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What does integrative wellness actually mean?

For me, it means recognizing that your health doesn’t happen in separate little boxes.

Your hormones can affect your sleep.
Your sleep can affect your weight and metabolism.
Nutrition impacts energy, muscle, skin and how we age.
And how you feel absolutely impacts your confidence and quality of life.
It’s all connected.

That’s the approach I want to continue building at VIVE.

Sometimes the conversation starts with weight. Sometimes it’s menopause symptoms, fatigue, skin changes, sleep, or simply, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

My job isn’t to assume there’s one answer. It’s to listen, look at the bigger picture, and help determine what actually makes sense for you.

And yes, medical aesthetics belongs in that conversation too. 😊 Taking care of how you look and wanting to feel confident in your appearance isn’t separate from wellness. It can be one part of feeling good in your body as you age.

That’s what I mean when I describe VIVE as:
Integrative Wellness & Medical Aesthetics.

Different needs. Different stages of life. One whole person. 💜
— Stephanie

😊 Happy World Smile Day!

Here’s your reminder to find a reason to smile today—even if it’s something small.
A good laugh.
Sunshine on your face.
Moving your body.
Coffee with a friend.
Your favorite song.
Doing something just for YOU. 🤍
Because wellness isn’t only about labs, nutrition, exercise, hormones, or skincare.
Joy matters, too!!

So today we want to know…
What makes YOU smile? 😊

Tell us in the comments—we could all use a few more reasons to smile.
Happy World Smile Day from VIVE! ✨

Women’s health is about so much more than a workout. 💪🤍
It’s about caring for your mind, body, and soul.
Move your body. Build strength. Fuel yourself well. But don’t forget the other pieces of health that matter just as much.
✨ Stay grounded.
✨ Find your peace.
✨ Make time for mindfulness.
✨ Surround yourself with people who lift you up.
✨ And keep your body strong—because strength is an investment in your health and independence.
Women spend so much of our lives taking care of everyone else. Your health deserves a place on your priority list, too.
Today, on National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, here’s your reminder:
Move your body. Protect your peace. Stay strong. Take care of YOU.
Because wellness isn’t one thing. It’s the way we care for ourselves—mind, body & soul. 🤍

Are you looking for someone to help you with you Menopause hormone therapy?

Check out Stephanie Shulman with VIVE! With 25+ years working in the medical arena she has the experience on the bench and knowledge to help you on your journey through the midlife transition. Whether it's Perimenopause or Menopause let's get you started on the right path today.

Call (608)745-2834 to set up a consult today.

Telehealth and in office visit available.

Primary office is located in Verona, WI.

TIRZEPATIDE: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

Tirzepatide is well known for helping people lose weight—but its potential metabolic benefits extend far beyond the number on the scale.

Research suggests tirzepatide may support:

• Reduced visceral fat—the metabolically active fat surrounding the abdominal organs
• Improved insulin sensitivity, helping the body use glucose more effectively instead of maintaining the hormonal environment that promotes excess fat storage
• Reductions in inflammatory markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
• Improved cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides, and waist circumference
• Better symptoms and fewer worsening heart-failure events in adults with obesity-related HFpEF
• Reduced albuminuria and slower kidney-function decline in exploratory clinical analyses
• Significant improvements in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea among adults with obesity

What about brain health?

Scientists are also investigating whether the metabolic, vascular, and anti-inflammatory effects associated with GIP/GLP-1 therapies could support brain health. The early evidence is encouraging, but neuroprotection has not yet been established as a proven clinical benefit of tirzepatide.

Medication is only one part of the plan. At VIVE, treatment is paired with individualized nutrition, resistance training, muscle-preservation strategies, and ongoing medical monitoring.

Ready to begin your transformation?

For a limited time, Initial weight-loss consultation: $150
Medication options starting around $299 per month

Book your consultation today:
https://na02.patientnow.com/a/VIVEMEDICALAESTHETICS/OnlineBooking.aspx?SID=UjVaMmtBZXlaSDg9

Individual results vary. Tirzepatide requires a prescription and is not appropriate for everyone. Treatment recommendations and pricing depend on medical eligibility, medication selection, dose, and availability.

Evidence includes the SURMOUNT-OSA, SUMMIT, SURPASS and SURPASS-4 clinical-trial programs.

🦴 Bone Loss is Quiet - Until it isn't.

During the MENOPAUSE transition, declining estrogen can accelerate bone loss. Midlife is an important time to understand your personal risk and build habits that help protect your strength, mobility, and independence for the years ahead.

You cannot feel your bones becoming thinner. For many women, the first sign of osteoporosis may be a fracture—which is why bone health deserves attention before there is a problem.

Supporting your bones may include:

✨ Resistance and weight-bearing exercise
✨ Adequate protein, calcium, and vitamin D
✨ Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
✨ Reviewing medications and health conditions that affect bone
✨ Knowing when bone-density screening is appropriate
✨ Discussing the potential role of hormone therapy when medically appropriate

Hormone therapy is not right for everyone, but for appropriately selected women, protecting bone health may be one of its important benefits.

Strong bones support an active life. Do not wait for a fracture to begin the conversation.

Save this post and talk with your healthcare provider about your personal bone-health risks.

Unsure about your risk? Wondering if you should be on hormone therapy?
Book a consult today. ->
https://na02.patientnow.com/a/VIVEMEDICALAESTHETICS/OnlineBooking.aspx?SID=R1IydkFLWkhnNmc9

📍 VIVE Med Spa | Verona, Wisconsin

Bioidentical hormones are not the same thing as compounded hormones—and that distinction matters.

The word bioidentical describes the hormone’s chemical and molecular structure. It means the hormone is identical to one naturally produced by the human body.

But bioidentical does not automatically mean:

❌ Compounded
❌ Natural or plant-based
❌ Risk-free
❌ Safer for every woman
❌ A one-size-fits-all solution

Many people are surprised to learn that FDA-approved bioidentical hormone options already exist—including certain forms of estradiol and micronized progesterone.

Compounded hormones may also be bioidentical, but compounded products do not undergo the same FDA evaluation for safety, effectiveness, absorption, dosing consistency, and manufacturing quality. They may have a role when a patient has a specific medical need that an FDA-approved product cannot meet—but they should not automatically be considered safer or better.

Why is this important for you to understand?

Because the word bioidentical alone does not tell you whether a product is appropriate, well-regulated, or the best option for your body. The exact hormone, dose, route, formulation, symptoms, medical history, and personal risk factors all matter.

At VIVE, hormone care is evidence-based and individualized. We discuss your options clearly, choose treatment based on your needs, and continue monitoring and adjusting your care over time.

You deserve to understand not only what you are taking—but why it was selected for you.

Bring your hormone questions to a consultation. Book through the link in our bio OR
CALL (608)745-2834 to schedule today.

📍 VIVE Med Spa | Verona, WI

Hormone therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Treatment requires an individualized medical evaluation.