Hormone Therapy
Personalized Hormone Care
For Every Stage of Life.
At Arctic Rose Wellness, hormone therapy is never one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand your full picture — your labs, your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your goals — and build a protocol that's personalized to you. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, andropause, or simply not feeling like yourself, we're here to help you find your way back.
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Who We See
We provide personalized hormone therapy for women and men ages 35–70, including:
For Women
Experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause:
For Men
Experiencing symptoms of andropause, low testosterone, or hormonal decline:
Services
What We Offer
Evaluation & Testing
Treatment & Support
Optimization & Lifestyle
Our Approach
A Different Kind of Hormone Therapy
"We don't treat the symptom. We treat the whole person."
— Arctic Rose Wellness
BioTE Pellet Therapy
BioTE Hormone Pellet Therapy
BioTE pellet therapy is one of the most effective and convenient forms of bioidentical hormone replacement available. A small pellet inserted just under the skin delivers consistent, steady hormone levels for months at a time — no daily pills, no weekly patches, no peaks and valleys. Arctic Rose Wellness is a certified BioTE provider, and Jean Walker, WHNP-BC, brings extensive hands-on experience helping both women and men achieve lasting hormone optimization through personalized pellet therapy.
The BioTE Difference
"Steady hormones. Steady energy. Steady you."
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What to Expect
Before Your First Appointment
A comprehensive lab panel is completed approximately 2 weeks prior to your initial appointment so results are ready to review at your visit.
Initial Appointment
Your provider reviews your lab results in full, discusses your symptoms and goals, and makes personalized recommendations for lifestyle, nutrition, supplements, and hormone therapy. At this visit you and your provider decide together on the right therapy delivery method for your needs.
Your path branches here — choose the therapy that fits your life
Path A
Pellet Therapy Path
Pellet Insertion
Your personalized pellet dose is calculated from your labs and the insertion procedure is completed at your initial visit. The area is numbed with a local anesthetic — the procedure takes only a few minutes and most patients say it was much easier than expected.
Early Follow-Up
Men receive follow-up labs 4 weeks after insertion. Women are checked in with to assess symptom relief — labs are ordered if symptoms are not fully relieved.
Optimization Check
Labs return approximately 2 weeks later. If needed a complimentary pellet boost — a small supplemental dose at no additional charge — is provided to fine-tune your levels.
Absorption Reassessment
Women at the 10–14 week mark and men at the 18–22 week mark have labs drawn to confirm the majority of the pellet has been absorbed. This critical step prevents stacking and ensures your next dose is accurate.
Next Insertion
Once absorption is confirmed you are eligible for your next insertion. Women are typically pelleted every 3–4 months. Men every 5–6 months.
Path B
Non-Pellet Therapy Path
Prescription Provided
Your personalized hormone therapy prescription — cream, patch, gel, injection, or oral — is provided at your initial visit with full instructions for use.
Follow-Up Labs
Labs are drawn approximately 2 weeks prior to each follow-up appointment to assess hormone levels and guide dosage adjustments.
Active Optimization Phase (Months 1–8)
Follow-up visits are scheduled approximately every 2–3 months until stable, optimized hormone levels are achieved. Most patients complete 3–4 follow-up appointments with labs during this phase. Your provider adjusts your protocol at each visit based on your lab results and how you are feeling.
Maintenance Phase
Once stable dosing is established and hormone levels are optimized, follow-up visits move to every 6 months. You will continue to have labs drawn prior to each maintenance visit.
Annual Comprehensive Assessment
At the one-year mark a full comprehensive lab panel is completed to reassess your hormone levels, overall health markers, and long-term protocol. This annual assessment ensures your therapy remains optimized as your body and health needs evolve over time.
Note: Our monitored approach to pellet dosing prevents the stacking effect that has given some pellet therapy programs a poor reputation. By confirming absorption before every new insertion we ensure your dose stays accurate and your results stay consistent. We do not cut corners. Your safety depends on it.
Pricing
Transparent, Cost-Conscious Care
Individual Visit Pricing
Annual Packages
Many of our services and packages are HSA/FSA eligible. Some lab work and medications may be covered by insurance. See full pricing at arcticrosewellness.com/pricing.
Patient Outcomes
Real Outcomes
"It's so nice finally getting the help my body has needed. Jean takes the time to listen and explain. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate. First place I've found in a long time that actually takes the time to really listen to what I had to say."
— Arctic Rose Wellness Patient
"Jean has been great to work with. She is very responsive and passionate about helping women achieve optimal health. So happy that I found her after being brushed off by my general practitioner."
— Arctic Rose Wellness Patient
"Jean is incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel completely at ease. She takes the time to explain everything and truly cares about her clients. She is experienced with HRT and has your best interest at heart. Hormones can be a great choice when managed by someone who really knows what they're doing — and Jean absolutely does."
— Arctic Rose Wellness Patient
"I recently started going to Arctic Rose and I can't say enough great things about Jean. Since beginning my sessions, my energy has started coming back and I feel better than I have in a long time. It truly feels like I'm finally able to do all the things I need and want to do."
— Arctic Rose Wellness Patient
Hormone Therapy — Common Questions
Common symptoms include hot flashes and night sweats, brain fog or difficulty concentrating, persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, low libido, mood changes or irritability, unexplained weight gain, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep, body aches, and lost motivation. These are not simply a normal part of aging — they are often signs your hormones need attention.
Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive lab panel completed approximately 2 weeks before your appointment, a full review of your results and symptoms, and a personalized protocol built around your body and goals. If pellet therapy is appropriate, the insertion can be completed at your first visit.
We offer creams, patches, gels, injections, oral therapy, and BioTE bioidentical hormone pellets. Your provider will discuss which delivery method best fits your lifestyle, symptoms, and clinical needs.
Traditional OB/GYN clinics rarely assess hormone labs or optimize therapy through follow-up monitoring. At Arctic Rose, every patient receives a full lab assessment, a personalized protocol, and close follow-up until optimal dosing is achieved. We address root causes — not just symptoms.
Most patients begin noticing improvements within 4–8 weeks. Pellet therapy patients often notice changes within 2–4 weeks of insertion. Your provider will set clear expectations at your initial consultation.
Hormone therapy is considered safe and effective for most patients when properly managed by a qualified provider. Jean Walker, WHNP-BC, brings significant clinical experience in hormone management and will review your full health history to ensure therapy is appropriate for you.
Yes. We offer full hormone evaluation and personalized therapy for men experiencing symptoms of andropause including fatigue, low libido, poor sleep, mood changes, and erectile dysfunction.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Book a hormone therapy consultation with Jean — in person in Midtown Anchorage or via telemedicine anywhere in Alaska.