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Progesterone & hormone physiology
Explore Carol’s decades of work on progesterone, dosing, formulation, hormone signaling and the biology behind individual response.
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Enter the world of Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP—an experienced pharmacist, nutritional practitioner and endlessly curious educator making hormones, nutrition and the science of healthy aging easier to understand.
A pharmacist’s curiosity.
An educator’s clarity.
Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP
Education comes first
From progesterone physiology to nutrition and resilient aging, Carol brings a pharmacist’s eye for dose, formulation, interaction and the evidence behind the claim.
Signature expertise
Explore Carol’s decades of work on progesterone, dosing, formulation, hormone signaling and the biology behind individual response.
Explore progesteroneConnected systems
Understand the relationships among changing hormones, appetite, energy, stress response and restorative sleep.
Read the researchThe wider view
Look beyond “normal for your age” toward evidence on bone, brain, food, supplements and whole-person resilience.
Explore healthy agingOne-to-one hormone education
Carol’s virtual consultations help you organize the facts, see patterns and prepare better questions for your healthcare team.
A focused starting point
$250
A virtual conversation about what is happening now, your goals and recent lab results when available—followed by a concise written recap and personalized educational suggestions.
See what’s includedThe deeper partnership
$700
An extended review of labs, health history, intake questionnaire and food diary, plus a personalized written plan and three months of coaching support.
See what’s includedGet acquainted
$50
A brief virtual visit to meet Carol, clarify what you want help understanding and decide whether a longer consultation is the right fit.
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$70
Completed a consultation or comprehensive program? Use this focused visit to check in, clarify next steps or ask questions as you continue implementing your plan.
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The experience behind the advice
A pharmacist, nutritional practitioner and relentless researcher helping people age gently—with vitality, exuberance and better questions.
Learn about CarolCarol graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her work spans bioidentical hormone therapies, professional education, integrative wellness and public health communication.
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What people say
I just wanted to share my relaunch with you, because I believe the core of the transformation in how I work is largely attributed to you and your teachings. Had Jill not shared your phenomenal knowledge, I would never have found my way to personal peace through progesterone as an ADHD woman; linked Dr Aadil to you, so women could actually be prescribed in alignment…
We are continually impressed by the depth of knowledge, integrity, and compassion Carol Petersen brings to every client interaction. Carol’s decades of specialized experience in bio-identical hormone balancing and integrative wellness shine through in her thoughtful guidance, clarity of explanation, and unwavering commitment to individualized care. Her approach is both evidence-based and deeply personal — making even the most complex hormone issues feel understandable and…
Carol combines an enquiring mind with a passion for helping people achieve abundant health. I have invited her to my team as a writer and editor for www.worldhealth.net, the original voice of the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Preventative, and Regenerative Medicine
Your letter to the FDA was valuable at the November 2019 hearings (on mercury amalgam) – a pharmacist who has intensely studied pharmacology. I was the one who stood and read it into the record.
I met Carol Petersen at a Functional Medicine conference and we had an immediate intellectual connection. She is very easy to get along with and; she is also a fountain of knowledge, and this is more accurate when it comes to hormonal physiology, imbalances and deficiencies. She is always integrating new knowledge and cutting edge science. Carol is passionate about helping people, she strongly believes…
Carol is one of the most knowledgeable pharmacists I have the pleasure and privilege of meeting! Intelligent, to the point, well researched and trustworthy information. Love her!
Carol Petersen has literally saved my life and the life of my mother by her extensive knowledge of hormones. I first spoke to Carol about 25 years ago when I thought I was going to have a heart attack on Christmas eve. After being hysterical and hopping from one doctor to another misdiagnosed, it was Carol who called at midnight to calm me and inform…
Carol was my seat mate on an airplane, within minutes of meeting she had saved my relationship and changed my life for the better. I kid you not, she is that good.
Carol’s latest articles
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Read articleProgesterone, Men, and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Missing Hormonal Link? Most of us think of progesterone as a women’s hormone. Carol Petersen has spent decades correcting that misconception. But…
Read articleHormones and your face: these are closely linked. Your reflection can reveal signs of imbalance if you know what to look for. Let’s start at the top to…
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