Balanced Body Health and Wellness

What distinguishes this clinic’s hormone therapy approach from conventional treatment models?

Balanced Body Health and Wellness, led by certified hormone specialist Sherri Griggs, delivers hormone therapy through a structured clinical protocol that evaluates and treats all hormonal systems together rather than in isolation. Griggs is certified through the Menopause Association and the BHRT Training Academy and remains the only provider with this level of specialization in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

This model differentiates the clinic from conventional hormone care, where treatment often focuses on replacing select hormones without addressing how they function together. Patients frequently present with fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep or brain fog despite “normal” lab results because underlying hormonal interactions remain unaddressed.

How are multiple hormone systems evaluated together to guide treatment decisions?

Balanced Body resolves this by identifying how each hormone influences the others before defining treatment. Evaluation includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA alongside cortisol, thyroid function and insulin. Cortisol regulates the stress response. Thyroid testing includes Free T3 and Reverse T3 to determine whether hormones are converted into usable cellular energy or into Reverse T3, which can block receptors and limit energy production. Insulin is assessed to identify resistance that disrupts metabolism and prevents fat loss. These relationships form the basis of a protocol in which treatment decisions are guided by interaction, not by individual values.

Treatment is initiated only after the body is prepared to process hormones safely. Gut and liver function are evaluated to ensure proper metabolism and clearance, reducing the risk of compounding dysfunction. Metabolite testing further refines therapy by identifying pathways associated with long-term risks, including cancer. All protocols are guided by evidence-based research and continuously updated clinical data.

“I can give you four new tires, but unless the motor is running properly, the car still doesn’t go very well,” says Griggs, owner and operator.

That analogy reflects the clinic’s clinical logic. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA represent only part of the system. Cortisol functions as the “motor,” thyroid as the “transmission,” and insulin as the “electrical system.” When one component is misaligned, outcomes remain unstable, reinforcing the need for coordinated, system-level treatment.

A Structured Treatment Model

Why is a structured multi-month program used to stabilize hormone function safely?

Care begins with a four- to six-month program to stabilize hormone levels and underlying systems. Blood work, cortisol testing, gut analysis and, where required, genetic inputs are used to build an individualized plan.

Dosing is guided rather than fixed. Patients adjust hormone levels based on defined symptom patterns, with practitioner oversight ensuring safety and precision. This allows each patient to reach an individualized optimal level where clinical markers and symptoms align.

Care integrates nutrition, stress regulation and gut health, each of which directly influences hormone function. Body composition analysis tracks visceral fat and muscle ratio, while metabolic and mitochondrial performance, including VO₂ max, is assessed to evaluate energy production. By the end of this phase, patients typically reach a stable point where dosing and symptoms converge.

A key differentiator lies in formulation. Bioidentical hormones are compounded exclusively from organic, cruelty-free plant oils, without solvents or chemical carriers, thereby reducing inflammatory triggers.

Sustained Care through Structured Monitoring

In what way does ongoing monitoring support long-term hormone balance and outcomes?

Patients complete four visits per year, with lab testing twice annually. A patient portal provides continuous access, with responses within 24 hours, while follow-ups are actively tracked to prevent gaps in care.

This structure allows treatment to adapt to changes in stress, lifestyle and health. Hormone levels are evaluated against optimal ranges, while symptom resolution remains the primary indicator of progress.

Clinical Outcomes and Long-Term Stability

In one case, a patient regained energy and emotional stability, later describing the outcome as having “saved my marriage.” In another, a patient with insulin resistance achieved sustained weight loss and reduced inflammation following targeted intervention.

Balanced Body extends this model through peptide therapy, DNA-based weight-loss programs and health span-focused initiatives.

By focusing on root-cause evaluation and clean, patient-specific care, the clinic positions hormone therapy as part of a broader system rather than a standalone intervention. This approach has earned Balanced Body recognition as one of Medical Care Review’s Top Hormone Replacement Providers 2026.