About
Anna Quinn Harrelson, MD, MPH, dip ACLM, MSCP, built WonderCreek Health around a specialty she knows both professionally and personally. She holds board certifications in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, plus a Master's in Public Health in Community Health Education. Her Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential places her among a select group of clinicians trained specifically in menopause care.
Dr. Harrelson brings decades of clinical experience to her practice, including ongoing work as a hospitalist. She navigates perimenopause herself, which shapes the practical, empathetic approach she takes with every patient. She is passionate about metabolic health, insulin resistance, PCOS, pelvic health, ADHD in women, and the musculoskeletal effects of hormonal change. Her "orchid theory" guides hormone therapy for sensitive patients, using a slow, methodical, individualized protocol. Outside medicine, Dr. Harrelson serves as president of a nonprofit providing extracurricular scholarships to children in Western North Carolina. She is a mother of three teenagers and runs a biannual children's consignment event in the region. Her mission is to give patients the tools they need to live an authentic and joyful life for as long as possible.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education; Diploma, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (dip ACLM); Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Harrelson right for?
Dr. Harrelson is an excellent fit for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s navigating perimenopause or menopause. Patients managing metabolic concerns like insulin resistance, PCOS, or weight changes benefit from her integrative approach. She also sees women dealing with thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, pelvic health issues, anxiety, sleep disruption, or hair loss. Women who want a physician who treats root causes rather than isolated symptoms tend to connect strongly with her style of care.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Harrelson focuses on perimenopause and menopause, hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. She also treats genitourinary syndrome of menopause, pelvic floor dysfunction, ADHD in women, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, hair loss, and connective tissue disorders. Her clinical scope covers both the hormonal and metabolic dimensions of midlife health.
Yes. Dr. Harrelson holds board certifications in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine. She also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, a credential specific to menopause care. Her additional training includes a Diploma from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a Master's in Public Health in Community Health Education.
Dr. Harrelson uses bioidentical hormone therapy and tailors every protocol to the individual patient. For women with hormone sensitivity or connective tissue concerns, she applies what she calls the orchid theory, taking a slow and methodical approach to titration. She combines hormone therapy with lifestyle modifications, targeted supplementation, and metabolic support rather than relying on medication alone.
Yes. Metabolic health is one of Dr. Harrelson's deepest clinical interests. She has a family history of metabolic syndrome herself and takes a proactive approach to preventing insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk. She integrates GLP-1 medication management, lifestyle medicine, and hormone optimization to address metabolic concerns in midlife women.
Dr. Harrelson primarily serves adult women up to age 64, with a strong focus on those in the perimenopause and menopause transition. She also offers Growing Up Well consultations for adolescents. Her patients often arrive after feeling dismissed elsewhere and are looking for a physician who takes a thorough, whole-person view of their health.
Yes. Dr. Harrelson incorporates GLP-1 medication management as one tool within her broader metabolic health approach. She evaluates each patient's metabolic history, hormone status, and lifestyle before recommending GLP-1 therapy. She pairs medication management with nutrition, movement, and hormone optimization for sustainable results.
Dr. Harrelson holds board certification in lifestyle medicine and a Diploma from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She emphasizes sustainable lifestyle change as a core treatment strategy, not a supplement to it. Her philosophy prioritizes modifying sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress physiology alongside any medical interventions.
Yes. Dr. Harrelson treats genitourinary syndrome of menopause, pelvic floor dysfunction, and sexual health concerns as part of her midlife women's care. These symptoms often go unaddressed in standard care settings, and she treats them as medically significant and highly treatable.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026