Dr. Woods Wellness

Dr. Woods Wellness Dr. Woods’ Wellness brings a personal and compassionate approach to integrative and functional medicine.
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Dr. Woods’ Wellness Program brings a personal and compassionate approach to weight loss and optimal health for life. The program is geared towards each person’s individual needs and goals with emphasis on dietary counseling, body composition analyses, all natural supplements, and prescription medications as needed. Dr. Malaika Woods, MD, MPH, has been practicing since ‘2006 and proudly holds two board certifications in Obstetrics/Gynecology and in Obesity Medicine with a focus on weight loss. Dr. Woods’ unique approach on wellness stems from her own personal need for weight loss and behavioral change. This experience has allowed her to provide each patient with a personal level of care, optimizing their full weight loss potential.

02/04/2026

Estrogen doesn’t “cause cancer” the way fear-based headlines have conditioned us to believe.

For many women, hormone support can be about real symptom relief + long-term protection.

You don’t have to choose between suffering and fear—there are options for everyone.

02/03/2026

Here’s a little known truth about menopause. It doesn’t usually start with Hot flashes.
Perimenopause can show up as brain fog, poor sleep, or even unexplained aches.

Many women begin experiencing symptoms in their late 30s, often without realizing they’re connected to deeper hormonal changes already in motion.

02/02/2026

You don’t have to wait until menopause (one year without a period) to be treated.

Perimenopause care may need to start in the mid to late 30s. Find a physician who really listens and will develop a root-cause plan for you.

01/30/2026

If your symptoms feel all over the place… this is why.

Your hormones are connected to everything, and even small shifts can ripple through your whole body.

01/29/2026

Gaining weight in perimenopause even though you’re “doing everything right”?

Here’s why it happens and what your body actually needs right now.

01/28/2026

Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a mindset failure—low progesterone and high cortisol can keep your brain on high alert.

Clarity starts by understanding what your body actually needs.

01/27/2026

Low motivation? Check testosterone. When testosterone drops, your drive drops too.

Get this checked so you can understand your root cause hormone issues.

01/22/2026

I don’t just treat perimenopause—I’ve lived it.
It can feel isolating, but you’re not alone, and you can get support that fits your lifestyle.

If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Why do I feel so unlike myself?”… trust this may be hormonal.
DM me if you want 1:1 help sorting it out.

01/21/2026

If you’re a perimenopausal woman and your fasting insulin hasn’t been tested, you haven’t had a full picture of your hormonal health — be sure to request it in your next labs.

01/19/2026

Mood changes in perimenopause are real — and they have hormonal roots.

You’re not “just moody.”
Your hormones are shifting.

Comment MOOD if you want to learn how to rebalance your hormones and which labs to ask for.

01/16/2026

If you don’t feel like you lately… it’s not in your head.

Hormones handle important roles in your body—when they’re not balanced, everything can feel so much harder.

If you’ve been thinking “what is wrong with me?”… trust what your body is telling you. This may be a hormone signal. DM me if you need one on one help to sort this all out.

Be encouraged! 💚

01/15/2026

If you’ve felt dismissed or confused by your symptoms, trust what your body is telling you—there’s a name for this, and there’s support for it.

Comment “PERI” if you want me to break down the most common signs of perimenopause on an upcoming video. ✨

Address

300 Unity Circle
Lees Summit, MO
64086

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Website

https://drwoodsnutrition.com/

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