Hormone Optimization
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Are your testosterone levels affecting your health or your workout? Get back to living your best life with a custom, medically supervised TRT program.
High-profile clients may request a private appointment at [email protected]
Why TRT?
Benefits of Testosterone Therapy
We have studied various compounds and tested them in-house. All patients are carefully monitored with repeat labs to ensure each individual receives the attention they require to achieve the accurate dose and optimal results. Because we want you to receive the best possible treatment that responds to your personal biology.
- Increased muscle mass
- Increased libido
- Reduced body fat
- Improved sexual performance
- Strengthens bones
- Improves cholesterol levels
- Increases energy & stamina
- Helps with diabetes management
How Our Program Works
A straightforward, medically supervised process from consultation to delivery.
Initial Consultation
Complete a comprehensive panel of labs with a review of your medical history, followed by a Nurse Practitioner consultation to assess your hormone levels and health goals.
Custom Program Designed for You
A complete hormone therapy program designed by our medical provider specifically for your needs — whether improving workout results or treating andropause. Includes weekly B12 + MIC Lipotropic injections for added energy and weight loss & 15% discount on weight loss services.
Follow-Up Labs
A follow-up lab panel (generally at 60 days) evaluates the efficacy of your medication to ensure the appropriate treatment is being administered. Adjustments are made as needed for maximum results.
Delivered to You
Once your individual hormone program is designed, your medication — with syringes if required — is delivered right to your home or office with full instructions.
Ongoing Care
Monitoring During Therapy
Regular monitoring ensures that therapy remains both effective and safe. Your provider tracks both labs and clinical symptoms — not just numbers alone.
Initial Follow-Up
4–6 weeks after starting or adjusting therapy to check peak levels, then trough levels at 3 months (women) or 6 months (men).
Subsequent Follow-Ups
Every 6 months in the first year, then every 6–12 months thereafter.
Your provider monitors for:
- Libido, mood, energy & cognition
- Sexual function and sleep quality
- Physical changes (muscle, fat, hair, skin)
- Side effects: acne, irritability, fluid retention
Safety Considerations
Testosterone therapy can be safe, effective, and life-changing when done correctly.
Erythrocytosis
Testosterone can increase red blood cell production. Hematocrit is monitored periodically and therapy is held or adjusted if it exceeds 50%.
Prostate Health
Current evidence shows no increased risk of prostate cancer with physiologic testosterone replacement, but ongoing monitoring is essential. PSA levels above 3.0 require urological clearance before starting.
Cardiovascular Health
Physiologic testosterone replacement generally has neutral or beneficial cardiovascular effects, improving insulin sensitivity, lipids, and vascular function. Supraphysiologic dosing is avoided in high-risk individuals.
Success depends on selecting the right delivery method, using physiologic doses, and monitoring both labs and symptoms carefully over time. Men and women have multiple options — including topical, injectable, and pellet therapies — and the best choice depends on individual goals, lifestyle, and medical history.
Meet Our Provider
Richard D. Brinson, FNP-C
Family Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Richard Brinson, MSN-FNP-C is a Family Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner specializing in Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, and is a licensed medical examiner. Over 25 years he has worked at MUSC Trauma, Roper ER, and Trident ER.
He has completed Aesthetics Training for Neurotoxins and Fillers through Aesthetics Medical Training — a highly recognized course conducted by expert physicians — and has shadowed Dr. Deborah Hudak in Raleigh, NC, a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Surgeon and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Richard was also a provider at Advanced Medical Weight Loss Center for Dr. Slott, where he first began learning weight loss services. His extensive knowledge of medications combined with nutrition, diet, exercise, and anti-aging aesthetics makes him uniquely qualified to help patients achieve their goals. He has been awarded Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year three times at HCA.
Richard received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Charleston Southern University with honors and his Master's Degree in Advanced Nurse Practice, Family Medicine (FNP) from the University of Cincinnati. He completes ongoing continuing education in life-saving, medically supervised weight loss, and aesthetics training with the most highly recognized institutions in the country.
Services currently offered to South Carolina residents only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consent Form Required
A consent form must be completed before your hormone therapy appointment can be fulfilled. Please click here to complete the Hormone Therapy consent form at any time before or after booking your consultation.
Ready to Optimize Your Hormones?
Book your initial consultation today and take the first step toward more energy, strength, and vitality.
Private appointments: [email protected]