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 caring for 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 harder to maintain.
You're wondering what's changing and how you can 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 understand 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 so you can take a more active role in your health.
How It Works
A CLEAR, STRUCTURED APPROACH TO NAVIGATING MIDLIFE HEALTH
Midlife brings significant changes to your body, making it more important than ever to take an active role in your healthcare. Working closely with your physician is essential not only to address current concerns, but also to create a plan to prevent future health problems.
My coaching helps you understand your changing health, prepare for more productive physician visits, and turn recommendations into sustainable habits that support your well-being today and for years to come.
Understand Your Health
Before your Optimal Health Strategy Session, you'll complete a detailed health questionnaire including your goals.
I'll thoroughly review your information before we meet. During our 55-minute session, we'll explore potential concerns, connect the dots, and identify what deserves further attention.
Create an Action Plan
You'll receive a personalized written summary with evidence-informed insights, practical recommendations, and supporting resources.
We'll identify nutrition and lifestyle changes and create a discussion plan for your next physician visit, helping you address important concerns and ask informed questions.
Make Lasting Change
Sustainable change takes time and discipline. With optional ongoing coaching, I'll help you implement your plan, navigate obstacles, and stay accountable as your needs evolve.
Together, we'll build sustainable habits that support how you feel today and protect your long-term health.
Midlife Health Optimization Program
This comprehensive 1:1 program provides women in midlife with a clear, structured path to better health and long-term well-being. After meeting for an Optimal Health Strategy Session, there is an option to transition to this signature program for 3 to 6 additional months of coaching.
Changing habits developed over a lifetime isn't easy, especially when managing a busy life. Together, we work through challenges, build healthier routines, and turn medical recommendations and health goals into sustainable changes.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and may focus on:
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Hormonal changes 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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Disease prevention and long-term healthy aging
Make meaningful long-term changes that last with practical strategies, ongoing support, guidance, and accountability,
Meet Melissa,
The Founder for Reforming You
After 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, working in clinical trials and analyzing the evidence behind medical treatments, I wanted to focus on something equally important: helping women take a more proactive role in their health.
Today, as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, with training in hormones, and STOTT Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor with training in osteoporosis, I combine my scientific background with personalized coaching and movement.
My goal is to help women understand their changing health, prepare for more productive physician visits, and turn medical recommendations into sustainable habits that support healthy aging and disease prevention.
Take the Next Step Towards Clarity and Control
Book a 55-minute Optimal Health 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.