Virtual care for women in Erie
Functional Medicine & Menopause Doctor in Erie, CO
Who is a functional medicine and menopause doctor serving Erie?
Erie sits in both Boulder and Weld counties, and Dr. Christine Maren, D.O., sees women on either side of that line by telehealth. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine (FMCP-M) and credentialed by The Menopause Society as an MSCP. Her focus includes perimenopause, PCOS and irregular cycles, gut health and weight changes, with bioidentical hormone therapy when it is right for you.
Living in Erie can put the specialist you need in any of three directions: west toward Boulder, north toward Longmont or south toward Denver. Dr. Maren takes the driving out of the equation. She lives and practices in Colorado, as do members of her care team, and every visit happens by video, so an appointment fits into a school morning or a lunch break. Between visits, the team is a portal message away. If you have been putting off care because the logistics felt like too much, this is a simpler way to begin.
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 Erie?
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 Erie 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 Erie?
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 Erie or wherever you are in Colorado.
Test and personalize
Labs are drawn wherever is closest for you, in Boulder County or Weld County, and Dr. Maren's team then goes through the numbers with you in detail. 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 Erie and nearby communities
Care is virtual, so where you live in Colorado does not limit your options. Dr. Maren sees women in Erie, and throughout east Boulder County and southwest Weld County.
Nearby communities
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Functional medicine and menopause care in Erie: FAQs
I live in the Weld County part of Erie. Can I still be a patient?
Yes. County lines make no difference. Dr. Maren is licensed throughout Colorado, so the Weld County and Boulder County sides of Erie get exactly the same care by video. Your labs can be drawn at whichever lab is closest, in either county, and your results come back to the same team.
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.
I don't have a diagnosis. I just don't feel like me. Should I still apply?
Yes. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. Wanting steadier energy, better sleep, an easier relationship with food or a plan for the years ahead is reason enough. Dr. Maren uses advanced testing to find what is holding you back and builds your plan around progress, not perfection.
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.
Is there a hormone specialist for women near Erie?
Yes. Dr. Christine Maren is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and functional medicine physician licensed in Colorado, and she sees Erie women by video. She treats perimenopause, menopause and PCOS, prescribes bioidentical hormones when appropriate, and checks thyroid and metabolic health as part of the same workup.
How do I become a patient in Erie?
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 Erie.
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 Erie 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 Erie and across Colorado by telehealth. Start with a brief application so we can understand your goals.