Our Provider

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Ilona Y. Bleaman PA-C, MHPE established Internally Balanced out of her passion and deep commitment to providing quality personalized patient care combined with her unwavering determination to seek innovative solutions to maintaining an optimal quality of life and expanding patients health span, the period of life spent in good health, free from chronic diseases and disabilities of aging.  She is devoted to empowering and educating her patients and the public on the science of optimal health, minimizing risk for diseases and wellness across all stages of life. 

Ilona has extensive 27-year experience in the medical field. Her career began with a dedicated focus on family medicine for 17 years. During this time, she observed that many patients would articulate their health concerns as “nothing is wrong but something not right”. Then she faced her own personal health challenges. Being on the other side of medicine she recognized that mainstream medicine is very compartmentalized, and each specialty is trained to focus and manage their area of expertise. This approach does not consider the intricate interconnected nature of the patient as a whole person. Ilona successfully reversed her own autoimmune condition, insulin resistance and PCOS, which served as impetus for her to evolve her practice and expertise. 

Ilona had the privilege of training under her mentor Dr. Neal Rouzier, MD, an internationally acclaimed thought leader and pioneer in the field of bio-identical hormone replacement and health optimization. Dr. Rouzier’s approach is firmly grounded in extensive peer-reviewed medical research and evidence-based medicine. What sets his approach apart is its comprehensive nature, as it not only addresses symptom relief and quality of life but also emphasizes the importance of replacing and balancing hormones to mitigate the risks associate with cardiovascular metabolic and neurological disease that occur with age. 

Over the past decade Ilona has advanced her practice and training to include functional and precision medicine.  She spends time with her patients, listening to their symptoms, histories and utilizing the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques. Ilona treats/addresses conditions with a combination of bioidentical hormone replacement, medications, supplements, diet and stress management. Ilona works toward preventing future issues through personalizing nutrition, diet and exercise plans for each patient. 

Ilona is dedicated to her own ongoing education and helping to educate others. She has earned her Advanced Certification for BHRT through the Academy of Preventative and Innovative Medicine.  Ilona has received her international certification in Neurotoxins and Advanced Filler through APT Injection training along with certification through Allergan.  Ilona has served as both adjunct faculty and clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University. She has been published in national peer-reviewed medical journals and presents at national conferences, podcasts and webinars on topics ranging from testosterone use in family medicine to complex cases on female patients. Ilona served as a panelist for a monthly Journal Club webinar on hormone optimization. Ilona has served on several national advisory boards regarding diabetes and developing effective patient education tools. Ilona currently presents monthly webinars for the internationally acclaimed Fasting Method, a community focused on Fasting developed by Dr. Jason Fung MD and Megan Ramos.

Ilona attended Indiana University for her undergraduate studies. She got her Bachelor's in Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. During this period, she had the privilege of completing clinical rotations at prestigious institutions, including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. These experiences exposed her to a wide array of patient care settings, offering valuable insights into the various dimensions of our healthcare system.

Ilona pursued her Master’s in Health Professions Education at Midwestern University in Glendale Arizona.

Ilona enjoys quality time with her husband, two children, and her dog. In her free time she enjoys reading, knitting, practicing hot yoga, and traveling.