Hormone & Metabolic Optimization
Functional Medicine for Thyroid, Adrenals, Sex Hormones, Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Burnout
Hormones influence every system in the body — your metabolism, energy, mood, thyroid function, cycle health, sleep, resilience, and ability to handle stress. When hormones become imbalanced or the metabolic system is overwhelmed, symptoms appear everywhere: fatigue, weight changes, mood swings, PMS, hot flashes, brain fog, digestive changes, anxiety, insomnia, and blood sugar instability.
At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, Dr. Martina Sturm provides a root-cause, functional medicine approach to hormone balancing and metabolic repair. Every protocol is personalized using advanced diagnostics, lifestyle strategies, mitochondrial restoration, and nervous system support to optimize your hormones from the inside out.
This approach is ideal for both in-person and telemedicine patients.
Conditions We Commonly Support
Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s, subclinical thyroid issues)
Adrenal dysregulation and chronic stress
PMS, PMDD, irregular cycles
Perimenopause & menopause transitions
Estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency
Low testosterone or androgen imbalance
Blood sugar instability, insulin resistance & prediabetes
Metabolic syndrome & difficulty losing weight
Chronic fatigue, burnout & mitochondrial dysfunction
Post-birth control hormone imbalance
Post-viral and post-trauma metabolic dysregulation
Our Root-Cause Approach to Hormone Optimization
Hormonal symptoms rarely originate from the hormones themselves — they reflect deeper imbalances in metabolism, detoxification, stress pathways, or inflammatory load.
We address:
1. Thyroid, Adrenal & HPA Axis Function
Thyroid hormones control metabolism, temperature regulation, weight, and cognitive function.
Adrenal hormones influence stress resilience, blood sugar, energy, and inflammation.
We assess and treat:
• Free T3, T4, TSH, rT3
• Adrenal cortisol rhythms
• Thyroid antibodies
• Mitochondrial output
• Chronic stress / vagus nerve dysfunction
2. Sex Hormone Balance (Women & Men)
For women: PMS, irregular cycles, heavy/light periods, perimenopause, menopause, mood shifts.
For men: low testosterone, fatigue, sleep changes, metabolic decline.
We restore balance by supporting:
• Estrogen → progesterone ratio
• Testosterone levels & androgen metabolism
• Detox pathways for hormone clearance
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• Stress modulation
3. Metabolic Health & Insulin Sensitivity
Metabolic imbalance affects weight, cravings, inflammation, and long-term hormone health.
We support:
• Insulin resistance
• Blood sugar instability
• Sugar cravings
• PCOS-like patterns
• Weight gain / metabolic slowdown
See also:
Metabolic Health & Weight Loss
4. Gut-Hormone Axis Support
A healthy microbiome is essential for estrogen clearance, thyroid activation, and cortisol balance.
Gut repair is often necessary to stabilize hormones.
Learn more:
Gut Health & Digestive Restoration
5. Detoxification Pathways for Hormone Clearance
Hormones can only balance when the liver and detox pathways are functioning properly.
Environmental toxins, mold, plastics, and endocrine disruptors can overwhelm normal hormone signaling.
Detox support available here:
Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
6. Mitochondrial Repair — The Foundation of Metabolic Health
Mitochondria regulate energy, inflammation, glucose management, thyroid function, and sex hormone production.
This is often the missing link for chronic fatigue and slow metabolism.
Explore:
Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
7. Nervous System Regulation for Hormonal Balance
Chronic stress suppresses thyroid function, steals progesterone, increases cortisol, raises blood sugar, and overwhelms adrenal output.
We use:
• Acupuncture
• Vagus nerve therapy
• Bioenergetic regulation
• Breathwork & parasympathetic training
Learn more:
Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
Functional Lab Testing
We use cutting-edge diagnostics to uncover root causes:
• DUTCH hormone mapping
• Full thyroid panel with antibodies
• Cortisol rhythm assessment
• Gut microbiome & SIBO testing
• Mitochondrial markers
• Nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, iron, copper)
• Blood sugar & insulin markers
• Detoxification & liver function markers
More info:
Functional Lab Testing
Common Symptoms of Hormone or Metabolic Imbalance
Fatigue or “wired but tired” feeling
Bloating, irregular bowel habits
PMS, mood shifts, anxiety, sadness
Hot flashes or night sweats
Weight gain around abdomen
Hair thinning, brittle nails
Low libido
Insomnia or disrupted sleep
Brain fog, memory issues
Feeling overwhelmed easily
Why Patients Choose Dr. Martina Sturm
✔ Deep expertise in complex, chronic, multi-system hormone cases
✔ Integrative approach combining TCM, acupuncture, and functional medicine
✔ Advanced diagnostic testing
✔ Telemedicine available
✔ Personalized, root-cause treatment plans
✔ Safe, gentle, evidence-based interventions
Ready to Restore Your Hormones & Metabolism?
Hormone balance is not about chasing levels — it’s about restoring the whole system. If you’re experiencing fatigue, mood shifts, weight changes, cycle issues, or metabolic slowdown, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Start your path to hormone stability and metabolic resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are my hormones out of balance?
Hormones shift in response to deeper root causes like stress, thyroid dysfunction, gut imbalance, inflammation, toxins, chronic infections, blood sugar instability, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Balancing hormones requires addressing these underlying systems.
2. Can hormone imbalance happen even if my labs look “normal”?
Yes—standard labs often miss functional imbalances. We use advanced markers such as DUTCH testing, cortisol rhythms, thyroid antibodies, and metabolic indicators that provide deeper insight.
3. How long does it take to see improvements?
Most patients begin noticing changes within 4–12 weeks. More complex chronic issues may require several months depending on stress load, toxin exposure, and metabolic health.
4. Do you treat thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s or subclinical hypothyroid?
Yes. We address autoimmune triggers, nutrient deficiencies, stress pathways, gut health, and detox capacity that influence thyroid function.
5. Can functional medicine help with perimenopause and menopause?
Absolutely. We support estrogen-progesterone balance, adrenal function, sleep, metabolism, vasomotor symptoms, brain fog, and mood shifts with holistic, individualized protocols.
6. Is this safe if I’m already on medications?
Yes—functional medicine complements conventional care. We avoid interactions and support your system gently and safely.
7. Do you offer telemedicine for hormone and metabolic care?
Yes. Most hormone and metabolic conditions can be evaluated and treated through telemedicine using functional testing and individualized plans.