Virtual care for women in Colorado Springs
Functional Medicine & Menopause Doctor in Colorado Springs, CO
Who is a functional medicine and menopause doctor serving Colorado Springs?
Across the Pikes Peak region, from Colorado Springs to Monument, Woodmoor and Black Forest, Dr. Christine Maren, D.O., treats women through secure video visits. She is ABFM board-certified in family medicine, completed functional medicine certification with the IFM (FMCP-M) and earned the MSCP credential from The Menopause Society. Her care addresses perimenopause and menopause, weight and insulin resistance, Hashimoto's, gut health and PCOS, with bioidentical hormones or GLP-1 therapy when appropriate.
Denver is about 60 miles north of Colorado Springs, and the drive crosses Monument Hill, where a winter storm can turn a routine appointment into a white-knuckle trip on I-25. Dr. Maren's care never asks you to make that drive. She lives in Colorado too, and she sees women throughout the Pikes Peak region by video, from the west side of town up to Black Forest and the Tri-Lakes area. With conventional labs drawn close to home and a care team you can message between visits, the whole process happens without I-25. When you are ready for real answers, start with the brief online application.
Read how she approaches perimenopause and menopause, hormone replacement therapy and thyroid care, or start with Christine's journey.
What does Dr. Maren treat for women in Colorado Springs?
Hormones, thyroid, gut, metabolism and the immune system all influence one another, so she treats them as one connected picture.
Sleep, mood, hot flashes, cycles and weight, treated as one connected picture.
Bioidentical estrogen, progesterone and testosterone when appropriate, prescribed and monitored by a physician.
A full thyroid panel with antibodies, not just TSH, and medication tuned to how you feel.
Testing for SIBO, dysbiosis and infections, then a plan to remove, repair and rebuild.
Insulin resistance, muscle and body composition, with GLP-1 therapy when appropriate.
Irregular cycles, androgen excess and estrogen dominance, traced to the root cause.
Finding the triggers that keep inflammation going, alongside the care you already have.
How is Dr. Maren's care different from a typical visit?
She combines the power to prescribe with the precision of functional medicine, and she looks for the root cause instead of treating one symptom at a time.
| What you get | Dr. Maren | Typical general visit |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Board-certified physician, IFM certified (FMCP-M) and MSCP | Varies, and menopause training is often limited |
| Hormone therapy | Prescribes bioidentical HRT when appropriate | May avoid it or offer one option |
| Testing | Hormones, a full thyroid panel, insulin, nutrients and gut health | Often one hormone level or TSH alone |
| The big picture | Sleep, mood, weight, gut, libido and energy together | Symptoms treated one at a time |
| Time with you | A 90-minute initial case review | Often a brief appointment |
| Follow-up | Regular follow-ups and portal messaging between visits | Often a one-time prescription |
When should women in Colorado Springs see a hormone or menopause specialist?
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Irregular, heavier or closer-together periods
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Anxiety, irritability or low mood
- Brain fog and forgetfulness
- Weight gain around the middle
- Bloating, reflux or a gut that will not settle
- Exhausted, but told your labs are normal
These symptoms are common, but they are not something you simply have to live with. See the early signs of perimenopause.
How does virtual care work if you live in Colorado Springs?
Apply online
Share your symptoms and goals in a brief application. The team confirms you are located in Colorado and that the practice is the right fit.
Talk it through
If it looks like a fit, you will be invited to a complimentary discovery call with the team.
Meet from home
Your 90-minute initial case review and initial nutrition consultation happen by video, from home in Colorado Springs or wherever you are in Colorado.
Test and personalize
Conventional labs are drawn in El Paso County, near home, and the results are reviewed with you in detail so you understand every number. Your step-by-step plan follows, with regular follow-ups and secure portal messaging between visits.
What is Dr. Maren's approach?
Her signature three-pillar approach: address root causes, optimize hormones and build resilience. We don't guess. We test.
Address the root cause
We go deeper to uncover and treat what is driving your symptoms, starting with gut health and its links to the immune system, hormones, metabolism and nutrients.
Optimize hormones
With comprehensive labs and clinical expertise, we dial in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid medications and innovative therapies like peptides and GLP-1s, when appropriate.
Build resilience
By integrating individualized nutrition, movement, lifestyle and mindset strategies, we help you strengthen your foundation for long-term health, energy and vitality.
Serving Colorado Springs and nearby communities
Care is virtual, so where you live in Colorado does not limit your options. Dr. Maren sees women in Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodmoor and Black Forest, and throughout the Pikes Peak region.
Menopause care across Colorado
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Functional medicine and menopause care in Colorado Springs: FAQs
Do I have to drive to Denver to see a menopause specialist?
No. Dr. Christine Maren holds menopause certification from The Menopause Society, is licensed in Colorado and sees every patient virtually. Colorado Springs, Monument and the rest of the Pikes Peak region get the same care as anyone in Denver, with labs drawn locally and follow-ups by video and secure message.
Can a functional medicine doctor prescribe hormone therapy?
It depends on the doctor's license. Dr. Maren is a board-certified family physician as well as a certified functional medicine practitioner, so she can prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone and testosterone when appropriate, along with thyroid medication and other treatments, and adjust them as your labs and symptoms change.
Does Dr. Maren see women in Monument, Woodmoor and Black Forest?
Yes. She sees women throughout northern El Paso County, including Monument, Woodmoor, Black Forest and Palmer Lake. Because care is virtual, a longer drive into town never stands between you and an appointment, and labs are drawn at whichever lab is most convenient for you.
Do I need to be in Colorado during my visits?
Yes. State licensing laws require you to be physically located in Colorado, or in another state where Dr. Maren is licensed (California, Illinois, Michigan and Texas), at the time of each video visit.
Can I see Dr. Maren for weight gain and insulin resistance?
Yes. Weight and metabolic health are one of her seven areas of care. She tests for insulin resistance, thyroid problems and hormone shifts, then builds a plan around protein, strength training, sleep and steadier blood sugar. When appropriate, that plan can include microdosed GLP-1 therapy, always weighed against your history and goals.
How do I become a patient in Colorado Springs?
Start with the brief online application. If it looks like a good fit, you will get an email inviting you to book a complimentary discovery call with the team. If it is a match, you will be scheduled for a 90-minute initial case review and an initial nutrition consultation, all by video from home in Colorado Springs.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not contract with insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. This allows us to provide personalized, unhurried care without the limitations of insurance-based models. However, the vast majority of patients use their insurance to cover conventional lab work, and many also use HSA or FSA funds to pay for our services.
Can Dr. Maren be my primary care doctor?
No. The practice functions as a specialty consulting service. You will still need a primary care provider near Colorado Springs for general medical needs, physical exams and urgent issues like infections or injuries.
Ready to feel like yourself again, only better?
Dr. Maren and her team see women in Colorado Springs and across Colorado by telehealth. Start with a brief application so we can understand your goals.