About Me

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously” ~ Sophia Bush

"I can't think, I can't sleep, I can't lose weight, I have no energy, no libido, no motivation and my body feels as if it doesn't belong to me anymore."

This is the all-too-common story I hear when a woman, grappling with her hormonal health, reaches out to me for the first time.

Frequently, she has been unable to find solutions in conventional medicine and has been informed, "Your lab results are normal; there is nothing wrong," but she rejects this as her ultimate conclusion and persists in searching for help, answers, and hope.

Hope is where I begin, understanding it's significance firsthand.

Like so many of us women, the hormone roller coaster was my story too.

I started my career in 1997 as a Doctor of Chiropractic, but it was my personal health journey that ultimately propelled me into postgraduate studies and a certification in functional medicine, and I haven't looked back since.

The functional medicine approach helped me, and I believe it can help you too!

In the words of the famous Dr. Mark Hyman …

“It’s more important to understand the imbalances in your body’s basic systems and restore balance, rather than name the disease and match the pill to the ill”


My practice serves a wide range of patients with different health challenges, ages, and genders, but I primarily support women in reclaiming their lives from hormonal imbalances, encompassing teens through menopause. This includes PCOS, estrogen dominance, thyroid disorders, adrenal dysregulation, PMS, chronic stress/burnout, and the trials of perimenopause and menopause.

My role is to guide, encourage, and empower you through holistic and restorative approaches. I am here to assist you in navigating your health journey and to help you make the best choices for YOU!

The truth is …

How you feel and function MATTERS ... at EACH stage of life!

My additional qualifications include:

  • Over two decades of clinical experience

  • Provider of DUTCH comprehensive hormone testing

  • Certified in bioidentical hormone therapy

  • Member of the North American Menopause Society

  • Past independent medical examiner for California and Nevada

  • Experienced in both multi-disciplinary group and private practice settings

  • Community outreach, teaching and speaking experience

  • 2024 recipient of the Healthcare Impact Award®️

I am equally passionate about sharing messages of hope, health, and wellness. I welcome opportunities to teach and share at local venues like churches, community centers, and workplaces.

My husband, Scott, is my best friend. We are proud parents of two adult daughters and a son who serves in the Marine Corps. Additionally, we have two friendly and inquisitive cats, Maya and Kai, who you might spot in my home office.

I am a woman marked by my faith which leads me in both my personal life and practice.

If you would like to start off with a conversation, tell me your story and see if we are a good fit - reach out!

I am here to help. 💗

Feel free to explore patient testimonies via the platforms below:

Proud Member of

The Menopause Society ®️

2024 Recipient of

The Healthcare Impact Award ®️

Contact Dr. Jennifer

Email: drjen@hopehealthwellness.com          Ph:775.741.7888

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