Functional Medicine for Western Springs Residents
Tired of short appointments that leave little time to understand why symptoms keep returning? Our functional medicine approach looks beyond what is happening in the moment to identify possible underlying factors that may be affecting your health. Care begins with a 90-minute initial visit covering your full health history, current concerns, medications, lifestyle, previous testing, and goals. In-depth lab testing can then provide additional information to help guide treatment around your biology, symptoms, and needs. If you have been searching for a functional doctor in Western Springs, IL, this is the approach that shapes the broader care we provide.
Perimenopause Therapy Services
Changes in your 30s or 40s can show up before you realize perimenopause has begun. Irregular periods, restless sleep, new anxiety or mood changes, lower energy, and difficulty concentrating can all be signs that hormone levels are shifting. Our perimenopause therapy uses comprehensive hormone and metabolic testing to better understand what may be contributing to those changes. For women in Western Springs, perimenopause treatment is then guided by symptoms and test results, with both conventional and more natural therapy options discussed so you can understand the different approaches available.
Heavy or changing periods in perimenopause: During perimenopause, periods can become heavier, lighter, longer, shorter, or less predictable. Heavier or prolonged bleeding, however, should be looked at carefully rather than attributed to hormones alone. We review these changes alongside your other symptoms and test results, and recommend specialist evaluation if further investigation is needed.
Menopause Therapy Services
Menopause can affect sleep, energy, mood, concentration, body temperature, and other areas of everyday health. Our menopause therapy combines nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate, with care guided by your symptoms, laboratory findings, health history, and goals. We support women through premenopausal changes, perimenopause, and menopause so care can continue to adapt as symptoms and health 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. Western Springs 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.
Mobile & At-Home IV Therapy in Western Springs
When IV nutritional therapy is part of your care, traveling for treatment may not always be practical. Our mobile IV therapy allows Western Springs 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 Western Springs patients with joint pain, tendon or ligament injuries, or chronic degeneration, stem cell therapy can be part of a broader treatment plan. We use Wharton’s Jelly and purified amniotic fluid injections to support the body’s natural healing response. For some patients, this therapy can be used alongside other treatments or considered before surgery or long-term steroid injections. Products come from FDA-inspected labs and are screened from healthy donors, with treatment planned around the specific joint, injury, and individual goals.
Regenerative & Longevity Medicine
Regenerative care for Western Springs patients extends beyond joint-focused treatments. Peptide therapy, NAD+ IV nutrition, and other cellular-support options can be incorporated into care aimed at healthy aging and maintaining vitality. Our longevity medicine approach brings these therapies together based on health span and broader health goals.
Membership Plans for Continued Support
Health needs do not always stay the same, so regular follow-up can help review progress, revisit testing, and make changes to care when needed. Our membership model supports that ongoing connection with specialized labs, care plans, provider access, hormone and peptide prescriptions, IV nutritional therapy, and discounts on additional services. Predictable pricing helps make continued care easier to manage, while IV therapy, stem cell therapy, and ozone therapy remain available as standalone services.
Joya Van Der Laan, MSN, FNP-BC
