Integrated Osteoporosis Clinic

06/25/2026

Menopause conversations are finally expanding beyond hot flashes.
A common cause of falls in people with osteoporosis: Rushing to the bathroom!
For many women, the hardest part isn't talked about enough: feeling less in control of their own body, pelvic health, bladder control, strength, confidence, and core stability all matter, especially during major hormonal transitions.
🍒Now Offering Cherry Financing.
6 treatments of 28 minutes each. Each treatment is equal to 11,000 Kegal Exercises.

06/22/2026

Our patients are clamoring for BTL EMSELLA. Did you think
that you would never jump rope, sneeze or sleep through the night again? Think again…

Integrated Osteoporosis Clinic now offers the BTL EMSELLA, specially designed to treat the symptoms of urinary incontinence.

Nearly 2/3 of all post-partum and post-menopausal women suffer from some form UI. Integrated Osteoporosis Clinic now has the ability to offer a new class of non-invasive technology to build the muscles of the pelvic floor, BTL EMSELLA is like nothing you’ve felt before, it’s a completely new category of technology that allows you to treat while remaining fully clothed – Yes, fully clothed!

06/16/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see is people thinking there is a "one-size-fits-all" exercise program for bone health.

There isn't.

The best exercise for your bones depends on:
✅ Your bone density
✅ Your fracture history
✅ Your balance
✅ Your strength
✅ Your level of frailty

What helps one person build bone could put another person at risk for a fall or fracture.

And speaking of strength...

🚨 Sarcopenia is one of the biggest enemies of healthy aging.

Sarcopenia means age-related muscle loss. As muscle disappears:

❌ Balance gets worse
❌ Falls become more likely
❌ Independence decreases
❌ Fracture risk rises
❌ Recovery becomes harder

Muscle isn't just for looking good at the beach. 🏖️

Muscle is your body's armor.

Strong muscles help support your skeleton, protect your joints, improve metabolism, and keep you doing the things you love for years to come. ❤️

The goal isn't simply to live longer.

The goal is to improve your HEALTHSPAN — the years you remain active, independent, strong, and able to enjoy life.

That's why I am excited to be completing Bone Fit training this summer! 🎉

Bone Fit is specialized training that helps healthcare professionals prescribe safe and effective exercise strategies for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia, fractures, and varying levels of physical ability. You can search for a local Bone Fit certified provider here: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/bonefit-find-a-professional/

Because "just exercise more" isn't always the right answer. The right exercise for the right person matters.

🎉 OPEN HOUSE REMINDER 🎉

📅 June 19
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Integrated Wellness
14 North Main Street, Unit D
Brewer, Maine

Come meet Elizabeth Duke, NP, tour the clinic, enjoy healthy snacks, and learn more about:

🦴 Bone Health, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments
💙 Hormone Optimization
💉 Peptides
🏥 Adult Wellness Care
🪑 EMSella Pelvic Floor Therapy

Questions?

📞 207-659-8366

Strong bones. Strong muscles. Strong future. 💪🦴

06/08/2026

June mornings in Maine are just lovely after all that cold rain and snow. Onyx and Wooly seem content!

06/03/2026

Read my latest blog post!

Learn how testosterone impacts energy, mood, and bone health during menopause and why balanced hormones are essential for long term wellness in women.

05/29/2026

🦴 It’s May… aka your BONES’ annual cry for attention 🦴
Happy Osteoporosis Awareness Month
(or as your skeleton calls it: “finally, she’s listening…”)
Let’s clear something up real quick:
👉 Osteoporosis is NOT just a “little old lady problem”
👉 It’s a men + women + hormones + lifestyle situation
🧬 Hormones = Your Bone Bodyguards
Estrogen 🤝 Testosterone
Both help:
✔️ Build bone
✔️ Slow breakdown
✔️ Keep your skeleton from quietly disappearing
Then hormones drop and suddenly…
💀 Bone loss speeds up
💀 Fracture risk climbs
💀 And nobody warned you this was part of the deal
(Respectfully… rude.)
📊 The part no one talks about:
1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men will have a fracture after 50
Hip fractures = up to 30% mortality in 1 year
Many people never regain independence
👉 This isn’t about looking frail
👉 This is about staying mobile, independent, and living your life
💪 Even if you already have osteoporosis… you are NOT stuck
Your bones are alive. Which means:
✨ You can still improve strength
✨ You can lower fracture risk
✨ You can change the trajectory
🔥 The “actually works” list:
🏋️‍♀️ Lift heavy things
(Walking is lovely… but your bones want a challenge)
🍗 Eat protein like it matters
(Because it literally builds your skeleton)
☀️ Vitamin D + minerals = non-negotiable
⚖️ Train balance
(Falls break bones more than weak bones do)
🧬 Support hormones (when appropriate)
(This is not a DIY situation, friends)
😴 Sleep + stress matter more than you think
(Cortisol is not a bone’s best friend)
Medications when risk is high enough are sometimes worth it!
🧠 Reality check:
Osteoporosis doesn’t just “happen.”
It’s built over years of:
➡️ under-eating
➡️ under-lifting
➡️ high stress
➡️ shifting hormones with zero support
BUT…
👉 It can also be rebuilt on purpose
💬 Final thought:
You don’t need perfect bones.
You need strong, resilient, “I can still do what I want at 80” bones 💃
If you’re not sure where you stand…
🦴 That’s literally what we do at Integrated Wellness
More transparency. Fewer surprises. More thoughtful care.
Less hamster wheel. More human being.
Drop a 🦴 if your bones deserve better than “we’ll deal with it later” 😏