TruVitality: Hormone Optimization in Newburyport, MA
Feeling fatigued, gaining weight unexpectedly, or struggling with mood swings?
What is TruVitality?
TruVitality: Hormone Optimization is a comprehensive, personalized wellness program that identifies and corrects hormonal imbalances in both men and women. Using advanced diagnostic tools and bioidentical hormone therapy, we tailor your treatment to your body’s unique needs.
- Pricing tailored to your individual needs
- Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT)
- For women and men
- Lab-guided, with ongoing monitoring
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mark Su, MD, FAAFP, Medical Director · Updated October 2026
What are the signs of a hormone imbalance?
If you’re feeling fatigued, gaining weight unexpectedly, struggling with mood swings, or experiencing a dip in libido, it could be more than just stress or aging. It could be a hormone imbalance.
As we age, hormone levels, including estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, thyroid hormones and others, can decline or become unbalanced, leading to a wide range of symptoms that affect your physical, mental and emotional well-being.
TruVitality is designed to restore hormonal balance and help you feel like yourself again, so you can reclaim your energy, vitality and confidence.
- Fatigue or low energy
- Unexpected weight gain
- Mood swings
- A dip in libido
What is bioidentical hormone therapy?
Bioidentical hormones are compounds that are structurally identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. TruVitality is centered around bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), customized for your body.
Why bioidentical?
Because they match your body’s own hormones, bioidentical hormones allow for:
- Better absorption and utilization by the body
- Fewer side effects than synthetic hormones
- More precise hormonal balance
What the program is rooted in
- Extensive assessment of the thyroid, adrenal and sex hormone systems, as well as your immune system
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), customized for your body
- Ongoing support to fine-tune your dosage and optimize long-term results
This natural, safe approach helps you feel revitalized and empowered to live your best life.
Is hormone therapy for women and men?
Yes. TruVitality identifies and corrects hormonal imbalances in both women and men, with a plan built around your symptoms, your lab results and your goals.
For women: perimenopause and menopause
Changing estrogen and progesterone levels around menopause can bring hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep and vaginal dryness. The North American Menopause Society states that hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats and for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause.[1]
For healthy women with bothersome symptoms who are younger than 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of hormone therapy generally outweigh the risks.[1] Your provider reviews your personal and family history to decide what is right for you.
For men: low testosterone
Low testosterone can show up as low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, reduced energy, depressed mood and loss of muscle mass.[2]
Guidelines recommend confirming low testosterone with blood tests taken in the early morning on at least two separate occasions before starting treatment, and diagnosing testosterone deficiency only when symptoms and consistently low levels go together.[2][3] TruVitality starts with that kind of lab work.
How does TruVitality test and monitor my hormones?
Your journey starts with comprehensive lab work, followed by a personalized consultation and a custom treatment plan. We then monitor your progress with regular check-ins and labs, adjusting treatment for optimal results.
- Comprehensive lab workWe test your hormone levels, thyroid function, metabolic health and more.
- Personalized consultationYour TruWellness provider reviews your results, discusses your symptoms and goals, and creates a custom treatment plan.
- Hormone therapy beginsWe tailor our approach specifically for you.
- Follow-up and optimizationWe regularly monitor your progress with check-ins and labs, adjusting your treatment for optimal results.
When will I feel results from hormone therapy?
Most patients begin to feel noticeable improvements within a few weeks, with optimal results developing over several months.
You may experience:
- Increased energy and mental clarity
- Better sleep and improved mood
- Enhanced libido and sexual performance
- Balanced emotions and reduced anxiety
- Improved hair, skin and nail health
With consistent treatment and monitoring, many patients enjoy long-term wellness and a renewed sense of vitality.
Which services pair with TruVitality?
Hormone care often works best as part of a bigger plan. TruVitality connects with our weight loss, longevity and wellness services.
TruTrim
A personalized, medically supervised weight loss program. Our TruVitality program helps ensure your thyroid, adrenal and sex hormones are balanced, supporting your weight loss and overall health.
AgeWell
A comprehensive program that addresses the root causes of aging and disease, including biological age testing.
IV therapy
Customized IV drips with fluids, vitamins and nutrients, given by our licensed clinical team.
Vitamin & wellness injections
Targeted wellness injections such as vitamin B12, NAD+, MIC and glutathione.
Ozone therapy
Ozone therapy is designed to enhance your body’s natural healing capacity, reduce inflammation and support cellular regeneration.
TruPerformance
Sports performance optimization with in-house PNOE™ VO2 max and RMR testing, HBOT and IV recovery.
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Dr. Mark Su, MD, FAAFP
Medical Director
Board-certified in Family Medicine and in practice since 2003. His specialty of interest focuses on causes of chronic inflammation.
Mary Ramsey Stuckey, PA‑C
Physician Assistant (PA‑C)
Her focus has grown into functional medicine, with particular interest in nutrition, gut health and hormones.
TruVitality: common questions
What is TruVitality?
TruVitality: Hormone Optimization is a personalized wellness program at TruWellness in Newburyport, MA that identifies and corrects hormonal imbalances in both men and women, using comprehensive lab work and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with ongoing monitoring.
What are common signs of a hormone imbalance?
Fatigue, unexpected weight gain, mood swings and a dip in libido can all be signs of a hormone imbalance, not just stress or aging. Lab testing helps show what is going on.
Are bioidentical hormones the same as the hormones my body makes?
Bioidentical hormones are compounds that are structurally identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. This allows for better absorption and utilization by the body, fewer side effects than synthetic hormones and more precise hormonal balance.
How soon will I feel better on hormone therapy?
Most patients begin to feel noticeable improvements within a few weeks, with optimal results developing over several months.
Is hormone therapy safe after menopause?
For healthy women with bothersome symptoms who are younger than 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the North American Menopause Society says the benefits of hormone therapy generally outweigh the risks.[1] Your provider reviews your health history before recommending treatment.
Do I need lab work before starting TruVitality?
Yes. Every TruVitality plan starts with comprehensive lab work that tests your hormone levels, thyroid function, metabolic health and more, followed by a consultation to review your results.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Ready to look and feel your best? Book online or give us a call.
TruWellness · 255 Low Street, Suite 303, Newburyport, MA 01950 · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
References
- “The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society” Advisory Panel. The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause. 2022;29(7):767-794. PMID: 35797481. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000002028 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35797481/
- Mulhall JP, Trost LW, Brannigan RE, Kurtz EG, Redmon JB, Chiles KA, et al. Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency: AUA Guideline. J Urol. 2018;200(2):423-432. PMID: 29601923. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2018.03.115 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29601923/
- Bhasin S, Brito JP, Cunningham GR, Hayes FJ, Hodis HN, Matsumoto AM, et al. Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018;103(5):1715-1744. PMID: 29562364. doi:10.1210/jc.2018-00229 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29562364/
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Hormone therapy is prescribed only after a provider reviews your health history and lab results. Individual results vary. Medically reviewed by Dr. Mark Su, MD, FAAFP, Medical Director.
