Midlife brings significant changes for women—and often, increased musculoskeletal pain. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect hot flashes; they impact joint health, muscle recovery, and inflammation levels. Laser therapy (photobiomodulation) offers evidence-informed relief for this often-overlooked population. The Classic Midlife Presentations Women in their 40s and 50s commonly present with three…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, for a refreshingly candid conversation about pelvic floor health—the topic no one talks about but every woman needs to know. Known as The Vagina Coach, Kim shares how an eye-opening…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from Within—for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about healing, self-trust, and the intersection of intuition and women’s health. Katie shares how a near-death experience as a teen led her to embrace her psychic…
Ovarian senescence is the buzz in the menoverse at the moment. Let me explain what that is: senescence is the natural aging process and eventual shut down of the tissue, in this case – ovary function. When ovarian function is preserved in women, many other biological processes are maintained ie. muscle health, bones, heart and…
Many times, I am asked by women feeling the impending menopause experience, “what can I do now to help myself” for those years? It’s a great question and there is much you can do. First, let’s talk terms. Menopause is the time when you have been 12 months without a menstrual period. The 10-ish years before that are what is…
Many women are arriving in clinic with complaints of stiffness, sore, achey muscles and joints without experiencing this previously. These women tend to be 40+ in age and lack an injury to cause the discomfort. It’s important to consider how your hormones at midlife may be affecting your body. Menopause is not only characterized by…