Yes. Chronic stress impacts cortisol, which can disrupt everything from thyroid function to ovulation. Many people don’t realize their fatigue, PMS, or fertility struggles are stress-related until they begin to heal.
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of chronic stress, burnout, or constant “fight or flight,” you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Chronic stress impacts every system in the body, from hormones to digestion to fertility. We help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface and support your body in coming back into balance.
Chronic stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it creates real physiological changes that can throw off your hormones, gut health, thyroid, and reproductive system. At Connected Healing, we use an integrative approach that blends functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, and Chinese medicine principles to bring your body back to balance. We start with functional lab testing to assess your stress hormones, nutrient status, thyroid, and gut function. From there, we create a customized plan that supports your body’s natural rhythms—often including nutrition shifts, mineral repletion, gentle lifestyle changes, and tools to regulate your nervous system.
For local clients, we may also recommend acupuncture, which has been shown to calm the stress response and promote a more parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state. This is whole-body care designed to support you at the root—so you can feel grounded, clear, and calm again.
...you’re not alone. Most care models focus on symptoms (not systems), and they often miss the full picture and rely on generalized protocols that don’t work for everyone.


Together, these two systems allow us to see the whole you. Not just your ovaries. Not just your labs. But your stress, your digestion, your sleep, your cycle, your energy, your resilience and everything in between.
Yes. Chronic stress impacts cortisol, which can disrupt everything from thyroid function to ovulation. Many people don’t realize their fatigue, PMS, or fertility struggles are stress-related until they begin to heal.
Our approach is always personalized. Some clients benefit from targeted supplements (like magnesium, adaptogens, or B vitamins), while others respond well to nervous system practices and nutrition. We keep things simple and sustainable.
Absolutely. We work with many clients who just know they don’t feel right—even if their labs look “normal.” You don’t need a diagnosis to begin healing.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help. Feel free to reach out or give us a call at (414) 238-4511 and our team will guide you in the right direction.


Most conventional care treats symptoms in isolation. We take a different approach and look at your body as a whole system. Whether you’re coming in for acupuncture or functional nutrition, we work to identify the patterns behind your symptoms and guide your body back to balance using time-tested modalities and modern lab insights.
Connected Healing is a leading integrative therapy, Chinese medicine, and functional medicine practice based in the Franklin, Wisconsin that specializes in fertility, acupuncture, women’s health and whole body, integrative care.
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7441 S. 27th Street, Suite 102, Franklin, WI 53132
contact@connectedhealingllc.com