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Directed by female monks Sister Jenna and Sister Dr. Shilpa, the BALANCE docu-series brings together influential voices helping reshape the cultural conversation around menopause and women’s hormone health. As a featured expert and Associate Producer, Dr. Michelle Sands appears alongside leading advocates and thought leaders at the forefront of a growing movement demanding better understanding and support for women’s hormonal transitions.
At its core, BALANCE reflects a much larger shift underway — bringing long-overdue visibility to the hormonal changes millions of women experience while helping spark new conversations, research, and solutions around women’s health.
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Dr. Michelle Sands is a #1 international best-selling author and licensed Naturopathic Physician specializing in women’s hormone health and anti-aging. As the co-founder of GLOW Natural Wellness and the creator of The GLOW Protocol, she is dedicated to helping women achieve limitless health at any age. Her expertise has been featured on major platforms including ABC, NBC, and USA Today, and she recently served as an associate producer and expert for the BALANCE docuseries.
Dr. Michelle’s work is deeply personal; after overcoming a diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Failure and infertility through her own "Genetic Leveraging" philosophy, she successfully gave birth to her miracle son in 2015. Today, she combines data-driven science with holistic medicine to help women navigate perimenopause and menopause via her CLEAN HORMONES products and coaching. A 7-time Ironman finisher, champion body builder (at age 51), and world champion adventure racer, Dr. Michelle embodies the vitality and resilience she empowers her patients to achieve.
Dr. Michelle Sands is a #1 International Best-Selling Author and licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND) specializing in women’s hormone health and anti-aging. She is the co-founder of GLOW Natural Wellness and the creator of The GLOW Protocol, a comprehensive system designed to help women restore hormonal balance, energy, and vitality at any stage of life.
Dr. Michelle’s work has been featured on major media platforms including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, USA Today, Outside Magazine, and MindBodyGreen. She also served as a featured expert and associate producer for the docuseries BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey , helping bring greater awareness to the challenges women face during midlife hormonal transitions.
Her passion for hormone health began with her own personal journey. At just 20 years old, Dr. Michelle was diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Failure and struggled with autoimmunity, infertility, chronic pain, digestive issues, acne, and anxiety. Determined to understand the root causes of these conditions, she dedicated decades to studying functional medicine, genetics, epigenetics, and hormone restoration. Her research and healing journey ultimately led to the birth of her miracle son in 2015.
Today, Dr. Michelle combines data-driven science with holistic lifestyle medicine, natural supplementation, and bioidentical hormone therapy to help women optimize their health. Through her coaching programs, educational content, and GLOW Natural Wellness products, she empowers women to take control of their hormones, navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, and achieve vibrant health at any age.
Beyond her work in medicine, Dr. Michelle embodies the vitality she teaches. She is a 7-time Ironman triathlon finisher, champion bodybuilder (at age 51), DEKA champion, ultra-marathoner, former competitive kickboxer, world champion adventure racer, and proud mother.
Dr. Michelle Sands is a #1 International Best-Selling Author and a licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND) with a specialization in women’s hormone health. As a highly sought-after expert in Female Hormones and Antiaging, she is dedicated to helping women achieve limitless health at any age. Dr. Michelle co-founded GLOW Natural Wellness, where she focuses on providing solutions for women struggling with chronic conditions and hormone-related issues.
Dr. Michelle’s expertise and contributions have gained significant recognition, with her book and programs being featured on reputable platforms such as ABC, CBS, Outside Magazine, Mind Body Green, NBC, Fox News, and USA Today. Her industry influence further expanded through her recent roles as a featured expert and associate producer for the project, BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey docuseries.
Her extensive knowledge and experience stem from her personal journey of overcoming autoimmunity, infertility, chronic pain, digestive problems, acne, and anxiety. At the age of 20, she was diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Failure, an experience that deeply impacted her and ignited her passion for women’s hormone health.
Driven by her own struggles and subsequent triumphs, Dr. Michelle embarked on a relentless pursuit of understanding the human body and its intricate hormonal mechanisms. Through decades of research, trial and error, medical schools, numerous trainings, testing, and unwavering determination, she finally comprehended the signals her body was sending and provided it with the necessary tools to overcome these chronic conditions. Her own remarkable journey culminated in the birth of her miracle baby, Paxton Emerson Sands, in 2015.
Guided by her belief in nature’s ability to facilitate healing, Dr. Michelle emphasizes the importance of leveraging natural solutions to restore and optimize women’s health. While recognizing the significance of scientific advancements in unraveling our innate healing potential, she also acknowledges the challenges posed by the modern world, where our bodies and minds are exposed to numerous unnatural factors that impede optimal well-being.
Dr. Michelle Sands possesses a profound commitment to empowering women to embrace the power of nature, enabling them to transcend their diagnoses and work harmoniously with their unique genetics. Her comprehensive approach encompasses not only physical health optimization but also mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through her Genetic Leveraging for Optimal Wellness (GLOW) philosophy, she employs data-driven science, holistic lifestyle medicine, natural supplementation, epigenetic coaching, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and eastern philosophies to facilitate healing and enhance vital energy in every woman she encounters.
Today, Dr. Sands serves as a beacon of hope for women across the globe, providing them with a remarkable track record of improved health and happiness through her proven proprietary system, The GLOW Protocol. Additionally, she offers accessible, affordable, holistic and safe hormone restoration options to women navigating the perimenopause and menopause transition through her widely popular Healthy Hormone Club. Her dedication to empowering women extends beyond individual consultations, as she actively educates and advocates for women’s health and well-being through blogging, media appearances, live Q&A sessions, and informative videos.
While Dr. Michelle is deeply immersed in her work, she also enjoys an active lifestyle. She is a 7-time Ironman triathlon finisher, champion body builder (at age 51), DEKA champion, ultra-marathoner, former competitive kickboxer, world champion adventure racer, and a joyful, fun-loving mom. Her personal experiences and achievements underscore her commitment to embodying the principles she espouses in her practice.
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