Big News! I’m Now Seeing Patients at Oasis Health & Medicine in Encinitas! Hello Reader, If you joined Dr. Pedi and me for the webinar last night, THANK YOU! It was wonderful to share my approach and why I’m so excited and honored to join the team at Oasis Health & Medicine here in beautiful Encinitas. For those who couldn’t make it: I officially started seeing patients at Oasis on July 3, and I’m now there on Thursday mornings. A little about me if we haven’t met yet: I’m Dr. Francesca...
8 days ago • 1 min read
The Morning Routine That Changed Lauren's Health Hello Reader, I want to share a real-life patient story today; one that might inspire your own morning routine if you’ve been feeling tired, stressed, or just not quite yourself lately. When "Lauren" first came to see me, she was doing everything right (eating clean, working out, trying to stay positive) but she still felt drained. She described herself as “tired but wired,” and her energy was tanking by 2pm. Her weight wasn’t budging, and her...
17 days ago • 6 min read
Gut Health, Hormones & Skin: What I Tell Every Patient Hello Reader, Here’s something I tell nearly every patient who walks into my office: “Your gut is talking to the rest of your body—even if it’s not screaming.” Translation? Even low-grade issues like mild bloating, constipation, or inconsistent poops might be a sign that your hormones, mood, or skin are being affected under the surface. TL;DR: Your gut isn’t just where you digest—it’s where you regulate. Hormones, skin, energy, even your...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Feel Balanced All Summer Long Hello Reader, Let’s be real—summer is not always as effortless as it looks on social media. Between the heat, late nights, and blood sugar spikes (looking at you, rosé + fruit bowls), your hormones can start to feel... off. If you've been bloated, moody, breaking out, or just feeling “puffy” and off-rhythm, it’s not your imagination. Your body is asking for a reset. Especially with 🇺🇸 Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner (hello, BBQs, fireworks,...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Happy Father’s Day! 💙 Hello Reader, This weekend, we’re sending some love to all the dads, father figures, partners, brothers, and men who are doing their best — showing up for their families, working hard, and trying to stay healthy in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. While my practice primarily focuses on women’s hormones and preventative care, I also support the health journeys of many men — especially those who want to feel more energized, optimize their labs, or just feel more...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
It's official... I'm in my mid-thirties 🤯 Hello Reader! I'm officially 35 today! It seems like just yesterday I was turning 26! Where has the time gone??? Regardless, I am thankful for the road that led me here and I am embracing what the future holds. Just FYI, this isn’t going to be my typical wellness email. No health tips or low-tox product suggestions today. Just me, writing to you from the heart on my birthday… I woke up in a reflective mood this morning... If you had told the college...
2 months ago • 2 min read
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3 months ago • 7 min read
To The Women who juggle it all - happy mother's day! Hello Reader, Whether you’re a mom, celebrating a mom, or simply someone who pours into others daily—this is your invitation to slow down and check in with yourself. Mother’s Day can be a beautiful time to reflect on the power of nurturing. And here’s the truth I remind my patients of every week: You deserve to receive the same care you so freely give. That might look like giving yourself permission to rest without guilt, saying “yes” to...
3 months ago • 5 min read
☀️ The Morning Routine That Changed Lauren's Health Hello Reader, I want to share a real-life patient story today — one that might inspire your own morning routine if you’ve been feeling tired, stressed, or just not quite yourself lately. When "Lauren" first came to see me, she was doing everything right — eating clean, working out, trying to stay positive — but she still felt drained. She described herself as “tired but wired,” and her energy was tanking by 2pm. Her weight wasn’t budging,...
3 months ago • 6 min read