12-Week Transformation Program

Reset Your Energy, Metabolism, and Hormones in 12 Weeks

A guided functional medicine program for women and men who feel exhausted, inflamed, stuck, and out of sync — even when their labs look “normal.” 

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Patient Results

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Real stories from real patients who’ve completed the 12-Week Reset. 

Being a busy mom, I always put myself last, but Julie made me see how important it is to take care of myself. My health has improved so much, and I finally have the energy to keep up with
everything!

Rachel J.

I didn’t realize how much my hormones were affecting my daily life until I started working with Julie. Now, my mood is stable, and I’m sleeping peacefully for the first time in years.

Donna P.

Julie is a lifesaver! I was always exhausted and running on fumes. Now I’ve found balance. My energy is back, and I feel like myself again — thank you, Julie!

Jessica V.

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Sound Familiar?

You've tried everything.
Still nothing works.

Exhausted no matter how much you sleep

Running on caffeine just to function, then crashing by 2pm every day.

Brain fog stealing your sharpness

Forgetting words mid-sentence, struggling to keep up with your own thoughts.

Weight that won't budge no matter what

You're eating well, moving more — but the scale (and your clothes) disagree.

Mood swings, anxiety, irritability

Snapping at loved ones, feeling overwhelmed by things that never used to bother you.

Sleep that isn't restoring you

Night sweats, waking at 3am, racing mind. Eight hours still leaves you drained.

Labs that always come back "normal"

You know something's wrong, but every doctor tells you you're fine. You're not imagining it.

95% of our patients had been told everything was “normal” before finding us. There is a root cause — and we’ll find it.

Over 20 years of experience as PA ★★★★★

A Different Approach

Why the 12-Week Reset Works

Most approaches chase symptoms. We investigate systems. Your energy, hormones, and metabolism are deeply connected — and disruption in one cascades through all of them.

The Monarch Method uses genetic testing, advanced labs, and clinical expertise to map exactly what’s off in your body — and then systematically restores it. 

Genetic & Lab Testing First

We don't guess. Advanced testing reveals how your body actually metabolizes hormones, nutrients, and responds to stress — giving us a precise map.

Hormones + Metabolism + Energy — Together

These systems don't exist in isolation. We address all three simultaneously, which is why patients see results that separate programs can't achieve.

Personalized Supplement Protocols

Targeted supplementation based on your actual deficiencies and genetics — not a one-size-fits-all bottle from the wellness aisle.

Ongoing Clinical
Support

You're not following a PDF. You have a PA-C actively adjusting your plan, reviewing your progress, and with you every step of the way.

The Monarch Transformation Method

Your 12 Weeks, Mapped

Three distinct phases, each building on the last. By Week 12 you’ll have the knowledge, tools, and body that actually works with you. 

WEEKS 1-4
Stabilize

Lay the foundation for change.

→ Reduce inflammation and calm your nervous system.
→ Stabilize blood sugar and start fueling without restriction.
→ Understand how your body is uniquely wired.
→ Build simple, sustainable daily routines.
→ Begin targeted supplements for metabolism & hormones.

01
WEEKS 1-4
WEEKS 4-12
Restore

Watch your body start to respond.

 Sleep better, think clearer, stop battling cravings.
→ See real changes — on the scale and in how you feel.
→ Break through plateaus with ongoing provider support.
→ Titrate supplements and refine your personalized plan.
→ Start trusting your body again.

02
WEEKS 4-12
WEEK 12+
Optimize

Protect your progress & sustain results.

 Shift focus to new goals: hormone optimization, body recomposition.
→ Begin targeted hormone optimization where appropriate.
→ Ongoing clinical strategy sessions so you don't lose momentum.
→ Advanced peptide strategies for performance & longevity.
→ Continue evolving — this becomes your new baseline.

03
WEEK 12+

“After 18 years of gut issues, plus MS and cancer diagnoses, I finally found relief. Just two months of the right supplements and low-carb eating completely improved my digestion. Invest in yourself, because you’re worth it.” – Kim Renee ★★★★★

Everything in the Program

What You Get

A complete, medically-guided system. Not a course. Not a meal plan. A clinical partnership.

Genetic Testing & Analysis

Understand how your DNA influences your hormones, metabolism, and supplement response.

Advanced Lab Interpretation

We review markers that standard labs miss — the real picture of what's happening inside.

Personalized Nutrition Plan

Eat in a way that fuels your biology — not a generic calorie plan, but one built for you.

Clinical Strategy Sessions

Regular check-ins with Julie to review progress, adjust your plan, and keep you on track.

Custom Supplement Protocol

Targeted supplementation adjusted throughout the 12 weeks based on your response.

3-Payment Structure

Flexible, accessible payments so getting your health back doesn't require a lump sum upfront.

Everything in the Program

What You Get

A complete, medically-guided system. Not a course. Not a meal plan. A clinical partnership.

"For years, I searched for answers to my post-menopausal symptoms. With Julie’s guidance, I now have a personalized healing plan and feel truly involved in my health journey." - Marna Franson ★★★★★

Genetic Testing & Analysis

Understand how your DNA influences your hormones, metabolism, and supplement response.

Advanced Lab Interpretation

We review markers that standard labs miss — the real picture of what's happening inside.

Personalized Nutrition Plan

Eat in a way that fuels your biology — not a generic calorie plan, but one built for you.

Clinical Strategy Sessions

Regular check-ins with Julie to review progress, adjust your plan, and keep you on track.

Custom Supplement Protocol

Targeted supplementation adjusted throughout the 12 weeks based on your response.

3-Payment Structure

Flexible, accessible payments so getting your health back doesn't require a lump sum upfront.

Meet Your Guide

Meet Julie McDonald

Your guide to feeling better — for good.

“Hi, I’m Julie. After years in traditional medicine, I saw how the healthcare system fails women — especially those navigating hormonal changes, gut issues, and chronic fatigue. Labs came back ‘normal,’ but they felt anything but.

That’s why I founded Monarch Functional Medicine — to deliver care that actually listens. Personalized, root-cause medicine that changes lives.”

BACKGROUND

Traditional & Functional Medicine

SPECIALIZES IN

Women's Hormonal Health

LOCATION

Marquette, Michigan

EXPERIENCE

Over 20 years of experience as PA

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is for both men and women. While hormone patterns can look different, many of the root issues behind low energy, weight gain, poor sleep, brain fog, and feeling off are often the same, including stress, blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, and poor metabolic function. For men, this can also include identifying and addressing suboptimal testosterone levels that may be affecting energy, strength, recovery, mood, libido, and body composition. 

That is one of the biggest reasons people come to us. Normal labs do not always mean your body is functioning well. Many people are told everything looks fine, yet still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, mood changes, or brain fog. We look beyond whether a number is simply in range and focus on the bigger picture. 

The program can be split into 3 payments to make getting started more manageable. You do not have to pay everything up front, and we will review the full cost and payment schedule with you before you begin. 

Yes, in many cases you can. Many people begin this program while already taking medications. Your current treatment, health history, symptoms, and goals are all considered as part of your care, while your PCP or prescribing provider continues to manage any medications outside the scope of this program. 

This is a more in-depth, personalized approach. Instead of short visits focused only on symptoms or diagnoses, we look at the underlying patterns contributing to how you feel, including metabolism, hormones, thyroid, stress, inflammation, sleep, and lifestyle. The goal is to understand why things are off and give you a clear plan to move forward.

This program is not billed through insurance. It is offered as a cash-pay program so we can provide a more personalized, comprehensive approach without the restrictions that often come with insurance-based care. 

When appropriate bioidentical hormones may be prescribed in forms such as oral capsules, topical creams, or injectables, depending on your symptoms, labs, goals, and what makes the most sense clinically. We do not prescribe pellets. Pellets can be difficult to adjust once placed, may lead to inconsistent dosing for some patients, and do not allow the same flexibility as other options. We prefer forms that can be tailored more precisely and adjusted more easily as your needs change. 

Yes, peptides may be recommended in certain cases as part of a broader treatment plan, depending on your goals, symptoms, and medical history. Peptides are not a starting point for everyone, and they are not a magic fix on their own. When used appropriately, they may help support areas such as body composition, recovery, energy, or overall wellness, but they work best when built on a solid foundation of sleep, nutrition, metabolism, and hormone balance first.

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12-Week Reset

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