About
Dr. Jill Valerius founded Now Health in Palmer, Alaska as the practice's Medical Director. She holds board certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) and carries the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential. Before earning her MD, she built over 25 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer and sports medicine practitioner. That background gives her an unusually grounded perspective on movement, injury, and physical performance.
Dr. Valerius focuses on root-cause medicine across a broad clinical range. Her areas of deep interest include hormonal imbalances, thyroid health, gut health, bone health and osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, diabetes management, weight management, and cognitive health. She applies the Bredesen Protocol for dementia prevention and uses tools like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, low dose naltrexone, GLP medications, and SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing. She also serves as a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, performing immigration exams on the I-693 form. Dr. Valerius is an active public educator, appearing on podcasts including Your Longevity Blueprint, Menopause Rescue, and the Brain-Soul Success Show, and hosting a weekly segment on Big Cabbage Radio. She has presented for KnoWeWell on topics ranging from osteoporosis and perimenopause to stress science and spinal cord health.
Education & Training
Additional Training
ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine); IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner); ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer); 25+ years experience in sports medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Valerius right for?
Dr. Valerius works well with adults navigating complex, chronic conditions that have resisted straightforward answers. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gut issues, autoimmune disease, or metabolic concerns will find her approach thorough. She also serves athletes and active adults who want performance-informed primary care. Women in perimenopause or menopause benefit from her focused expertise in hormone optimization and bone health. Families with children benefit from her full-spectrum family medicine training, and older adults find strong support in her cognitive health and longevity work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Valerius treats a broad range of chronic and complex conditions. Her strongest focus areas include hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gut health issues such as IBS and SIBO, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and insulin resistance, weight management, bone health and osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. She also cares for patients with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, ADHD, fibromyalgia, and hypermobility.
Yes. Dr. Valerius holds board certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) and carries the IFMCP credential from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is also a certified athletic trainer (ATC) with over 25 years of experience in sports medicine.
Dr. Valerius works to identify root causes rather than manage symptoms in isolation. She uses comprehensive functional medicine lab testing, nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and targeted treatments such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and low dose naltrexone. Her Roadmap to Vibrant Health framework guides patients through structured phases of care, from digestive health to hormone optimization to long-term resilience.
Yes. Dr. Valerius brings over 25 years of sports medicine experience to her practice. She holds the ATC credential and uses SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing to support sports nutrition. She works with both competitive athletes and active adults pursuing personal fitness goals.
Yes. Dr. Valerius is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. She performs immigration medical exams, including the required physical, immunization review, required labs, and completion of USCIS Form I-693. Contact Now Health directly for pricing and scheduling.
Yes. Dr. Valerius provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as part of her hormone optimization work. She treats perimenopause, menopause, adrenal issues, and a range of hormonal imbalances using a root-cause approach that incorporates comprehensive lab testing and individualized treatment planning.
Dr. Valerius uses comprehensive functional medicine lab testing that goes beyond routine blood panels. She also uses SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing, particularly for sports nutrition. For dementia prevention, she applies the Bredesen Protocol. Her treatment toolkit includes low dose naltrexone and GLP medications where appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Valerius practices full-spectrum family medicine and sees patients from pediatrics through geriatrics. Well child care, sports physicals, women's health, men's health, and geriatric care all fall within her scope.
Dr. Valerius is an active public educator. She has appeared on multiple podcasts, including Your Longevity Blueprint, Menopause Rescue, the Brain-Soul Success Show, and others. She hosts a weekly health segment on Big Cabbage Radio and has presented for KnoWeWell on topics including osteoporosis, perimenopause, stress science, and cognitive health.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026