Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center: Empowering Health Transformations with a Functional, Integrative Medicine Approach

Health implications like continued fatigue, heightened stress levels, and hormonal imbalance can contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes or hypertension. Treating these problems through conventional approaches usually involves strong medication and frequent invasive testing that often forces patients off their care regimen.

This is where Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center comes into play.

Starting with a full detailed medical history, symptoms, and current issues, the innovative care facility offers alternative, hormone-based care that addresses the underlying causes of diseases instead of just treating symptoms.

Led by Tracie Leonhardt, D.O., an expert in hormone therapy, the center primarily focuses on treating diabetes, thyroid conditions, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases by optimizing hormones and restoring natural function to ensure a patient is in optimal health.

“As a foremost hormone center, we serve as an integrative health hub, providing a one-stop solution for optimizing overall well-being. We address various facets like cardiovascular health, diabetes-related insulin resistance, and weight management through dietary strategies, focusing on hormones,” says Dr. Leonhardt, medical director of Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center.

Its comprehensive approach that analyzes diet, nutrition, hormonal balance, and digestive system to pinpoint the root cause and apply targeted treatments. The center employs specialized testing, including nutritional and physiological assessments, which go beyond typical evaluations.

This in-depth analysis involves a careful review of a patient’s medical history and their current symptoms, concerns, and issues, streamlining the process of identifying areas requiring correction and timely intervention.

For instance, if a patient wants to address fatigue-related problems, the center evaluates the duration, timing, and potential sleep disturbances while scrutinizing underlying factors like their adrenals, thyroid, or nutrient levels. Similarly, for individuals with diabetes, it assesses the performance of their pancreas and the status of insulin receptors as part of the analysis.
Beyond these competencies, Peaks of Health provides oral and intravenous (IV) detoxification options for individuals who are overweight or obese and seeking impactful strategies as part of their weight loss journey. Its IV therapies encompass chelation, nutrition, and antibiotic treatments for individuals with acute or chronic illnesses. This approach extends to promoting liver and kidney health, in turn preventing renal and hepatic diseases. At the same time, it enables individuals to maintain their health and well-being without unnecessary hospitalization.

Concurrently, Peaks of Health serves as a training center for BioTE® therapy, conducting periodic—bi-monthly sessions to educate doctors on pellet insertion techniques and other procedural steps. It Peaks also organizes informative seminars for patients, spanning various topics like thyroid health, hormonal balance, the importance of magnesium, and more. These meetings are designed to actively engage and offer valuable insights into relevant care subjects.

The success stories stemming from Peaks of Health’s exceptional team of physicians further illustrate their dedication to patient well-being. In one instance, an individual with type-2 diabetes—who was managing it with five medications to no avail—approached the center for support. With an A1C over nine, he had trouble with his weight and diet. Additionally, this patient had Crohn’s disease with anemia caused by gastrointestinal bleeding. All these factors skyrocketed his inflammatory markers, posing a high cardiovascular risk.

Fortunately, with the dedicated efforts of Peaks of Health, the patient’s health took a turn for the better. His A1C level came down to 5.8, the inflammatory markers returned to normal levels, and he lost over 45 pounds with Crohn’s completely under control. This success was rewarding for the center as it showcased how transformations are often a step-by-step process powered by specific interventions across various health aspects.

Using specialized testing methods, personalized interventions, and all-encompassing approaches, Peaks of Health’s mission is to seamlessly merge the strengths of conventional and functional medicine, delivering the highest-quality care and outstanding patient results.