At our center, we believe in restoring balance to help you feel your best at every stage of life. Founded by Dr. Marc Darr, our practice specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) — a non-synthetic, natural approach to hormone optimization. Dr. Darr trained under the founder of SottoPelle, Dr. Gino Tutera MD, a pioneer in the field of BHRT, and witnessed firsthand the transformative effects this therapy can have on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
With a passion for patient-centered care and hormone health, Dr. Jennifer Waara joined the practice, bringing her own expertise and dedication to helping patients achieve lasting wellness. Together, Dr. Darr and Dr. Waara offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach that addresses the root causes of hormonal imbalance — not just the symptoms.
From your first consultation to ongoing care, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our warm and knowledgeable office assistant, Brandy, who ensures every visit is seamless and stress-free.
We’re here to help you reclaim your vitality, confidence, and quality of life — naturally.
Dr. Waara is the main care provider for the Prescott Center for Hormonal Balance (PCHB). She has been practicing as a family physician in Prescott, AZ since 2007. She has worked at Oaklawn Family Practice, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care system, and most recently was Medical Director of the Community Health Center of Yavapai. She attended college and medical school at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Following graduation, she completed her Family Practice residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. She has received additional training in Bioidentical Hormone therapy from Dr. Darr and from Sottopelle in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Waara is married (Jim) and has three teenage children, including a set of twins! She enjoys travelling, entertaining, wine tasting, and UA sports. She also enjoys attending her children’s athletic and musical events.
Dr. Darr is the owner and founder of PCHB. He has been a family physician in Prescott, AZ since 2003. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his Family Practice residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. He later became the Medical Director of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, prior to moving to Prescott. In 2011, he was trained by Dr. Gino Tutera (the founder of Sottopelle) to perform Bioidentical Hormone insertions. He incorporated this therapy into his practice in 2012. He has since performed over 14,000 insertions. The hormone pellets proved so popular that they became the primary focus of his practice. He opened PCHB in December 2018. Dr. Darr and Dr. Waara have worked together on and off for 18 years. In February 2024, Dr. Waara joined PCHB and took over Dr. Darr’s clinical duties. He is now semi-retired, working occasionally when Dr. Waara is away. Dr. Darr is married (Julie) and has two grown sons. He enjoys hiking, skiing, home repair, and pickleball. He also enjoys watching sports, including the University of Colorado Buffaloes, Denver Broncos, and Phoenix Suns.
Brandy is the dynamo that makes PCHB hum. She runs the front office, assists with pellet insertions, schedules appointments, answers the phones, and even does phlebotomy. Brandy earned her AAS from Yavapai College and her Medical Assistant certificate from Apollo College. She also has a Cosmetology degree from the College of Beauty Arts and Science in Prescott. She has worked with Dr. Waara and/or Dr. Darr for most of the last 16 years! Brandy is married (Don) and has three grown children (and a Pomeranian). She likes to draw, attend concerts, and spend time with her family.
