FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS
Menopause & Midlife Wellness Specialist

Functional Wellness provides personalized care for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. Services include comprehensive menopause care, hormone therapy, metabolic and weight health, sexual health, nutrition and lifestyle support, and strategies to support longevity. Care is provided by Michele Adams, FNP-BC, MSCP, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, with both in-person care in Williamsville, New York and telehealth available. Telehealth in Montana.

Michele provides care for women experiencing symptoms and health changes during perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. Common concerns include hot flashes and night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, fatigue, weight and metabolic changes, changes in sexual health and libido, and genitourinary symptoms of menopause. Care may include hormone therapy when appropriate, nonhormonal treatment options, nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and attention to long-term bone, cardiovascular, and metabolic health..

Your initial comprehensive midlife and menopause evaluation is approximately 60 minutes and includes an in-depth review of your symptoms, health history, current medications and supplements, lifestyle, nutrition, and personal health goals. Together, we'll identify your priorities and develop an individualized plan that may include hormone therapy when appropriate, nonhormonal treatment options, targeted lab testing, nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and recommendations to support your long-term health.

Yes. Hormone therapy is one treatment option available for appropriate patients experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Treatment is individualized. Options may include estrogen (oral, transdermal, compounded, injections), progesterone (oral or compounded oral/creams), and, when clinically appropriate, testosterone therapy (topical or if needed injections). Nonhormonal options are also available for women who cannot or prefer not to use hormone therapy.

Functional Wellness is located at 5505 Main St. Suite D, Williamsville, New York 14221, and offers both in-person and virtual appointments. You can schedule online through Kareo® or call (716) 221-0015. Flexible hours and telehealth options make it easy for patients across Buffalo and Western New York, as well as Montana, to access care.

Michele is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and clinician with an extensive background in Clinical Nutrition. Her clinical focus includes menopause hormone therapy, metabolic health, sexual health, nutrition, and longevity. Visits allow time to look beyond a single symptom and consider the bigger picture—your symptoms, health history, goals, risk factors, and long-term health—so your care plan is personalized to you.