Hormone Health Coach Asheville NC
Hormone health coaching is a collaborative process that helps you restore balance to your endocrine system—your body’s network of glands and hormones that regulate everything from mood and metabolism to sleep and libido. A hormone health coach doesn’t just treat symptoms with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, they help you uncover the why behind the imbalance and guide you step-by-step toward healing.
It’s about empowering you to take control of your health—with expert insight, lab-informed guidance, lifestyle upgrades, and compassionate accountability along the way.
For both women and men, midlife brings about profound hormonal changes. Women may experience shifts related to perimenopause, menopause, thyroid dysfunction, or PMS/PMDD. Men may face andropause or declines in testosterone. Both may notice fatigue, weight gain, sleep issues, anxiety, brain fog, or a loss of vitality.
These changes aren’t “just part of getting older.” They’re signals from your body that something is out of balance—and that with the right support, you can feel better.
When hormones are optimized, everything else tends to fall into place: your mood, metabolism, energy levels, and even your sense of purpose.
Unlike conventional approaches that often mask symptoms with medication, a functional medicine-trained hormone coach—like Dr. Cynthia Libert and her team—looks deeper.
Our coaching model is personalized, science-based, and designed to address the root causes of hormonal disruption. Through comprehensive lab testing and one-on-one guidance, we help you create a tailored plan that honors your unique biology and long-term goals.
Who Needs Hormone Coaching?
Signs You May Have a Hormone Imbalance
Hormones play a powerful role in how you think, feel, function, and age. When your hormones are out of balance, it can feel like your body is no longer cooperating with you—physically, mentally, or emotionally.
You may benefit from hormone health coaching if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with sleep or rest
- Weight gain, especially around the belly, despite diet and exercise
- Brain fog, memory lapses, or lack of mental clarity
- Anxiety or depression, often without a clear external cause
- Trouble sleeping, waking at night or difficulty falling asleep
- Irregular periods, painful cycles, or worsening PMS/PMDD
- Symptoms of perimenopause or menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood swings
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or irregular ovulation
- Thyroid issues—feeling cold, constipated, sluggish, or losing hair
- Low libido or changes in sexual function
- Andropause (male menopause) including loss of muscle mass, energy, or drive
When “Normal” Doesn’t Feel Normal
Too often, people are told their labs are “normal” even though they feel anything but. That’s because conventional reference ranges don’t always reflect optimal health—and they rarely consider the whole picture.
Hormone health coaching helps bridge that gap by addressing the root causes of imbalance, rather than masking symptoms. It's a proactive, empowering way to understand your body’s signals and create a plan that restores vitality.
The Far-Reaching Effects of Hormone Imbalance
When hormones are out of sync, every system in your body can be affected:
- Energy levels drop
- Mood stability declines
- Metabolism slows
- Sleep is disrupted
- Cognition becomes foggy
- Relationships may suffer due to emotional changes or loss of intimacy
- Even chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and cognitive decline can be linked to hormonal dysregulation
The good news? With the right support and a personalized plan, hormone balance can be restored. And when it is, many patients describe it as “getting their life back.”
The Root-Cause Functional Medicine Approach to Hormone Balance
Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Hormone Treatment
In conventional medicine, hormone-related symptoms are often treated with a one-size-fits-all prescription—birth control, antidepressants, or synthetic hormone replacement. Labs might say you're "within range," even when you're exhausted, anxious, or not feeling like yourself.
Functional medicine takes a different path. Instead of chasing symptoms, we dig deep to identify the root causes of hormonal disruption and correct them at the source. This approach supports long-term healing, rather than temporary relief.
What Causes Hormonal Imbalances?
Hormone dysfunction rarely happens in isolation. It’s often the result of a complex interplay of factors, including:
- Chronic stress and overactive adrenal glands (cortisol imbalance)
- Poor nutrition or missing micronutrients
- Toxin exposure from environment, food, or personal care products
- Digestive and gut health issues (which impact estrogen and thyroid regulation)
- Sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm disruption
- Inflammation and immune system overactivity
- Genetics and epigenetics—how your lifestyle affects your gene expression
By identifying and addressing these contributing factors, we help your body return to balance—naturally.
Healing the Whole Person: Body, Mind & Spirit
At Caring for the Body, we believe that true healing must include all of you. That’s why our hormone health coaching doesn’t stop at lab results. We work with your:
- Body: through nutrition, movement, supplements, and detoxification
- Mind: addressing mindset, stress resilience, and emotional well-being
- Spirit: honoring the role of faith, purpose, and personal values in your healing journey
Dr. Libert’s care model is infused with compassion and grounded in both modern science and timeless wisdom—creating space for profound transformation.
Precision Testing for Personalized Care
To create your customized hormone plan, we use cutting-edge diagnostic tools including:
- DUTCH Test (Precision Analytical): gold-standard hormone and adrenal testing
- ZRT Laboratory: hormone and neurotransmitter assessments
- Genova Diagnostics: thyroid panels, nutrient status, and metabolic function
- GI-MAP or Doctor’s Data: gut microbiome testing when needed
- IntellxxDNA: for those wanting advanced genetic insight into hormone pathways
These tools allow us to move beyond guesswork and build a targeted strategy that fits your unique biochemistry.
The Hormone Optimization Process at Caring for the Body, PLLC
What to Expect
Discovery Consultation
Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation with Dr. Libert or a member of our clinical team. This 90–120 minute visit includes a full review of your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals. We start by listening deeply to your story.
Comprehensive Hormone Testing
Next, we order precise labs tailored to your needs. This may include the DUTCH Test (for cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and metabolites), full thyroid panels, adrenal function testing, and nutritional or toxin assessments.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Once results are in, we meet again to walk you through your data in a way that makes sense. You’ll receive your Brain + Body Vitality Blueprint—a clear, individualized plan that includes specific recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, supplementation, and (if appropriate) bioidentical hormone therapy.
Regular Coaching & Check-Ins
Your care doesn’t stop with a handout. You’ll work closely with our team—including a certified functional medicine pharmacist and experienced health coach—for ongoing support. We offer bi-monthly coaching sessions focused on mindset, nutrition, detox, stress, and more.
Long-Term Support Through Membership
After completing the initial 3-month program, you can continue your care through one of our Caring for the Body Memberships. These offer continuity, accountability, and access to our community, live office hours, and educational resources to keep you thriving year-round.
Tools and Therapies We May Include
Our hormone optimization plans are truly comprehensive. Depending on your needs, your plan may include:
- Lifestyle and nutrition upgrades to support hormonal harmony
- Herbal and nutritional supplements tailored to your lab results
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—when appropriate and carefully monitored
- Stress management tools including breathwork, sleep optimization, and mindset training
- Coaching support from our functional medicine pharmacist (Dana Arrington, PharmD) and health coaches for hands-on guidance and troubleshooting
No two plans are alike—because no two patients are alike. Your care is 100% tailored to you.
Take Control of Your Hormone Health
If you’ve been told “this is just part of aging,” we want you to know something: it’s not.
Your fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, or low libido are not just in your head—and they’re not something you simply have to live with. These are often clear signals that your hormones are out of balance. And the good news? Hormone imbalances are reversible.
You don’t have to push through the discomfort. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
At Caring for the Body, PLLC, we’re here to walk with you—to listen, to investigate, and to co-create a path toward balance, vitality, and you feeling like yourself again.
Hormone health is not just about treating symptoms. It’s about unlocking your body’s potential to thrive—with energy, mental clarity, stable mood, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s about embracing midlife and beyond with strength, confidence, and joy.
Ready to Balance Your Hormones Naturally?
📍 Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine
1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24, Asheville, NC 28803
📞 Phone: (828) 490-1545
📧 Email: help@caringforthebody.org
🌐 Website: caringforthebody.org