TheHealingCenterDenver.com

TheHealingCenterDenver.com

TheHealingCenterDenver.com

Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice

Menopause & Perimenopause Support That Looks Beyond Hormone Replacement Alone

Hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood changes, brain fog, fatigue, and changing metabolism can make you feel unlike yourself. Functional Medicine helps uncover the whole-body factors influencing this hormonal transition.

Rated 5 Stars On Google

Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice

Get The Cutting-Edge Functional Medicine Support You’re Looking For

Hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood changes, brain fog, fatigue, and changing metabolism can make you feel unlike yourself. Functional Medicine helps uncover the whole-body factors influencing this hormonal transition.

Rated 5 Stars On Google

Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice

Get The Cutting-Edge Functional Medicine Support You’re Looking For

Hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood changes, brain fog, fatigue, and changing metabolism can make you feel unlike yourself. Functional Medicine helps uncover the whole-body factors influencing this hormonal transition.

Rated 5 Stars On Google

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Menopause and Perimenopause Are Natural Transitions — and You Deserve Real Support

Your body is not broken. It is moving through a major hormonal transition, and with the right support, you can regain balance. We look at symptoms in the context of your hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress response, nutrition, and overall health.

You may be dealing with:

Irregular or changing cycles

Hot flashes or night sweats

Trouble falling or staying asleep

Mood swings, irritability, or anxiety

Brain fog or low concentration

Weight gain & slowing metabolism

Fatigue and low energy

Low libido or vaginal dryness

You’re not imagining it — and a personalized, root-cause approach can help you move forward with clarity.

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Hormone balance beyond HRT

If you're on HRT alone, you're missing the reason why your hormones are low in the first place, and it matters to your brain, cancer prevention, and ideal weight.

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Cognitive optimization

We target brain fog, memory lapses, and mental fatigue — decreasing the risk of dementia and sharpening focus and clarity at the root.

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Thyroid, adrenals & metabolism

We investigate the thyroid, adrenal function, and metabolic patterns behind fatigue, weight changes, and stubborn low energy.

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Gut, microbiome, and blood sugar

Digestion, microbiome diversity, nutrient status, and blood-sugar balance all influence hormones — and they’re central to how you feel.

Hormone shifts affect more than your cycle.
Your care should support the whole system.

Hormone shifts affect more than your cycle.
Your care should support the whole system.

Hormone shifts affect more than your cycle.
Your care should support the whole system.

We look at the connected systems that influence how you feel — including hormone patterns, sleep, stress response, metabolism, nutrition, inflammation, and nervous-system load.

“Everything looks normal” isn’t an answer.

Standard labs are designed to catch disease — not to explain why you don’t feel like yourself. We work in the layer beneath: hormone patterns, nutrient deficiencies, hidden infections, nervous system overload, blood sugar instability, detox capacity, and how they interact.

Systems-based care

Advanced testing

Personalized plans

No pressure

Systems-based care

Advanced testing

Personalized plans

No pressure

What You Need to Know

You’re not imagining the changes you feel.

If your hormones have started to shift and you no longer feel like yourself, you’re not alone. Perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, mood, energy, cognition, body composition, and long-term health.

There is often more beneath the symptoms — shifts in hormone patterns, blood sugar and metabolism, gut health, nutrient status, sleep quality, stress response, inflammation, and the way those systems interact.

That’s the bigger picture we investigate.

That’s the bigger picture we investigate.

That’s the bigger picture we investigate.

Menopause & Perimenopause

Don’t just replace your hormones. Understand why you feel this way.

Conventional care may offer only two paths: accept the symptoms as part of aging, or replace hormones without investigating the reasons your body is struggling. Functional Medicine takes a broader view, because hormonal transitions affect nearly every system in the body.

We look at the bigger picture, including:

Hormone levels and patterns

Sleep quality and recovery

Blood sugar and metabolism

Gut health and nutrient absorption

Stress and nervous-system load

Inflammation and immune signaling

Nutrient deficiencies

Environment and lifestyle factors

Body composition and metabolic health

Personal health history and goals

A personalized plan starts with understanding the whole picture.

Your Hormone Balance Path

Your Hormone Balance Path

A clear path from confusing hormone symptoms to a personalized plan for what comes next.

A clear path from confusing hormone symptoms to a personalized plan for what comes next.

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Free Discovery Call (15 min)

We talk through what you’re experiencing, what you’ve tried, and whether functional medicine is the right next step. No pressure afterward.

2

Comprehensive Exam & Report of Findings

If we’re a fit, we review your full health history, current symptoms, past labs, and the systems that may be driving what you feel.

3

Targeted Testing

When needed, advanced functional labs help us find what standard care misses. We only run what your case actually calls for.

4

Your Personalized Plan

Nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle changes, and targeted interventions — designed for your specific biology and life.

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Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?

Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.

Care approach

Traditional care

Functional Medicine

Looks beyond symptom relief

Investigates root causes

Connects body systems

Uses in-depth testing

Builds a personalized plan

Provides ongoing guidance

Root-cause focus

Advanced testing

Personalized protocols

Whole-body care

Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?

Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.

Care approach

Traditional care

Functional Medicine

Looks beyond symptom relief

Investigates root causes

Connects body systems

Uses in-depth testing

Builds a personalized plan

Provides ongoing guidance

Root-cause focus

Advanced testing

Personalized protocols

Whole-body care

Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?

Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.

Care approach

Traditional care

Functional Medicine

Looks beyond symptom relief

Investigates root causes

Connects body systems

Uses in-depth testing

Builds a personalized plan

Provides ongoing guidance

Root-cause focus

Advanced testing

Personalized protocols

Whole-body care

Complex cases deserve a full picture.

Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.

30+

Years in clinical practice.

5.0

Google rating.

15 min

Free discovery call.

Complex cases deserve a full picture.

Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.

30+

Years in clinical practice.

5.0

Google rating.

15 min

Free discovery call.

Complex cases deserve a full picture.

Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.

30+

Years in clinical practice.

5.0

Google rating.

15 min

Free discovery call.

Your First Step

Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment

This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.

15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.

Your First Step

Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment

This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.

15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.

Your First Step

Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment

This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.

15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.

“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”

Kayla C. · Current Patient

I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?

The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.

What does this cost?

Discovery calls are free. Consultations with the doctor are $30 — with that, you’ll have everything you need to make an informed decision about restoring your health through one of our comprehensive programs. Lab testing varies based on what your case actually requires; we’ll walk you through cost before anything is ordered, and labs are never a requirement to continue care.

How long until I’ll feel better?

Most patients notice meaningful changes within 4–8 weeks of beginning a personalized protocol. Full system repair — depending on what’s been going on and for how long — typically takes 4-8 months of consistent work.

Do you accept insurance?

No, we do not take insurance. Payment can be made through credit card, cash, FSA, HSA, or Care Credit. A superbill (a detailed receipt listing diagnoses and testing codes) can be submitted to insurance by the patient, though reimbursement is not guaranteed. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare at this time.

Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?

No. Even though we are trained holistic practitioners, it’s important to maintain an active relationship with your traditional primary care provider for screenings, physicals, and medications. We do have a Nurse Practitioner who can manage medications and prescribe hormone replacement when required. We do not provide after-hours or emergency care.

Do you prescribe medications?

When hormones are needed, our Nurse Practitioner provides the necessary prescriptions. We take a holistic approach and support patients with natural remedies through supplementation, therapies, and nutrition whenever possible — and hormones when necessary.

Can you see patients outside of Colorado?

The Healing Center offers functional medicine both in person and virtually. Please inquire about our services and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

What type of labs do you use?

Patients have access to traditional labs through LabCorp (thyroid, hormonal panels, blood counts, and nutrient levels). We also offer specialty functional medicine labs like Vibrant America, BiomeFX, OMX Diagnostic Solutions, DUTCH testing, and more. Lab testing is an additional cost but is not needed to continue care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.

“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”

Kayla C. · Current Patient

I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?

The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.

What does this cost?

How long until I’ll feel better?

Do you accept insurance?

Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?

Do you prescribe medications?

Can you see patients outside of Colorado?

What type of labs do you use?

Frequently Asked Questions

Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.

“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”

Kayla C. · Current Patient

I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?

The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.

What does this cost?

How long until I’ll feel better?

Do you accept insurance?

Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?

Do you prescribe medications?

Can you see patients outside of Colorado?

What type of labs do you use?

Meet Dr. Marie Starling

For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.

Dr. Marie Starling

Dr. Marie Starling

Founder • The Healing Center

Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.

She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.

She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.

That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.

30+ years in clinical practice

Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds

Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)

Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique

Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association

Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association

30+ years experience

Doctor of Chiropractic

Clinical nutrition

Functional Medicine Expert

Meet Dr. Marie Starling

For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.

Dr. Marie Starling

Dr. Marie Starling

Founder • The Healing Center

Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.

She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.

She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.

That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.

30+ years in clinical practice

Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds

Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)

Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique

Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association

Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association

30+ years experience

Doctor of Chiropractic

Clinical nutrition

Functional Medicine Expert

Meet Dr. Marie Starling

For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.

Dr. Marie Starling

Dr. Marie Starling

Founder • The Healing Center

Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.

She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.

She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.

That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.

30+ years in clinical practice

Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds

Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)

Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique

Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association

Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association

30+ years experience

Doctor of Chiropractic

Clinical nutrition

Functional Medicine Expert

One Conversation Away

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.

One Conversation Away

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.

One Conversation Away

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.