Functional Medicine takes an individualised, patient‑centred approach by exploring factors that may contribute to your symptoms and overall wellbeing.
HORMONES
Hormones influence almost every part of our wellbeing — energy, mood, sleep, fertility, metabolism, libido, muscle strength, mental clarity and more. When hormone levels shift or when the body isn’t processing hormones efficiently, people can feel “off” in ways that are hard to pin down. This applies to both women and men.
At Vitality Solutions™, we take a whole-person approach to hormonal health. Instead of focusing on a single blood test result, we look at symptoms, patterns, lifestyle factors, nutritional drivers, and how your hormones interact with one another. From there, we create a personalised plan designed to support your overall hormonal balance and wellbeing.
What Our Approach Involves
Your hormonal assessment may include:
- a detailed symptom and medical history
- saliva, blood and/or urine hormone testing, depending on what is clinically appropriate
- thyroid and adrenal evaluation
- assessment of metabolic factors, nutrient status and stress response
- review of sleep, medications, lifestyle and environmental influences
This broader lens helps identify why you’re feeling the way you are, rather than treating one hormone in isolation.
Prescription-Based Hormonal Options
Where medically appropriate, Dr Kolesky may prescribe bio-identical or compounded hormone formulations. These are tailored to your clinical picture, dispensed through TGA-licensed compounding pharmacies, and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain suitable.
Therapy may include support for:
- perimenopause and menopause
- postnatal hormonal changes
- PMS/PMDD
- low libido
- andropause (age-related hormonal decline in men)
- thyroid dysfunction
- adrenal stress patterns
All prescription hormone therapies are provided within a regulated medical framework, with full discussion of risks, benefits and alternatives.
Who This May Help
People often seek assessment when they experience:
- fatigue or low energy
- mood fluctuations or anxiety
- poor sleep
- irregular cycles or worsening PMS
- weight changes
- low libido
- brain fog
- temperature intolerance
- hair or skin changes
A Note on Safety
Hormone therapy is never a one-size-fits-all treatment. Doses, delivery methods and monitoring requirements vary between individuals. You will always receive a clear treatment plan, follow-up schedule, and ongoing review to ensure your therapy stays aligned with your health and safety needs.
Optional FAQ
Do you prescribe bio-identical hormones?
Yes. Bio-identical and compounded hormone formulations may be prescribed when clinically appropriate, following assessment and appropriate testing.
Do you use saliva testing?
We use saliva, blood and urine testing depending on the clinical question, the hormones being assessed, and what is most appropriate for the individual.
Do you treat men as well?
Absolutely. Hormonal changes affect men too, especially in areas such as energy, libido, mood, sleep, and metabolic health.
How long does it take to feel better?
Hormonal responses vary widely. Your treatment plan is monitored and adjusted based on your symptoms, results and goals.
ADRENAL HEALTH
The adrenal glands regulate the body’s stress response through cortisol. Long‑term stress can affect sleep, mood, digestion, appetite, immunity and energy levels.
We help identify factors influencing your stress‑response system and provide strategies aimed at supporting healthier cortisol rhythms and resilience.
THYROID
Thyroid function affects metabolism, temperature regulation, digestion, cognition and mood. A comprehensive thyroid review may include free hormone levels, antibodies, iodine status and conversion patterns.
Where appropriate, treatment may include nutritional support, lifestyle strategies and personalised thyroid prescriptions, including compounded formulations.
GUT HEALTH
Digestive symptoms are common and may affect quality of life, energy and mood. We explore diet, lifestyle, microbiome health and other factors that may contribute.
Specialised testing may be used when appropriate, although many patients benefit from targeted dietary adjustments and supportive strategies to promote gut wellbeing.
ADDITIONAL INFO & RESOURCES
BIO BALANCE
Bio Balance uses targeted nutrient therapy informed by laboratory testing to support mood, cognition and biochemical balance. Treatment is personalised and medically supervised.
ADDITIONAL INFO & RESOURCES
MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Medicinal cannabis is a regulated therapy available by prescription. Following assessment, we provide guidance on product selection, dosing and monitoring. All medicinal cannabis is dispensed through pharmacies.
ADDITIONAL INFO & RESOURCES
WEIGHT LOSS
Weight is influenced by metabolism, hormones, digestion, stress and sleep. We assess contributing factors and develop personalised plans. When appropriate, medical weight‑management options may be included as part of supervised care.
