Van Der Laan nurse practitioner at Nourish House Calls

Joya Van Der Laan, MSN, FNP-BC

Ajaa Oliver, MSN, FNP-BC

Experiences Shared by Our Patients

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a provider come to my workplace in Elmhurst instead of my home?

A: Yes. House calls can also be arranged at workplaces within the service area, giving Elmhurst patients another option when receiving care at home is not practical.

Q: Can perimenopause or hormone care be provided through a house call in Elmhurst?

Yes. Elmhurst patients can access functional medicine and hormone-focused care through the house-call model, allowing symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and treatment needs to be discussed in a more personal setting.

Q: Can mobile IV therapy be provided at my Elmhurst home or workplace?

A: Yes. Mobile IV therapy can be provided at homes and workplaces in the Elmhurst service area and is administered by experienced registered nurses. In-office IV treatment is also available at our Westmont location.

Q: Where do Elmhurst patients go if they prefer an office appointment?

A: Elmhurst patients can schedule in-person office visits at our Westmont location at 513 N Warwick Ave. House calls and telehealth remain available as additional ways to receive care.

Q: Can follow-up appointments be done by telehealth after an Elmhurst house call?

A: Yes. Telehealth can be used for follow-up appointments, making it possible to continue parts of your care without needing every visit to take place in person.

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Serving All of Elmhurst, Illinois

Nourish House Calls serves Elmhurst residents, including the 60126 area, with functional medicine, hormone care, in-home treatments, office visits at our Westmont location, and telehealth, depending on the service needed.

From perimenopause and menopause support to regenerative and longevity medicine, our team provides care built around each patient’s health history, concerns, testing, and long-term goals.