What to Expect at Your First Hormone Consultation at The Body Shop Murray

You've decided it's time to take control of how you look and feel. You've booked a consultation at The Body Shop Aesthetics & Wellness in Murray, Utah. Now you're wondering: what actually happens at that first appointment?

Here's a straightforward look at what to expect — from the moment you walk in to the personalized plan you walk out with.

Step 1: A Real Conversation, Not a Sales Pitch

Your first visit begins with a one-on-one consultation with Ashlee Williams FNP-C. This isn't a quick scan-and-schedule. Ashlee takes time to understand your full health history, your current symptoms, your aesthetic goals, and your lifestyle. She approaches every consultation as a medical provider — not a salesperson — which means she'll tell you honestly whether hormone therapy, a specific aesthetic treatment, or a combination approach is right for your situation.

Step 2: In-House Lab Testing (If Indicated)

If hormone optimization is part of your consultation, in-house lab work can often be completed on the same visit. The Body Shop's on-site lab means you don't have to schedule a separate appointment at an outside facility. Labs typically include a comprehensive hormone panel — testosterone (total and free), estradiol, progesterone, thyroid markers, and metabolic indicators depending on your symptoms and goals.

Step 3: Your Personalized Plan

Once labs are reviewed, Ashlee builds a plan tailored to your specific numbers and goals. For hormone patients, this means a precise BHRT protocol calibrated to your actual levels — not a standard-dose prescription. For patients pursuing aesthetics, she may recommend a treatment sequence that addresses your concerns in the right order for the best results.

Common starting combinations at The Body Shop include:

• Female BHRT + Exion RF Microneedling for women dealing with both hormonal symptoms and skin changes
• Male HRT + Medical Weight Loss for men experiencing andropause with weight changes
• Medical Weight Loss + hormone labs for patients whose weight loss has stalled despite effort

Step 4: What Happens After Your Consultation

Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor your response, review updated labs, and adjust your plan. Hormone therapy is not a set-it-and-forget-it treatment — it requires ongoing attention and fine-tuning, especially in the first 3–6 months. Ashlee and the team at The Body Shop are available to answer questions between appointments and make adjustments as your body responds.

If you're ready to start, The Body Shop Aesthetics & Wellness serves patients throughout Salt Lake County from our location at 279 East 5900 South Suite 100, Murray, UT 84107. Call (385) 436-4859 or book your consultation online today.