Kaufman Health and Hormone Center best conventional and functional medicine, aesthetics, trigger point injections, hormone health

Dr. Karen Kaufman

Partnering with each of you to restore and sustain your energy, vitality and health.

Vanessa has a special interest in preventative and mind-body medicine and has over 18 years of experience in patient care. Trained in family medicine, she integrates the use of both western medicine and alternative healing traditions such as supplements, botanicals, homeopathy and bio field medicine into her practice.

Vanessa has a special interest in preventative and mind-body medicine and has over 18 years of experience in patient care. Trained in family medicine, she integrates the use of both western medicine and alternative healing traditions such as supplements, botanicals, homeopathy and bio field medicine into her practice.

Vanessa Fitzgerald, NP Conventional and functional medicine. Integrative medicine, aesthetics, trigger point injection specialties, hormone support for men and women

Vanessa has a special interest in preventative and mind-body medicine and has over 18 years of experience in patient care. Trained in family medicine, she integrates the use of both western medicine and alternative healing traditions such as supplements, botanicals, homeopathy and bio field medicine into her practice.

I am proud to say I have been an established patient of Dr. Kaufman’s for over a decade. Dr. Kaufman is an excellent listener and communicator. She is organized, conscientious, empathetic and makes me feel truly cared for. She is one of my greatest health advocates and has gone out of her way to be there for me. I will never forget the time I went on a trip to Asia in the middle of the hottest summer years ago and had the worst ever bacterial infection. Dr. Kaufman was on the phone with me multiple times at all hours assisting from another country when I could not get trusted health care in Bali. I trust Dr. Kaufman. There is reason she has a one year wait list, and well worth the wait indeed! Thank you, Dr. Kaufman! You are greatly appreciated by me as well as many others.

Functional Medicine as offered by Dr. Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Conventional & Functional Medicine

How environmental and lifestyle factors in concert with genetics and individual biology influence health and wellness.
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Hormone Balance resolved at Kaufman Health and Hormone Center out of Boulder, CO with Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Hormone Balance

Hot Flashes Insomnia Mood Changes Fatigue Weight Gain
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Supplements offered by Dr. Kaufman in Boulder, CO

Supplements

Vitamin, mineral, herbal or enzyme supplements for gut health, boosting immunity, focus, optimal aging, hormone balance and more.
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Aesthetics offered by experienced Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Aesthetics

We work with each person to achieve the natural, more youthful looking appearance you want without looking “overdone.”
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Functional Medicine as offered by Dr. Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Conventional & Functional Medicine

How environmental and lifestyle factors in concert with genetics and individual biology influence health and wellness.
Learn More
Hormone Balance resolved at Kaufman Health and Hormone Center out of Boulder, CO with Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Hormone Balance

Hot Flashes Insomnia Mood Changes Fatigue Weight Gain
Learn More
Supplements offered by Dr. Kaufman in Boulder, CO

Supplements

Vitamin, mineral, herbal or enzyme supplements for gut health, boosting immunity, focus, optimal aging, hormone balance and more.
Learn More

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point therapy for acute or chronic pain symptoms. Spasms, throbbing or radiating pain management.
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Aesthetics offered by experienced Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Aesthetics

We work with each person to achieve the natural, more youthful looking appearance you want without looking “overdone.”
Learn More
Hormone Balance resolved at Kaufman Health and Hormone Center out of Boulder, CO with Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Hormone Balance

Hot Flashes Insomnia Mood Changes Fatigue Weight Gain
Learn More
Functional Medicine as offered by Dr. Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Conventional & Functional Medicine

How environmental and lifestyle factors in concert with genetics and individual biology influence health and wellness.
Learn More
Supplements offered by Dr. Kaufman in Boulder, CO

Supplements

Vitamin, mineral, herbal or enzyme supplements for gut health, boosting immunity, focus, optimal aging, hormone balance and more.
Learn More

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point therapy for acute or chronic pain symptoms. Spasms, throbbing or radiating pain management.
Learn More
Aesthetics offered by experienced Dr. Karen Kaufman and Vanessa Fitzgerald NP

Aesthetics

We work with each person to achieve the natural, more youthful looking appearance you want without looking “overdone.”
Learn More

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diane mccool
diane mccool
June 8, 2023
If you need individualized care and immediate responsiveness to your questions, needs, or treatment?? Dr K is worth every Penny. I was reticent to pay the money for specialized HRT but she is truly WONDERFUL and her team is right there when you need anything. I have been so impressed with this office and now I understand why her waiting list is so long. She is fantastic.
Shannon Thackray
Shannon Thackray
April 4, 2023
I was experiencing perimenopause symptoms for about 1.5 years and decided to do a consultation with Kaufman Health & Hormone Center to better understand how hormone replacement therapy may benefit me. I was very impressed with their thorough consultation and testing process and the detailed information Dr. Vanessa Fitzgerald provided about my specific body/test results, which she used to determined which hormone replacements and supplements would be most beneficial for me. I've been using HRT since September 2023 and have had very positive results including: improved sleep (no more waking up in the middle of the night), no more hot flashes, less brain fog, less irritability/mood swings, better gut health, and less vaginal dryness. Very happy I decided to give it a try!
Ingrid DiPaula
Ingrid DiPaula
March 4, 2023
After an initial consult with Vanessa she suggested I start with - ProLon, a supported fast. It was amazing, eye opening and got me on track. I look forward to learning more and getting the support I need from Vanessa on my health journey.
Kirby Cole
Kirby Cole
February 28, 2023
I am proud to say I have been an established patient of Dr. Kaufman's for over a decade. Dr. Kaufman is an excellent listener and communicator. She is organized, conscientious, empathetic and makes me feel truly cared for. She is one of my greatest health advocates and has gone out of her way to be there for me. I will never forget the time I went on a trip to Asia in the middle of the hottest summer years ago and had the worst ever bacterial infection. Dr. Kaufman was on the phone with me multiple times at all hours assisting from another country when I could not get trusted health care in Bali. I trust Dr. Kaufman. There is reason she has a one year wait list, and well worth the wait indeed! Thank you, Dr. Kaufman! You are greatly appreciated by me as well as many others.
Liz Firtha
Liz Firtha
November 24, 2022
Vanessa seemed promising, but repeated communication issues about what medication and supplements I was taking started concerning me. My treatment plans were initially designed with extremely expensive supplements and a suggested temporary diet plan which was tantamount to a user manual for an eating disorder. I had to challenge them to get creative to be anywhere affordable, which they did and were willing to work with me; but the fact we had to start with the most difficult and expensive plans before getting creative concerned me as well. The things that really made me stop going were the communication issues and the fact I was about to get a treatment plan for something that they didn’t even order a test for before starting the aggressive temporary diet plan. I had to tell them to order the test before starting treatment which was another communication ordeal through their glitchy patient portal. Heads up for others. I’m sure this provider is great for some, especially the highly affluent, but everyday people might do better with an insurance doctor who has a functional medical background and good communication. There’s plenty at UC Health.
Erin Besen
Erin Besen
February 19, 2021
Dr. Kaufman is incredibly thorough and was extremely helpful. During our initial consultation I brought up some things that I've asked other doctors about and essentially walked away from those others with the conclusion that this is just something I'd have to live with for the rest of my life. Dr. Kaufman was able to address everything and I've seen improvements with everything I was concerned about... from major issues to minor ones. I can not believe how good I feel with her guidance and recommendations. Better then I ever thought I could. She is also such a caring and genuine woman whose bedside manner is impeccable. I felt heard and like my best interests were and still are at heart.
Carol Kauder
Carol Kauder
January 27, 2021
I cannot overstate the positive impact Karen Kaufman has had on my energy levels, my physical health and my overall well-being. She is very knowledgeable and has helped me address issues that I otherwise would have been resigned to write off as part of aging. She listens to patients with care and curiosity, which can be healing all in itself.
Jennifer Sweitzer
Jennifer Sweitzer
January 23, 2021
Dr. Kaufman understands the complexities we experience as women. I was feeling tired, restless and gaining unwanted weight. She helped get me back on track. So grateful for her compassion and care!
Maren Speakman
Maren Speakman
January 23, 2021
I have struggled with perimenopausal symptoms for about 5 years and Dr. Kaufman was able to identify the reasons behind my issues. I now feel in control of my progress. My moods, sleep and energy are more stable. I highly recommend Dr. Kaufman for hormonal and functional health.