“There is no more creative force in the world than a menopausal woman with zest.” - Margaret Meade

PMZ or “Post Menopausal Zest” is real and worth striving for! Learn how to cultivate your zest for life and look forward to your post menopausal years. Post Menopausal Zest can have more energy, feel sexy, more confident, creative and empowered as you leave your child-bearing years behind you. There are other options to treating hormonal hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings during menopause. Herbal formulas, acupuncture, meditation, yoga and exercise can all help.

Menopause is a major transition in a woman’s life and can be a time of great empowerment.  Are you pre-menopausal, choosing to be proactive in order to minimize disruption when the “change” comes? Are you in active menopause, having hot flashes, flooding, insomnia or mood swings? Are you post menopausal and desire to feel juicy, energised and clear-minded? Would you like to learn about alternative ways to aid you with the changes your body is going through?

Explore an integrated approach to healthy aging for women. Find support within a safe and nurturing circle. Discover strategies for coping with common symptoms of menopause with an acupuncturist/herbalist and a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. In this interactive workshop you will receive information about alternative methods of managing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, headaches, loss of libido,incontinence, dyspareunia and depression amongst other symptoms. Through lecture, discussion and movement you will gain insight into the wonders of your body and learn some valuable tips to help you navigate this time of your life.

This blog is by Genevieve Sprinkle L.Ac. She is an acupuncturist in our Portland office. Genevieve Sprinkle received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin in 2001. She is nationally certified by the NCCAOM as both a Diplomate of Acupuncture and of Chinese Herbology.

Call us today for a 30 minute consult with Genevieve!