About Us

I’m Rachel Millard — A Nurse Practitioner, a Bariatric Patient, and Your Partner in Vitality.

Combining over a decade of personal bariatric experience with advanced clinical expertise in hormone and metabolic optimization

In 2014, I had gastric sleeve surgery. It was the best decision I ever made, but it wasn't the 'easy way out'. I’ve lived through the 3-year stall, the 7-year 'brain fog,' and the hormonal shifts that made me feel like my surgical tool was broken. I realized the medical system is great at the surgery but often leaves us stranded for the 'marathon' of maintenance. I went back to school to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specifically to help my peers navigate the road I’ve already traveled.

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  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — University of Michigan Flint

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)

  • Advanced Training: Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) & Obesity Medicine

  • 11-Year Bariatric Success Story

Who Would Benefit From our Services?

I work with anyone that needs help optimizing their metabolic health, whether you have had surgery or not. If you have had surgery, I work best with the patient who is 2+ years post-op and feeling “stuck”. If you’ve been told your labs are “normal”.but you are still exhausted, or if the scale has started creeping back despite your—best effort, you are in the right place.

Pillars of Care

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Incretin Science. Leveraging GLP-1 receptor agonists to improve insulin sensitivity and reset the hypothalamic set-point in post-surgical patients or weight stalls.

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Hormonal Preservation. Strategic replacement of Bio-identical Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone to counteract the sarcopenia often seen in rapid weight loss.

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Cellular Signaling. Utilizing NAD+ and Growth Hormone Secretagogues (Sermorelin) to enhance mitochondrial function and tissue repair at the cellular level

The Empower Advantage: Why We Stand Alone

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When choosing a partner for your metabolic health, it’s important to understand what you are actually paying for. Most options on the market fall into two categories: high-volume automated portals or high-markup retail boutiques. Empower Wellness was built to provide a third, superior option.

  • Direct DNP Access vs. Automated Bots: While large portals rely on automated chat-bots or medical assistants, every patient at Empower works directly with me, Rachel Millard, DNP. You get a specialist’s brain managing your case, not a script-writing algorithm.

  • Specialized Bariatric & Hormonal Expertise: Most clinics treat weight loss as a "one size fits all" shot. We specialize in the complex anatomy of Bariatric Veterans and the shifting biology of Perimenopause. We don't just help you lose weight; we protect your muscle mass and synchronize your hormones.

  • The "Triple Threat" Synergy: Other clinics often charge separate fees for GLP-1s, HRT, and Peptides. Our Vitality Phase bundles metabolism, hormone optimization, and hair rescue into one coordinated strategy to ensure your "Second Act" is your healthiest.

  • Premium Quality & Advocacy: We utilize only purity-tested, premium compounding pharmacies—not "mass-produced" generic versions.

  • Predictable, All-In Pricing: Local MedSpas often have retail markups that push costs over $1,200/month. We offer a transparent rates of $149 monthly membership fee plus medications at cost.

The Bottom Line: Value Over Volume

Choosing the right clinic isn't just about the monthly price; it's about the cost of doing it wrong. Large "big box" telehealth sites are often a "trap"—they offer low entry prices but hit you with surge pricing for higher doses and provide zero support for the hair loss or muscle wasting that can occur when weight loss isn't medically managed. High-end local clinics, on the other hand, often charge a 300% markup to cover their expensive office rent.

At Empower Wellness, you are paying for clinical expertise and direct advocacy. We have eliminated the middleman markups to provide a premium, DNP-led experience that is actually more affordable than a fragmented "DIY" approach to your health.