Learn about who we are, and why we’re here.
Information on our mission, vision, values, and team.
The Petry Family
Jill Petry
Founder/Co-Owner
Hi! I’m so excited to share a little about myself and the journey behind Balanced Hormone Health (BHH). I grew up in Iowa and spent nearly two decades as a physical therapist assistant before choosing to stay home with my four kids—yes, life gets loud and busy!
My own health struggles after a partial hysterectomy in my late 30s sparked my passion for hormone health. Feeling exhausted, achy, and far older than my age, I refused to settle for “it’s just part of getting older.” After navigating frustrating medical experiences, I found a provider who balanced my hormones through Telehealth, and it changed my life.
Now, I’m committed to helping others feel their best through BHH, a clinic specializing in BHRT and injectable therapy, made accessible for both women and men. Partnering with our amazing nurse practitioner, Angela, and my supportive husband, Derek, I aim to bring personalized, knowledgeable care to everyone. Feeling your best shouldn’t be this hard—let us help you find your balance!
Angela Wicks, ARNP-C
Practitioner/Partner
Angela is a lifelong resident of Iowa and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing from Graceland University and national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Along with partnering to form Balanced Hormone Health and Wellness, Angela is the owner and founder of Walnut Street Health & Wellness family medical clinic.
My Why? I love my work! It is a passion of mine to meet and treat patients. I’ve focused my practice on a patient-centric model of healthcare management and wellness. I believe healing requires a multi-faceted approach that is as much art as it is science.
I am excited to partner with Jill and Derek to help people get back to feeling their best. I’ve studied bio-identical hormones since 1998, and have been helping patients achieve a better quality of life and performance with BHRT since 2010.
“The real essence of healing, as with any fine art, lies in the mechanical details of execution!” Jean Watson
Nadia Clark Sharp, ARNP
Practitioner
Nadia is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). She has a Masters Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University and a Masters Degree in Nursing Education from Walden University. She has a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Along with working for Balanced Hormone Health, Nadia works in Geriatrics and Hospice.
My Why? I started gaining weight in my mid 20’s. I was working out 6 days a week and counting macros. I was exhausted all the time and could not lose weight. It took three different doctors and two years before I was finally diagnosed with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) which was causing my hormones to be off and insulin resistance which was causing my fatigue and weight gain. After finally being started on the correct medication, my life was completely different. I felt like me again!
I started working with Balanced Hormone Health because I want to be able to help our patients reach their health and weight goals without all the struggles I went through.
Brooke Knop, ARNP
Practitioner
Brooke is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). She has her Masters Degree in Midwifery. She has her national certification from The American Midwifery Certification Board.
Along with working for Balanced Hormone Health, Brooke works as a Midwife providing women of all ages healthcare through their lifespan.
My Why? Caring for others is my passion. When I went back to college full time to pursue my midwifery degree I was also working as a full-time nurse and being a mother to 4 young children, which did not leave time to be as active as I had been. During those years and the time following I gained a significant amount of weight causing me to be unhealthy and feeling terrible.
Meeting Jill and Derek, through our children, has been nothing short of amazing. I started their program and joined their team so I could share my excitement and use my education to empower others who want to be in control of their weight loss journey!
Ashlee Morman, ARNP
Practitioner
Ashlee is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). She holds a Masters Degree in nursing from Purdue University and national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Along with Balanced Hormone Health she also works as a family practice nurse practitioner caring for people throughout the lifespan.
My Why? I love to care for the whole patient down to their overall wellness and weight is a common complaint I hear from people. I too have struggled with my own weight journey dealing with infertility and gaining weight through fertility treatments and pregnancy. I understand the importance of not only feeling good, but being confident in your own skin. I love that through partnering with Balanced Hormone Health I am able to help people through their journey and have success with weight loss.
Megan Sprecher, ARNP
Practitioner
Megan is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with a Master’s Degree in Family Nursing Practice from the University of St. Francis. She is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In addition to her work with Balanced Hormone Health, Megan serves as a dedicated nurse practitioner in the community health setting, where she continues to make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves.
My Why? I’ve struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. As a child, I was often considered overweight, and I gained even more weight during each of my pregnancies. At my heaviest, I came close to 300 pounds. Then, in my mid-30s, a routine medical visit revealed troubling lab results that hinted at serious health issues on the horizon. That moment became a turning point for me. I decided it was time to extend the same love and care to myself that I had been giving to others for years as a nurse.
With renewed determination and the support of healthcare professionals, I began making small, realistic, and sustainable changes to my lifestyle. These included managing stress, improving my nutrition, increasing physical activity, and using a GLP to aid weight loss. Over time, I was able to lose 100 pounds and set my health on a much better path. Today, I feel healthier and more vibrant than ever, and I’m closer to achieving my health goals than I’ve ever been.
I truly believe my medical expertise and personal experience align perfectly with the mission of Balanced Hormone Health. For me, this isn’t just a phase—it’s a lifelong journey. I’m excited and deeply fulfilled by the opportunity to help others reach their own health and lifestyle goals.
Lindsey Poutre, BSN
Wellness Consultant
Lindsey is a Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences. All her nursing career has been in the women’s health field.
My Why? I didn’t take the traditional route to achieve my career dreams. I was a young mom of two, working two to three jobs just trying to make due. After the birth of my daughter I finally decided that nursing was what I wanted to pursue. I started by getting my LPN license and took a break before going back a few years later to get my RN/BSN degree. At that time I had met my now husband and had two more children. I did all of this while working and going to school full time. Since having my youngest I have struggled with weight gain, fatigue, sleep problems, the list goes on. I heard about Balanced Hormone Health through a friend, joined the program, and started feeling much better about myself. I am excited to be a part of the Balanced Hormone Health team and cannot wait to help others achieve their goals and feel like their very best selves!
Derek Petry, PhD, MBA
Chief Operating Officer + Male Consultant
Dr. Petry received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University before earning his MS and PhD at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an emphasis on quantitative and molecular genetics (minor in statistics). He also received his MBA from the University of Nebraska and an MS in Food Science from Kansas State University. He has served as an adjunct professor for Missouri Western State University for 10 years teaching Business Statistics I and II.
Over his career working in the animal ag sector he had several roles. As Director, Swine and Aqua Research & Technical Service at Diamond V, Dr. Petry was responsible for the company’s global research program, working with Diamond V field teams and advancing the company’s presence in markets worldwide. He also drove the design and execution of a range of Diamond V R&D projects globally, including health, immunity, and food safety initiatives.
Prior to joining Diamond V, Dr. Petry worked at Genesus Inc. as Chief Development Officer. His career also includes work as a geneticist for Monsanto Choice Genetics, AVP of Research and Food Quality/Safety for Triumph Foods, and as CEO and Global Director of R&D at Choice Genetics USA.
My Why? I am use to spending hours working on complicated math equations and complex biological pathways as I have spent my career doing this. However, as I got into my 40’s I started noticing that my mind wasn’t as crisp and started developing brain fog. I also noticed that it was hard for me to exercise, build muscle, and recover from that exercise. Like my wife, I felt like I was 90! As I learned from Jill hormones have a tremendous impact in those areas. I went and got my testosterone tested and I was 275 (normal range is 300-1000). Wow! I really am an old man as my levels were consistent with someone between 70-90. One of the things I have learned in this journey is that there is no specific target number on what you feel best at. Meaning, if someone is at 300 who is 40 is more than likely not optimal. In that, trying to achieve 1500 or 2000 is just as bad as being too low. Many symptoms occur when people are too high. There is a balance of where that range is for you to be your best.
My Journey
My journey began when I finally stepped on the scale and saw I was almost 300lbs!?! I decided I needed to make a change and focus on getting healthy. It took me about 2 years but dropped 85lbs (even lost 10” in my waist), however in this process I noticed how tired I was, brain fog was horrible, and never had the energy to exercise. After seeing what my wife went through to figure out her optimal hormone levels I thought I wonder what my levels are? So I went and got tested. I then started Testosterone Replacement Therapy (April 2021) and within weeks I was like a new person. The brain fog cleared and I was able to exercise regularly. My levels went up to 1000 after 1 month! I have now been on TRT for about 2 years and feel great. (Even my body fat percentage went down by 8% over the first year) I remember when I first started exercising and couldn’t even do 5 pushups (how embarrassing). Today, I can do 500 3-4 times a week. Honestly, I have never done that many ever in my life. My exercise routine is a bit unique in that I like the “old school” methods I grew up on. I like flipping tractor tires, beating that tire with a 30lb sledge hammer, farmers walk with 110lb dumbells, kettle swings with a 70-90lb kettlebell, battle ropes, dragging a sled, pushing a sled, and so on.
So I decided to join Jill and Angela to help other men like me feel their best! I was shocked to learn that most men and women between the ages of 30-35 will start declining in hormone production quickly. Some of us that decline is even more! My hope is take what I have learned and help other people!
K. Paul Gerstenberg, D.O.
Medical Advisor
Dr. Gerstenberg received his premedical degree from Lamar University in his hometown Beaumont, TX. He then went on to the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center at Fort Worth to receive his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 1993. He served his residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, then went to serve three years in the United States Air Force at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. After completing his tour of duty, he stayed in Shreveport, Louisiana for two years in private practice. In 2001, he had the opportunity to relocate his wife and four children to Nederland, Texas and build his own practice. Today he has seven children and three grandchildren.
The clinic Dr. Gerstenberg envisioned practices the full realm of family practice, from newborn care to senior care. He has a great interest in preventative medicine, including osteopathic manipulation when needed, and enjoys working with pediatric and adolescent concerns. He offers traditional medical care, but loves to provide nutritional and alternative approaches when his patients are interested, specifically through gerstenberg.clinic wellness.
Dr. Gerstenberg serves as the local health authority for Port Neches addressing Zika virus updates, influenza trends and other public health issues that affect our community. Since 1998 he has also been a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center at Fort Worth-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
