Hormone Therapy & Weight Loss for Yelm, WA Patients
Asymmetric Health provides testosterone therapy (TRT), GLP-1 medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), and more to patients in Yelm, Washington. Our clinic in Lacey is about 20 minutes from Yelm, and telehealth is available for most appointments.
The Asymmetric Health team takes care of patients in Yelm, JBLM, and the broader South Sound. Our clinical practice is overseen by founder and Clinical Director Dr. Ian Strand, DO, FAAMM, a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran who built the practice with the military community in mind.
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Services Available to Yelm Patients
Every service is available via telehealth or at our Lacey clinic, about 20 minutes from Yelm.
For men experiencing fatigue, low libido, muscle loss, or brain fog. Focused Hormone Evaluation with a 40+ marker HPG-axis panel and a personalized TRT protocol.
- 40+ marker hormone panel at Labcorp
- 60 min evaluation with your provider
- Personalized TRT protocol
- Ongoing monitoring and dose adjustments
Typical avg. for the first 3-4 months. Every program is individualized to your treatment plan.
Physician-supervised Semaglutide and Tirzepatide programs. Metabolic labs, GLP-1 candidacy assessment, and ongoing dose management.
- Metabolic and hormonal lab panel
- GLP-1 candidacy assessment
- Personalized weight loss protocol
- Ongoing titration and monitoring
Typical avg. for the first 3-4 months. Every program is individualized to your treatment plan.
Bioidentical hormone therapy for hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, and bone density loss. Personalized protocols for perimenopause through postmenopause.
- 40+ marker focused hormone panel
- 60 min evaluation with your provider
- BHRT delivery method selection
- Ongoing hormone monitoring
Typical avg. for the first 3-4 months. Every program is individualized to your treatment plan.
TRT for Yelm & JBLM Veterans
Low testosterone is one of the most common and under-diagnosed conditions in the military community. Blast exposure, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and traumatic brain injury can all suppress testosterone production, sometimes years after separation from service. Many veterans near Yelm and JBLM are told their levels are "normal" by VA providers using outdated reference ranges that do not account for symptoms.
The Asymmetric Health team evaluates the full picture: total and free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, thyroid, metabolic markers, and pituitary function. If your levels are suboptimal and you are symptomatic, they build a protocol around your biology, not a chart.
Common symptoms in the Yelm veteran population include persistent fatigue that does not improve with sleep, difficulty maintaining muscle mass despite training, low motivation, irritability, and declining sexual function. These are not inevitable parts of aging. They are often treatable.
Learn About Our TRT Program GLP-1 Weight Loss Near Yelm
Access to GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) can be difficult in rural communities. Many Yelm residents have to drive to Olympia or Tacoma just to find a provider who prescribes them, and most of those providers charge a significant markup on the medication itself.
At Asymmetric Health, the evaluation is $199 and your medication is passed through at whatever the compounding pharmacy charges. No markup. For most patients, the total cost for the first 3-4 months is roughly $140-165 per month, which includes your membership, initial medication shipment, and follow-up lab work.
Lab work can be done right in Yelm at the Labcorp on Tahoma Blvd, and your initial evaluation can be at the Lacey clinic (20 minutes away) or via telehealth. After that, follow-up appointments, dose titration, and ongoing management are handled through your patient portal and telehealth visits.
Learn About GLP-1 ProgramsMenopause Care & BHRT for Yelm Women
Women in the Yelm area often have limited options for menopause care. Most primary care providers offer basic HRT or recommend antidepressants for hot flashes. Few take the time to run a full hormone panel, discuss bioidentical options, or personalize a protocol based on where you are in the menopause transition.
Your clinician evaluates estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, DHEA-S, and metabolic markers before recommending any treatment. Bioidentical hormone therapy is tailored to your labs, your symptoms, and your health history, with delivery methods ranging from topical creams to pellets depending on what works best for you.
Whether you are dealing with hot flashes, sleep disruption, brain fog, weight gain, or declining bone density, the goal is to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again. Military spouses in the Yelm community often face additional stressors that can intensify these symptoms. Having a provider who understands that context matters.
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TBI Treatment for Yelm Veterans & JBLM Families
Traumatic brain injury affects an estimated 20% of post-9/11 veterans. Blast exposure, concussions, and repetitive head trauma can damage the pituitary gland and trigger chronic neuroinflammation that persists for years or even decades after the initial injury. Standard VA evaluations rarely test for the hormonal damage that TBI causes.
Symptoms often overlap with PTSD, making TBI one of the most misdiagnosed conditions in military medicine. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, irritability, and cognitive decline are frequently attributed to psychological causes when the underlying problem is physiological: damaged hormone pathways and chronic inflammation in the brain.
Asymmetric Health uses the Millennium TBI Protocol developed by neuroendocrinologist Dr. Mark Gordon. This protocol tests for specific hormonal and inflammatory markers that standard panels miss, then applies targeted hormone replacement, nutraceuticals, and peptide therapies to restore function. It has been used successfully in thousands of veterans nationwide.
Asymmetric Health was founded by Dr. Ian Strand, a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran who served as an infantry officer before going into medicine. The practice cares for many patients from the JBLM and Yelm area and is familiar with the specific health issues that come with military service.
Dr. Ian Strand, DO, FAAMM
Founder & Clinical Director, Asymmetric Health
Dr. Strand is a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran who served as an infantry officer before pursuing medicine. Board-certified in emergency medicine with fellowship training in anti-aging and metabolic medicine, he founded Asymmetric Health to provide the kind of proactive, personalized care that the traditional healthcare system does not offer. He oversees the clinical practice and the protocols every member of the team follows.
The practice cares for many patients from the Yelm and JBLM communities and understands the unique health challenges faced by military families, including TBI, hormone disruption from service, and gaps in VA care.
8282 28th Ct NE, Suite C, Lacey, WA 98516. Quick drive via WA-510 and I-5.
Most follow-ups handled via secure video. Labs at any Labcorp near you.
Zero markup on prescriptions. Whatever the pharmacy charges us is what you pay.
How It Works from Yelm
Three steps. Most patients are on their protocol within days, not months.
Choose Your Evaluation
Take our 60-second quiz or browse evaluation packages to find the right starting point. Packages range from $199 to $1,299 depending on your goals.
Complete Lab Work
Walk into Labcorp with your requisition. No appointment needed. Results go directly to your provider, typically within a few business days. Then schedule your 60-90 minute evaluation (telehealth or in-clinic).
Start Treatment
Receive your personalized treatment plan, begin your membership ($99-$135/mo), and start your protocol. Medications ship directly to you. Ongoing monitoring and adjustments are included.
Frequently Asked Questions: Yelm, WA
What services are available to Yelm residents?
All of our services are available to Yelm patients, including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), GLP-1 medical weight loss (semaglutide and tirzepatide), bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) for menopause, erectile dysfunction treatment, peptide therapy, TBI therapy, hypothyroid treatment, and functional medicine.
Take our evaluation quiz to find the right starting point.
How much does TRT cost?
Your Focused Hormone Evaluation is a one-time fee of $299. This includes a 40+ marker hormone panel focused on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, a 60 minute consultation with your provider, and your personalized treatment plan. After that, TRT averages roughly $165/mo all-in (membership + medications) for the first 3-4 months.
Every program is individualized, so your specific costs depend on your treatment plan. Medications are passed through at whatever the pharmacy charges, with zero markup. Lab work through Labcorp is transparently priced.
How much does GLP-1 weight loss cost?
The Weight Loss Evaluation is a one-time fee of $199, which includes metabolic lab work and a consultation with your provider. Monthly costs for GLP-1 therapy (membership + medication at cost) average around $140-165/mo for the first 3-4 months.
After that, costs depend on your individual dosing and progress. Every program is personalized, so your provider discusses your specific cost breakdown during your evaluation. Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications are available.
Does Asymmetric Health treat veterans and military families?
Yes. Our founder, Dr. Ian Strand, is a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran, and he built the practice with the military community in mind. The Asymmetric Health team is familiar with military health challenges, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), hormone disruption from deployments, and the limitations of VA healthcare for hormone optimization.
Many of our patients are active duty, veterans, and military families from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area, including Yelm. We offer TBI therapy protocols specifically designed for service members.
Is telehealth available for Yelm patients?
Yes. Our providers are licensed in Washington state and offer telehealth consultations for patients anywhere in WA. This includes initial evaluations, follow-ups, and ongoing care management.
You complete your lab work at a Labcorp location convenient to you, and the rest is handled remotely. This is especially convenient for Yelm residents who want physician-supervised hormone therapy or weight loss without regular trips to Lacey.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you are in Yelm, on base at JBLM, or anywhere in Washington state, we are here to help. Take the first step toward optimized health.
Schedule a consultation · 8282 28th Ct NE, Suite C, Lacey, WA 98516