Persistent fatigue, stubborn weight changes, brain fog, low libido, or restless sleep can all be signs that your hormones have drifted out of balance, even when routine lab work comes back “normal.” Hormone optimization therapy is a personalized, lab-based approach designed to identify these imbalances and help address the symptoms they cause.
At Modern Edge Sports & Orthopedic Medicine, our hormone optimization program is led by Kaitlyn Petrakis, CRNP, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner who guides your consultation, lab review, and pellet procedures. She works within the practice founded by board-certified specialist Dr. Michael Wong, DO, who oversees care across Modern Edge. Our team is also certified through Biote, a hormone optimization and pellet therapy program, and that affiliation means our evaluation process and pellet therapy options follow Biote's established protocols and training. We start with targeted lab testing so any treatment plan is built around your specific hormone levels rather than guesswork.
If fatigue, mood changes, or low libido have you feeling like a different version of yourself, schedule an appointment with our team to talk through whether a hormone evaluation makes sense for you.
So what is hormone optimization? It's a medical approach that evaluates key hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, through lab testing and then works to bring levels that have declined with age or health changes back toward a healthier range. Many patients use bioidentical hormones, which are structurally matched to the hormones your body naturally produces, delivered through pellets placed under the skin, creams, or other methods your provider discusses with you.
This is a symptom-focused therapy that's meant to be supervised by a physician; it isn't a treatment or cure for any diagnosed medical condition, and any plan is monitored and adjusted based on your ongoing labs and how you're feeling. Most patients approach hormone optimization as a longer-term, phased process, beginning with an initial evaluation and baseline labs, then continuing with follow-up lab work and adjustments over the following months as your provider fine-tunes your plan.
Hormone decline can begin earlier than many people expect, sometimes in the late thirties or early forties, and it shows up differently for men and women. Common hormone imbalance symptoms include:
Our team provides hormone optimization for men experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, as well as hormone optimization for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or other hormonal shifts. Because symptoms and lab findings vary so widely from person to person, every plan starts with a conversation about your health history and goals, followed by lab testing to confirm what's actually happening in your body before any treatment is recommended.
As a Biote hormone optimization provider, Modern Edge offers hormone pellets placed under the skin, topical creams or gels, and for some patients, oral bioidentical progesterone or other forms your provider may discuss with you. Kaitlyn Petrakis, CRNP leads your pellet procedures and reviews your labs at each follow-up visit, working closely with Dr. Mike, whose physician-led oversight guides the practice's overall approach to care. As a hormone optimization specialist practice, we monitor your progress with periodic follow-up labs and adjust your plan as needed to help you stay on track.
Hormone optimization therapy uses lab testing to identify hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone, that have fallen outside a healthy range, then works to address related symptoms through a personalized, physician-supervised plan. It's designed to support how you feel day to day rather than to diagnose or cure an underlying medical condition.
Patients considering hormonal imbalance treatment often describe ongoing fatigue, low libido, trouble sleeping, mood changes, and shifts in body composition. Because these symptoms overlap with other health conditions, our team starts with a thorough evaluation and lab testing before recommending any treatment plan.
Yes. Modern Edge is certified through Biote and uses Biote's hormone optimization program and pellet therapy as part of the services we offer. This is a business affiliation that reflects the training and protocols our team follows, and Dr. Michael Wong oversees care regardless of which delivery method you and your provider choose.
Pellets, topical creams, and oral bioidentical hormones each work differently, and no single method is right for every patient. Pellets are placed under the skin and release hormones gradually over time, which some patients find convenient because it does not require a daily routine. Creams and gels are applied at home and give you more flexibility to pause or adjust between visits, while oral options may suit patients who prefer not to have a procedure done. Your provider will talk with you about which method fits your goals, lab results, and lifestyle.
Scheduling with our office is simple, and we offer convenient online booking so you don't have to wait on hold. You can request an appointment online in just a few minutes, and we look forward to helping you feel more like yourself again.