Matthew Naquin, FNP-C
Untamed Health

Matt is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of Untamed Health. After years working in urgent care, he realized that treating symptoms alone was not enough. Matt wanted to understand why people were getting sick and help them improve their health long-term. That desire led to the creation of Untamed Health, a practice focused on individualized care, lifestyle change, and getting to the root cause rather than quick fixes. A Louisiana native, Matt is passionate about fitness, travel, and time outdoors with his family. He is married to his wife and business partner, Jesse, and together they have three children. Matt has completed four full-distance Ironman races and believes movement is a key part of lifelong health.

Why do so many people feel exhausted even when they’re eating well and exercising?

This is one of the most common things we hear, and honestly, one of the most frustrating for patients. People come in doing “all the right things” and still feel drained, foggy, and unmotivated. Most of the time, exhaustion isn’t a discipline problem; it’s a physiological problem.

Low energy is often tied to hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar instability, poor gut absorption, or chronic inflammation. These things don’t always show up clearly on standard labs, so people are told everything looks normal even though they feel anything but normal.

At Untamed Health, we look deeper. We focus on how your systems work together, not just isolated numbers. If your thyroid, cortisol, insulin, or nutrient levels are off, your body is going to struggle no matter how clean your diet is or how often you work out.

Our goal is not to slap a bandaid on fatigue or tell people to drink more coffee. It’s to figure out why your body is running on empty and help restore energy in a way that actually lasts.

What makes IV hydration different from just drinking more water or taking supplements?

Drinking water is important, but hydration is about more than fluids alone. It’s about how well your body absorbs and uses what you put into it. When you rely on oral supplements or hydration alone, your gut has to do all the work, and for a lot of people, absorption is not optimal.

IV hydration bypasses the digestive system and delivers fluids, vitamins, and minerals straight into the bloodstream. That means your body can actually use what it’s given. This is especially helpful for people dealing with fatigue, stress, frequent illness, travel exhaustion, muscle soreness, or dehydration that never seems to improve.

At Untamed Health, IV therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We customize blends based on how you feel and what your body needs, whether that’s energy support, immune health, stress recovery, or overall wellness.

IVs are not meant to replace healthy habits. They are meant to support your body when life, stress, or illness has knocked things out of balance, and you need a real reset.

Are GLP-1 medications just for weight loss, or do they help with overall health?

GLP-1 medications get a lot of attention for weight loss, but their biggest impact is on metabolic health. These medications help regulate blood sugar, insulin response, and appetite signaling, which affects far more than just body weight.

Many patients notice fewer cravings, less food noise, steadier energy, and better control around food. For people struggling with insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction, GLP-1 therapy can be a powerful tool when used correctly.

At Untamed Health, we are very intentional with these medications. They are not a quick fix or a standalone solution. We pair them with education, lab monitoring, nutrition support, and body composition tracking using our InBody scanner. This allows us to look beyond the scale and understand changes in muscle mass, body fat, and overall metabolic health as patients progress.

The goal is not rapid weight loss. The goal is to help your body function better so you can feel stronger, healthier, and more in control long term.

How do hormones impact mood, energy, and weight, especially for women?

Hormones influence nearly everything, including how you sleep, how you feel emotionally, how your body stores fat, and how much energy you have during the day. When hormones are off, symptoms can be subtle at first but add up quickly.

Women often come in feeling anxious, exhausted, irritable, or stuck with weight gain they cannot explain. Too often, they are told this is just stress, aging, or something they have to accept. We do not believe that.

At Untamed Health, we look at hormone health as a key piece of overall wellness. Through comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans, we work to understand what is actually happening inside the body.

Supporting hormones properly can lead to better sleep, more stable moods, improved energy, and a stronger sense of control over health. Our approach is always about balance and sustainability, not extremes or temporary fixes.

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