Health and wellness care in Westerly, RI — medical weight loss and hormone replacement through safe, customized programs led by a board-certified family nurse practitioner who makes decisions with you, not for you.
DNP, APRN, FNP
Board Certified Nurse PractitionerDr. Furtado earned a Doctorate in Nursing Practice — she is independently licensed to prescribe all medications, diagnose and treat, order imaging, and make referrals. Her DNP training adds advanced education focused on one thing: better health outcomes for patients.
She specializes in medical weight loss management and hormone replacement for men and women, and is certified in peptide therapy and in medical aesthetics (Botox).
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General information only — the right treatment for you is decided at your evaluation.
What we do
Every program starts with an evaluation and a conversation. These are the health and wellness services patients across the Westerly area come to Seaside for.
Doctor-led weight management with a plan built around your body, your labs, and your life — not a fad diet.
Complete hormone care for perimenopause and menopause — estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone — starting whenever symptoms do. There is no age limit on getting help.
Low energy, low drive, fading strength? Testosterone and hormone optimization for men can help restore what time has taken.
Targeted support for energy, recovery, and healthy aging — including peptide therapy and vitamin programs discussed at your visit.
Certified in medical aesthetics, Dr. Furtado offers treatments that help the outside match how good you feel inside.
Weight and hormones don't live in isolation. Our health and wellness approach considers your overall health — skin, energy, prevention — in every plan.
Medical weight loss · Westerly, RI
If willpower alone worked, you wouldn't be reading this. Our medical weight loss program starts with a real evaluation — weight, waistline, history, and goals — then builds a customized plan with the tools that fit you, including GLP-1/GIP medication when it's clinically appropriate.
You get education and training at every step, so you understand what you're taking, why it works, and how to keep the weight off.
Hormone replacement therapy
WomenPerimenopause can begin in your 40s — sometimes earlier — and you do not have to wait until your periods stop to get help. There is no age limit on being evaluated: whether you're 42 or 72, if symptoms are disrupting your life, they deserve treatment. Hot flashes, broken sleep, brain fog, mood swings, and vanished energy are not things you just have to live with.
Women's hormone care at Seaside is complete hormone care: estrogen and progesterone plus testosterone — a hormone women need too, for desire, energy, mood, and mental clarity. Balanced hormones can help you:
MenDeclining testosterone can drain strength, focus, motivation, and libido — and it often creeps up so gradually that men assume it's just aging. HRT, sometimes paired with peptide therapy, is designed to restore what low testosterone takes away. Balanced testosterone can help you:
Either way, treatment starts with listening. We review your symptoms and history, then decide together whether hormone therapy is right for you.
Getting started
Book an Appointment online or reach us at (401) 500-0996. The public is welcome for weight loss and hormone services — no referral and no existing-patient status needed. Already a patient? Use the Patient Portal.
Meet Dr. Furtado at 27 East Ave in Westerly for measurements, history, and an honest conversation about your goals and your options.
Start a customized program with education, check-ins, and adjustments. Medical decisions are made with you, every step of the way.
Start exploring
Curious where you stand? Try this — then bring your questions to your evaluation.
Body mass index is one of the measurements we look at during a weight loss evaluation.
For adults 20+. BMI is a screening number, not a diagnosis — your evaluation looks at the full picture.
Health and Wellness Library
Education from Dr. Furtado in plain language — what hormone therapy is, how medical weight loss works, and what to expect. Watch before your first visit, or anytime you want to understand your options better.
What hormone replacement therapy is, who it can help, and how medical weight loss works — an introduction to Seaside's customized, safety-first approach and what a first evaluation covers.
Watch on YouTube →How hormones affect desire, comfort, and intimacy — and how treatment is kept safe and customized. Education to help you have a more informed conversation at your visit.
Watch on YouTube →Patient guide · PDF
A benefit-first, evidence-based look at NAD, B12, vitamin D3, selenium, and zinc — what the research in animals and humans actually shows for energy, strength, and healthy aging.
Patient guide · PDF
Understand why you can't sleep, what actually works — starting with CBT-I, the proven first-line treatment — and the natural, homeopathic options that can help instead of reaching for sleep medicines.
For education only. These videos are general information and are not medical advice. Whether a treatment is right for you is decided at your evaluation, after a review of your history and labs.
Book an AppointmentCommon questions
No. The public is welcome for weight loss and hormone replacement services — you don't need to be an established primary care patient to book an evaluation.
Your visit starts with a full evaluation: weight and waist measurements, medical history, and a conversation about your goals. From there, Dr. Furtado builds a customized plan that may include prescription medication such as GLP-1/GIP therapy, appetite support, vitamin therapy, and dietary guidance — with education and training so you understand every step.
Yes. When clinically appropriate after an evaluation, GLP-1 and GIP-based medications are among the tools in our programs, alongside nutrition guidance and ongoing monitoring for safety.
Yes — hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms. It can relieve hot flashes and night sweats, improve sleep, steady mood, clear brain fog, and restore energy. It also supports urogenital health, helps protect bones against osteoporosis, and supports cardiovascular health — especially when started earlier in the transition. Treatment is individualized after an evaluation.
Yes. Perimenopause — the years before your final period, often starting in your 40s — is exactly when many women benefit most, and you do not have to wait until your periods stop. There is no strict age limit on hormone therapy at Seaside: your symptoms, labs, and health history guide the decision, not your birth year. Women well past menopause can also be evaluated.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
Yes. Women produce testosterone too, and levels fall with age — often starting in perimenopause. Low testosterone in women is linked to low desire, low energy, mood changes, and mental fog. When an evaluation shows it's appropriate, testosterone is part of complete hormone care for women at Seaside, alongside estrogen and progesterone.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
Yes. As estrogen falls, the tissues of the vagina, vulva, and urinary tract thin and dry out — a condition called genitourinary syndrome of menopause. It causes dryness, irritation, urinary urgency and infections, and pain with intimacy. Hormone therapy supports these tissues and can make intimacy comfortable again. These symptoms are common, treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about — please ask.
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For men with low testosterone, hormone replacement can help restore energy, vitality, focus, and libido. Peptide therapy may also be part of a men's hormone optimization plan.
We're at 27 East Ave, Westerly, RI 02891. Book an Appointment online or call (401) 500-0996. Existing patients can also use the Patient Portal.
Common symptoms men ask about include ongoing fatigue, low sex drive, reduced muscle mass or increased belly fat, brain fog, mood changes, and poor sleep. Only lab testing can confirm low testosterone — it can't be diagnosed from symptoms alone. If these sound familiar, a visit and blood work is the starting point.
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Cost depends on the treatment plan and whether insurance helps with parts of it. We always give you the full cost before anything is prescribed. Call (401) 500-0996 for current pricing.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
TRT is a hormone treatment, not a weight-loss drug. Some men on appropriately managed testosterone therapy find it easier to stay active and build muscle, which can support weight goals — but weight management needs its own plan. This is a medical decision to make with your clinician.
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It depends on the form of therapy and your health plan; we quote it upfront before anything is prescribed. Call (401) 500-0996 for current pricing.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
“Bioidentical” hormones are a type of HRT, not a separate category — the term usually means hormones chemically identical to the body's own. Safety depends on the patient, the dose, and monitoring, not the label. A clinician visit is the right place to weigh the options for your health history.
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It starts with a visit: a review of your symptoms and health history, blood work, then a treatment plan if appropriate. Call (401) 500-0996 to schedule at our Westerly office, 27 East Ave.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
Semaglutide is a medical treatment, not a one-time fix. Many people regain weight if they stop without a maintenance plan — that's why we build a long-term plan with every patient: medication, nutrition, and follow-up visits. Your clinician can explain the options at a visit.
These answers are general information, not medical advice.
Visit us
Welcoming patients from across Washington County, Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut.
Phone: (401) 500-0996
Fax: (401) 854-2738
Existing patients: message us and manage your care through the Patient Portal.
The public is welcome for weight loss & HRT — no referral needed.
Book an Appointment Patient Portal — Existing Patients Email us
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: closed
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