At some point in their 30s or 40s, many women start to notice something feels… off. You’re tired, even after a full night’s sleep.Your mood feels different — more irritable, anxious, or flat.Workouts don’t seem to work the way they used to.Your weight shifts, your focus fades, and you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore. And often, the explanation you …
Many women know the word menopause. Fewer have heard of perimenopause — even though it’s often responsible for years of confusing, disruptive symptoms. If you’ve been feeling “off” but aren’t sure why, understanding the difference between perimenopause and menopause can be the first step toward feeling better. What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, and it can …
Let’s be honest…If you’ve ever sneezed, laughed, jumped, or coughed a little too hard and suddenly thought, “Oh no… did I just pee a little?” — you are not alone.In fact, over 1 in 3 women experience stress urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. But even though it’s common, it’s not something you just have to “deal with” …
For decades, women going through perimenopause and menopause have been stuck between two extremes: suffer in silence or feel scared of hormone therapy because of outdated warning labels. But that changed this month. The FDA officially removed the long-standing black box warning from many menopausal hormone therapy medications.And for millions of women, this update brings long-overdue clarity. At Aqua, we’ve …
If you’re looking to sculpt your body and tighten your skin without full surgery, you’ll be excited about the advanced options we offer at Aqua Med Spa. We use top-tier technology from InMode — including the ultra-effective Morpheus 8 Burst, BodyTite, and Quantum RF — to help you achieve contouring, smoothing, and skin tightening in a way that’s smart, safe, …
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s not just your motivation that slows down — your body does, too. Many people notice lower energy, mood changes, weight fluctuations, and disrupted sleep during the colder months. At Aqua Med Spa in Lansing, we see this “winter slowdown” every year — and it’s not your imagination. Your hormones, metabolism, …
Cortisol often gets labeled the “stress hormone,” but it’s more than just a marker of a busy day. It plays a vital role in energy regulation, blood sugar balance, immune response, inflammation, and circadian rhythm. However, when cortisol stays elevated over time—due to chronic stress, poor sleep, inflammation, or metabolic dysfunction—its impact can ripple throughout the body, disrupting nearly every …
Hi, I’m Hollie Town, PA-C and the owner here at Aqua Med Spa in Lansing.Women’s health has always been a passion of mine, and bringing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) into my clinic was one of the most meaningful decisions I’ve made. We’ve been offering HRT for about two years now, and I can honestly say — it’s a game changer. …
Your skin doesn’t just reflect what you put on it — it reflects what’s happening inside your body. That’s why hormones play such a major role in how your skin looks, feels, and ages. At Aqua in Lansing, we help patients understand that true, lasting results come from treating both the inside and the outside. When your hormones are in …
The holidays are right around the corner, and that means family gatherings, parties, and plenty of photos. If you want to feel confident and look radiant this season, now is the time to start planning your treatments. At Aqua in Lansing, we specialize in helping you look and feel your best — without looking “overdone.” Book Treatments Early for the …
