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Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

America's Holistic Gynecologist

Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in Philosophy with a focus mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone has been an instructor for medical residents and students at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and The University of Texas Dell Medical Center. He is also the author of The Hormone Balance Bible and hosts the podcast Confessions of a Male Gynecologist As an integrative health physician, Dr. Tassone believes that you should have an active role in your care. It's about more than certain symptoms, it's about your body as a whole. This method can help prevent chronic illnesses, as well as maintenance, so your body can heal itself.

Women's HealthSexual Health & FertilityMetabolic Health & Nutrition
Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD
What Shawn can help you with
  • Whole-Person Hormone Mastery: Gain a truly holistic understanding of your hormones, integrating mind, body, and spirit for lasting balance and vitality.

  • Myth-Busting Clarity: Cut through confusing wellness trends and medical misinformation with clinically precise, evidence-based guidance you can trust.

  • Empowered Self-Advocacy: Learn to effectively communicate your needs to clinicians and navigate healthcare to get the personalized care you deserve.

Core beliefs

Dr. Tassone fundamentally believes that no woman should ever feel dismissed in her health journey. He champions an integrative approach, asserting that genuine healing stems from treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, rather than isolated symptoms. He challenges the notion of 'normal' lab values, emphasizing that individual well-being trumps statistics. Moreover, he’s a fierce advocate against misinformation and profit-driven wellness scams, tirelessly working to empower women with accurate, comprehensive knowledge to actively participate in their own care.

Core competencies

Dr. Tassone is a uniquely qualified integrative gynecologist, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine, further holding a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. With over two decades of experience treating tens of thousands of women, he pioneered the Hormone Archetype system and SHINES Protocol, offering personalized, whole-person approaches to hormonal health across the lifespan. His expertise spans perimenopause, menopause, bioidentical hormone therapy, thyroid, PCOS, endometriosis, and advocacy for dismissed patients, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care.

Credentials & Leadership
  • MD, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Board Certified, American Board of Integrative Medicine
  • PhD in Mind-Body Medicine
  • Instructor for Medical Residents and Students, University of Arizona
  • Instructor for Medical Residents and Students, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • Integrative Medicine Instructor, Arizona State University
  • Author, The Hormone Balance Bible (HarperCollins)

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