In Person · Lee's Summit, MO | Telehealth · Idaho, Kansas & Missouri
Lauren Derks,
DNP, FNP-C
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Personalized hormone care for women, men, and those navigating fertility and thyroid health.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Personalized hormone care for women, men, and those navigating fertility and thyroid health.
"Hormones affect every single part of how you feel. When they are off, everything feels off. Getting them right changes everything."
I spent ten years as a PICU nurse and nurse practitioner, watching patients fight for their lives in a critical care unit. That experience taught me to look deeper, move fast, and never miss the small details that matter most.
Now I bring that same precision to hormone optimization. I am a board certified family nurse practitioner and I work exclusively with patients who want real answers, real results, and a provider who actually knows their name.
This is not a five-minute visit where you leave with a prescription and a pat on the back. This is a partnership built around your goals.
Every treatment plan starts with your labs, your symptoms, and your goals. No cookie-cutter protocols. No guessing. Just a plan built entirely around you.
Perimenopause, menopause, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization for women who are tired of being told their labs are "normal" while they feel anything but.
Testosterone therapy and full hormone panel optimization for men dealing with low energy, poor sleep, body composition changes, and loss of drive.
Hormone balancing for couples and individuals trying to conceive. Optimizing your hormonal environment gives your body the best foundation possible.
Comprehensive thyroid evaluation and management, including T3, T4, and TSH. Because a TSH in range does not always mean your thyroid is working well for you.
Low testosterone does not just affect the gym. It affects your mood, your focus, your sleep, your relationships, and your sense of self. Most men know something is off long before a doctor tells them their labs are low.
I look at the full picture, not just one number, and build a plan that actually moves the needle.
No energy. No sex drive. Anxiety, brain fog, weight changes, and mood swings you cannot explain. So many women spend years being told everything looks fine on paper. It is not fine. And you deserve a provider who knows the difference.
Whether you are in your 30s noticing something shift, navigating perimenopause, or post-menopausal and ready to feel good again, I will help you find your balance.
I start by getting to know you. I review your intake paperwork, go through your full medical history, and ask any clarifying questions. This is where the foundation gets built.
After your initial visit, I order a comprehensive hormone panel. You get your labs drawn and I review the results as soon as they are in.
I sit down with you, walk through your lab results in detail, and present your fully personalized hormone plan. This is where everything clicks into place.
I check in with you regularly, track your progress, and adjust your plan as your body responds. This is a long-term partnership built around your health goals.
Every appointment, initial or follow-up, comes with a full suite of personalized materials sent to you within 24 hours.
Personalized movement, nutrition, and sleep recommendations tailored to your labs, symptoms, and goals. Small, realistic steps at each visit.
A curated supplement list based on your medical history, family history, lab values, current symptoms, and goals.
Exactly what to take, when to take it, and why. Timed for ideal absorption and effectiveness.
A plain-language review of every lab I ordered, what it means for your specific symptoms, and how I am addressing it in your plan, so you leave fully understanding what your body is doing and can explain it to someone at home.
A complete recap of everything covered in your visit, so you never have to take notes. Everything you need, in writing, within 24 hours.
Text or email me directly, seven days a week. I respond within 24 hours. No portals. No waiting weeks to hear back.
Most patients in ongoing care spend around $200 every few months for their follow-up visit. The first month is the largest investment, and it sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Every visit includes a lifestyle guide, supplement plan, medication and supplement schedule, lab summary, and appointment summary delivered within 24 hours. Plus direct text and email access, seven days a week.
Visits are cash pay. FSA and HSA accepted. Labs are paid directly at the lab. You may submit to your insurance for reimbursement on your own. I am happy to provide any supporting documents you need. Medications are filled through a pharmacy.
The goal is long-term health. I am not trying to overhaul your life in one visit. I take small, realistic steps, follow up on them at every appointment, and build steadily toward the healthiest version of you.
Have questions about pricing? Reach out before booking.
My practice is at capacity right now, and I am not accepting new patients.
I keep it small on purpose. I review every set of labs myself, build every treatment plan myself, and answer every text and email myself, almost always within 24 hours. That level of care is only possible with a limited number of patients.
Spots open as my schedule allows. Add your name below and I will reach out personally when one does, in the order received. I see patients in Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho.
Small, realistic changes for your sleep, food, movement, stress, and home. Written for men and women.
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