San Francisco's Hormone Doctor

Healthy aging through optimal hormone balance.

DR. YOUNGREN AS YOUR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DOCTOR

Your wellness journey is a partnership, with a focus on helping you understand your health and feel confident making informed decisions over time.

A Doctor To Partner With You

“Together we are managing my thyroid, adrenals, vitamins/minerals, hormones, and eliminating unhealthy gut bacteria…

I can say with 100% confidence, I feel the best I ever have”.

-A.S.

Health Optimization

HEALTHY AGING

HEALTHY AGING

Healthy aging involves supporting both physical and mental well-being. Dr. Youngren focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic health, with hormone therapy when appropriate, along with practices such as movement and stress management to support long-term health and resilience.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Digestive health plays a central role in overall well-being. Dr. Youngren focuses on supporting gut function through nutrition, targeted dietary strategies, and, when appropriate, specialized testing to identify factors that may be affecting digestion and guide individualized care.

DIET & NUTRITION

DIET & NUTRITION

A cornerstone of naturopathic medicine is eating a healthy diet. Your diet should focus on plenty of organic whole foods, which is vital and essential to cellular health and reduction of damaging oxidative stressors. Dr. Youngren will also use nutritional supplements and herbs when needed, using a “less is more” approach.

METABOLIC & HEALTHY WEIGHT

METABOLIC

Achieving a healthy weight involves understanding metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle patterns. Dr. Youngren works with patients using an individualized approach that may include whole foods nutrition, targeted dietary strategies, and, when appropriate, GLP-1–based medical support to promote sustainable weight loss and metabolic health.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Dr. Youngren focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying contributors to health conditions, including metabolic, hormonal, lifestyle, and environmental factors, using an individualized approach to support long-term health.

How It Works

Steps to Achieve Optimal Health with Dr. Youngren

First Step:
Initial In-person or Telehealth Visit with Dr. Youngren

Initial visit to discuss your health goals, implement preliminary treatment support, and perform any necessary physical exams.

Second Step:
Complete Necessary Lab Testing​

Complete necessary lab testing (utilizing your insurance) and additional diagnostic specialty testing. Specialty tests are typically not covered by insurance, but may be reimbursed by some PPO insurance plans.

Third Step:
A Second Visit & Individualized Treatment Plan
Implement finalized care plan and support. Review and educate you on all lab outcomes with specialized parameters, not just a conventional lens.
Final Step:
Optimal Health Maintenance
Dr. Youngren will help you live the best version of yourself by empowering you with a fuller understanding of your emotional and physical well-being to help you achieve healthy aging and optimal health.