Customer story · Yvonne Karney
Roxanne Lowered Cholesterol by 100 Points and Lost 15 Pounds in 3 Months
Roxanne · Recorded 9/17/2025
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Roxanne Boersma achieved significant health improvements with Yvonne Karney at Vitality Renewal. Within three months, she lowered her bad cholesterol by 100 points, reduced her A1C to exit the pre-diabetic range, and lost 15 pounds. Roxanne reports increased energy, better sleep, and reduced systemic inflammation after seeking a holistic root-cause approach.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Holistic root-cause treatment for fatigue, sleep issues, and weight gain.
- Reported Result
- Lowered bad cholesterol by 100 points and lost 15 pounds.
- Time to Value
- 3 months
“In 3 months, I lowered my bad cholesterol by 100 points. I lowered my A1C by a couple of percentage points - enough to bring me out of the pre-diabetic range.”
“The loss of the 15 pounds has made me definitely able to do more, like with my grandchildren, getting down on the floor and playing with them and being able to get up again.”
“Investing in myself was definitely something that was worth my time, energy, and my money.”
The interview
What specific improvements have you noticed in your daily life?
I just have a lot more energy. I'm feeling healthier. I'm feeling fitter. The loss of the 15 pounds has made me definitely able to do more, like with my grandchildren, getting down on the floor and playing with them and being able to get up again. It's huge. I love my grandchildren and being able to feel more fit and have more energy to be with them is huge for my life.
What was your health situation like before working with Dr. Yvonne and the team?
Before working with Dr. Yvonne and the team, I'd been searching for a healthcare provider that would address a lot of the underlying issues I was having, and I couldn't seem to find one that would address everything in a holistic manner and really look deep for the root cause. I definitely had a lot of issues going on. I had really hard time sleeping at night, no energy, focus was not that great. And I had realized that over the course of a few years that I had really declined in my health and I wanted to get it back.
How did you hear about Vitality Renewal and why did you choose them?
The reason that I went to the Vitality Renewal team was on the recommendation of a friend of mine who personally knows one of the practitioners that work there. I trust my friend and I had been searching for someone that was trustworthy for a long time.
Did you have any hesitations before joining the program?
I did have an initial hesitation due to the cost. The full program is not inexpensive, and it is concierge medicine where basically you're paying upfront and submitting to your insurance after to see if they're going to cover anything. What got me past that hesitation was that I had been feeling poorly for so long and I saw this as probably my last chance to get healthy. I was worth it. Investing in myself was definitely something that was worth my time, energy, and my money.
What surprised you most about the results you achieved?
What surprised me the most about working with them was how fast I had noticeable differences and differences in my blood tests. In 3 months, I lowered my bad cholesterol by 100 points. I lowered my A1C by a couple of percentage points - enough to bring me out of the pre-diabetic range. C-reactive protein or my measure of inflammation in my body also decreased by several points. In just 3 months time I noticeably felt better, slept better and had lost 15 pounds.
Why would you recommend the Vitality Renewal team to others?
I recommend the Vitality Renewal team because I have gotten tremendous results with them. And I think anyone that goes into the program and takes it seriously and sticks with it can also. I also recommend them because they are incredibly nice people who are very caring and take great care of their patients - the entire team.
Frequently asked
Is Vitality Renewal worth the cost of concierge medicine?
Roxanne Boersma initially hesitated because the program is not inexpensive and requires upfront payment before insurance submission. However, she decided she was worth the investment after feeling poorly for years, ultimately finding the results to be worth her time, energy, and money.
How long does it take to see results with Dr. Yvonne Karney?
Roxanne saw noticeable differences in her health and blood tests within just three months. During this timeframe, she improved her A1C, lowered inflammation markers, and significantly reduced her cholesterol.
Can functional medicine help with pre-diabetes and inflammation?
Yes, according to Roxanne, the program helped her lower her A1C by a couple of percentage points, which was enough to bring her out of the pre-diabetic range. She also noted that her C-reactive protein, a measure of inflammation, decreased by several points.
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About Yvonne Karney

Yvonne Karney
Official site: vitalityrenewal.orgVitality Renewal is a functional medicine and wellness center led by Dr. Yvonne Karney that specializes in hormone therapy and root-cause healing. They serve individuals struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and metabolic imbalances, providing a holistic alternative to traditional medicine. Patients like Roxanne experience life-changing transformations, moving from a state of health decline to reclaiming their energy, fitness, and long-term vitality.
- Industry
- Healthcare Consulting
Topics
- functional medicine
- weight loss
- hormone therapy
- pre-diabetes
- women's health
- holistic wellness
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