Understanding Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the natural transition leading up to menopause—but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like a battle. For many women, this season brings symptoms like:
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Irregular or heavy cycles
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Hot flashes and night sweats
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Mood swings or anxiety
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Low energy and brain fog
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Sleep struggles
Too often, these concerns are brushed aside or minimized. But here, you are heard. Your experience matters, and there are natural ways to support your body through this stage.
What Causes Perimenopause?
Perimenopause begins when hormones especially estrogen and progesterone start to shift, affecting your cycle, mood, sleep, and energy. Common changes include:
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Fluctuating estrogen → mood swings, hot flashes
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Dropping progesterone → heavier cycles, anxiety, sleep issues
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Other hormone shifts (cortisol, thyroid, insulin) → fatigue, weight changes, brain fog
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Added life stress → makes symptoms feel louder
It’s not your body “slowing down”—it’s a natural transition, and with the right support, you can move through it with balance instead of burnout.
My Naturopathic Approach
I don’t believe in “band-aid” fixes. Instead, I look at the whole woman your hormones, nutrition, lifestyle, stress, and mindset to find out why you’re feeling this way.
Together, we’ll create a personalized plan using only natural medicine, which may include:
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Herbal support to ease symptoms and balance hormones
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Homeopathy for gentle, deep healing
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Nutritional and mineral supplementation to fill the gaps
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Diet and lifestyle recommendations that fit your real life
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Mindset practices to help you move through this stage with grace and confidence
This is about giving you back control of your health, not just covering up the symptoms.
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What Working Together Looks Like
Comprehensive Initial Consultation
We’ll sit down (virtually or in person) for a full 60-minute deep dive into your health story, cycle changes, lifestyle, and goals.Personalized Wellness Roadmap
You’ll receive a customized plan with step-by-step support everything from herbs and supplements to food, movement, and mindset practices.Ongoing Support
Healing doesn’t happen overnight, so I’ll walk alongside you with check-ins, adjustments, and continued guidance to help your body stay balanced.Long-Term Empowerment
My goal is that you leave not only feeling better, but with the tools and confidence to carry this balance into the years ahead.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re tired of feeling dismissed and ready for care that looks at the root cause, let’s start with a free 15-minute discovery call. It’s a chance for us to connect, talk about what’s going on in your body, and see how naturopathic care can help.
