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Kai Herman, ND

Functional Medicine Specialist & Aesthetic Specialist

"In my practice of medicine, side effects include: better energy, improved mood, healthier skin and hair, looking and feeling your best!"

About Kai Herman

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Dr. Kai Herman, ND is the Co-Owner and Medical Director of both the Functional Medicine and Aesthetic divisions at FoRM Health. Her clinical focus is whole-person midlife care—helping patients navigate aging with clarity, strength, and intention. She specializes in menopause and andropause care, regenerative aesthetics for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, metabolic health and weight management, and proactive disease prevention, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.

Dr. Kai is known for her expertise in platelet-rich regenerative therapies (PRP and PRF) and bio-identical hormone replacement. Her practice is thoughtfully designed to deliver results-driven, personalized care that addresses both how patients feel and how they age. Whether supporting hormonal transitions, weight management, rejuvenating skin and hair, or reducing long-term disease risk, Dr. Kai takes a strategic, evidence-informed, and holistic approach to aging well.

Before becoming a physician, Dr. Kai worked as a mental health counselor in the Bay Area, where she developed a deep appreciation for the connection between physical, emotional, and mental health. She later earned certifications in Pilates, personal training, nutritional therapy, and Barre3®, spending six years in the wellness industry prior to Naturopathic Medical School.

Dr. Kai received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2012 and completed a full-year residency with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine and regnerative injection therapies, including PRP. She also holds a BA in Psychology with honors and research distinction from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

At FoRM Health, Dr. Kai partners with patients who want to be proactive, informed, and empowered about their health—now and for decades to come. Aging is inevitable. Aging well is intentional.

Dr. Kai is In-Network with the following insurance companies:

Aetna, Moda, Regence/BCBS

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What My Patients Say

“I have loved participating in the Skin Rehab Program! I received 3 treatments per month customized to meet my skin care needs and goals.  With consistent treatments and home care, my skin is smoother, much more even skin tone (fewer dark spots and redness), firmer, and glows.  It just looks so much healthier!  I’m so happy with the results!”

–Look Better Member

Dr Kai Herman and her staff are amazing!  I have been under Dr Herman’s naturopathic care for years. I fully trust Dr Herman with my medical needs and when I heard she was doing PRP facials, I knew I could also trust her with my face/skin care needs. The procedure itself was seamless and done in a comfortable, relaxed setting.  The downtime was minimal.  The results were impressive.  I noticed tighter, firmer skin and an improved complexion.  This will definitely be part of my anti-aging skin care routine!

–PRP Skin Rejuvenation Patient

“Dr. Herman’s personable and professional demeanor along with her thorough pre and post- treatment information made my laser experience great! She was knowledgable with my specific skin type and gave me a great treatment that had lasting affects beyond what I expected.”

–Skin Care Patient

“Dr. Herman is amazing! I completed 2 laser resurfacing treatments and am loving the results. Many friends and family members have commented on how great my skin looks! Thanks, Dr. Herman!”

–Aesthetic Laser Client

“Dr. Herman is always professional and caring. She has helped me to get my life back in balance and takes the time to really get to know me and understands my individual needs.”

–Functional Medicine Patient

“A little over a year ago I noticed thinning and balding areas on my scalp. I was devastated. My hair is my signature and a huge part of my identity. Then I learned about Dr. Herman and that PRP could be used to treat my thinning hair. I’d had it for my knee so I thought, why not!? I’m so glad I did!  My hair is fuller, the thinning areas filled in and my hairline was restored.  Dr. Herman is knowledgeable, gentle, and great to work with.  I consider my case a complete success! No only that, after years of trying to grow out my hair, it is finally super long. I feel gorgeous and I attribute that to Dr. Herman and PRP.

–Hair (and knee) PRP Patient

“I just love Dr. Herman and her staff. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I really like how caring Dr. Herman is. She takes the time to truly understand my concerns and she includes me in the decision of how to best achieve the healthiest me.”

–Functional Medicine Patient

“Dr. Herman is attentive, smart, and curious – and always sends me away feeling better, with good tips on general well-being, physical and internal health, and self-care. I’m confident I have the support and care I need, and a trusted guide to help find the right answers for myself and my lifestyle. I highly recommend this clinic and Dr. Herman!”

–Functional Medicine Patient

“Dr. Herman thoughtfully and thoroughly addressed all of my concerns and recommended testing and treatments my PCP has never mentioned. I look forward to continuing my care with her.”

–Functional Medicine Patient

“Dr. Herman is amazing! I completed 2 laser resurfacing treatments and am loving the results. Many friends and family members have commented on how great my skin looks! Thanks, Dr. Herman!”

–Aesthetics Patient
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We asked a few of our Move Better providers which We asked a few of our Move Better providers which tools they lean on for recovery. Whether you’re training, healing an injury, or feeling a little nagging pain — these are some of the ways we keep ourselves & our patients moving better! 

🤸‍♀️ Theragun
🤸‍♀️ Hydration
🤸‍♀️ Lacrosse Balls
🤸‍♀️ Restorative Yoga
🤸‍♀️ Foot Soaks
🤸‍♀️ Red Light Therapy 
🤸‍♀️ Sauna
🤸‍♀️ Stretching 

Need more guidance on recovery & moving pain free? We got you! Link in bio to schedule. 🔗 

#formhealth #movebetter #orthopedic #naturopathicmedicine #regenerativemedicine #feelbetter #recoverytools #dryneedle #sportsrehabilitation
Even the most dedicated providers need a recharge Even the most dedicated providers need a recharge — and for the FoRM crew, nothing beats getting lost in a great book!

This month, FoRM’s Book Club took over Oma’s Hideaway to swap thoughts on Wild Dark Shore over delicious food, drinks and even better company. We came for the book. We stayed for the vibes. 🌿🕯️

#FoRMBookClub #WildDarkShore #OmasHideaway #ReadMoreBooks #formhealthpdx
At FoRM we believe pain treatments should come wit At FoRM we believe pain treatments should come with a plan — not just a prescription! 💡 

That’s why we offer a suite of targeted therapies that are highly effective as standalone therapies but can also be used in conjunction with regenerative injection therapies to optimize outcomes:

🎯 Trigger Point Injections — Addresses muscular dysfunction that loads and stresses the very joints and tissues being regenerated.

⚡ Shockwave Therapy — Stimulates tissue repair and increases local circulation to enhance the regenerative environment

🧠 Nerve Hydrodissection — Ultrasound-guided release of compressed nerves that may be undermining your recovery without you knowing it.

🌿 Prolozone — Ozone-based therapy that reduces oxidative stress and delivers targeted support to healing tissue
Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or already undergoing Prolotherapy, PRP, or MFAT — these therapies meet you where you are, and help carry you further than you thought possible.

You deserve more than symptom management. You deserve a path back. 💪 

#FoRMHealth #RegenerativeMedicine #Prolotherapy #PRP #MFAT #ShockwaveTherapy #Prolozone #NeuralTherapy #Hydrodissection #IntegrativeOrthopedics #ChronicPainRelief #FunctionalMedicine #WholeBodyHealing #PortlandOR
Your Body is Designed to Heal. Regenerative Inject Your Body is Designed to Heal. Regenerative Injection Therapy Harnesses That Power. 
#movebetter #movebetterfeelbetter #formhealth #nonsurgicalsolutions
What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain or o What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain or old injuries? 🏋🏽‍♂️

Regenerative injection therapies (RIT) use your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce inflammation, repair tissues, and relieve pain—helping you move better without surgery or relying on medications.

✨ RIT Therapies at FoRM:

✅ Prolotherapy – A simple sugar solution, that strengthens weakened + damaged connective tissue (ligaments/sprains)
✅ Platelet Rich Plasma – Concentrated platelet solution, harnessed from your own blood, which uses growth factors to repair injuries (tendons/muscle tears and strains)
✅ MFAT Therapy – Fat-derived regenerative cells that provide a powerful healing signal for old injuries and damaged joints (arthritis, cartilage damage)

FoRM is Portland’s trusted resource for non-surgical, regenerative solutions for pain + injuries. 

Want to learn if you’re a good fit for RIT? Schedule a Consult one of our specialists - Dr. Ryan Minarik ND and Dr. Brittany Krake ND - by calling 503 232 5653 opt 2 or using scheduling link in bio.

#MoveBetter #PainRelief #RegenerativeMedicine #FormHealthPDX #PRP Prolotherapy SportsMedicine PortlandHealth FeelBetterMoveBetter
We have 4 physicians at FoRM who specialize in hor We have 4 physicians at FoRM who specialize in hormones + women’s health. They’re here to support you in navigating perimenopause & menopause with style and grace! Dr. Herman, Dr. Krake, + Dr. Binshaieg share their go to supplementation to help our patients navigate this phase of life! 

🌷Femmenessence
🌷Magnesium L Threonate
🌷Cortisol Manager
🌷Vitex
🌷Rhapontic Rhubarb
🌷Creatine
🌷Collagen

There are so many wonderful botanicals that we can lean on to keep us feeling + moving better. #formhealthpdx 

Link in bio to schedule! 

#hormonehealth #hormonebalance #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #feelbetter #movebetter #botanical #naturopathicphysician
What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain? 🏋🏽‍ What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain? 🏋🏽‍♂️

Regenerative injection therapies (RIT) use your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce inflammation, repair tissues, and relieve pain—helping you move better without surgery or relying on medications.

✨ RIT Therapies at FoRM:

✅ Prolotherapy – A simple sugar solution, that strengthens weakened + damaged connective tissue (ligaments/sprains)
✅ Platelet Rich Plasma – Concentrated platelet solution, harnessed from your own blood, which uses growth factors to repair injuries (tendons/muscle tears and strains)
✅ MFAT Therapy – Fat-derived regenerative cells that provide a powerful healing signal for old injuries and damaged joints (arthritis, cartilage damage)

FoRM is Portland’s trusted resource for non-surgical, regenerative solutions for pain + injuries. 

Want to learn if you’re a good fit for RIT? Schedule a Consult one of our specialists - Dr. Ryan Minarik ND and Dr. Brittany Krake ND - by calling 503 232 5653 opt 2 or using scheduling link in bio.

#MoveBetter #PainRelief #RegenerativeMedicine #FormHealthPDX #PRP Prolotherapy SportsMedicine PortlandHealth FeelBetterMoveBetter
Perimenopause… or Cortisol Chaos? Many women in th Perimenopause… or Cortisol Chaos?
Many women in their forties assume new symptoms automatically mean perimenopause.
Sometimes they’re right.
But sometimes cortisol dysregulation is the real driver.

We recently evaluated a 44-year-old woman ready to start hormone therapy for what she believed were worsening perimenopausal symptoms:
• Early morning wake-ups
• Worsening premenstrual symptoms
• Increased anxiety
• New abdominal fat
• Blood sugar swings and cravings
• Intermittent night sweats
• Brain fog
• Lower stress tolerance

Her #DUTCH, a comprehensive hormone test, told a different story.
Her sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) were relatively stable.
Cortisol was not.

Findings showed:
• Elevated total cortisol
• Slow cortisol metabolism (meaning it lingered longer in her system)
• Cortisol rising at night instead of falling

That pattern alone can drive poor sleep, anxiety, fat storage, and metabolic disruption.
Our strategy shifted.

Instead of jumping into hormone therapy, we focused on nervous system regulation, adrenal support, sleep repair, and reducing unnecessary stress load.

The takeaway: not every symptom in your forties can be blame on retiring ovaries. Sometimes it’s cortisol dysregulation, from years of burning the candle at both ends.

Precision testing allows for precision treatment—so hormones work for you, not against you.

#formhealth #functionalmedicine #hormonehealth #feelbetter
The Menopausal Transition: What’s Actually Happeni The Menopausal Transition: What’s Actually Happening

Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause. Estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate—often unpredictably. 

What it can feel like in real life:
🩸Heavier, more frequent, or irregular periods
🤬Mood swings, anxiety, irritability
🫩Sleep disruption (especially 2-4am)
🤯Brain fog, difficulty with name/word recall + poor focus
🫥Declining libido
🤰New, stubborn abdominal fat
💪Muscle loss despite exercising
🥵Night sweats and temperature sensitivity

Menopause is defined as the twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. Hormone production “falls off the cliff” — and the whole body feels it.

What it can feel like in real life:
🥵Hot flashes + night sweats�• Insomnia
🦪Vaginal dryness
😒Zero libido
🤬Mood swings, depression
😶‍🌫️Memory lapses and word-finding difficulty
😫Multi-Joint pain
💪Rapid muscle loss🤰Expanding waist-line
🫩Fatigue

Postmenopause is the stage after menopause, when hormone levels remain consistently low.

Beyond persisting symptoms mentioned above, additional silent, behind-the-scenes changes happening as a result of permanently low estrogen (progesterone + testosterone).

🦴Accelerated bone loss → increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures

🧠 Loss of brain’s gray matter volume + changes in white matter
💪 Loss of muscle mass → higher risk of frailty
🔥Increased (inflammatory) abdominal fat
💦 Loss of joint lubrication + cartilage
🍭Worsening insulin resistance
💔 Elevated cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk
🦪 Thinning of vaginal and urinary tissues (genitourinary syndrome of menopause)

This transition is not a disease. It is a full-body physiologic shift.
How you train, eat, sleep, manage stress, and—when appropriate—use targeted therapies will determine how strong and resilient you feel in this next chapter.

This is not the end of vitality. It is a phase that requires a smarter strategy.

#formhealth #formhealthpdx #movebetter #feelbetter #sellwoodmoreland #sellwoodmoreland #functionalmedicine #regenerativemedicine #hormonehealth #agedefy #glowup #lookbetterfeelbetter #ageyourway
Balanced hormones start with a nourishing meal! 🥘 Balanced hormones start with a nourishing meal! 🥘 ✨ 

Filling every plate with fiber, protein, + healthy fat will ensure that you’re feeling 💯 throughout the days, weeks, + years! 

🥦 Fiber — feeds your gut critters to keep them happy so they can help your detox pathways (super important for estrogen!). & helps with blood sugar control. 

🍗 Protein — provides the building blocks for our hormones & support muscle building. It also is key for blood sugar control, feeling satiated, + reducing energy crashes. 

🥑 Healthy Fats — the foundation of our hormone production! Olive oil, nuts, avocado, seeds all keep cycles movin’ + groovin’ while reducing inflammation. 

Nourishment + fueling yourself is non-negotiable to keep hormones healthy & happy!! 🤸‍♀️ 🪩 

Check our link in bio for the recipe to this delish squash + chicken soup. 🍲
Hormone Health by Decade💪 Your hormone landscape s Hormone Health by Decade💪
Your hormone landscape shifts with age. Your Strategy Should too!

🔹 In Your 20s? Lay the groundwork by establishing healthy habits around eating + activity. Keep your blood sugar levels steady by eating a balanced diet + staying active!

Tip #1: When meal-planning, use this blood-sugar balancing formula: Protein + Fiber + (Healthy) Fat

Tip #2: Exercise is more fun with friends! Plan to meet friends for a hike, group class or friendly competition!

🔹 In Your 30s? Cortisol imbalances from stress and poor sleep can disrupt hormonal cycles, cause fertility issues in both men + women, and set the stage for inflammation.

Tip #1: Establish a decompression routine you follow every night before bed.

Tip #2: Stress management should be simple; think breath-work, 5-Min journal, relaxing baths + sleepy-time tea!

✨ In Your 40s? Focus on strength training to support muscle + bone health while maintaining metabolic fitness through blood sugar control and stress management.

Tip #1: Train 4-6x per week with a balance of strength, mobility, and restorative movement (think yoga, Pilates). We highly recommend working with a qualified trainer to dial in your best form!

Tip #2: Swap steady-state, endurance cardio for 20 min of interval training (short bursts of speed + recovery work).

✨ 50s & Beyond? Hormonal changes in post-menopause & andropause can accelerate aging, affecting muscles, joints, brain, heart, skin, and more. Addressing imbalances can keep you vibrant and strong!

Tip #1: Talk to your doctor about bio-identical hormone therapy.

Tip #2: Keep chasing strength goals—fitness is more essential than ever!

💥 Prioritize hormone health + smart training to stay resilient for life!

#FoRMHealthPDX #HormoneHealth #StrongerWithAge #Longevity #FeelBetterMoveBetter #AgeDefyingStrength
#FoRMHealth #StrongerForLife #HormoneHealth #PreventionIsPower
FoRM just got a GLoW up. ✨ We pulled up the old c FoRM just got a GLoW up. ✨

We pulled up the old carpet and upgraded to fresh flooring and new runners throughout the clinic — because the space you heal in matters.

2026 is our GLoW up year — refining, elevating, and continuing to raise the standard of care we deliver every day.

Same mission. Elevated environment.

#formhealth #formhealthpdx #movebetter #feelbetter #lookbetter #sellwoodmoreland #functionalmedicine #agedefy #regenerativemedicine #hormonehealth #glowup

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