We are just starting to understand more about menopause than we did ten or twenty years ago when women suffered through it in silence. My job is to help you understand what is happening, decide which treatments make sense for you, and stay as healthy as possible for the years ahead. Aster is a women's health program for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Aster is especially well suited for early menopause, surgical menopause, and oncology-related menopause, drawing on almost 10 years of oncology experience to address the health needs specific to each.
Aster is for women, roughly 35 to 65, who are experiencing changes related to perimenopause, menopause, or treatment-related menopause and want more help understanding what is happening in their bodies.
You may be a good fit for Aster if:
You are having hot flashes, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, weight changes, loss of muscle or strength, or sexual, vaginal, or urinary symptoms.
The diet or exercise routine that used to work for you no longer seems to be working the same way.
You feel generally well but want to make sure you are doing what you can to protect your health during this stage of life.
You are entering menopause earlier than expected.
You have gone through surgical menopause.
You are experiencing menopause related to cancer treatment or endocrine therapy.
You have a history of cancer and are unsure which menopause treatments are appropriate for you.
Our approach is a comprehensive program that addresses menopausal changes and the aging body to improve overall quality of life and longevity.
Hot flashes, sleep, mood, brain fog, libido, and vaginal and genitourinary health. Hormone therapy when it is appropriate, and evidence-based nonhormonal options when it is not.
Weight and waist changes, insulin resistance, prediabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure, reviewed with labs and a nutrition strategy built for glucose stability and sustainable habits.
A resistance-training and movement plan to protect muscle and bone, preserve function, and lower long-term risk. Strength is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health in this stage of life.
A prioritized action plan with regular check-ins, barrier reviews, and stepwise adjustments so progress is something you can actually sustain lifelong.
Oncology-informed menopause care for breast cancer survivors, women on endocrine therapy, and women told they cannot use hormone replacement therapy.
Your labs, DEXA body scan, symptoms, history, and lifestyle are analyzed and we develop a personal plan for you. At the end of the 90-day program you receive a written progress report and long-term plan, and we keep monitoring what is going well, your top priorities, and what you're struggling with the most.
The 90-day focused care program is where we build your care plan with an initial visit, a DEXA body scan, a specialized lab panel, a 90-minute visit, and a written health plan.
A comprehensive assessment covering menopausal symptoms, sleep, sexual health, bone, cardiovascular, and metabolic health, and an individualized care plan.
A DEXA body scan, a specialized lab panel, and body measurements including height, weight, and waist circumference.
May include hormone replacement medication, non-hormonal medications, and your personalized nutrition plan, including your protein prescription and resistance-training plan, along with adjustments to sleep and stress.
A structured review of measurement tracking, with symptom management and treatment changes.
A comprehensive discussion of your current treatment plan and a long-term written plan.
When the 90 days are complete, you can continue with the ongoing membership. It is optional, month to month, and you can cancel anytime.
The 90-day focused care program starts building habits, addressing symptoms, and planning for improved longevity. After 90 days, a monthly membership is optional. The program includes a DEXA body scan, but lab work is billed separately through your insurance or self-pay.
Optional. Cancel anytime after the 90-day program.
Add-on visits are $150 per 30 minutes for needs beyond the quarterly cadence.
I am a woman in early menopause who has seen the lack of care in this area for myself. I have 3 children and work fulltime so I understand how difficult it is to adjust to these changes. I don't want women to navigate this stage of life without the support, education, and medical care they deserve. My goal is to help you understand what is happening in your body, improve your symptoms, and make decisions that support your health not only today, but for decades to come.
Every woman has different goals and different risks. My role is to explain the evidence, answer your questions, and help you choose the approach that makes the most sense for you.
"My hope is that you feel comfortable in your own body again. Healthy, confident, and strong."
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP. Practicing since 2016.
Start with a Discovery Visit. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right clinic for you. Serving Lakewood Ranch, FL in person, with in-home visits, or through telehealth throughout the rest of Florida.
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