Nationwide
This is a continuing list of resources I have found that clients have appreciated for their perimenopause stage. Some of these resources will specifically be about menopause and others will be more general for grief, etc. but still beneficial for this stage in life.
Oprahdaily article on menopause
“The Menopause Talk” with Oprah, Drew Barrymore, and Maria Shriver (must be an Oprah Insider to watch)
“Healing” with David Kessler - free podcast on Spotify that focuses on grief
Grief Yoga - Yoga created by Paul Denniston that focuses on poses that any body can do to release grief and transform it into action
Nancy - a sex toy company focused on increasing pleasure and decreasing the orgasm gap for women
Guided meditations by Dr. Kristin Neff, the leading expert of Self-Compassion. Also check out her book and her website for other amazing tips and resources
Audrey Wells, MD is a sleep expert with many tips for women. You can find her website here to sign up for her helpful newsletter. You can also join her Facebook group “Better Sleep and More Energy for Women”.
What To Do During Perimenopause Podcast with Katherine Linscott, LMFT. This is a weekly series discussing different topics such as nutrition, health, support groups, AND MORE during perimenopause.
The 7th Tribe This is a space dedicated specifically to women (and female allies). On this site, you can form circles with your fellow women (public or private) to get away from politics, bots, and society. They push back against the patriarchy, provide daily inspiration about women, and have a fascinating blog - where you can also learn about Boudica!
Utah
Massage Therapists
Massages are great ways to be present in your body and receive soothing touch. If massages are triggering for you in any way, start with a pedicure or manicure.
Manoa H., located in Utah County, call/text (385) 201-4177
Hair Salons
Everything seems to be affected by perimenopause! Here are some trusted hair salons that provide education, support, and great results.
Shep Studio, located in Utah County, call/text (801) 373-4085 or visit their website - I cannot recommend Shep Studio enough for my clients going through hair changes. Shep Studio has helpful product, inclusive staff, and support their clients with education and cheerleading.
Wellness & Medication Experts
Candace James, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, located in Logan but available via telehealth across Utah, call/text (435) 264-8822
Danielle Dickshinski, located in Logan but available via telehealth across Utah, call/text (435) 565-6901 and also check out her website.
Psychotherapists
I wanted to provide a place for your children, partner, etc. to find psychotherapist resources since perimenopause is a group effort! If your family needs places to process their life experiences, emotions, and more, here are great places to start:
Tawnie Maurer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Tawnie’s niche is young adults that experience depression, anxiety and/or OCD. She also has a background in substance use.
Available via telehealth across Utah
(385) 417-3964
Minnesota
These state resources are places and people that I have personally gotten to know. I vet them based on how inclusive they are around body shape, age, race/ethnicity, disabilities, and gender. Also, I make sure they greet me in a safe way and that the people who work there and the atmosphere is safe to be in emotionally.
Perimenopause Therapy Group
Perimenopause Group Therapy with Katherine Linscott, LMFT (in-person location and rates coming soon)
Wellness & Medication Experts
These wellness experts are both located in southern MN. If you know of any other wellness places or medical spas that you would like me to vet, please reach out to me. Also, I’d like to preface that I neither recommend nor not recommend these treatments. For some going through perimenopause, changes can be abrupt and terrifying. I have these resources here for you if you want them.
The Longevity Lab, located in Rochester, call (507) 208-4400 or check out their website - Lindsey is passionate about helping women and is a specialist in helping women during perimenopause. They offer many options for skin, health, weight, and more. It has a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere and perimenopause-positive vibe! They can also relate to empty-nesting!
Posh Facial Esthetics and Med Spa, located in Rochester, call (507) 208-4237 or check out their website - receptionists are welcoming and the vibe is calming and inclusive!
