Natural, Personalized Care for Women Navigating Gut Health Issues, Hormonal Changes & Fatigue

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Support designed to help you feel heard, empowered, and energized again—without the overwhelm.

A personalized wellness approach looks beyond individual symptoms to understand the patterns and factors that may be influencing how you feel, with support tailored to you.

Experience evidence-based protocols tailored to meet your specific needs, prioritizing effectiveness, accessibility, and your personal preferences.

Are you struggling with…

  • Hormone Health

    Perimenopause & Menopause

    PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, or PMDD

    Thyroid Issues like Hashimoto’s or Grave’s Disease

    Diabetes & Prediabetes

  • Digestion

    Indigestion & Bloating

    IBD, IBS & Constipation

    GERD & Reflux

    Food Intolerances

  • Mental Health

    Anxiety

    Depression

    Insomnia

    Fatigue

Learn More about the Conditions I Treat

Let’s get started.

Wellness isn’t a one-time fix. It’s a process of understanding how your body responds and making thoughtful adjustments over time.

That’s why the Wellness Foundations - Structured Starting Phase is designed as a clear, structured way to begin, with personalized guidance and enough time to make sense of what’s actually happening in your body. We start with a comprehensive intake, then use lab data and follow-up visits to interpret response, refine recommendations, and build traction without rushing the process.

I Specialize in Women’s Naturopathic Medicine

Perimenopause & Menopause

Hormonal changes leading up to menopause can start a decade or more before “The Change”. Learn what is actually happening with your hormones and why perimenopause is our second puberty. You’ve heard about the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and insomnia of perimenopause, but there is a whole lot more going on and a whole lot you can do about it.

There are many ways to improve your symptoms naturally or to enhance your HRT treatment. A naturopathic approach includes vitamins, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations as well as the tools and resources to embrace perimenopause and menopause as a natural and empowering stage of life.

PCOS & Endometriosis

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis come with unique challenges that are specific to each individual. In order to reduce symptoms and improve outcomes you need a plan tailored to your precise requirements.

A custom nutrition & lifestyle protocol combined with targeted supplementation of vitamins, minerals and herbs can amplify a PCOS and endometriosis plan. Functional labs & testing are integrative options to evaluate your condition and ensure your protocol meets your needs.

PMS & PMDD

Hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle can influence mood, energy, sleep, appetite, and physical comfort. Looking at the patterns surrounding these changes can help identify areas where nutrition and lifestyle support may be beneficial.

A personalized approach considers your individual symptoms, cycle patterns, nutrition, lifestyle, and overall health. Nutrition, herbs, and targeted supplements may be used to support hormone balance, menstrual health, and overall well-being throughout the cycle.

Wellness Foundations - What’s Included?

  • Foundations Session

    We’ll take a 90 minute deep dive into your health history, current concerns, and wellness goals. This session covers all aspects of your well-being—stress, sleep, nutrition, supplements, medications, activity, hydration, and more.

  • Personalized Protocol & Lab Review

    About two weeks later, we’ll go over your lab results and health data. You’ll receive:

    - A fully customized wellness protocol with targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations.

    - A clear plan for follow-ups and next steps to help you stay on track.

  • Foundational Wellness Labs

    Includes comprehensive lab testing to evaluate essential health markers, giving us valuable insights into your body's current state.

    This ensures your personalized is perfectly aligned with your body's unique needs, so you can feel your best—consistently and sustainably.

  • Follow-Up Consultations

    These check-ins at 3-4 weeks month and 6-8 weeks provide:

    Progress tracking and personalized protocol adjustments.

    Continued guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and lab work.

    A space to address new concerns and refine your approach.

    (Need additional support? Members receive special discounts on extra visits.)

  • Unlimited Messaging Support

    Have a quick question or need guidance between visits? You’ll have access to secure messaging for ongoing support and clarity when you need it.

  • Exclusive Discounts on Labs & Supplements

    As a member, you’ll receive special pricing on functional lab tests and high-quality supplements to support your wellness journey.

  • Flexible Options for Visits

    Appointments are available both in-person and virtually to fit your schedule.

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What My Clients Say

  • "I have found Kirsten Kessler to be fantastic. She is so knowledgeable about so many facets of health. I am really impressed. If you don’t know where to start or want to make sure you’re on the right track go see Kirsten."

    -Chris B.

  • "Dr. Kessler takes such a practical approach to health. She was deeply committed to understanding what I was experiencing and making easy to implement recommendations. I really appreciate her straightforward and accessible approach. It's clear she wants the best for every patient!"

    -Kelli M.

  • "Working with Kirsten has been amazing. She is thorough, welcoming and non-intimidating. She helped me understand so many aspects of my health that I have never been able to see clearly in working with other professionals."

    -Nicole D.

  • After many years of feeling like things were just not adding up with my health, or my doctors would say “you’re fine” “your labs are good” even though I still felt like crap…I said that’s enough! Kirsten has not only shown me a healthier future for myself but she’s guiding me and staying by my side as we navigate it together!

    -Serena H.

FAQS

  • This is a no-pressure call where we will chat about your current health concerns or goals, what interests you about a naturopathic approach and what our time working together would look like.

  • The Wellness Foundations package is a structured starting phase designed to help you understand your symptoms, establish priorities, and create a clear, personalized plan. It is how most patients begin working with me.

    It includes:

    Initial Wellness Consultation
    90-minute comprehensive visit to review your health history, current concerns, and priorities.

    Review of Findings & Plan Development
    A dedicated visit to review patterns, relevant lab findings when helpful, and develop a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan.

    Follow-Up & Support
    Structured follow-up visits to assess progress, refine recommendations, and support next steps.
    Secure messaging is available for brief questions related to your current plan, with additional visits recommended when more discussion or decision-making is needed.

    Labs & Supplements
    A foundational lab panel credit when appropriate, along with discounted pricing on professional-grade supplements when recommended.

    Investment: $995
    Payment plan available.

    This package is a good fit if you’re looking for clarity, direction, and a thoughtful, step-by-step approach rather than a quick fix.

  • We begin with Wellness Foundations, a structured starting phase designed to help us understand your health in context and create a clear plan.

    The first visit is the Initial Wellness Consultation, where we take a comprehensive look at your health history, current concerns, and priorities. From there, we review patterns, use labs when helpful, and schedule follow-up visits to interpret how your body responds and refine recommendations over time.

    This approach allows for thoughtful, step-by-step guidance rather than rushed decisions or piecemeal recommendations.

    In limited situations, single-session consults may be appropriate for focused lab interpretation or specific questions. These are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not the standard way to begin working together.

  • Your Intake includes not only your current symptoms and health concerns, but also your previous health history. We will discuss your current health concerns, previous diagnosis, medications, supplements, nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress and any other lifestyle factors that may be relevant. A Naturopathic approach involves a deep dive into all aspects of the individual and requires more time than most patients are typically used to.

  • Absolutely! Children respond incredibly well to a naturopathic approach. Digestive concerns and allergies can be managed and improved with gentle changes that work with their biology. Many parents and kids themselves find that incorporating herbs & supplements in addition to nutrition & lifestyle recommendations can help with behavioral challenges & mental wellness as well.

  • You do not not need to live near Gurnee, IL or even in the state of Illinois. Consultations can be held virtually and I utilize an online vitamin and supplement dispensary that ships directly to you.

    Discovery Calls are held over the phone or virtually.

    Intakes, lab reviews & follow-ups are done virtually or in-person, whichever you prefer.

  • Each protocol is personalized to your unique needs, so recommendations will vary. In most cases, supplements are included alongside lifestyle and nutrition adjustments to support your wellness journey.

    If your protocol includes vitamins, supplements, or herbs, you’ll receive an email with a link to purchase them, along with clear instructions on how to take them.

    Please note that supplements are not included in the cost of wellness consultations. You can pay with a credit card or, depending on your plan, with an HSA or FSA card. Be sure to check with your plan administrator to confirm eligible expenses.

  • It depends on what you are addressing in your visit. Naturopathic doctors are trained in interpreting laboratory findings and are able to make lifestyle recommendations such as supplementation and dietary changes based on these findings.

    Lab tests can be ordered for you including specialty lab tests such as hormones, allergens and GI health. These costs are out of pocket and not included in the cost of wellness consultations, although may be covered by your HSA/FSA funds.

    Some patients find they are able to have standard lab tests ordered through their primary care physician which are covered by insurance. We are happy to accept and assess lab results provided from your PCP.

    Please upload your most recent laboratory results to your Practice Better portal or send email prior to your appointment to hello@vitalsignsnaturalhealth.com.

  • Naturopathic care is currently not covered by insurance in Illinois. By working within a cash-pay system of care we are able to work together to ensure you only pay for the services that address your concerns and are not restricted by insurance approval.

    We do accept HSA and FSA cards. Please check with your provider to confirm coverage for our services, as eligibility depends on your plan.

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