Most people don’t walk in here saying “I think I have a hormone problem.”
They come in saying they’re exhausted all the time. That they’ve gained weight without changing anything. That they feel anxious or irritable in a way that doesn’t match their life. That their drive, their focus, their sleep and their interest in everything they used to enjoy have quietly disappeared.
That’s what a hormone imbalance actually looks like. And it’s more common than most people realize — in women moving through perimenopause and menopause, and in men whose testosterone has been declining for years.
At South Beach Wellness Center, we offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for men and women in Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa, and the surrounding communities. Our provider, Maribel Dixon, MSN, APRN FNP-C, is one of a select group of practitioners in the area certified in Advanced BHRT through WorldLink Medical and a certified EvexiPEL pellet therapy provider.
If you’ve been feeling off and can’t explain why, this page is a good place to start.
Maribel Dixon, MSN, APRN FNP-C
Hormone replacement therapy restores hormones your body has stopped producing at healthy levels. We’re talking about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone — the hormones that regulate your energy, body composition, mood, sleep, libido, and mental clarity.
When these levels drop, the effects are felt across your entire body. HRT doesn’t mask symptoms. It addresses the source.
At South Beach Wellness Center, we practice bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical means the hormones are molecularly identical to the ones your body naturally produces. They behave the same way in your body. They bind to the same receptors. This is not a synthetic approximation. It’s a precise match.
We start with comprehensive lab work. From there, Maribel builds a protocol around your specific numbers and your specific symptoms. No cookie-cutter programs. No assumptions.
Women between their late 30s and mid-50s are living through one of the most physically and emotionally disruptive hormonal shifts of their lives. Perimenopause can start a full decade before menopause. For many women in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel, it goes unrecognized and untreated for years.
The symptoms are real and they’re measurable: hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, irregular cycles, mood swings, low libido, weight gain concentrated around the midsection, sleep disruption, and bone loss over time.
Bioidentical hormone therapy addresses all of it.
Our approach for women involves full hormone panel testing and a personalized protocol. For women who want a long-acting delivery method, EvexiPEL pellet therapy offers consistent hormone levels around the clock without the rollercoaster effect of creams or oral medications.
Learn more about our approach to menopause and perimenopause treatment.
Men often wait years before they mention what they’re experiencing because low testosterone doesn’t announce itself with a dramatic headline. It shows up as low motivation. Difficulty building muscle even while working out. Increased body fat. Poor sleep. A shorter fuse. Low libido that creates friction in relationships they care about.
If you’re a man between 35 and 65 in Wesley Chapel, Lutz, New Tampa, or Zephyrhills and this sounds familiar, your testosterone levels deserve a closer look.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) through South Beach Wellness Center begins with a full hormone panel including total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, and a complete metabolic panel. Your protocol is built from that data, not from averages.
We offer EvexiPEL pellet therapy for men, which provides a stable, sustained testosterone release over three to five months without weekly injections or daily topicals.
Most people asking about BHRT have tried creams or pills before. They know the ups and downs. Levels spike after application and drop before the next dose. The consistency is never quite right.
EvexiPEL pellet therapy works differently.
A small pellet, about the size of a grain of rice, is inserted just under the skin in a simple in-office procedure. From there, your body draws on the pellet as it needs to, releasing hormones at a rate that matches your activity and metabolic demand. Pellets typically last three to five months for women and four to six months for men.
South Beach Wellness Center is an EvexiPEL Certified Provider. This is a patented pellet system with a track record of consistency, and Maribel holds the clinical certification to administer it correctly. This is not a commodity pellet program. It’s a specific system with quality controls most practices don’t carry.
We’re located at 2975 Allegra Way in Lutz, just north of Tampa Premium Outlets and sitting square in the middle of the Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel corridor. Patients come to us from New Tampa, Trinity, Odessa, Zephyrhills, and Dade City.
The reason isn’t proximity. It’s that finding a certified, experienced BHRT provider in this corridor who takes the time to actually interpret your labs, explain your options, and build a real protocol is harder than it should be.
Maribel Dixon holds two advanced certifications most providers in this area don’t carry. She has completed Advanced BHRT training through WorldLink Medical, one of the most rigorous continuing education programs in hormone medicine. She is EvexiPEL certified. And she sees patients across both languages that this community speaks — English and Spanish.
If you’ve had a consultation somewhere else and left feeling dismissed, or if you’ve been told your labs are “normal” while you still feel terrible, we hear that often. Normal ranges on a lab report and optimal function for your body are not always the same number.
Your first visit is a consultation and comprehensive hormone panel. We look at estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, cortisol, and metabolic markers. We look at the full picture.
From there, Maribel reviews your results and symptoms together and presents a protocol. If pellet therapy is the right fit, the insertion procedure is done right here in the office in under 30 minutes. Most patients return to normal activity the same day.
Follow-up labs are scheduled at four to six weeks to confirm levels, with ongoing monitoring built into your care plan.
Who is a good candidate for BHRT?
Men and women experiencing symptoms of hormone decline — fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, low libido, brain fog, sleep problems — who have not found answers through conventional care. Lab work is required before any protocol begins.
Is bioidentical hormone therapy safe?
BHRT has a strong and growing body of clinical research behind it. WorldLink Medical, whose Advanced BHRT certification Maribel holds, requires evidence-based training grounded in peer-reviewed literature. We follow those protocols and monitor your labs throughout treatment.
Does insurance cover hormone therapy?
Some lab work may be covered depending on your plan. BHRT itself is typically not covered by insurance, which is one reason our Direct Primary Care membership is a natural companion to hormone treatment for many of our patients.
Do you see patients virtually?
Yes. We offer virtual consultations for Florida residents who prefer to start remotely.
Do you offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Se Habla Español.
Schedule a consultation with Maribel Dixon, MSN, APRN FNP-C at South Beach Wellness Center. We serve patients in Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa, Zephyrhills, Trinity, Odessa, and throughout the Tampa Bay region.
