The Vail Health Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Clinic, offers personalized, evidence-based HRT for adults looking to optimize their health, energy, and quality of life. Our goal is to help you feel your best through a comprehensive, individualized approach to hormone balance, wellness, and preventive care.
Hormone Replacement Therapy at Vail Health is designed to be transparent, physician-led, evidence-based, and tailored to you without unnecessary complexity or hidden costs. This service is offered in response to growing demand from our community. Our goal is simple: provide high-quality hormone care rooted in clinical evidence and long-term patient relationships.
Important: The HRT Clinic is a cash-pay only practice and does not participate with Medicare or other insurance plans. This allows our team to spend more time with our patients, provide personalized care, and focus on wellness and prevention rather than insurance limitations.
Please reach out to schedule an appointment either by phone (970) 926-6350 or by emailing HRT@VailHealth.org.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Clinic
HRT Clinic Offerings
The HRT Clinic is run by Dr. Jennifer Bettenhausen, a Family Medicine physician with Colorado Mountain Medical. Our approach to hormone optimization includes a full range of options for both men and women, using bioidentical and conventional hormone therapy as appropriate.
HRT For Women
- Perimenopause & Menopause Management - Treatment of hot flashes, mood changes, low energy, and sleep issues using estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone optimization.
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy - Customized dosing (oral, transdermal, or topical) designed to restore natural hormone balance safely and effectively.
- Thyroid Optimization - Evaluation and management of hypothyroidism or suboptimal thyroid function, focusing on both symptom relief and lab optimization.
- Adrenal Health - Support for stress, burnout, and fatigue through lifestyle, nutrition, and, when appropriate, targeted supplementation.
HRT for Men
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) - Address symptoms of low testosterone such as fatigue, decreased muscle mass, weight gain, mood changes, and low libido.
- Comprehensive Hormone Panel - Includes testosterone, DHEA, estradiol, thyroid function, and other key biomarkers.
- Monitoring & Safety - Regular lab monitoring and physician follow-up ensure safe and effective treatment tailored to each individual.
Additional Wellness Options
- Nutritional guidance and lifestyle optimization
- Vitamin and supplement recommendations
- Weight management support
- Sleep and stress optimization strategies
Pricing
Our goal is to offer this clinic at a fair and transparent price point while maintaining a high level of comprehensive care. We accept HSA and FSA payments and can provide detailed receipts for patients to submit to their insurance for potential partial or full reimbursement. Importantly, we do not charge monthly or annual membership fees, which are common in many cash-pay hormone clinics. While visits may be more frequent than in my traditional practice, they are designed to be purposeful and balanced around your individual needs and goals.
Initial HRT Consultation: $800
Includes comprehensive evaluation, review of symptoms, medical history, and initial lab work review. This visit is typically 55 minutes.
Follow-Up Visits: $400
Typically every 3–6 months, depending on your treatment plan. These visits are typically 25 minutes.
Important: Lab draws are processed by insurance and are not included in the pricing for visits and consultations above. Patients may be subject to deductible and coinsurance costs.
Initial HRT Consultation: $800
Includes comprehensive evaluation, review of symptoms, medical history, and initial lab work review. This visit is typically 55 minutes.
Follow-Up Visits: $400
Typically every 3–6 months, depending on your treatment plan. These visits are typically 25 minutes.
Important: Lab draws are processed by insurance and are not included in the pricing for visits and consultations above. Patients may be subject to deductible and coinsurance costs.
Availability
The HRT Clinic is open for appointments on Wednesdays from 11am - 4pm and anticipate increasing clinic days and hours as demand increases.
The HRT Clinic is located at 50 Buck Creek Rd, Suite 105, Avon, CO 81620
Please reach out to schedule an appointment either by phone (970) 926-6350 or by emailing HRT@VailHealth.org.
The HRT Clinic is located at 50 Buck Creek Rd, Suite 105, Avon, CO 81620
Please reach out to schedule an appointment either by phone (970) 926-6350 or by emailing HRT@VailHealth.org.
What to Expect
Visit Frequency
Year 1:- Initial consultation
- Typically, 3–4 follow-up visits to safely establish and optimize treatment
- Most patients only need 2 visits per year
As your treatment becomes dialed in, visit frequency naturally decreases. Our goal is long-term stability, not frequent appointments.
Visit Length & Focus
Visits allow time for:- Symptom review
- Lab interpretation
- Thoughtful adjustments
- Patient questions and education
- You are not rushed, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HRT is the use of hormones to restore levels that decline with age or health changes, helping improve energy, mood, sleep, libido, and overall well-being.
Adults between the ages of 40-65 experiencing fatigue, low libido, mood changes, weight gain, or other symptoms of hormonal imbalance may benefit. Lab testing helps guide safe, personalized treatment.
We primarily use bioidentical hormones, compounds chemically identical to the ones your body produces naturally.
Depending on your needs, hormones may be provided as creams, patches, injections, or capsules.
After the initial consultation, most patients are seen every three months for the first year and then every 3–6 months after that for monitoring, lab review, and prescription adjustments.
The HRT Clinic is a cash-pay only practice and does not bill insurance or Medicare. However, you may use your HSA/FSA card for visit and consultation payment, and we can provide a receipt for out-of-network reimbursement where applicable.
Lab draws are processed by insurance and are not included in our clinic's pricing. Patients may be subject to deductible and coinsurace costs.
Lab draws are processed by insurance and are not included in our clinic's pricing. Patients may be subject to deductible and coinsurace costs.
No. The HRT clinic does not participate in Medicare, and we are unable to see patients who are enrolled in Medicare. If you are enrolled in Medicare in any capacity (primary or secondary), we are unfortunately unable to see you.
Most patients notice improvement in 4–8 weeks, though optimal balance may take several months.
You can discontinue therapy at any time. Our provider will guide you through a safe tapering plan if needed.
Yes, telehealth visits may be available for follow-up appointments once care has been established in the HRT Clinic. This option can be discussed directly with Dr. Bettenhausen based on your individual care plan.
No. Care provided by Dr. Bettenhausen in the HRT Clinic is limited to Hormone Replacement Therapy–related concerns. All other healthcare needs, including routine preventive care such as annual exams and Pap smears, should be managed by your primary care provider or another appropriate clinician.