OptimalJoy Wellness & Aesthetics

11/16/2025

Wait did she say BOOGERS?!? Gross!!🤢

🤧🫩The Health Change No One Expects: Clearer Sinuses🤧🫩

One of the subtle signs of improved health that people don’t often talk about?
A noticeable decrease in chronic nasal mucus and constant nose-clearing.👃

🚩🚩When inflammation is high, hormones are imbalanced, thyroid function is low, metabolic health is off, and stress is unregulated, the body often responds with excess mucus production and ongoing sinus congestion.

As overall health improves—through better hormone balance, optimized thyroid function, weight loss, better nutrition, quality sleep, and reduced systemic inflammation—many people notice:
• Less nasal congestion and post-nasal drip
• Fewer “morning sinus issues”
• Clearer breathing and fewer sinus headaches
• Better sleep quality and daytime energy
• Calmer, more stable immune responses

It’s a good reminder: meaningful health changes don’t just show up on the scale or in your labs. They even show up in your nose…👃

When your system is regulated, even the ••boogers••know it. 🫶🏻😂🤧🤧n

11/13/2025

✨ Morpheus8 Transformation:

June ➝ November

Day-After-1st Treatment (before)
Day-After-3rd Treatment (after)

And the collagen is STILL remodeling for another 3 months. ✨

From my very first session in June, something shifted….

By November, after a full series, my skin tells a completely different story…and the best part is that Morpheus8 is still remodeling, tightening, and refining every single day.

These are early results… not the final ones.

🧨If you started today, just fathom your results by Spring and Summer!!!!!🧨

🔹 A More Defined, Confident Profile
• The jawline sits more cleanly and naturally in place
• That softened, blurred lower-face outline sharpens into a smoother contour
• The entire profile feels more supported, more structured, more lifted
• Light catches the lower face differently — in a way that photographs beautifully, even in harsh light
• Contoured tightening of the jawline, fat gone and skin pulled tight

🔹 A Face That Looks Rested, Supported, and Balanced
• The cheeks sit higher with a subtle upward sweep
• Weight around the lower face appears redistributed upward, restoring harmony
• The overall shape feels more youthful and intentional
• Even at rest, the face presents with more lift and lightness

🔹 Smoothness You Can See — Even in Sunlight
• Texture softens so makeup (or no makeup) sits effortlessly
• Pores look tighter and more refined
• The crepey, uneven areas look calmer and more cohesive
• Skin reflects light in a smoother, more uniform way — the kind of glow you can’t fake

🔹 A More Even, Polished Tone
• The blotchiness and uneven patches soften
• Color across the cheeks and lower face looks more uniform
• The complexion takes on a fresher, healthier appearance
• Skin looks clearer and more awake

🔹 A Natural, “You But Elevated” Change
• Nothing looks overdone or artificial
• The features look like themselves — just more supported
• The lift and tightening blend seamlessly into the natural facial shape
• A refreshed version of the face emerges without altering identity

✨ Why This Is So Incredible

This transformation isn’t finished.
Morpheus8 continues to build collagen and tighten tissue for up to 3 more months — meaning November’s improvement will keep evolving into winter.

From June to November, the difference is obvious…
But the most exciting part?
The most dramatic changes haven’t even revealed themselves yet.

This is the power of medical-grade skin remodeling:
Natural.
Progressive.
Layered.
And unbelievably effective.

*trust is so important to me!… these photos have not been filtered or altered. I tried to capture the same time of day after each treatment. Lighting is different but I wanted to capture daylight sitting on the face!!

11/12/2025

✨ Morpheus8 Face + Hydrinity Mask = Powerful Skin Transformation ✨

If you want tighter skin, refined texture, and real collagen remodeling, Morpheus8 is one of our favorite treatments at OptimalJoy Wellness & Aesthetics. It works deep into the dermis to smooth lines, shrink pores, tighten the jawline, and rebuild elasticity.

To enhance your results, we immediately apply the Hydrinity Restorative HA+ Mask—a cooling, medical-grade post-procedure mask that hydrates, calms, and speeds recovery.

Why this combo works:

Morpheus8 Face
• Tightens + lifts
• Improves texture and pores
• Stimulates collagen for months

Hydrinity Mask
• Instantly soothes
• Reduces redness
• Deeply hydrates + supports healing

What patients notice:

Calmer skin, less redness, more hydration, and a visible glow within 24–48 hours.

Experience the difference at OptimalJoy.

Text 865.855.5441 or email info@optimaljoylife.com to schedule.

11/12/2025

This is me doing what I do best – sitting with labs, stories, and symptoms that have been brushed off for years… and finally putting the pieces together.

At OptimalJoy, my patients aren’t rushed, dismissed, or told “everything looks normal.” You’re seen, heard, and believed – and we use hormones and root-cause medicine to help you get your life back.

📲 Text OptimalJoy at 865.855.5441
🌐 Learn more: optimaljoylife.com

11/11/2025

TODAY! 11/11/2025, technically yesterday but…

🎯TURNING POINT for Women’s Health🎯

Most of you have seen THE NEWS, but I want you to hear it from me as your hormone clinician and provider:

The FDA is removing major black box warnings from FDA-approved menopausal HRT medications.

For over 20 years, those warnings have:
• Terrified women
• Scared clinicians away from learning HRT
• Created a massive disservice in women’s health

🧨That’s finally changing.🧨

“ITS BEEN 84 YEARS LOL”- Q Titanic memes

After reviewing decades of data, the FDA has determined the old boxed warnings were outdated and 👉misleading.😳 (not news to my patients but news to most)

They are now directing manufacturers to remove boxed warning language that tied menopausal HRT to:
• Cardiovascular disease
• Breast cancer
• Dementia

They also affirm what many of us have practiced for years:

🔥Starting HRT within 10 years of menopause or before age 60 is where the benefits clearly outweigh the risks for the right woman.🔥

The Benefits Are 🧐 PROFOUND!!

When used appropriately and started early, HRT is associated with:

🫀Lower risk of heart attack
🧠Lower risk of cognitive decline-Alzheimer’s
☠️Lower overall mortality
🦴Better bone health and fracture prevention

For decades, women were told hormones were “too risky.” 🤦🏼‍♀️

Yet the data 📈 shows that, for many women, HRT is one of the most -protective tools- we have for long-term health and quality of life.

YES!🙌

READ THAT AGAIN!

A Long-Overdue Course Correction

This MOMENT is BIGGER than a label change.

For years:

• Women have been left to suffer with fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, weight gain, mood swings, and loss of joy.

• Clinicians were never truly taught hormone optimization; we were mostly taught to fear it.

This is a breakthrough after years of disservice—to women and to providers.

I MEAN REALLY… WHAT IF WOMEN HAD *HORMONES* FOR THE PAST 20ish YEARS… let that sink In.

How have you or someone you know been affected by this disservice to women?

Provider education will have to catch up. More clinicians will finally feel safe to learn and practice evidence-based hormone replacement instead of avoiding it.

What About Compounded Bioidentical HRT?
-thats your next question & discussion we need to start having!!

The biggest mistake you can get from this is thinking hormones found in BC or other synthetics are Identical to the real hormones your body produces.

🧬Not all hormones therapy Is created EQUAL😬

HRT done correctly Is the heart of OptimalJoy!

🕺🕺MEN!!You’re Part of This Story Too!!

AND for the Men, 🤷‍♂️🚹
it’s time to release some of the fear around testosterone as well.

We are steadily dismantling the old narrative that testosterone replacement automatically means heart attacks, strokes, prostate catastrophe, or blood clots when used appropriately.

Testosterone, when truly indicated and managed correctly, is not a “dangerous shortcut”; it is often a lifesaving, health-span-extending therapy that improves energy, muscle and bone health, mood, cognition, and overall vitality.

We are unraveling decades of fear-based messaging and replacing it with nuanced, individualized medicine—for both women and men.

👀What This Means for You Right Now👀

If you are a woman who has been:
• Told to “just deal with it”
• Handed an antidepressant instead of a hormone evaluation
• Afraid of HRT because of those warnings

Or a man who has been:
• Afraid to even ask about testosterone because of what you’ve heard

This is your invitation.

Do not walk—run.

Run toward answers. Run toward support.
Run toward a clinician who understands hormones and is not afraid of them.

At OptimalJoy Wellness & Aesthetics, my mission is simple:

I help people optimize their hormones and live a stronger, more energized life.

If you’re tired of surviving and ready to start thriving, it’s time to look at your hormones.

The fear-based era is ending.
The truth is finally catching up.
And I would be honored to walk this next chapter with you!!

The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.

11/09/2025

I’ve been sitting with a question that feels impossible to answer:

What is the one word that hormone optimization gives back?

For women I kept circling around the same words:
Joy. Radiance. Power. Freedom. Energy. Spark. Purpose.

And every time I tried to pick just one, it felt too small.
Because when a woman’s hormones are off, it’s not just one thing that disappears.
It’s all of it. How she thinks, feels, relates, works, loves, and dreams.

For men, it’s a little clearer.
The word that keeps coming up is drive.

Drive for your powerful purpose.
Drive to get up and actually care about your day.
Drive to show up for your work, your people, your goals.
The feeling you had in your twenties when you felt invincible, sharp, focused, and strong.

That “Superman” feeling is not just ego. It’s physiology.
And when testosterone crashes, that sense of drive usually goes with it.

Hormone optimization is not about chasing perfection or pretending we’re 22 again.
It’s about giving you back what you were never meant to lose this early:

For women, the fullness of your life.
For men, the drive that anchors your life.

If you feel like you’ve hit a brick wall
If you’ve tried every diet, every supplement, every new habit
If you’ve looked down every road and still don’t feel like yourself

There is still hope.
Very often, it starts with your hormones.

Not as a magic fix, but as the foundation that lets everything else finally work.

11/04/2025

🚨 About to hit a plateau? 🚨

You might be losing weight on a GLP-1 but noticing the scale slowing down. Most people don’t realize they’re heading toward a stall until they’re already stuck in one, and by then, it takes twice as long to recover.

⚠️ You dropped 8–10 pounds your first couple of weeks, then only half a pound the next few. That early loss was mostly water weight. When your body starts to level out, that’s normal—but frustration and letting go of healthy habits is what actually causes a true plateau.

⚠️ You’re skipping breakfast because you’re “not hungry.” GLP-1s blunt hunger signals, but no morning appetite is a red flag that your metabolism is slowing down. Aim for at least 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking. This helps kick-start metabolism, stabilize blood sugar, and prevent mid-day crashes.

⚠️ You only eat when you feel hungry. On GLP-1s, hunger cues aren’t reliable. Fuel your body by the clock, not just by appetite, to support metabolism and muscle preservation.

⚠️ Your energy tanks by 2 p.m. If you’re dragging mid-day, you’re likely under-fueling. Low energy means your intake isn’t keeping up with what your body needs. Try front-loading your protein—focus on protein-only meals or snacks in the first half of your day.

⚠️ You eat “whatever sounds good” instead of prioritizing protein. When you wing it, you’ll almost always fall short on protein, which can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolism.

⚠️ You’re losing more than two pounds per week consistently. Too-rapid weight loss means you’re likely burning muscle, not just fat, and that slows your metabolism over time.

⚠️ Your cravings have come back. This is your body’s way of signaling that you’ve been too restrictive for too long.

⚠️ You feel weaker. Weakness often means muscle loss, which directly impacts metabolic function.

⚠️ Your sleep has been poor. Disrupted sleep throws off cortisol and hunger hormones and is a sign your metabolism is under stress.

⚠️ You’re moody or easily stressed. Under-eating elevates cortisol, which makes it even harder to burn fat efficiently.

⚠️ You’re moving less overall. Even the small, unconscious movements—like fidgeting, pacing, or talking with your hands—slow down when your metabolism dips.

Plateaus don’t just happen. They’re a reflection of your metabolism adapting to under-fueling, poor recovery, or muscle loss—all of which can be corrected once you recognize the signs.

10/28/2025

🚨🔥 FINAL DAYS ALERT – OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PROMO ENDING SOON! 🔥🚨

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start your weight loss journey… this is it. 💥
Since October 21st, clients have been flooding in to take advantage of this special offer — and it officially ends October 31st at midnight. ⏳

💉 Here’s the truth:
So many people are buying cheap, unregulated “research grade” tirzepatide online… thinking they’re saving money. 😬
But here’s what they don’t realize 👇
❌ Not third-party tested
❌ No guarantee of what’s in the vial
❌ No oversight on dosing

When you don’t know what’s in your medication…
❌ You’re not saving.
❌ You’re wasting.
❌ And you may be putting your health at risk.

At OptimalJoy Wellness & Aesthetics, we do things differently. 💪
You get certified, regulated tirzepatide — third-party tested for purity, dosed therapeutically, and prescribed with precision for real, lasting transformation.

✨🎉 OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PROMO 🎉✨
Buy one vial — get your second vial HALF OFF!
💰 That’s a $450+ SAVINGS 💰

⚠️ Must be on at least 10 mg weekly dosing to qualify.
⏳ Valid through October 21-31 only — no retroactive pricing.

✅ Safe
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The difference between frustration and transformation isn’t luck…
It’s trusted medication, expert dosing, and a plan that works. 💥

📲 Text 865.855.5441
Let’s make sure you’re not wasting money trying to save money.
This is weight loss done right — with safety, science, and results you can trust. 👑✨

10/21/2025

🔥 Ready to Finally See the Weight Come Off — and Stay Off? 🔥

Too many people are wasting time (and money) on cheap, unregulated “research grade” tirzepatide 😬
❌ No testing.
❌ No guaranteed dosing.
❌ No real oversight.

👉 Real results come from trusted, certified pharmacies.
👉 Therapeutic dosing that actually works.
👉 Safe- *Regulated* -Effective.

🎉✨ OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PROMO ✨🎉
💉 Order your 3ml vial of tirzepatide now and get your second vial 50% OFF.

⚠️ Eligibility: This offer is only for clients on 50 units (10 mg) or more weekly.

⏳ Valid October 21–31 only.
🚫 No retroactive pricing.
🎁 You save $450.63 with this offer!!
🥳 Money back In your pockets!

💬 “I’ve helped hundreds of clients achieve real, sustainable weight loss through therapeutic, regulated dosing — not mystery powder.”

📲 Text “OCTOBER” to 865.855.5441 to claim your savings.

10/10/2025

To all clients that have asked about the big pharma lawsuits, here is the final verdict!

Letter from STRIVE!!

Hey Traci!

“Compounded medications are a godsend.” If you know, you know…

If you haven’t heard, history repeated itself yesterday with another David beating Goliath—we succeeded in getting our case against Eli Lilly fully dismissed in Delaware!

It started on April 1st of this year. After making sure it wasn’t just a bad April Fool’s joke, we immediately got to work fighting back because we knew how much was at stake. It wasn’t just an attack on Strive Pharmacy, it was an attack on personalized medicine as a whole. And we held the line.

From sweeping lawsuits, to attempts to disparage compounding to state boards of pharmacy, state boards of nursing, state and federal regulators, and other powers that be, Lilly seems to have pulled all stops to slow down the personalized medicine movement by trying to control access and prescribing behaviors.

Although the odds were stacked against us, Eli Lilly clearly didn’t know how far we’ve come, and how far we’d be willing to go to defy the odds for our patients and providers.

They also underestimated who we have in our corner. We’re so grateful that we didn’t have to defy the odds alone. Whether it was from other compounding pharmacies, our incredible legal team, or the patients and providers who depend on compounded medications, the outpouring of support was a sight to behold. This dismissal is something we should all be celebrating together!

So, what’s next? Business as usual. We may have won this battle, but the war for personalized medicine rages on. The Judge fully dismissed all claims without prejudice, meaning Eli Lilly hypothetically could file another lawsuit in our home base of Arizona. Although we’re not sure what Lilly’s next move will be, we know what ours will be: continue fighting for the right of patients to keep their access to compounded medications. We’ll be ready.

Together, we can and will continue to DEFY THE ODDS.

— The Strive Team
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08/16/2025

Testosterone: It’s Not the 90’s Anymore

For decades, testosterone has been misunderstood—pigeonholed as a “male steroid” or a dangerous shortcut for bodybuilders. That was the 90’s. Today, science, experience, and clinical innovation tell a very different story. Testosterone is not just for men. It’s a hormone for human health—vital for women just as much as for men.

Let’s bust some myths:

🚫 Myth 1: Testosterone is only for men.
✅ Reality: Women naturally produce testosterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands. It supports energy, focus, metabolism, muscle tone, bone strength, and even libido. In fact, testosterone deficiency is one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue, weight gain, and low drive in women.

🚫 Myth 2: Testosterone therapy makes women “masculine.”
✅ Reality: Properly dosed, bioidentical testosterone restores balance—it doesn’t distort it. It won’t deepen your voice, grow facial hair, or “bulk you up.” It helps women feel strong, lean, confident, and hormonally aligned.

🚫 Myth 3: Testosterone causes heart attacks and cancer.
✅ Reality: Modern data shows the opposite. When monitored appropriately, testosterone supports cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive protection. The “fear-based medicine” of the past has been replaced by functional optimization that prioritizes both safety and vitality.

🚫 Myth 4: Testosterone is just about s*x drive.
✅ Reality: Yes, it improves intimacy and desire—but it also stabilizes mood, reduces anxiety, strengthens bones, and sharpens mental clarity. It is a whole-body hormone, not a one-trick pony.

🚫 Myth 5: Testosterone is dangerous long-term.
✅ Reality: What’s dangerous is letting deficiencies persist unchecked. Testosterone, when guided by a knowledgeable provider, is about prevention, vitality, and thriving into midlife and beyond.

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The truth at its core: Testosterone is not a “male drug.” It is a fundamental hormone for resilience, energy, and longevity in both men and women. The era of fear, myths, and misinformation is over. We’re in a new age of hormone optimization—personalized, data-driven, and designed to help people live stronger, longer, more vibrant lives.