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The LifeWorks Wellness Center Team
 Susan F Gregoire | MN, CNM, ARNP Functional Medicine Menopause Counselor
Susan F Gregoire, MN, CNM, ARNP and Certified Functional Medicine Menopause Counselor has been in women's health care for 41 years. She cares for women across the lifecycle and as a nurse midwife, helped families with their birth experience. Susan became interested in bioidentical hormones through her own menopause experience 17 years ago. Her research and expertise has helped women safely navigate this transitional time. Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy, or bioidentical hormones has recently become popular due to the success of Suzanne Somers' best-selling and ageless book “The Sexy Years” which provides information on this effective, natural way for women to reduce their menopause symptoms. - See testimonials
Services
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Unlike synthetic hormones, Bioidentical hormones match the same hormone molecule that the body makes. Bioidentical hormones exactly mimic the structure and function of the hormones inside your body. Bioidentical hormones come from plant sources and help women rebalance hormone levels in their bodies in a natural way.
For peri menopausal and menopausal women, the information that surrounds hormone replacement is overwhelming, whether synthetic or natural (bioidentical). In fact, resolving menopause night sweats, weight gain, insomnia, mood swings, decreased libido, hair thinning, dry skin, fatigue et al, may include ovaries, adrenals, thyroid, gut, pituitary and neurotransmitter issues. Evaluation, testing and correct safe treatment for menopausal issues is our goal at LifeWorks that encompasses minimal hormone replacement, maximum effect and minimal risk. From a functional (cellular) level, supporting the body's need for balance is the key to successful natural hormone replacement therapy. - Learn more
Well Woman Care
Well Woman Care from a Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practitioner skilled in conventional and complementary medicine, supports optimum health. Women across the life cycle have unique needs from menstrual irregularities, breast health, sexuality, contraceptive needs, pre conceptual requirements, annual exams, PMS and peri/menopausal issues.
At LifeWorks, each woman is treated with a thorough personalized exam in an atmosphere of privacy and respect. Conventional and complimentary therapies are available for all women's needs across the lifecycle. - See testimonials
Breast Health
We know that our bodies have an innate wisdom for healing. This includes breast health. However, it is certainly evident that our environment, filled with chemicals and pesticides, hormonally injected meats and dairy contributes to health risk factors. Repeated mammographics using ionized radiation has shown to contribute to breast health risks. At LifeWorks, we offer non-compression, radiation-free thermography. This state of the art early detection system is non invasive and done in a private, cool, calm environment by a certified thermographer. Thermography
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging or DITI is a 15 minute non invasive test of physiology. It is a valuable procedure for alerting your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage breast disease.
The benefit of Thermography is that it offers the opportunity of earlier detection of breast disease than has been possible through breast examination, doctor examination or mammography alone.
Thermography detects the subtle physiologic changes that accompany breast pathology, whether it is cancer, fibrocystic disease, an infection or a vascular disease. Your doctor can then plan accordingly and lay out a careful program to further diagnose and/or monitor you during and after treatment.
Thermography is;
• Non invasive
• No radiation
• Painless
• No contact with the body
• F.D.A approved
This quick and easy test starts with your medical history being taken before you partially disrobe for the scanning to be performed. The first session provides the baseline of your ‘thermal signature'. A subsequent session assures that the patterns remain unchanged.
All of your thermograms (breast images) are kept on record and once your stable thermal pattern has been established, any changes can be detected during your routine annual studies.
Flexitest
A saliva test that allows us to customize your specific hormonal testing. It includes a complete adrenal (cortisol and DHEA) profile with the hormone evaluation.
The Estronex 2/16 Test
The Estronex 2/16 Test is a measurement of these two important forms of estrogen: 2-OHE1 (the ‘good' estrogen) and 16-a-OHE1 (the ‘bad' estrogen). The ratio of ‘good to bad' estrogen is determined from a single urine specimen. Studies have shown that women with low Estronex 2/16 ratios have much higher rates of breast cancer. Low Estronex 2/16 ratios also indicate increased long-term risk for other estrogen-sensitive cancers, including uterine, ovarian, cervical and even head and neck cancers.
Bone Resorption Assay
A series of bone scans can be expensive and can only indicate changes in your bones over a six to twelve month period. They can't show your current bone activity. The bone resorption test measures special markers which reflect your current remodeling activity. This test is easy to do and relatively inexpensive, so it can be run frequently to monitor the effectiveness of your therapy against bone loss. Repeated testing every 2 or 3 months will allow your doctor to adjust your therapy so you can achieve the most benefit in the shortest time.
Testimonials
Well Woman and Pap
“I have always hated getting my annual exam. I always felt so vulnerable and sometimes degraded by my doctor. Then I met Susan Gregoire, ARNP. Her office is more like a relaxing room at my home with soft lighting. I felt completely respected and comfortable as Susan asked my permission with every step of the exam. She made sure I was covered and warm. The stirrups were even protected with colorful oven mitts. As I participated in the breast exam, I felt like we were a team and that I was safe. I no longer fear or hate my annual exam – thank you Susan.”
Sincerely M.J.
“My Dear Friend Susan.
You are such a blessing in my life and I thank God for you. Since November, I have gone from a listless (inside and out), emotional, ill-feeling person to a vibrant, energetic, life-loving person. I have gone from sitting and crying all day to tackling the world with enthusiasm.
I feel better than I have done in about 10 years. You gave me new hope and I am down 19lb, I feel young and when people ask me what I am doing to feel this way I steer people your way and tell them to get ready to feel good! You encouraged me to see Dr Springer, who is another blessing in my life. He is amazing! Susan Bucci is also helping me. You have an incredible office and I don't know how you do your job every day with people in the shape I was in but I am sure glad you do!
Thank you so much.” S.B. |
