“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

Amanda Wood-Friend, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at Caduceus Care with over 18 years of experience in family practice, urgent care, and addiction and recovery. She is certified in both family practice and functional medicine, with advanced training in male and female hormone treatment, thyroid management, and integrated mental health.

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Amanda specializes in integrative lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), thyroid optimization, wellness coaching, weight management, body recomposition, peptide therapy, and sexual vibrancy. Her approach blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient-centered care, aiming to uncover root causes and support long-term vitality through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.

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Driven by a passion for longevity science and holistic wellness, Amanda empowers patients to take ownership of their health journeys. She believes in building collaborative relationships and providing the tools, education, and support needed for sustainable, life-enhancing results.