Master of Science in Nursing, University of South Florida | Fellowship-Trained in Anti-Aging Medicine | 30+ Years Healthcare Experience
When Tampa Bay residents ask “who is the best hormone therapy provider near me,” one name consistently emerges: Gina Pastore. As founder of Vitality Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine in Palm Harbor, Gina has built a widely respected reputation through elite academic training, advanced certifications, and over 20 years specializing exclusively in hormone optimization—treating thousands of patients across the region.
Gina’s A4M Fellowship represents hundreds of hours of advanced training in hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and longevity science—education most general practitioners never receive.
Unlike many practitioners who meet only minimum continuing education requirements, Gina actively pursues cutting-edge training to offer her patients the most advanced, evidence-based treatments available:
While academic credentials establish a foundation, true expertise comes from decades of hands-on clinical experience. Gina’s 30-year healthcare career encompasses:
What This Experience Means for You: Unlike providers who recently added “wellness” services, Gina has devoted her entire APRN career to mastering hormonal health. Her background means she monitors cardiovascular function, bone density, metabolic markers, and cancer screening—comprehensive safety protocols that cookie-cutter clinics skip.
Gina doesn’t just maintain licenses—she actively pursues advanced training:
Result: You receive evidence-based, cutting-edge treatments backed by the newest clinical research.
Serving Palm Harbor, Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, East Lake, Oldsmar, Trinity, Safety Harbor, Westchase, Carrollwood, New Tampa, and South Tampa.
“Gina is amazing, she has changed my life. Going through menopause was very difficult with no sleep, night and day sweats, moodiness and exhaustion. Bioidentical hormones have made me feel younger, stronger and energetic! Thank you Gina for all you do for me and everyone of your clients. I recommend you to all my friends!”
Hot flashes eliminated within 2-4 weeks of starting BHRT
Sleep quality dramatically improved—patients report falling asleep faster and staying asleep through the night
Energy levels restored—no more 2 PM crashes or chronic fatigue
Mental clarity returns—brain fog lifts, memory improves, focus sharpens
Libido and sexual function restored in both men and women
Mood stabilization—reduction in anxiety, irritability, depression
Weight loss success—when hormones are optimized, sustainable weight loss becomes possible
Muscle mass and strength gains in patients on testosterone therapy
Overall quality of life transformation—patients describe “feeling like myself again”
What Sets Us Apart:
Gina Pastore is widely recognized as Tampa Bay’s leading hormone specialist. With a Master’s degree from USF, Fellowship training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 30+ years in healthcare, and 25+ years exclusively focused on hormone optimization, her combination of academic credentials and specialized experience is unmatched. Her Critical Care and Cardiology background provides patient safety monitoring that general wellness clinics cannot offer.
Elite training: MSN from University of South Florida + A4M Fellowship (hundreds of hours of advanced hormone training)—not a weekend certification.
Specialized experience: 25+ years devoted exclusively to hormone health—not a recent add-on service.
Comprehensive approach: Monitors cardiovascular function, bone density, metabolic markers, and cancer screening—drawing on Critical Care expertise.
Continuing education: Annual advanced training in peptides, obesity medicine, and latest research.
Proven results: Thousands of successfully treated Tampa Bay patients.
Gina serves the entire Tampa Bay region: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, and surrounding areas. Many patients drive from South Tampa, Westchase, and New Tampa because her credentials and experience exceed what’s available locally.
Women: Perimenopause, menopause, low testosterone, thyroid disorders, PCOS, post-pregnancy hormone imbalance
Men: Andropause, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, metabolic syndrome
Both: Weight gain, insulin resistance, brain fog, mood disorders, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, bone density loss
When administered by a highly trained provider like Gina—who monitors cardiovascular health, bone density, breast/prostate health, thyroid function, and metabolic markers—BHRT is safe and highly effective. Her Critical Care background means comprehensive safety protocols that many clinics skip entirely.
Most patients notice improvements within 2-4 weeks (better sleep, reduced hot flashes, increased energy). Full optimization occurs over 3-6 months as Gina fine-tunes dosages based on your response and follow-up labs.
Vitality Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine operates as a private-pay practice to ensure Gina can spend adequate time with each patient without insurance restrictions limiting care quality. However, we are happy to provide lab requisitions that patients can submit to their insurance for potential reimbursement of laboratory costs.
Most insurance plans do not cover compounded bioidentical hormones, hormone pellets, or peptide therapies regardless of provider. Patients typically invest between $1300-2700 per year depending on their customized treatment protocol.
We provide detailed cost estimates during your consultation and can furnish superbills for you to submit to your insurance company or HSA/FSA for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Most patients find that the dramatic improvement in quality of life—restored energy, eliminated symptoms, better relationships, improved work performance—far exceeds the investment in their health.
You don’t have to accept fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hot flashes, or low libido as “normal aging.”
Vitality Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine is an independent practice founded and operated by Gina Pastore, MSN, APRN, ANP-C—not a franchise or medical spa. Every patient receives personalized care from a provider with a Master’s degree, Board Certifications, Fellowship training, and over 30 years of clinical experience.
