Testimonials

I started having, I would say, moderate symptoms that quickly became severe when I was 48 (almost 3 yrs. ago). When I say severe, I couldn’t focus at work, I was always exhausted, I couldn’t sleep at night, I had day & night sweats, I gained weight…you name it, I had it and felt it.

Initially, I went to see my gynecologist who ran blood tests indicating my results were within normal ranges. We tried several different birth control medications (for the estrogen/progesterone) and none worked. When he indicated he didn’t know what else to do, I felt so defeated but I wasn’t giving up. I had been doing some research and wanted to try bio-identical therapy and coincidentally Dr. Edgerton was in the same practice as my gynecologist so he suggested that I see Dr. Edgerton.

Once you finally have a doctor and staff that empathize with you and understand what you are going through, you immediately begin to feel that there is hope. I owe that to Dr. Edgerton and his staff. They explained that just because your hormone levels are within the standard ranges, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are normal, especially if they are in the low end of the range. The idea is to get your hormones at the maximum level and this is exactly what they did with the bio-identical hormone therapy.

I started seeing Dr. Edgerton in February, 2009 and after a few adjustments to the Bioidentical Hormones medications, by April, I was feeling so much better (no more sweating, focus was back, etc.) and the extra bonus was the weight really started coming off. Keep in mind, I had been going to the gym but I wasn’t getting any results…until my hormones were properly working. My weight was 143 in February and by July I was weighing 122 and I continued to lose. I couldn’t believe it and still I’m amazed which is why I want to help others. I have kept my weight at 115 for over a year now have never been more fit and healthy than I am now at 50…almost 51.

I want to thank Dr. Edgerton and his staff who helped me tell ‘my story’…with a happy ending.

I experienced perimenopause for a few years before menopause came crashing in on me. It seems as if overnight my digestion came to a standstill, my heart began racing, I couldn’t sleep, and daily anxiety attacks left me unable to eat. Every doctor I went to tried to convince me that it wasn’t hormones even though I knew it was. Doctors tried to diagnose me with IBS, depression, and nerve disorders but dismissed hormonal imbalance. I had to use anti-anxiety medication just to function each day.  One doctor even wanted to remove part of my large intestine because the bowels just didn’t want to work on their own. I’ve been in the emergency room twice due to vomiting and unable to eat due to anxiety and racing heart. I’ve watched my husband and son try to help me just get through the day while I was curled up on the couch.

I suffered through these wrong diagnoses for three years before I found a doctor that would prescribe bio-identical hormones. Having researched the difference between synthetic and bio-identical hormones, I knew I wanted what my body needed most. Within a short period of time, I began to feel alive again. My digestion began to work, I was sleeping well, and my moods improved.

I have educated myself on Bioidentical Hormones replacement and the effects that hormonal imbalance can have on a woman’s life, and I am a firm believer that hormones have made a huge difference in the quality of my life. Thank you.

Shortly after informing those I love that I would not be taking the synthetic hormones, my husband met Dr. Edgerton while taking a class. While doing a project together they had a chance to exchange professional information and Dr. Edgerton suggested that I check into Premier Health and Wellness. When my husband told me – I reached out immediately to Dr. Edgerton who quickly made me feel very comfortable. He answered all my questions exchanging several e-mails before making my appointment. After meeting Dr. Edgerton and starting on the plan he suggested, I knew my guardian angels had been looking out for me!

Dr. Edgerton made me feel very comfortable and his sincerity to help was felt immediately. My gratitude is heart felt when I say thank you to Dr. Edgerton and Dr. Edgerton for caring about those of us beyond child bearing age! Hormones, or rather the lack of hormones, were controlling my life ….. Now, with the help of natural HRT, I’m in control again! OH YES – life is good!*

I have also switched to a natural thyroid replacement medication and could not be happier. I sleep so much better at night and feel better, overall, on the natural medication versus the synthetic.

I have nothing but positive comments regarding Bioidentical Hormones and the entire staff of Premier Health and Wellness; everyone is extremely professional and responsive. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Edgerton, and Premier Health and Wellness, to anyone who seeks an opinion!

Dr. Edgerton and his whole staff are really amazing.  Dr. Edgerton is extremely thorough and kind.   In addition, he has chosen a holistic approach to his practice and has a wonderful acupuncturist on staff, Brooke.  Brooke and Dr. Edgerton make a great team combining the best of eastern and western medicine.  I am so happy I found them and I owe my health to their dedicated care.  I am always happy to refer anyone I can to them, because I know first hand how amazing they are.  If you are looking for a Dr’s office who will not only give you excellent care, but also always make you feel welcome give them a call!  You will not be disappointed!

That’s when I found Dr. Edgerton and Premier Health and Wellness.  Dr. Edgerton is awesome!  He did even more blood work and in our first appointment we had almost an hour to really talk through the symptoms that I was having and go over all the test results.   His knowledge of women’s issues, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue and low vitamin D is very thorough.  With the right dosage of bio- identical hormones and key supplements for energy and sleep I’m feeling amazing.  I only wish that I would have found him ten years ago!  Getting my hormones sorted out has also made my periods pretty easy and my PMS is way better, and that’s saying alot since those things used to be just awful.  Oh and my workouts changed completely after taking the bio-identicals for a couple months,  instead of being totally drained and a zombie after working out I was finally getting stronger and being able to push myself, the difference is incredible.  I’ve been seeing Dr. Edgerton for about a year now and over that time we have continued to do follow up blood work to see how things are going and tweak supplements and hormones as needed.  I’m in my 30’s and am so glad that I was able to find someone that took me seriously and helped me to feel better.  All the staff is amazing as well and they are there for you if you have any questions.  I really can’t recommend this practice enough.  I think all women would benefit from getting their hormone levels checked along with important things like vitamin D.  Getting these things in the optimal range has made me a much happier and more productive person.  Thank you Dr. Edgerton!

Dr. E is wonderful!  I meet with him EVERY APPOINTMENT and together we go over my labs, discuss my symptons, plan of attack for moving forward.  He’s been very careful with me, ensuring we get my hormones up while protecting my health, hair, other.  I had 0 hormones when we started and was in extreme deficit. Felt terrible, was scared and angry about how I felt and previous experiences. Dr. E has earned my trust. Over time we’ve improved my numbers, improved my health.  We are still working on things, we’re not done and it is a process, however, great progress has been made. I’m stable in many areas, working on others, feel good about the Hormone Therapy program, the care I’m receiving. This is an extremely ethical practice. My husband is also a patient and is getting good results from his own Hormone Therapy Program.

Now about the wonderful Stacey.  I’ve had to work with Stacey a lot!  She helps me get the right supplements, checks me out after every appointment, helps me with invoices especially the correct documents for using my health care funds. Poor woman has been through the wringer assisting me and yet never says no, is always courteous, friendly and always comes through for me. I adore her. What an asset she is to Dr. staff.  The entire staff has helped me and my husband at one time or other.  I’m blessed to have found this practice, don’t know what I’d have done if not.

The location is very convenient, right downtown by Whole Foods.  Parking is easy and you can walk right into the adorable ‘old house’ feel.  The decor is updated inside, cheery colors that definitely make you ‘at home’.  Relaxing couches, TV, free coffee and a friendly front desk receptionist named Ashley will greet you.  Oh, I almost forgot!  They have a house dog!  Her name is Aruba and she’s a light colored golden retriever.  I’m told that she helps and heals patients as well.

I myself started as a GYN patient.  I was looking for a doc that really specialized in my demographic and wasn’t always running out of the room or making me wail while delivering babies.  Really enjoyed Karen, the medical assistant and Dr. E had a very professional bed side manner.  He was down to earth, easy to talk to and didn’t make me feel rushed when I was asking him questions.  So yes, if you need your annuals- go to him or Holly.  Very quick and easy!

After a few months my health symptoms started changing (I’m peri menopausal).  I called the office was referred to  Melissa and later to Stacey and Shari-  they all took the time to listen, but also helped me strategize my insurance to make sure I could get some additional tests that I needed.   (WHO does this anywhere else?)  It was so nice to have someone verfifying my insurance and actually looking out for me!

This is what lead me to my review actually-  was ‘hormone balancing’.  Since I wasn’t quite menopausal I felt in that space between with my symptoms.   I started by coming to the office and doing a in depth medical history with Holly, the NP.  Next I went to the lab and did some blood work.  Shortly after that I met with Dr. Edgerton to go over my results.  Although I wasn’t crazy out of range on some things after being ‘optimized’ with hormones my life began to change.  All of those weird symptoms went away, I started losing weight, my brain calmed down and I was able to sleep better.  In a word, AWESOME.  I had no idea I could feel this great- AND I will keep feeling this great all the way through menopause!  yay me!

As I moved forward in my health care, I took advantage of some of the other services that they provide.  Fantastic evidence based Acupuncture and Massage are just the tip of the ice burg.  Additional testing for food allergies, gut issues brain health and a weight loss detox system.  They even do laser hair removal-  Crystal the aesthetitian is fabulous- and I hear they even have a new skin care line that uses probiotics-  super natural.

I feel like I have a partner in health with Premier Health and Wellness.  The staff makes me feel like I could call or stop by anytime.  In fact I’ve had several questions and was either seen very quickly or put right through to Dr. Edgerton-  Very accessible health care. A big 5 stars for this business.  Try them, you will be glad to did.  Thanks Premier !