In this episode of the Heal Your Hormones podcast, Dr. Danielle Desroche interviews Dr. Evans, a board-certified OB-GYN and functional women's health practitioner. They discuss the importance of understanding women's health through a functional medicine lens, the creation of Almond as a new model of care, and the significance of trauma-informed care. Dr. Evans shares insights on addressing common women's health concerns, the limitations of conventional medicine, and practical tips for improving hormonal health. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to women's health and the empowerment of patients in their healthcare journeys.
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About Dr. Christy Evans:
Dr. Evans is a board-certified OBGYN, functional women's health practitioner, and certified menopause practitioner. She believes it is a privilege to care for women throughout their reproductive journeys. As Almond’s Medical Director, Dr. Evans leads a robust clinical team that creates new models of care that empower women and improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Evans is Co-Founder of NewDAWN Africa, which supports maternity care and gynecologic surgeries in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as Co-Founder of The Village for Mamas, a group that provides grants for postpartum services to new moms in need. She’s also received training through the Institute for Functional Medicine and seeks to empower her patients to live their healthiest lives through a personalized, holistic approach. Finally, she is a mother to two very energetic toddlers.
Experience: Board Certified ObGyn, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Co-founder of NewDAWNAfrica, Co-founder of The Village for Mamas, Institute for Functional Medicine AFMCP
Education: B.B.A. in Accountancy and International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame, M.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
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