Bio
Her professional interests focus on nutritional and herbal supplementation, functional medicine concepts, as well as bio identical hormones. She has expertise in primary care for women, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, vulvar dermatology, preventive wellness, and sexual health. Marcy serves as the Sexual Assault Resource nurse for the community hospital, and participates professionally at Vineyard Medical Services, a long-standing island-focused clinic on Martha's Vineyard. Marcy Holmes made her television debut on 11/03/11 as a Menopause Clinician expert on the Dr. Oz show, discussing concepts of and solutions for Perimenopausal Rage.
Specialties:
- Nursing
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Location:
- Yarmouth, ME
Group Memberships
Credentials
- Education
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MSN-Master of Science, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Rochester School of Nursing, New York, 2001BSN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, State University at Buffalo, New York, 1995
- Residency
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Women's Health NP clinical hours, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
- Board Certifications
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Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Menopause Clinician, NCC Certification
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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2002-20132001Active 2011Recertification 2011
- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health [NPWH]American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists [ACOG]North American Menopause Society [NAMS]
- Honors or Awards
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BSN Cum laude, University at Buffalo, New York, 1995Communications Award for BSN Graduate, University at Buffalo, New York 1995Inducted Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor society of Nursing, 1995
- Publications
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“Conquering Perimenopause”, Warning signs for perimenopausal rage and treatment strategies11/2011, found at http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/conquering-perimenopause"PMS and PMDD Natural Solutions" found at http://www.womentowomen.com/menstruation/understandingpmsandpmdd.aspx"Advanced PMS and PMDD Treatments" found at http://www.womentowomen.com/menstruation/severePMSandPMDDtreatment.aspx"Perimenopause- a time of change" found at http://www.womentowomen.com/menopause/perimenopause.aspx"Hair loss in women" found at http://www.womentowomen.com/womenshealth/femalehairloss.aspx
Activity
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What could cause long term vaginal itching?
Various imbalances can contribute to vaginal itching. Top considerations include allergen contact, different types of infections, or some specific skin conditions. Some common allergens that trigger contact dermatitis and itching and irritation, all worth avoiding when suffering from vulvar or vagi
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What triggers hot flashes?
Hot flashes from perimenopause and menopause are often triggered by what I call the big bad four; Sugar, Caffeine, Alcohol and Stress! If you reduce the triggers you may reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, naturally! Healthy diet effort, regular exercise, meditation with deep breathin
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Should I use douche?
No, you should not douche routinely to clean the inside of your vagina. Studies have shown that Douching can do more harm than good. It strips away the natural ecosystem and defenses of the vaginal lining that can defend you from infections and HIV. Douching can propel bacteria up thru the cervix...
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What could cause long term vaginal itching?
Various imbalances can contribute to vaginal itching. Top considerations include allergen contact, different types of infections, or some specific skin conditions. Some common allergens that trigger contact dermatitis and itching and irritation, all worth avoiding when suffering from vulvar or vagi
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