3,000+ Women Treated Across Maine & New Hampshire

It's Not Just Getting Older.
It's Your Hormones.

Your doctor ran a basic panel, said everything looks normal, and sent you home. Meanwhile you're exhausted by 2pm, gaining weight you can't explain, and forgetting why you walked into a room. Med Matrix tests 40+ hormone and nutrient markers to find what standard labs miss, then builds a bioidentical HRT protocol around your specific results.

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Your Doctor Says You're Fine. Your Body Disagrees.

These symptoms aren't "just part of getting older." Each one points to a specific hormonal shift that shows up on the right lab work. If nobody has tested you properly, the real answer is still hidden.

If you're experiencing any of these, we can help.

How It Works

Your path to feeling like yourself again, step by step.

1

Free Discovery Call

Talk with our patient coordinator to discuss your goals, symptoms, and concerns. We will help you understand your options and create a personalized next step, or point you in the best direction.

2

80+ Biomarker Test and Full Body Scan

We run a comprehensive panel of 80+ lab markers along with a full body composition scan so nothing gets missed and your provider has the complete picture.

3

Your Medical Team Reviews Everything

Our providers review your labs, medical history, and health questionnaires to build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific results and goals.

4

60-Minute Provider Consultation

Sit down with your provider for a full hour to go over your results and build a personalized plan using the best of natural and modern medicine.

5

Ongoing Support and Progress

We continue monitoring your labs, adjusting your plan, and providing support to make sure you see real, measurable progress with your health.

Why Med Matrix

40+ lab markers tested before treatment starts
Board-certified providers specializing in HRT
Bioidentical hormones dosed to your lab results
Labs retested every 90 days with protocol adjustments
In-person care in South Portland, ME
Root-cause approach: find the why, not just the what

Generic Options typically lack all of the above.

Understanding Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Your hormones work as a system. When one declines, the others compensate, creating a cascade of symptoms that no single treatment can fix. Bioidentical HRT restores balance across the entire system using hormones that are structurally identical to what your body naturally produces.

Estrogen

Estrogen regulates over 400 functions in a woman's body, from brain clarity and bone density to cardiovascular protection and skin elasticity. When levels drop in perimenopause, symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and stubborn midsection weight gain follow. We use bioidentical estradiol delivered topically, which avoids the liver metabolism issues associated with oral synthetic estrogen.

Hot flash and night sweat relief Cognitive clarity and memory Bone density preservation Cardiovascular protection
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Progesterone

Progesterone is the calming hormone. It promotes deep sleep, reduces anxiety, and protects the uterine lining when estrogen is present. Most women in perimenopause lose progesterone first, which is why sleep disruption and anxiety often appear before other menopause symptoms. We use bioidentical progesterone, not synthetic progestins, because the safety and tolerability profiles are fundamentally different.

Deep, restorative sleep Reduced anxiety and mood stability Uterine lining protection Natural calming effect

Testosterone

Testosterone is not just a men's hormone. It is essential for women's energy, mental clarity, muscle tone, and libido. Conventional medicine almost never tests or treats female testosterone, even though declining levels cause symptoms that get blamed on aging or depression. We dose testosterone precisely based on your lab results, starting low and adjusting to avoid unwanted side effects.

Energy and motivation Mental sharpness and focus Lean muscle maintenance Libido and sexual health
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Why Hormones Decline

Hormone production begins declining in your mid-30s, a full 10 to 15 years before most doctors will acknowledge a problem. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all drop at different rates, creating imbalances that standard blood panels are not designed to catch. By the time your labs look officially menopausal, you may have been symptomatic for over a decade. Early testing and early intervention change the trajectory.

Decline starts in your mid-30s Symptoms appear years before labs confirm menopause Each hormone drops at a different rate Early intervention produces the best outcomes

Meet Your Medical Team

Our providers bring together board-certified medicine, functional medicine, and specialized expertise so your plan is built on real data, not guesswork.

Dr. Paul Laband

Dr. Paul Laband

MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine

  • 25+ years clinical experience
  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Chief Resident, Maine Medical Center
Dr. Sasha Rose

Dr. Sasha Rose

ND, LAc

Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist

  • Forbes Health Advisory Board member
  • Nearly 20 years experience
  • Functional medicine & gut-brain specialist
Gabriel Rocha

Gabriel Rocha

PA-C, MMSc, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Provider

  • IFM Certified Practitioner
  • MMSc from Yale University
  • 14+ years, expert in bioidentical HRT
Collin Dees

Collin Dees

MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

  • Summa cum laude, Seton Hill University
  • Advanced BHRT & hormone optimization
  • 350+ concierge patients
Colin Renaud

Colin Renaud

DC, DNM, MS, PA-C, FAAMFM, ABAAHP

Functional & Regenerative Medicine

  • Triple-board certified
  • Fellow in Anti-Aging & Metabolic Medicine
  • Hormone, longevity & regenerative specialist
Sophia Viner

Sophia Viner

DNP, ANP-BC

Adult Nurse Practitioner

  • 20+ years clinical experience
  • Specializes in BHRT for women
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, IFM member

Hear From Real Patients

Don't just take our word for it. Watch real patients share their experiences with Med Matrix.

Patient Transformations

Cat's Story

Cat's Story

Menopause, hormone imbalance, anxiety. Doctors kept giving her more estrogen when she actually needed progesterone and testosterone. 'I feel like I got myself back.'

Laurie's Story

Laurie's Story

Hormone patches and progesterone dose was wrong. Multiple doctors could not agree. Med Matrix corrected her hormone balance.

Heather's Story

Heather's Story

Menopausal symptoms dismissed by her PCP. Lost weight, sleeping better, understands the biology behind her symptoms now.

Elizabeth's Story

Elizabeth's Story

Postmenopausal, turning 60. Lost 30 lbs, people say she looks younger. Better skin, hair, mental clarity. Hormones plus peptides.

Elizabeth's Update

Elizabeth's Update

Sleep transformed from broken 5-6 hours to solid 9pm-5am. No pain lying in bed. Less anxiety. Hormone-adjacent results.

Renee's Story

Renee's Story

Now feels in control of her health for the first time. Women's wellness and preventative care.

See What Makes Us Different

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

See exactly what to expect when you walk through our doors. From check-in to your personalized health assessment, we make the process simple and comfortable.

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Learn how our functional medicine approach goes beyond treating symptoms. We find and address the root cause of your hormonal imbalance for lasting results.

Deep Dives on Health & Wellness

Our providers break down the science behind your health concerns and what you can do about them.

Women 40+: The Real Talk on HRT, Focus, Sleep, and Fewer Hot Flashes

Women 40+: The Real Talk on HRT, Focus, Sleep, and Fewer Hot Flashes

The honest conversation about what HRT can do for focus, sleep, and hot flash relief after 40.

Over 35? Here's the Real Reason Your Hormones Are Causing Fatigue, Weight Gain & Imbalance

Over 35? Here's the Real Reason Your Hormones Are Causing Fatigue, Weight Gain & Imbalance

Why hormone shifts after 35 lead to stubborn symptoms, and what you can do about it.

PMS? Acne? Stubborn Belly Fat? Your Estrobolome May Be the Cause

PMS? Acne? Stubborn Belly Fat? Your Estrobolome May Be the Cause

The gut-hormone connection most doctors miss, and how it drives stubborn symptoms.

You're NOT Tired, You're Vitamin Deficient

You're NOT Tired, You're Vitamin Deficient

The hidden vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that mimic hormonal fatigue.

Real Patients. Real Results.

I was skeptical at first, but after 3 months on my personalized plan, I feel better than I have in years. The brain fog is gone, I sleep through the night, and I actually have energy again.

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Sarah M.
South Portland, ME · Verified Patient

The team at Med Matrix actually listened. They ran tests no other doctor had ordered. Turns out my hormones were completely off. Six weeks in and I feel like a different person.

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Karen T.
Portland, ME · Verified Patient

Hot flashes, the 2am wake-ups, mood swings... all gone. I only wish I had found Med Matrix sooner. The process was easy, the staff is incredible, and the results speak for themselves.

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Lisa R.
Scarborough, ME · Verified Patient

Find Us in South Portland

Conveniently located off the Maine Mall Road, serving patients across Maine & New Hampshire.

Med Matrix clinic
Med Matrix clinic
Med Matrix clinic

Med Matrix - Functional Medicine and MedSpa

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198 Maine Mall Rd

South Portland, ME 04106

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Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

By appointment only

Your Questions, Answered

Yes. We offer bioidentical HRT for both men and women. Every protocol starts with comprehensive lab work and a provider evaluation so your treatment matches your actual hormone levels.

Yes. We offer testosterone therapy for men who qualify based on lab results and clinical evaluation.

Yes. We treat the full picture: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and the nutrient levels that affect how your body uses those hormones.

Yes. We run labs before prescribing anything. This is how we avoid the guesswork that makes generic hormone therapy ineffective. Your protocol is built on your numbers, not averages.

Possibly. Bring what you have and our team will review it. If the panel is recent and detailed enough, we can use it. If not, we'll fill in the gaps.

Typically every 90 days during the first year. Retesting lets us see exactly how your body is responding and fine-tune your protocol for better results.

We spend the visit understanding your symptoms, health history, and goals. From there, we map out which labs to run and what a treatment plan might look like. No pressure, no upsells.

Optimal. A "normal" range covers 95% of the population, which means you can feel terrible and still fall inside it. We look at where your levels should be for you to actually feel good and function well.

Functional medicine, bioidentical HRT, testosterone optimization, women's hormone support, peptide therapy, advanced testing, IV therapy, vitamin injections, regenerative medicine, weight loss programs, and customized wellness plans.

Fatigue, hormone imbalance, low testosterone, menopause symptoms, weight loss resistance, poor recovery, inflammation, thyroid issues, gut problems, poor sleep, brain fog, and longevity goals.

Yes. We test 40+ markers including free and total hormone levels, full thyroid panels, metabolic markers, vitamins, minerals, and inflammatory markers. Standard blood work checks 10 to 15. The difference is the difference between guessing and knowing.

Because basic labs miss the most common causes of hormonal symptoms. You could have adequate estrogen production but poor estrogen metabolism, and a standard panel would never catch it. The right test reveals the right treatment.

Med Matrix is a precision and functional medicine clinic that helps patients find and address the root cause of their health concerns. We use advanced testing, personalized treatment plans, and innovative therapies to improve energy, hormones, recovery, body composition, performance, and long-term health.

Med Matrix looks deeper than symptom management. Instead of simply treating surface-level issues, we use advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans to uncover what is really going on and create a strategy to help you feel and perform at your best.

Med Matrix is for adults who want to improve their health, fix ongoing symptoms, optimize hormones, lose weight, improve recovery, increase energy, enhance performance, and stay healthier as they age.

No. Med Matrix does not take insurance.

Yes. Many Med Matrix services can be paid for using HSA or FSA funds.

Yes. Med Matrix offers payment plan options.

The cost depends on your goals, the testing you need, and the treatments included in your personalized plan. Our team will walk you through pricing based on exactly what is right for you.

The first step is scheduling an initial consultation or discovery call. From there, we guide you through testing, provider review, and your personalized treatment plan.

Yes. Med Matrix offers telehealth for consultations, follow-ups, and lab reviews when appropriate.

Yes. Med Matrix provides detailed receipts and documentation that patients can use for HSA, FSA, or possible out-of-network reimbursement purposes.

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