You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
Finally Feel Like Yourself Again
The weight changes. The brain fog. The nights you can’t sleep and the days you can’t think. Something shifted—and no one seems to have answers. We do. Comprehensive hormone testing, a dedicated specialist who actually listens, and a plan built around your body, your symptoms, and your life.
Availability can vary by state regulations and clinic offerings.
We are currently offering the virtual programs in CA, FL, IA, IL, TN, TX, WI.
Finally Feel Like Yourself Again
Availability can vary by state regulations and clinic offerings. We are currently offering the virtual programs in CA, FL, IL, TN, TX, WI.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Your body doesn’t respond the way it used to. The scale won’t budge. The hot flashes come out of nowhere.
You sleep 8 hours and wake up drained.
Coffee barely touches it. By 3pm, you’re running on fumes.
The word is right there and you can’t find it. You walk into rooms and forget why. Your sharp mind feels unreliable.
The patience you used to have is gone.
You feel on edge, tearful, or disconnected — and you can’t explain why.
Your hormones are trying to tell you something — and we know how to listen.
Takes 2 Minutes
Your body doesn’t respond the way it used to. The scale won’t budge. The hot flashes come out of nowhere.
You sleep 8 hours and wake up drained.
Coffee barely touches it. By 3pm, you’re running on fumes.
The word is right there and you can’t find it. You walk into rooms and forget why. Your sharp mind feels unreliable.
The patience you used to have is gone.
You feel on edge, tearful, or disconnected — and you can’t explain why.
Your hormones are trying to tell you something — and we know how to listen.
Takes 2 Minutes
When Your Hormones
Are Balanced, You Feel It Everywhere
Strong, Lean & Confident
Your body responds to your effort again.
You feel at home in your own skin.
Rested, Calm & Energized
You sleep through the night.
You wake up ready.
The anxiety quiets down.
Clear, Focused & Sharp
The fog lifts. You think clearly, speak confidently, and trust your own mind again.
Free from Hot Flashes & Bloating
No more dreading meetings, dinners, or just … existing. You feel comfortable in your body again.
This isn’t about chasing a number on a lab report.
It’s about getting your life back.
The Experts Behind
Your Hormone Health
Board-certified physicians. Nationally recognized experts. A provider who knows your name.
Most hormone telehealth companies are built around an app. Forum Health is built around physicians — doctors and clinicians who’ve spent decades specializing in the hormonal changes women experience in midlife. Our program was developed by our Chief Medical Officer, informed by one of the most recognized hormone experts in the country, and delivered by a provider who will take the time to truly know you.
Tara Scott, MD, FACOG, NCMP
Dr. Tara Scott knows what hormone imbalance feels like — because she’s lived it. After years of struggling with endometriosis, infertility, and irregular periods as a practicing OB/GYN, she realized that the conventional medicine she’d been trained in wasn’t giving her patients (or herself) real answers. When her brother passed away at a young age despite “normal” test results, everything changed. She devoted her career to finding the root cause — not just managing symptoms.
Today, she’s one of the most recognized hormone health experts in the country. She’s been featured in Women’s Health, Shape, Newsweek, and Parents, delivered a TEDx talk, and has taught physicians her evidence-based approach on five continents. As a NAMS-Certified Menopause Practitioner and Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN with nearly 20 years in practice, she brings a rare combination: deep clinical expertise and the empathy of someone who’s been in your shoes.
“I know what it’s like to suffer with imbalanced hormones. I’m here to tell you — it doesn’t have to be this way. You are not broken and you can heal.”
— Dr. Tara Scott
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FACOG)
- NAMS-Certified Menopause Practitioner
- Board-Certified in Integrative Medicine
- Advanced Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Associate Clinical Professor, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, IFMCP
Nearly 20 years of progressive patient care
Dr. Saxena is Chief Medical officer of Forum Health. With nearly 20 years of clinical practice her career has been devoted to putting health and care BACK in healthcare. She Leads Forum Health’s team of specialists and providers to create patient centered programs to improve and streamline Americas broken health care system. Forum Health’s hormone protocols are custom designed to deliver what most women never get: thorough testing, real listening, and a plan that treats the whole person — not just a lab value.
She’s not just a practitioner. She’s a teacher. Dr. Saxena serves on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, George Washington University’s Metabolic Medicine Institute, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — training the next generation of physicians to practice the kind of medicine you’ll experience here.
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
- Faculty: IFM, Andrew Weil Center, GWU, University of Miami
- University of Florida College of Medicine (Junior Honors Medical Program)
Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C
Thyroid Disorders
Women’s Health
Thyroid Disorders
Women’s Health
Dr. Saxena designed the program. Dr. Scott shaped the clinical philosophy. And Alicia is the provider who brings it all to life in your appointment.
Alicia’s path to integrative medicine started with a deeply personal experience: when a close family member became seriously ill and conventional medicine couldn’t provide answers, she watched holistic care transform their recovery. That moment redefined her entire approach to practicing medicine. She became committed to treating the whole person — not just the diagnosis.
Her practice style is collaborative. She doesn’t hand you a prescription and send you on your way. She sits with your labs, your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your goals — and builds a plan that balances happiness and health, because she knows that looks different for every woman. She’s the provider you’ll see for your 40-minute virtual visit, and she’s the same provider you’ll see every time after that.
“The day I became Alicia’s patient was a turning point in my health journey. She took her time, sincerely listened, and thoroughly investigated the root cause of my symptoms.”
— Forum Health Patient
- Certified in Adult & Family Medicine (AANP)
- Specialties: Hormone Therapy, Women’s Health, Thyroid, Gut Health, Weight Loss
- Wisconsin Lutheran College (Nursing) + Concordia University (Master’s)
- Serving patients in WI, TN, CA, IA, IL, FL, and TX
This Isn’t an Algorithm It’s a Team
Some hormone companies assign you a chatbot. Others match you with a random clinician who’s reading your chart for the first time. Forum Health is different because the people behind your care are different.
Physician-Designed Protocols
Your treatment plan was developed under the leadership of a Chief Medical Officer who teaches at the Institute for Functional Medicine, the Andrew Weil Center, and George Washington University.
This isn’t a generic protocol — it’s evidence-based, functional medicine built by one of the best in the field.
Nationally Recognized Expertise
Our clinical approach is informed by a hormone expert who’s been featured in Women’s Health, Shape, Newsweek, and a TEDx stage — and who’s trained physicians on five continents.
The same expertise the media trusts is behind your care.
Same Provider, Every Time
Personalized Prescriptions
Including bioidentical hormone options, dosed to your labs and your symptoms. Not a one-size-fits-all prescription. Not a monthly box. A plan designed for your body.
Rooted in Functional Medicine
Your Hormone Optimization Appointment Includes
From your first quiz to your personalized plan — the entire process is designed to meet you where you are. No waiting rooms. No runaround. Just answers.
Take the Symptom Quiz
Complete Your Hormone Labs
Meet With Your Hormone Specialist
A full 40-minute virtual visit with a licensed provider who’s already reviewed your labs and your quiz. No rushing. No small talk. A real conversation about what’s going on and what to do about it.
Schedule it on your lunch break, after the kids are in bed, or whenever works for you — all from the comfort of home.
Get Your Personalized Plan
Women’s Hormone Health Appointment
Comprehensive answers. A plan that’s yours.
- Comprehensive hormone lab panel (Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, FSH, full CBC)
- 40-minute virtual consultation with a hormone specialist
- Personalized treatment plan with prescription recommendations
- Nutritional and lifestyle guidance tailored to your results
- Follow-up roadmap so you’re never left guessing what’s next
*Prescriptions, if recommended, are filled separately. Follow-up appointments and ongoing care will be discussed during your visit.
Availability can vary by state regulations and clinic offerings. We are currently offering the virtual programs in CA, FL, IA, IL, TN, TX, WI.
See How We Compare
Most hormone telehealth companies charge a monthly subscription, limit you to messaging, or skip labs entirely. Here’s what $199 actually gets you at Forum Health:
| Forum Health | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Live video with a specialist | ✓ 40 min | Limited |
| Comprehensive lab panel included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Personalized Treatment Plan | ✓ | Limited |
| Same provider continuity | ✓ | ✗ |
| Functional medicine approach | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bioidentical hormone options | ✓ | Varies |
| No monthly subscription required | ✓ | Varies |
| Entry cost | $199 | $199+ |
We include more in one appointment than most competitors include in months of membership fees.
Care That Fits Your Life, Not the Other Way Around
You shouldn’t have to rearrange your week to take care of yourself. Our virtual hormone care is built around how women actually live — busy, stretched, and tired of waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Medications Included in the $199?
The $199 covers your comprehensive lab panel, 40-minute consultation, and personalized treatment plan. If your provider recommends hormone therapy, prescriptions are filled separately — and she’ll walk you through exactly what to expect, including costs, during your visit.
Is this Covered by Insurance?
The $199 appointment is a self-pay service designed to provide exceptional value without insurance barriers. Many patients find this more affordable and accessible than navigating copays, referrals, and prior authorizations. If hormone therapy is prescribed, some prescriptions may be covered by your insurance at the pharmacy.
How Soon can I Start Feeling Better?
Many women begin to notice early improvements within days of starting their personalized hormone plan. These benefits build over the following weeks, with more complete, sustained results typically experienced within the first few months. Every response is unique, and care is thoughtfully guided to your body’s needs.
What if I’ve Already Tried HRT and it Didn’t Work?
You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean hormones aren’t part of the answer. Many women have been given generic dosing that wasn’t right for their body. Our approach starts with comprehensive labs and takes your full history into account so your plan is truly personalized.
What Makes Forum Health Different from Online Hormone Companies?
Most telehealth hormone services are subscription-based, rely on questionnaires instead of live consultations, or skip labs entirely. Forum Health gives you a real 40-minute conversation with a licensed specialist, comprehensive lab testing, and a plan built on functional medicine principles. No monthly fees required to get started.
Do I Have to Take the Symptom Quiz to Book?
No — but we recommend it. The quiz helps your provider understand your experience before your visit so you can make the most of your 40 minutes together. You can always skip it and book directly if you prefer.
Is Women's Hormone Therapy Available in My State?
Real Stories, Real Care
You’ve Googled the symptoms. You’ve told yourself it’ll pass. You’ve maybe even brought it up to a doctor who told you it was “just stress” or “just part of aging.”
It’s not just anything. And you deserve someone who takes it seriously. Let us understand what you’re going through. And when you’re ready, we’ll be here — with answers, a plan, and a provider who truly cares.
You’ve Googled the symptoms. You’ve told yourself it’ll pass. You’ve maybe even brought it up to a doctor who told you it was “just stress” or “just part of aging.”
It’s not just anything. And you deserve someone who takes it seriously. Let us understand what you’re going through. And when you’re ready, we’ll be here — with answers, a plan, and a provider who truly cares.
Book Your Hormone Consultation and Get a Plan That's Made for You
Schedule your Women’s Hormone Consultation with our hormone specialist and get back to feeling like yourself again.
Availability can vary by state regulations and clinic offerings. We are currently offering the virtual programs in CA, FL, IA, IL, TN, TX, WI.
Medicine That’s Not Just Alternative — It’s Ahead
Forum Health is a national network of functional and integrative medicine providers who believe healthcare should start with listening. Our virtual care programs bring advanced testing, personalized treatment, and real human connection directly to you — no matter where you live.
From our roots in Flint, Michigan to providers serving patients across the country, we’re setting a new standard for what women’s healthcare should look like: thorough, personal, and built around you.
