Menopause Group Classes for Naturopathic Patients: October 2024 to March 2025
Menopause Group Classes for Naturopathic Patients at KIHC
with Dr. Angela Hunt ND
6 Thursday classes, each held once a month, beginning October 2024
These small in-person menopause group classes* are designed for current patients of Drs. Hunt, Mirhosseini, and Nobbe, and are intended to facilitate authentic conversation about all things menopause. Participants will leave with an individualized treatment plan (and sometimes homework) pertaining to that class’s main topic of discussion.
For more information or to sign-up, please contact Dr. Hunt directly or speak with her during your next appointment.
Dr. Hunt is the only Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) in our region. She’s been addressing menopausal concerns in her practice for more than a decade.
*Your class slot is scheduled and billed as a follow-up appointment, which is $105 per session. All KIHC appointment policies apply, including receipts issued for insurance purposes and cancellation policies. Space is limited to 6 participants.
Menopause Group Class Syllabus
Classes are available on Thursdays at either 9am, 3pm or 6pm. Please indicate your preferred time – this will be your same class time for the duration of the 6-month series. Please include your preferred time in your correspondence with Dr. Hunt. This 6-month program will not be offered again until Fall 2025.
Session ONE, October 2024: What’s happening?!
We’ll start by discussing what’s actually happening in a woman’s body throughout the perimenopause and menopause transition. We’ll link these changes to common symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and insomnia, and dispel some of the myths we come up against in our society. Participants will leave with a treatment plan that addresses some of these more common concerns of menopause.
Session TWO, November 2024: Healthy Heart for Years to Come
Did you know that cardiovascular disease kills 1 out of 3 women? Even though cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, so few women know their own risk factors. Risk factors for various illnesses are all affected by hormone changes during menopause and the heart is an important one. This class explores steps we can take now to protect our heart health.
Session THREE, December 2024: Health for Bones & Your Brain
Two other major systems impacted by menopause are bone health and cognition. Dr. Hunt takes a deep-dive into the literature to explain why these changes happen. The focus of this class will be on prevention and proactive behaviors that keep your bones strong and brain sharp.
Session FOUR, January 2025: Sensuality & Sexuality
Where did my libido go? Changes in sexual desire is a major complaint among women going through menopause. Other common changes and topics of discussion include vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. This class tackles this topic with a refreshingly open and lighthearted approach. Participants will leave with tangible resources and support.
Session FIVE, February 2025: Emotional & Spiritual Transitions
Menopause involves more than a physical transition. Women often experience significant changes in their life goals and relationships. This is a great space for safe conversations and open dialogue about each other’s experiences. We’ll explore different traditions and cultures’ approaches to the menopausal transition.
Session SIX, March 2025: Embracing Changes
This last class is designed to pull it all together. We’ll circle back and move more deeply into previous topics of most interest to the group, including weight management through menopause, cancer prevention, and mental health.
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