Pilates Instruction and Midlife Health Coaching
Take Control of Your Health at Reforming You:
Understand what's happening in your body, get more from every physician visit, and build the strength to protect your bones and joints for life.
Board Certified Health Coach STOTT Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor 25 years in pharmaceutical research
Health coaching for women in midlife and beyond, covering hormonal changes and disease prevention: understand your symptoms and lab results, prepare for your physician visits, and follow a clear plan for long-term health. Private Pilates for women and men to build strength, protect bones, and prevent or recover from injury.
MORE THAN JUST HORMONES
Why Midlife Hits Harder Than You Think
Many women assume they'll manage menopause symptoms, start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if needed, and continue moving forward with minimal disruption. However, research shows the transition is often more complex.
Hormonal shifts affect multiple systems in the body, impacting metabolism, sleep, mood, cognition, bone health, and cardiovascular risk. Addressing these symptoms often requires more than a prescription alone.
80% +
of women experience hot flashes and night sweats (Menopause Society) .
Hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, sleep disruption, mood changes, and fatigue are also common. Hormone therapy can be extremely helpful for many women, but it doesn't address every dimension of midlife health. Sleep, cognition, joint pain and mood often require additional lifestyle changes and/or treatments.
40-60%
of women experience sleep difficulties during perimenopause and menopause (Stanford).
Hormonal changes can impact sleep which in turn impacts activity level, cognitive health, and quality of life.
7.5%
increase in arterial stiffness annually in 2 year window around menopause (SWAN).
Heart health can change even when you feel well. Midlife is an important time to understand your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and daily habits.
up to 20%
Of total bone density can be lost in the first 5 years of menopause (BHOF).
Osteoporosis is called 'the silent thief' because bone loss occurs without symptoms until a fracture happens. Research also shows that when women stop HRT, bone loss can accelerate again. Strength training, adequate protein, calcium and targeted nutrients are essential strategies that should ideally be in place before or early in the menopause transition.
Midlife isn't simply a hormonal transition. It's a whole body shift that affects long-term health and longevity. Understanding what is happening is the first step.
Creating a clear strategy for navigating these changes is next.
Who This Is For
WOMEN IN MIDLIFE
You're used to juggling a busy life, whether it's work, family, or taking care of everyone else. But lately, something feels different. Your energy isn't what it used to be, your sleep is disrupted, and the routines that once worked for you are more challenging.
You're wondering what's changing and what you can do to feel like yourself again.
Maybe you've seen your physician, but forgot to mention important symptoms or ask the right questions. You leave with unanswered concerns and wish you'd been better prepared.
Or perhaps your physician has recommended changes to your nutrition, exercise, or lifestyle. You know what you should be doing, but figuring out how to make those changes while managing everything else feels overwhelming.
What's missing isn't motivation. It's clarity, a realistic plan, and support.
You want to feel better today, but you also want to protect your long-term health so you can stay strong and active for years to come. This includes your heart, bones, brain, and metabolic health.
That's where I come in.
I help you make sense of your health concerns, prepare for more productive physician visits, and turn medical recommendations into sustainable habits that fit your life.
Your physician diagnoses and treats. I help bridge the gaps before and between visits, to help you take a more active role in your health.
How It Works
A CLEAR, STRUCTURED APPROACH TO NAVIGATING MIDLIFE HEALTH
My coaching is designed for busy women who feel like their bodies are no longer functioning the way they used to. If you’re navigating symptoms, conflicting information, or struggling with how to prepare for a physician visit or with follow through on recommendations, I help simplify the process. Together, we streamline your physician visits and turn medical guidance into clear, actionable steps that fit your lifestyle.
Whether you’re managing menopause, changes in metabolism, or concerns around long-term health, we focus on building a sustainable plan that supports both immediate relief and future prevention.
Book Your Strategy Session
Start with a focused 1:1 session where we review your health history, symptoms, and goals to identify key patterns and define a clear, personalized plan for what to prioritize next.
Turn Strategy Into Action
Translate your plan into practical habits across nutrition, movement, sleep, and daily routines so you can follow through consistently without feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do next.
Build Long-Term Consistency
With structure and accountability, you’ll develop sustainable systems that support your energy, performance, and long-term health while adapting as your needs evolve over time.
Midlife Health Optimization Program
This comprehensive 1:1 program provides high-achieving women in perimenopause and menopause with a clear, structured path to better health, stronger performance, and long-term wellbeing. After meeting for an Optimal Health Strategy Session, transition to this signature program that expands your goals into long term disease prevention.
It focuses on the key systems that shape how you feel now and how you age over time:
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Hormone clarity and symptom management
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Metabolic health and body composition
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Nutrition and lifestyle changes
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Sleep, stress, and cognitive support
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Bone health and injury prevention
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Prevention-focused long-term health planning
Together, we translate health information and medical guidance into practical, sustainable strategies that support both how you feel today and your long-term vitality.
Hi there. I’m Melissa.
I’m a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with more than two decades of experience working on clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.
My coaching approach is highly individualized and grounded in scientific literature. I help women understand what may be driving changes in their bodies and create a clear plan for symptom management, disease prevention, and long-term health.
After physician visits, I help translate medical recommendations into a practical plan that fits your pace, priorities, and ambitions.
Take the Next Step Towards Clarity and Control
Book a 55-minute Strategy Session. This private consultation is designed to bring clarity to what’s changing in your body and help you make more informed, confident decisions about your health.
Limited openings each month to maintain a personalized client experience.