Towsen Clinic is physician-led by Dr. Adrienne Towsen, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, not a franchise with rotating nurse practitioners. You receive personalized care from an
experienced physician who personally uses and validates the protocols she prescribes throughinternational athletic competition. We offer comprehensive optimization
Most patients need hormone panels covering testosterone, estradiol, thyroid function and metabolic markers.
Lab costs vary with how much testing you need. Our lab partnerships bring the price down.
Most lab results are available within 3 to 5 business days. Dr. Towsen personally reviews all results before your follow-up appointment.
Most patients begin treatment within 2 to 3 weeks of their initial consultation, allowing time for lab testing, results review, and medication delivery.
Prescriptions are sent to our partner compounding pharmacy, which ships medications directly to your home. Most orders arrive within 3 to 5 business days.
Hormone optimization isn’t age-dependent. It’s symptom and lab-value dependent. Many
patients in their 30s and 40s benefit from optimization. Dr. Towsen evaluates appropriateness
based on your individual situation.
No. Patients in their 60s, 70s, and beyond often experience significant benefits from proper
hormone optimization. Age alone is not a contraindication.
Initial improvements often appear within 2 to 6 weeks. Significant optimization typically occurs
within 3 months. Results continue improving over 6 to 12 months
Most patients continue hormone therapy long-term because it addresses age-related decline.
However, treatment can be discontinued at any time under medical supervision.
We welcome patients currently on hormone therapy. Dr. Towsen will review your current protocol
and optimize it based on comprehensive lab testing
Testosterone therapy is FDA approved for men with low testosterone caused by certain medical conditions, and it has been studied for decades. There are risks, including effects on red blood cell counts, fertility and the heart. We check your labs before you start and again while you are on it.
Current research shows properly managed TRT actually supports cardiovascular health. Old
myths about TRT and heart disease have been debunked by recent studies
TRT can reduce sperm production in men. If fertility is a concern, Dr. Towsen can recommend
alternative protocols that preserve fertility while optimizing testosterone.
Yes. Testosterone therapy can dramatically benefit women experiencing low testosterone
symptoms. Women require much smaller doses, which Dr. Towsen carefully manages.
TRT restores testosterone to normal, optimal levels under medical supervision. Anabolic steroid
abuse involves supraphysiological doses without medical oversight. They’re completely different
approaches.
No. Properly dosed TRT typically improves mood, reduces irritability, and enhances overall
wellbeing. Personality changes occur with abuse-level doses, not medical TRT.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal your body to perform specific
functions—from healing injuries to optimizing metabolism to enhancing recovery
Most of these peptides are not FDA approved, and the long term safety data is thin. We go over the known risks with you, we monitor you while you are on them, and we stop if something does not look right.
It depends on the peptide. A few, such as semaglutide, are FDA approved medicines, and most others are not.
Federal rules also limit which peptides a pharmacy may compound, and those rules changed several times from 2023 to 2026. Dr. Towsen checks where a peptide stands before she prescribes it.
Most peptides are given as a small injection under the skin, with a thin needle like an insulin needle. Patients usually give themselves the injections at home.
Yes. Dr. Towsen often creates “peptide stacks” combining multiple peptides for synergistic
benefits.
Duration depends on your goals. Some protocols are short-term (injury recovery: 4 to 12
weeks), while others provide ongoing benefits (performance optimization, metabolic health)
Most patients achieve 15-20% body weight reduction with GLP-1 medications when properly
supervised. Individual results vary based on starting weight, adherence, and metabolic factors.
We use FDA-approved medications that address the biological factors making weight loss
difficult—not willpower or calorie counting. Our medical approach optimizes hormones and
metabolism for sustainable results
Our comprehensive approach—including hormone optimization and metabolic peptides—helps
maintain results. Many patients transition to maintenance dosing rather than stopping entirely
The most common side effects are mild nausea and digestive changes, which typically resolve
within 2 to 4 weeks as your body adjusts. Dr. Towsen’s careful titration minimizes side effects.
No. The medications naturally reduce appetite and cravings, making healthy eating easier. We
provide guidance but don’t require restrictive meal plans.
Absolutely. Exercise enhances results and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss.
Costs vary based on your customized protocol. Most patients invest $600 to $1000 monthly for comprehensive optimization, including hormones, peptides, and ongoing supervision.
We offer package pricing for committed patients and accept HSA/FSA payments. Discuss payment options during your consultation.
Operating outside insurance allows us to provide comprehensive, personalized care without limitations. We focus on optimization, not just treating disease, which insurance doesn’t cover
Some patients successfully submit superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. We provide all necessary documentation, though reimbursement is not guaranteed
Yes. We accept HSA and FSA payments for all services.
Yes. Optimizing hormones, using recovery peptides, and addressing biomechanical factors can significantly enhance performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Testosterone replacement requires Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) for most competitive sports. Some peptides are banned by WADA. Discuss your competitive status with Dr. Towsen
to ensure compliant protocols
Yes. Some people using peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 report faster recovery from injuries. The research is early and neither one is FDA approved for this. Combined with Dr. Towsen’s orthopedic expertise, we offer comprehensive injury rehabilitation
Absolutely. Performance optimization benefits anyone seeking better energy, recovery, body composition, and overall vitality, whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply want to feel your
best.
No. The medications naturally reduce appetite and cravings, making healthy eating easier. We provide guidance but don’t require restrictive meal plans.
Absolutely. Performance optimization benefits anyone seeking better energy, recovery, body composition, and overall vitality, whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply want to feel your best.
Dr. Towsen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in hormone
optimization, peptide therapies, and performance medicine. She brings decades of medical
experience and personal athletic achievement to her practice.
Dr. Towsen realized that optimizing internal factors (hormones, metabolism, recovery) prevents
many issues she treated as a surgeon. She wanted to help people perform at their peak rather
than just repairing consequences of decline.
Yes. Some people using peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 report faster recovery from injuries. The research is early and neither one is FDA approved for this. Combined with Dr. Towsen’s orthopedic expertise, we offer comprehensive injury rehabilitation
Absolutely. Performance optimization benefits anyone seeking better energy, recovery, body
composition, and overall vitality, whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply want to feel your
best.
No. The medications naturally reduce appetite and cravings, making healthy eating easier. We
provide guidance but don’t require restrictive meal plans.
Absolutely. Performance optimization benefits anyone seeking better energy, recovery, body
composition, and overall vitality, whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply want to feel your
best.
Areas We Serve: West Chester, PA – Exton, PA – Malvern, PA – King of Prussia, PA – Wayne, PA – Glen Mills, PA – Newtown Square, PA
