Let’s start your journey together!

Limited Availability

Book a 15 Minute Consultation
Carol Petersen

Latest Videos

Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP

Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding She was also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association.

She is chair for the Integrated Medicine Consortium. She co-hosts a radio program “Take Charge of your Health” in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca).

Featured Article

Hormones on a Methylation Leash: Calming the Endocrine Storm

April 7, 2025 by Carol Petersen

Methylation is the biochemical maestro orchestrating a symphony of processes in the body, from gene expression to hormonal harmony. This subtle yet powerful mechanism involves adding methyl groups—tiny chemical tags—to molecules, influencing how genes behave and how hormones function. It’s a linchpin for keeping estrogens, progesterone, adrenaline, histamine, thyroid hormones, testosterone, and DHEA in check. Without proper methylation, these hormones can veer off script, leading to a cascade of physiological chaos. Read More…

Latest Blog Articles

symbolic image of the interplay between hormones and pain

Hormone Therapy for Pain Management

Hormone therapy for pain management is a topic not well documented. In this article, we’ll…
Read More
A young woman with brunette colored hair a white shirt and blue jeans having a headache and pelvic pains.

Resistance Is Futile? Endometriosis and the Progesterone Resistance Standoff

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting millions of women worldwide, characterized by the…
Read More
middle aged man with gynecomastia

Introduction to Progesterone in Men

This article is an introduction to understanding the role of progesterone in men. Progesterone is…
Read More

Join The Wellness By Design Project by signing up below to get free insights & inspiration from Carol.

Follow Carol as she continues to write amazing articles regarding bio-identical hormones with a focus on successful aging. Carol has read, researched, and reviewed a staggering number of books and scientific papers and attended hundreds of conferences and brings you the best and latest information on bioidentical hormones and other cutting edge therapies.

Join Our Newsletter

Take Charge of Your Health Radio

Take Charge Of Your Health: Histamine Intolerance: Unmasking the Allergy Impostor – Take Charge of Your Health

In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, co-hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, delve into the misunderstood world of histamine intolerance—a condition often misdiagnosed as a typical allergy. They explain that histamine, a natural compound involved in immune responses and inflammation, can trigger a wide array of symptoms when it accumulates in excess. The hosts outline how histamine intolerance affects multiple systems in the body, leading to symptoms that mimic allergies, such as rashes, headaches, digestive issues, and fatigue. They discuss how the elimination diet remains the most effective diagnostic tool, and they explore a range of holistic and conventional treatment options. Key approaches include balancing hormones (notably progesterone), supporting detoxification pathways with B vitamins and vitamin C, and introducing certain probiotics that help break down histamine. The episode also highlights foods to avoid—like aged cheeses, fermented products, and alcohol—and offers guidance on foods that support a low-histamine diet. Emphasizing root-cause healing over symptom suppression, Furnari and Petersen advocate for a functional approach to restoring histamine balance and overall health.  
  1. Take Charge Of Your Health: Histamine Intolerance: Unmasking the Allergy Impostor
  2. Take Charge Of Your Health: Hormone Truths: Debunking the Estrogen–Cancer Myth
  3. Take Charge Of Your Health: Redefining Hormones: The Truth About Cancer Prevention
  4. Take Charge Of Your Health: The Wonders of Juicing
  5. Take Charge Of Your Health: Hormones and Human Nature: Revisiting Dr. Louis Berman’s Endocrine Revolution
Hear More Episodes

1-1 Coaching Support

With 31 years of experience in bio-identical hormone therapies, attending 100’s of complementary medicine conferences, writing and editing two newsletters, reading and researching staggering numbers of books and scientific papers, co-hosting Take Charge of Your Health at WBAI radio, and in practice with a compounding pharmacy specializing in bio identical hormone therapies I am grateful to have access to so many resources for healthy living. I am reaching out to my baby boomers and beyond to come along with me to explore aging gently with vitality and exuberance.

My passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in my involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries. I am also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association.

Consultation

The one-hour consultation with Carol Petersen includes a review of what is happening right now, a written recap, and personalized suggestions for going forward. $250

Book Now!

Comprehensive

The one-hour consultation, review of the questionnaire, a review of recent test results, a personalized written plan, and three months coaching. $700

Book Now

Initial Greet

Get a 15 minute meeting with Carol! Use this time to meet Carol and to ask your questions. A recap will be provided after your consultation. $50

Get Yours!

Follow Up Consultation (15 min)

More questions?  If you need to connect after a consultation or finishing the comprehensive coaching, use this opportunity to check in with a short visit. $70

Follow Up!

Testimonials

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

Dr. Ronald Klatz Founder and President of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

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.

Charles G. Brown
National Counsel, Consumers for Dental Choice

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… Read more “Lief Destrade Sosa, MD, Quantum Health Coach”

Lief Destrade Sosa, MD
Quantum Health Coach

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!

Dr. Linda D'Eramo

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… Read more “Francesca Romina”

Francesca Romina

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.

Jerry Stocking
Author, Personal Coach, and Grandfather

I am a biochemist who has spent years researching hormones. Carol Petersen is an extraordinary colleague and we have written together and spoken together at various scientific meetings. She has an unusual ability to get to the heart of hormone data, which is the arena I know. She is able to draw out fascinating, little… Read more “Phyllis J. Bronson, Ph.D.”

Phyllis J. Bronson, Ph.D.
Biochemical Consulting Company

I have the pleasure of knowing Carol Petersen, RPh and CNP for over 25 years. Carol has become a true friend after years of generously consulting with me regarding my patients on various health protocols and hormonal health options. She is a font of knowledge and is well connected with some of the most leading… Read more “J.A. May, D.O.M, DHm, L.Ac.”

J.A. May
D.O.M, DHm, L.Ac.

Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy