Redefining Hormone Care with Compassion, Data, and Bold Perspective—Inside Bold Wellness with Torrie Clontz, DNP, FNP-BC

If you’re a clinician who’s ever felt frustrated by the lack of nuance in traditional women’s healthcare, you’ll find a powerful mirror in Dr. Torrie Clontz.

A former professional acrobat turned nurse practitioner, Torrie’s entry into medicine was deeply personal. After years of unexplained injuries and dismissive providers, she was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. That experience fueled her desire to rewrite the clinical narrative for women like her—and to deliver the type of care she wishes she had found sooner.

Today, she’s the founder of Bold Wellness (formerly Balanced Women’s Health), a telemedicine practice serving perimenopausal women, retiring athletes, PCOS patients, and those with complex conditions like EDS. Her work blends compassion, creativity, and clinical rigor to help women reclaim their health—on their own terms.

Meet the Visionary Behind Bold Wellness

Name: Torrie Clontz, DNP, FNP-BC
Business: Bold Wellness (formerly Balanced Women’s Health)
Website: balancedwh.com
Instagram: @boldandbalanced.wh / @torriethebendynp

Business Philosophy in Three Words: Unique. Accessible. Compassionate.

“I treat every patient like the complex and beautiful being they are. I never assume their concerns are invalid.”

What Makes Bold Wellness Bold?

• Telemedicine reach for women in underserved areas
• Specialty focus on perimenopause, PCOS, EDS, and hormone care
• Original clinical tools like Torrie’s Master Lab Key for optimal hormone ranges
• Creative care plans developed in partnership with patients

“I live in a medical desert. Building a virtual practice has allowed me to reach patients beyond my own backyard.”

From Acrobatics to Advocacy

“You can take the girl out of the circus, but you can’t take the circus out of the girl.”

After retiring from her acrobatic career, Torrie faced a series of mysterious injuries that led her to seek care within a system that often dismissed her. Her eventual diagnosis of hypermobile EDS opened her eyes to the widespread neglect and misunderstanding many women face—especially in midlife.

“We deserve care beyond SSRIs and birth control. I want to lead by example so the next generation doesn’t need to fight for it.”

Her Bold Mission

“My mission is to empower women with the knowledge and tools to manage their health.”

For Torrie, care isn’t about disease management—it’s about quality of life. Through personalized hormone protocols, movement-forward wellness habits, and accessibility-first practice design, she’s redefining what it means to treat women in perimenopause and beyond.

A Practice Built from the Margins

“I always knew I wanted to offer better care to people like me—those with medical conditions that are misunderstood or dismissed.”

Her approach is deeply shaped by her lived experience and education. With five degrees (including her doctorate), Torrie blends textbook knowledge with intuition and creative problem-solving.

“I work with my patients to create unique solutions. Having a background and diagnosis beyond the typical helps me think outside the box.”

Advice for Clinicians

“Move fast and break things.”

Whether she’s building custom lab protocols or exploring the latest in at-home diagnostics (yes—even breast cancer screening via tears), Torrie believes progress requires experimentation.

“Owning a practice means asking better questions, refusing to settle, and always making space for what isn’t yet mainstream.”

A Glimpse into Torrie’s World

Morning Routine: Coffee + dog walk
Personal Wellness Must-Have: Sauna (“I could live in the spicy box”)
Creative Outlets: Acro training, Pilates, strength work, trying new restaurants in Las Vegas
Guilty Pleasure: California burritos
Soundtrack of Her Life: “Elastic Heart” by Sia
Wellness Icon Dinner Guest: Dr. Kelly Casperson
Fun Fact: She has five degrees—yes, five

Looking Ahead

In five years, Torrie hopes to influence more providers to dig deeper into root causes, question industry norms, and advocate fiercely for women in all stages of life.

“This isn’t your mama’s menopause. This is millenopause.”

Want to learn more about Torrie Clontz and Bold Wellness?
Website: balancedwh.com
Instagram: @boldandbalanced.wh / @torriethebendynp