Is your body staging a hormonal rebellion? Whether you're dealing with perimenopause fog, postpartum chaos, or hot flashes, there's a wellness trinity in Gilbert helping women reclaim their hormonal harmony.
The Foundation: Discover Strength - The Hormone Balancer
"Each of our hormones are like an instrument in an orchestra," explains Melanie Barnes, owner of Discover Strength. "Strength training is like a conductor, bringing them together to work in harmony."
This harmony isn't just metaphorical. Barnes notes that strength training positively impacts everything from growth hormone to testosterone balance.
"One of the most common misconceptions about women and strength training is that women will 'bulk up' too much," Barnes shares. "It is because of hormones that this simply is not the case! Testosterone is the key hormone involved in building muscle mass and although women do have testosterone, it is at much lower levels than males."
The best part? You don't need to live at the gym. "Research shows that as little as 60 mins of medium to high intensity strength training is all you need to gain the benefits," says Barnes. "Our sessions are 30 mins, twice per week."
The Amplifier: Perspire Sauna Studio - The Cellular Energizer
With your hormonal orchestra now conducted through strength training, it's time to amplify those benefits at Perspire Sauna Studio, where red light therapy (RLT) works its magic on a cellular level.
"RLT is a science-backed therapeutic modality that increases blood flow, improves collagen production, reduces inflammation, and supports workout recovery," explains Staci Herdt, owner of Perspire.
For women in hormonal transitions, the benefits can be particularly noticeable in sleep quality. "There is some emerging evidence to suggest that it can promote melatonin production, which is important for sleep regulation. We love pairing it with heat therapy at PSS, which can also promote relaxation and prepare your body and mind for sleep. With sleep being an important player in hormone health, using evidence-based strategies to help you prioritize sleep is key."
The bonus? It enhances your strength training results. "Adding RLT to a strength training program can help support muscle recovery by increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skeletal muscles - getting you ready for your next workout faster."
The Accelerator: Skinfinity Med Spa - The Nutrient Optimizer
The wellness trinity is completed at Skinfinity Med Spa, where Shannon Vail's team offers both IV therapies and vitamin injections that deliver hormonal support directly to your bloodstream.
"Our wellness IVs and injections provide the building blocks your body needs to create and balance hormones naturally," says Vail. "When you're nutritionally depleted—which often happens during hormonal shifts—your body simply can't produce the hormones it needs in the right amounts."
Skinfinity's approach is comprehensive, offering weight management programs designed around women's hormonal needs. "Weight and hormones have a bidirectional relationship," Vail explains. "Hormone imbalances can lead to weight gain, and excess weight can further disrupt hormones."
The Synergy Effect
The magic happens when women incorporate all three elements into their wellness routine. Barnes from Discover Strength notes, "When our clients combine strength training with therapies like red light and IV nutrition, they often report feeling better faster than with any single approach."
Whether you're 25 or 65, this hormonal reset approach offers a science-backed, natural pathway to feeling vibrant again. Your hormone orchestra is ready to play in perfect harmony!