6712 Kimball Dr. Suite 100, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
253-853-8854BIOTE PROVIDER
Rainier Medical Spa and Infusion Center
Every day, millions of people experience a hormone imbalance. From fatigue and weight gain to severe mood changes and low libido, many are left with feelings of discomfort, unaware of how they may help alleviate these common issues. As your Biote Provider in Gig Harbor WA 98335, we specialize in addressing these and other early indicators of aging through precision and personalized patient care plans that seek to optimize your hormones and extend patient healthspan.
Your Certified Biote Provider in Gig Harbor WA 98335 specializes in the Biote Method of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Biote has been developing its method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for over a decade, which may help men and women experiencing the symptoms of a hormone imbalance. Contact us to schedule an evaluation and learn how restoring hormones to their optimal level may address specific health concerns.
Dr. Joy started with an interest in medicine from a young age because her father was an orthopedic surgeon and her mother a school psychologist.
Knowing she wanted to be a doctor she studied biology and environmental sciences while finishing a pre-med curriculum at Cornell College. Choosing naturopathic medicine over allopathic medicine was based on of Dr. Joy’s own personal experiences with natural medicine.
A series of events led her to pursue her dream of medicine and she decided to go to naturopathic medical school at Bastyr University, her alma mater.
She strongly believes in the naturopathic fundamental principles: the healing power of nature, identify and treat the causes, first do no harm, doctor as teacher, treat the whole person, wellness and prevention.
With each of her patients she works to identify the cause of their conditions while leading them to optimal health with individualized treatment plans.
As primary care provider Dr. Joy treats a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, men’s health, gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and chronic disease. She uses a variety of modalities including clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, mind-body medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrient therapy, detoxification, physical medicine, diet and lifestyle interventions and pharmaceuticals as needed. It is not uncommon for Dr. Joy to work in-conjunction with other medical providers to provide adjudicative care for patients.
While working with her patients, Dr. Joy likes to optimize their health and revitalize their mind and body. She understands the importance of individualizing care and treatment and felt that BioTE was a perfect fit for hormonal optimization and became a BioTE certified provider. Her goal as a physician is to provide empathetic, patient centered care.
She wants to teach her patients how to thrive as individuals in this fast-paced world. She hopes to inspire her patients to be the healthiest they can be.
Shanti Boyce, NP comes to Mt Rainier Clinic as a new Nurse Practitioner.
She began her nursing career working as a RN in surgery and recovery.
Shanti also gained experience in facial aesthetics doing cosmetic injections, skin care, and laser treatments.
As she continued her education to become a Nurse Practitioner, she completed clinical hours in family practice and internal medicine.
In her practice, Shanti strives to understand individual needs and concerns while making patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Becoming a BioTE certified provider has helped enhance her individual treatments and outcomes to improve quality of life for her patients.
After graduating with her Nurse Practitioner license, she took time to backpack around the world.
In her free time, Shanti enjoys hiking, traveling, skiing, climbing, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Sadie.