Care From a Nurse Practitioner Who Truly Listens
Our providers are highly trained in women’s hormone health and passionate about guiding you through every stage of life. We take the time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and personal goals, then create a plan tailored to restore your balance, energy, and confidence.
Our goal is to provide personalized, compassionate care that addresses your unique symptoms, supports your overall wellbeing, and helps you feel your best at every stage of life.
“Every woman deserves to feel like herself again, and we are here to help make that possible.”
— Casey Peterson, Nurse Practitioner, Founder of The Balanced Woman
Your Care Team
Our compassionate experts are committed to your health, balance, and overall well-being. We take the time to understand your unique needs and guide you every step of the way.
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Family Nurse Practitioner & Founder
Casey Peterson, co-founder of The Balanced Woman, is a family nurse practitioner with a passion for preventative medicine and compassionate care. A Salutatorian graduate in 2003, she earned her BSN in 2007 (GPA 3.8) and spent over a decade serving in ICU, ER, and leadership roles before completing her MSN at the University of Southern Indiana in 2019 (GPA 3.9). Since then, she has focused on adult medicine and geriatrics, bringing positive energy and genuine care to every patient. Outside of work, Casey enjoys fitness, family time with her two golden retrievers, and sharing healthy meal prep ideas on Instagram. Together with Brent, she helps patients create small, meaningful lifestyle changes that lead to lasting transformation.
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ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach & Founder
Brent Peterson, co-founder of The Balanced Woman, is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. A career firefighter for 18 years and now a Captain with the Fort Wayne Fire Department, he has also competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, earning entry into the prestigious “Lions Den.” Before his fire service career, Brent competed as an NCAA Division I decathlete and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration. Married to Casey for 17 years, he’s a proud father of four and enjoys family time, fitness, and the outdoors.
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Nurse Practitioner
Melissa is an experienced adult and geriatric nurse practitioner who has been practicing since 2017, with a background in hospital medicine, geriatrics, and ER nursing. She has worked alongside Casey for more than 15 years, bringing compassion and dedication to every patient she serves. As a wife and mother of three boys, she balances a busy family life with her passion for fitness and wellness. Having faced her own weight loss struggles and found success through these treatments, Melissa is excited to guide others on their journey toward lasting results.
FAQs
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When prescribed and monitored by a qualified provider, HRT can be safe and highly effective. We use evidence-based protocols and regular lab monitoring. We ensure you do not have any immediate contraindications to hormone therapy before beginning.
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Many women notice improvements in symptoms within a few weeks, but optimal results may take 2–3 months as we fine-tune your plan.
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Yes. All consultations and follow-ups are done via secure telemedicine for your convenience.
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We may prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone depending on your needs and lab results.
