A Modern Approach to Perimenopause & Menopause

Is Function Med Group right for you?

Dr. Claudette Rodriguez and Function Med Group is ideal for women who …

  • Are experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms that impact daily life

  • Have tried conventional approaches with limited success

  • Are seeking evidence-based, personalized solutions

  • Are ready to address root causes rather than mask symptoms

  • Value a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing in perimenopause and menopause

Conditions We Treat

Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Natural hormonal transitions reflecting your body's changing needs and biochemistry

  • Symptoms indicate underlying imbalances in sex hormones, adrenal function, gut health, and inflammation

  • Treatment addresses root causes through comprehensive testing and biomarker analysis

  • Personalized protocols combining nutrition, targeted supplementation, stress management, and when necessary, bioidentical hormone support

Hormone Balancing, Including Hormone Replacement Therapy

  • Holistic approach recognizing the interconnectedness of all hormonal systems (thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones)

  • Identifies underlying factors disrupting hormone function such as nutrient deficiencies, toxin exposure, and chronic stress

  • Utilizes advanced testing to assess hormone levels, metabolites, and receptor sensitivity

  • Integrates bioidentical hormone therapy with dietary modifications, detoxification support, and lifestyle medicine

 Anti-Aging and Longevity

  • Evidence-based strategies targeting the fundamental mechanisms of cellular aging

  • Focus on optimizing mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress, and supporting DNA repair processes

  • Emphasizes the gut-brain axis, methylation pathways, and immune system modulation

  • Combines cutting-edge therapies with foundational health practices addressing sleep quality, microbiome diversity, and environmental exposures

An integrative health approach to extending healthspan—the period of life spent in good health—represents a profound shift in how we view aging and wellness. Rather than focusing solely on treating disease, this philosophy emphasizes the preservation of vitality, resilience, and quality of life by addressing the intricate interplay between mind, body, and environment.

At its core, integrative health weaves together conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary practices to create a holistic framework for well-being. It recognizes that optimal health is not achieved through isolated interventions but through a synergistic approach that considers the physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual dimensions of an individual.