Perimenopause, Menopause & Midlife Health
You don’t have to feel like you have disappeared.
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes that affect nearly every part of your life, from your sleep, mood, energy and concentration to your periods, metabolism, sex drive and sense of well-being.
And yet, many women are told that these changes are simply a normal part of aging or that their symptoms are unrelated.
You don’t have to just put up with feeling this way.
Naturopathic Doctor · Menopause Society Certified Practitioner · 19+ years in practice
Virtual across Ontario · In-person in East York, Toronto
19+
Years in clinical practice
2015
Prescribing body-identical hormones
271
Podcast episodes, 120+ countries
4×
Toronto Star Readers’ Choice winner
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Certified Digital Wellness Educator
Toronto Star Readers’ Choice, Platinum Winner 2025
The Bigger Picture
It’s more than just hormones.
How you feel in midlife is shaped by sleep, stress, nutrition, muscle mass, blood sugar, digestion, nervous system regulation, social connection, and your relationship with technology, all at once.
That’s why I look at the whole picture, rather than treating one symptom in isolation.
Does This Sound Like You?
You may not always recognize yourself.
Perimenopause can begin years before your final period, and hormone levels can fluctuate considerably, so symptoms can change from month to month.
Sleep Changes
Mood & Brain
Hormonal & Menstrual Changes
Metabolism & Body Changes
Sexual & Genitourinary Health
And Sometimes…
You simply don’t feel like yourself anymore.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Meet Dr. Lisa
I want you to leave knowing what is happening in your body, and why.
I’m a Naturopathic Doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with more than 19 years of clinical experience. I have been able to prescribe body-identical hormones since 2015, with a clinical focus on women’s midlife health, perimenopause, menopause and metabolic health.
I was also co-host of the Perimenopausal Mamas podcast, where we released 271 episodes that reached listeners in more than 120 countries, helping thousands of women better understand hormones, sleep, anxiety and midlife health.
My approach combines evidence-informed medicine with naturopathic therapies, practical lifestyle strategy and individualized care.
How I Can Help
You deserve more than reassurance. You deserve answers.
Your care is individualized based on your symptoms, history, goals, preferences and risk factors. You don’t need to do everything, and my role is to help you work out which strategies actually matter for you.
Perimenopause & Menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, irregular periods, low libido, fatigue and weight changes.
Hormone Therapy
Individualized assessment, body-identical prescribing when appropriate, a clear discussion of benefits and risks, plus monitoring.
Sleep, Stress & Burnout
3 a.m. waking, anxiety, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation and digital overload.
Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood sugar balance and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Digestive Health
Bloating, IBS, constipation, reflux, food sensitivities and gut microbiome health.
Healthy Aging
Bone health, heart health, brain health, muscle mass and strength, and prevention through midlife and beyond.
Midlife women are my focus. They aren’t the only people I see.
I welcome patients of all ages and genders, and I regularly work with men, children and families on digestive concerns, skin health, fatigue, frequent illness, sleep and stress, cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Care is tailored to each person’s history, concerns and goals.
Common Questions
Before you book
No. You can seek support during perimenopause, even if you’re still having regular periods. The transition can begin years before your final menstrual period.
Not necessarily. Perimenopause is usually assessed based on your age, menstrual cycle changes, symptoms and medical history. Hormone levels fluctuate significantly during the transition, so a single test doesn’t always give a clear picture.
Yes. As a Naturopathic Doctor who has met the prescribing requirements in Ontario, I can prescribe body-identical hormone therapy when it is clinically appropriate. I have been prescribing since 2015.
No. Hormone therapy is one option among many, and I don’t believe every woman needs it. We’ll discuss the benefits, risks and alternatives so you can make an informed decision. If you’d rather not, we can explore non-hormonal approaches to sleep, hot flashes, mood, metabolic health, nutrition, stress and exercise.
Yes. Results inside the conventional reference range don’t always explain how you’re feeling. We’ll look at your symptoms, history, trends in your results and risk factors, and I’ll work alongside your family doctor where further medical assessment is needed.
Yes. I provide virtual care to patients across Ontario, as well as in-person appointments in East York, Toronto. Some services, including acupuncture and B12 injections, require an in-person visit.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call. It’s a short conversation to discuss your concerns, ask questions and work out whether my approach is a good fit for you.
Start Here
Ready to feel like yourself again?
You don’t have to accept feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy, sleepless or unlike yourself as simply part of getting older. Let’s work out what’s happening, explore your options, and build a plan that supports how you feel today and the health you want for the years ahead.
Free, 15 minutes, no pressure. Virtual across Ontario, or in-person at my clinic in East York, Toronto.