Features

  • Holistic, evidence-based approach

    Based on best available evidence we help you develop a plan and self-care toolkit built for perimenopause and beyond

  • In person in Halton Hills

    For the first time we’re offering our group program as an in-person 4 hour workshop @ Staying Alive Fitness Studio in Acton

  • Reimbursable by insurance

    As a clinical group program led by a ND, this program may be partially reimbursable through your extended health benefits for naturopathic care.

Intended for women in perimenopause and postmenopause

This workshop provides practical strategies derived from the latest in evidence-based care for women in midlife – from foods to fitness, calcium to counselling, physiotherapy to hormone therapy.

You'll leave with a plan to counter some of the most common symptoms experienced in perimenopause and midlife, and a high level understanding of the changes that occur during this age and stage. You'll also learn about the post-menopause, the hormone therapy options to feel better and lifestyle-based strategies to reduce risk and support healthy aging and retirement.

Know your options and choose from the best of all worlds. You deserve to have your cake and eat it too. That is, enjoy the benefits of midlife without the downside of a rough perimenopause. I hope you’ll join us!

The workshop is $249 and may be partially reimbursable through extended health benefits for naturopathic care. A $75 deposit is required to hold your spot.
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Your 4 hour workshop includes:

  • Session 1: Midlife Hormones 101

    Defining and diagnosing perimenopause and menopause: an understanding of where you're at in the menopausal transition, ins and outs of hormone testing, what’s happening hormonally, symptoms that can occur and what to expect beyond menopause.

  • Session 2: The most common symptoms in perimenopause and how to find relief

    Difficult periods
    Hot flashes and night sweats
    Sleep problems
    Fatigue
    Weight gain
    Cognitive changes - memory, problems focusing
    Mood changes - anxiety, depression
    Vaginal dryness
    Low libido
    Joint pain

    For each concern we explore the why, the tests or evaluations that may be helpful and how to find relief with some of the best indicated lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement strategies. We also explore the role of menopause hormone therapy in each case, and how to know if you're a candidate for hormone therapy.

  • Session 3: Looking long term - Assessing and reducing risks

    Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, dementia, osteoporosis, cancer. Risks increase with loss of estrogen and aging. We review the most up to date lifestyle strategies that can impact health and longevity.

  • Session 4: Building out your reset plan

    Curating insights from the previous 3 sessions, we guide you through your workbook and building a plan for nutrition, fitness, sleep, supplements, mindset and next steps.

  • And lots more!

    Healthy food and refreshments, group discussion and access to online learning portal after the workshop with slides and resources.

FAQ

  • Who will benefit from this workshop?

    -you're a woman in your 30's who wants to understand and optimize your hormonal health
    -you're a woman in your 40's or 50's who doesn't feel like yourself and needs a start in understanding the role of perimenopause and what to do to feel better
    -you're in menopause and preparing for a long and strong retirement
    -you're a woman who's in the position to help other women in midlife - whether professionally or personally

  • I'm not a naturopathic patient. Can I join?

    Absolutely. This workshop is designed to be its own stand-alone solution in helping women understand and manage their hormonal health. As a clinical program each attendee will need to complete naturopathic intake paperwork however 1 on 1 care before and beyond the workshop is entirely optional. 

  • I'm currently a patient. Will I get anything out of the workshop?

    Yes, in fact I designed the workshop with patients in mind. I wanted the workshop to fill in gaps in care - whether you're seeing your MD, ND or both.  While our clinical care addresses very specific and pressing issues, the workshop picks up where our consults leave off - going higher level with education, strategies for issues that may be pesky but not pressing enough to see a doctor and doing this all in a time-efficient and cost-efficient way.  And of course, a group workshop allows us to learn from each other.