Hi! I'm Dr. Hana Paterno
Hello! I am a licensed naturopathic physician and I specialize in women’s health, hormone balancing, and fertility optimization. I received my medical education from the National University of Natural Medicine where I trained as a primary care physician and focused my studies on women’s health and hormones. After medical school, I completed a residency with a focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and hormone balancing at any age. I have additional training in pelvic floor therapy, fertility, and preconception health.
While I work with most health concerns, I have a passion for hormone balancing and I love helping my patients to feel their absolute best physically and mentally. I believe in empowering my patients by developing meaningful relationships and working together to achieve health goals. I aim to create a safe space for patients to explore sensitive health concerns. I see every patient as unique and enjoy creating individual plans to help my patients thrive. I look forward to meeting with you!
Dr. Paterno works with patients to address the following concerns and more:
Hormone balancing
Biodentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
Menopause
Fertility and Preconception health
PMS and irregular/painful periods
Thyroid dysfunction
Food sensitivity testing
Gut health and digestive concerns (SIBO, food sensitivity testing, etc)
Insomnia
Hair loss
Fatigue
Brain health
Anxiety and Depressoin
ADHD
Weight loss
Pelvic Pain
Incontinence
Pain with intercourse
I absolutely love working with people to optimize hormones. I work with painful and irregular periods, PMS, PCOS, brain fog, hair loss, pelvic pain, low libido, dry skin, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, weight concerns, and all other symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause.
I have experience working with chronic vaginitis/chronic yeast infections and I use new technology, testing, and treatment options to optimize each treatment plan.
I specialize in weight optimization. While I do not believe in traditional determinants of health like weight and BMI, I love working with and supporting my patients to achieve their goals using various techniques that promote sustainable and healthy weight loss.
I am passionate about fertility and preconception health. I enjoy working with my patients to optimize their health prior to conception as well as working with patients who are struggling with fertility issues.
During the pandemic I had the opportunity to hone my skill working with mental health. I enjoy utilizing both natural therapies as well as medications when necessary to support my patients. My main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
I have professional expertise in pelvic floor health and am trained in pelvic floor therapy. I work with patients who are struggling with urinary incontinence or leakage, frequent urination, pelvic pain, and painful intercourse using pelvic floor evaluation and therapy techniques. My experience working with women in labor and postpartum sparked my interest in pelvic floor health and rehabilitation and gives me a unique perspective on the topic. I hold a certificate in Pelvic Floor Therapy from Herman and Wallace and have sought out additional training from leaders in the field.
