Virtual care for women in Fort Collins
Functional Medicine & Menopause Doctor in Fort Collins, CO
Who is a functional medicine and menopause doctor serving Fort Collins?
Up in Northern Colorado, Dr. Christine Maren, D.O., sees women in Fort Collins, Timnath and Windsor through telehealth. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), certified in functional medicine (FMCP-M), and an MSCP through The Menopause Society. Perimenopause and menopause, bioidentical HRT when appropriate, Hashimoto's, PCOS, gut problems and insulin resistance are all within her scope, and none of it requires a drive down I-25.
Fort Collins has plenty within reach, from Old Town to the Poudre River trail and Horsetooth Reservoir, but Denver is about 55 miles south, and a specialist appointment there can turn into a half-day round trip on I-25. Dr. Maren lives and practices in Colorado, and members of her care team live in the state too, yet every visit is virtual. That means Northern Colorado women get the same physician-led care as anyone in Denver, from home, with a secure portal for messages between visits. Save the drive south for something you actually want to do.
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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins or wherever you are in Colorado.
Test and personalize
Conventional labs are drawn near home, whether that is Fort Collins, Timnath or Windsor, and Dr. Maren's team reviews your results with you in depth. 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 Fort Collins and nearby communities
Care is virtual, so where you live in Colorado does not limit your options. Dr. Maren sees women in Fort Collins, Timnath and Windsor, and throughout Northern Colorado.
Menopause care across Colorado
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Functional medicine and menopause care in Fort Collins: FAQs
I work in Cheyenne. Can I do my visit from Wyoming?
No. Dr. Maren is licensed in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan and Texas, and you must be physically in one of those states for every visit. If your workday is in Wyoming, book visits for times when you are back in Colorado, such as a morning before you head north or a day you work from home.
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 Windsor and Timnath?
Yes. She sees women throughout Northern Colorado, including Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Loveland and Fort Collins itself. Care is virtual, so where you live along the I-25 corridor makes no difference to the testing, treatment or team support you receive.
Can women in Northern Colorado see a certified menopause practitioner?
Yes. Dr. Christine Maren, a menopause practitioner certified by The Menopause Society (MSCP), sees women across Northern Colorado by telehealth. You get evidence-based menopause care, including bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate, along with functional medicine testing for thyroid, gut and metabolic health, without a trip to Denver.
How do I become a patient in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins.
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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins and across Colorado by telehealth. Start with a brief application so we can understand your goals.