At Balanced Health, we believe you deserve to feel amazing and have access to the healthcare information you need to achieve that. Our friendly and compassionate team is dedicated to empowering you to take the driver’s seat of your health journey while providing you with evidence-based, holistic solutions and expertise. We are committed to providing you with the consistent support and guidance necessary to overcome challenges and succeed on your wellness journey.
With over 25 years of diverse experience in the medical field, Susan founded Balanced Health in 2022 with a clear mission: to help individuals restore their health by identifying and treating the root causes of their symptoms. She is deeply committed to providing personalized, high-touch care that empowers each patient to achieve lasting results and truly feel better.
Susan earned her Nurse Practitioner degree from Georgetown University and began her career as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in the OB/GYN setting, where she quickly recognized a growing need for deeper, more comprehensive support—especially around hormones, metabolism, and overall wellness. After realizing the limitations of the traditional healthcare model, she transitioned into functional and integrative medicine, retraining extensively in bioidentical hormone optimization, functional wellness, metabolic balance, and longevity-focused care. Her own struggle with hormone imbalance during the menopause transition and subsequent personal healing through functional medicine was the primary driving force behind her work.
Today, Susan is trained in advanced hormone balancing for both men and women, thyroid optimization, gut health restoration, metabolic and weight management, and evidence-based functional wellness. She blends clinical expertise with a warm, compassionate, concierge-level approach that has become the foundation of the Balanced Health experience.
Her greatest fulfillment comes from watching patients reclaim their energy, confidence, and vitality—especially those who were previously told their symptoms were “normal” or “something they simply had to live with”. Susan’s mission is to change that narrative. She believes every patient deserves answers, solutions, and a personalized plan to feel their absolute best.
Meghan brings a strong clinical background and a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of the body’s systems to Balanced Health. With both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Widener University, she joins the practice with a dedicated focus on men’s hormone optimization, metabolic health, and functional wellness.
Meghan began her career as an Emergency Room nurse before spending nearly a decade as a Neurology Nurse Practitioner, managing chronic neurological conditions and working closely within neuropsychology. This experience gave her a comprehensive understanding of how the brain, nervous system, hormones, and metabolism influence overall health—perfectly aligning with Balanced Health’s whole-body, integrative approach.
Her diverse clinical foundation allows her to look beyond symptoms to identify root causes, create personalized treatment plans, and guide patients toward long-term wellness. She brings a calm, compassionate, patient-centered style that helps individuals feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their health journey.
At Balanced Health, Meghan specializes in both men’s and women’s health and wellness, helping both to restore optimal hormone balance, improve energy and vitality, and achieve sustainable, evidence-based results through functional and integrative care.
Penelope brings a warm, motivational, and deeply supportive approach to wellness coaching at Balanced Health. She is certified in Holistic Nutrition through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she studied a wide range of dietary theories, lifestyle approaches, and evidence-based coaching strategies. She also holds a certification in Transformational Coaching from the Health Coach Institute, specializing in behavior change and sustainable habit formation.
With experience helping hundreds of individuals regain energy, lose weight, build healthier habits, and improve their overall well-being, Penelope offers both expertise and heartfelt encouragement. She understands that true wellness requires more than a meal plan or checklist—it requires mindset support, accountability, and personalized guidance that meets each client exactly where they are.
At Balanced Health, Penelope uses her coaching background to guide clients through their wellness journeys with clarity, compassion, and practical strategies—helping them create meaningful, lasting change. She is passionate about empowering men and women to take control of their health in a way that feels achievable and aligned with their goals. She excels at helping clients break through barriers, create lasting habits, and build confidence in their ability to feel better.
With over 20 years of experience across multiple areas of healthcare and wellness, Krista brings unmatched dedication, organization, and heart to Balanced Health. She has worked in fitness, dental arts, and various patient support roles, but ultimately found her true passion in functional wellness.
Krista’s personal health journey is at the core of her commitment to this work. After years of struggling with symptoms and repeatedly being told “nothing was wrong,” she discovered Balanced Health—where she finally found answers, healing, and renewed vitality. Her own transformation inspired her to join the team so she could help others experience the same level of support and clarity.
As the Lead Patient Care Coordinator, Krista plays a central role in ensuring that every patient feels cared for from the moment they contact the practice. She is known for her warmth, professionalism, and ability to make each person feel seen, heard, and guided every step of the way. Krista’s favorite part of her role is witnessing patient transformations—from the first phone call to watching individuals reclaim their health, confidence, and quality of life.
Allison brings a blended background in emergency medicine, dermatology, and integrative wellness to Balanced Health. With her Bachelor’s degree from Widener University and Master’s degree from Walden University, she offers a comprehensive, root-cause–focused approach to hormone and skin health, concerns that many young women face.
She began her nursing career in the Emergency Department, where she developed strong clinical judgment and experience in acute care. She later expanded into dermatology, deepening her understanding of skin health, inflammation, and the ways internal imbalances often appear externally.
Allison specializes in supporting patients with hormone-related concerns, irregular cycles, postpartum transitions, perimenopause symptoms, and skin issues connected to deeper metabolic or gut-related dysfunction. She has a particular passion for helping young women navigate complex symptoms by addressing the whole-body picture rather than isolated concerns.
At Balanced Health, Allison helps patients achieve optimal hormone balance, clearer skin, and renewed confidence through integrative, evidence-based care. Her warm, patient-centered approach allows individuals to feel heard and supported as she works to uncover the “why” behind their symptoms and create personalized, sustainable treatment plans.
Elisa brings seven years of healthcare experience and a deeply personal passion for functional wellness to her role at Balanced Health. With a background in sub-acute rehabilitation, she developed a strong foundation in patient care and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals through vulnerable and challenging stages of recovery.
Her own health journey profoundly shaped her career path. After years of being told that her labs were “normal” despite ongoing symptoms, Elisa discovered Balanced Health and experienced firsthand the difference that root-cause, integrative care can make. Her transformation inspired her to join the team so she could help others feel validated, understood, and empowered in their pursuit of better health.
At Balanced Health, Elisa is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach. She is especially passionate about guiding individuals who feel overlooked or unheard in the traditional medical system, offering the empathy, support, and clarity she once needed herself. Elisa is currently pursuing her nursing degree with the goal of expanding her ability to care for patients and make an even greater impact.
To get started with our practice we recommend either scheduling a complimentary 15-minute one-on-one discovery call or attending one of our virtual discovery events. During your consultation we will listen to your concerns and give you an overview of our practice philosophy and provide you with education about balancing your hormones. If you feel our practice is the right fit for you, we will send an order for lab work to the lab of your choice and schedule your first in-office visit. During your first in-office visit, we will review your lab results, give our recommendations, and discuss your options for hormone replacement therapy.
We are dedicated to providing you with an individualized plan of care that we are both comfortable with. We will never push you into a decision that you are not ready to make. Our goal is to help you get well and stay well! It is our hope that we can walk along side you during your hormone health journey!
