Maybe this sounds familiar.
You heard the word osteoporosis — or osteopenia — and your stomach dropped. Someone said "see a specialist." You called, and the first opening was three, four, maybe six months away.
So now you wait. And while you wait, the questions pile up.
The appointment finally comes. It's shorter than you hoped. Half of it goes to piecing together your history. The doctor orders the tests that weren't in your file — and you go home to wait again, with fewer answers than you came for.
That isn't your fault. Nobody hands you a map for this. But the visit you waited months for deserves better than a scramble.
When you walk in organized, your specialist can spend more of the visit on you — your numbers, your risks, your choices — and less on paperwork. You can follow the conversation, ask what matters to you, and weigh your options with clearer information. That's what it feels like to be a partner in your care.
You could gather your records and write down questions on your own. Many women try. What's hard is knowing which information matters, what might be missing, and which questions are worth the few minutes you'll have.
That's where 13 years of specializing in bone health makes the difference. I've sat beside women at this exact moment, again and again. I know what bone specialists tend to look for, where records usually have gaps, and how to turn a pile of portal printouts into something a doctor can read quickly. You bring your story. I bring the judgment about what to do with it. We work through it together, at your pace.
I'm a patient navigator, not a physician. I don't diagnose or prescribe. My job is to help you and your doctor do your best work together.
At the end of our three sessions, you'll have:
And something harder to put on a list: you'll walk in calmer, better prepared, and ready to speak up for yourself.
Doctor-Ready in Three is for you if:
It's probably not the right fit if:
(Book a single Advocate's Bone Review instead — we'll focus on your most important questions.)
My six-month concierge program, The Bone Health Navigator, is built for that.
Hi, I'm Irma.
I'm a holistic health coach (INHC) and osteoporosis patient navigator. I've been coaching since 2003 and specializing in bone health for 13 years.
I came to this work the way many of my clients come to me — through my own health crisis, after years in a high-stress Wall Street career. Currently dealing with my own osteoporosis due to prednisone. I know what it's like to feel lost in a system that moves fast and explains little. Now I spend my days making sure the women I work with are seen, heard, and matched with the right doctors.
“Irma provides an organized approach that makes it easy to navigate complex information about osteoporosis… Irma gave me hope.”
— Jan Volkoff, CA
“Making me aware of the big picture but allowing me to grieve the diagnosis — until I was ready to take this on!!”
— Linda Silbert, NJ
“Irma has been invaluable to help me negotiate the often confusing and uncertain terrain of osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment. She is kind, knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to. I highly recommend her to anyone who has unfortunately found themselves thrown into this new world!”
— Joan Friedman, NYC
“When I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and multiple fractures, I was devastated and frightened. Irma became my knowledgeable, life-giving advocate. She listens with heart, sees the whole picture, and connects you with experts she trusts. She's been essential to my steady progress.”
— Cindy Fogel, NC
“Her guidance ensures patients are prepared, informed, and empowered to make confident decisions about their care.”
— Kim Zambito, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon
“Her work ensures patients arrive at clinical visits prepared and confident, making each consultation more effective.”
— Kristann Heinz, MD, RD, Functional Medicine Physician
You've already invested months of waiting. This helps make them count.
$797 Paid In Full
No. That's what Session 1 is for. We'll find them together in your patient portals — you stay in control of your information the whole time.
No. I'm a patient navigator, not a doctor. I help you organize, understand, and ask. Your specialist makes the medical recommendations; you make the decisions.
Yes. This makes the time with that doctor far more productive.
We'll talk through what kind of specialist fits your situation, and I can connect you with bone doctors I trust.
Ideally 4–6 weeks before your appointment. That leaves time to request any missing tests so the results are ready when you walk in.
Let's get you ready — so the next time you sit across from your doctor, you know exactly where you stand and what you want to ask.
Not sure this is the right next step? Thinking you might need help in:
