Menopause Symptoms: Holistic Treatments in Vancouver
Hot flashes, mood changes, sleep struggles, and fatigue — menopause can affect every part of your well-being. But it doesn’t have to feel out of your control. Whether you’re entering perimenopause in your late 40s or moving through menopause in your early 50s, understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step toward relief.
Explore our holistic, evidence-based care to help you move through this natural transition with balance and ease.
What Menopause Means, and Why Symptoms Don’t Just “Go Away”
Menopause marks the end of your reproductive years, but it’s far more than a hormonal shift; it’s a whole-body transformation. As estrogen and progesterone levels decline, you may notice symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain, and fatigue. For some, these symptoms fade quickly; for others, they persist long after menstruation stops.
Understanding the root causes of these changes helps you treat them effectively and naturally. From nutrition and acupuncture to herbal and medical support, our practitioners address both the physical and emotional aspects of menopause to help you feel at home in your body again.
Holistic Nutrition
Menopause can feel like your body is suddenly working against you; a phase that often brings the need to both unlearn old rules and learn new ways of nourishing yourself. The evidence is clear: nutrition and lifestyle changes can ease symptoms and support long-term health in this transition. Whole, colourful foods, steady energy from balanced meals, and key nutrients like calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3s all play a role in calming hot flashes, supporting sleep, and protecting bones and heart health. With the right shifts such as key nutrients, more mindful movement, and strategies tailored to your unique body, this stage can become one of empowerment, not depletion. As a holistic nutritionist, I can guide you through these changes in a way that fits your lifestyle, helping you find what truly works so you can feel vibrant and supported through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Transitions are often challenging times filled with anxiety, doubt and a sense of loss. Menopause is one such transition, a deeply personal and transformative period that can bring both physical and emotional shifts. Through my twenty years of practice, countless women have entrusted me with supporting them with the symptoms of their own “second spring”, a term used in Chinese medicine to describe the transition into the next stage of life. In my treatments, I use Chinese medicinals, essential oils, Chinese food cures, acupuncture and Chinese tuina (massage) to holistically balance hormones, encourage fluid production, promote healthy sleeping patterns and help regulate body temperature and sweating. I help women move through this phase with greater ease, balance, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Naturopathic Medicine
I take a personalized, whole-body approach to treating menopause and perimenopause, understanding that every woman’s experience and hormones are unique. I can assess hormone levels with lab tests, lifestyle factors, and overall health to get a clear picture of what your body needs. From there, I often incorporate herbal supplements to naturally support hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which can ease symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disruptions. I also provide nutritional guidance and therapies to address blood sugar issues, boost energy, and support overall well-being. When appropriate, I may recommend bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce menopausal symptoms which also may benefit long-term bone and heart health. My goal is to help you move through this transition feeling supported, energized, and confident in your body.
Frequently Asked Questions about Perimenopause and Menopause
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Most women experience menopause between ages 47 and 55, with perimenopause often starting several years earlier.
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Common signs include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, and brain fog. If you’re unsure, our practitioners can assess your hormones and guide you toward clarity.
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Persistent symptoms are common and treatable. With the right combination of healing modalities, we can help your body rebalance and find lasting relief.
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Symptoms can last for 4–8 years, but the right treatment plan can significantly reduce their impact.
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Up to 80% of women experience moderate to severe symptoms that affect sleep, mood, and daily energy.
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