Navigate Your Perimenopause Journey with Confidence
Discover natural, effective support through Osteopathy and Craniosacral Therapy
Book a ConsultationDiscover natural, effective support through Osteopathy and Craniosacral Therapy
Book a ConsultationPerimenopause is a natural transition that typically begins in your 40s (but can start in your 30s) and lasts until menopause. This vital life phase can span 4-10 years and brings significant changes to your body and mind.
Often described as a "storm" or "roller coaster," perimenopause affects each woman differently as estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate unpredictably.
During this transition, many women experience changes that can impact their quality of life, relationships, and overall wellbeing. However, with proper understanding and support, you can navigate this journey with greater ease and confidence.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 40-55 years (can start earlier) |
| Duration | 4-10 years (average 4 years) |
| % of Women with Symptoms | Up to 80% experience noticeable symptoms |
| Common Symptoms | Hot flashes, irregular periods, sleep issues, mood changes |
| Severity | Varies widely between individuals |
Hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact your mental health, leading to increased anxiety, mood swings, and depression that may feel different from previous experiences.
Sudden feelings of intense heat, flushing, and sweating can occur day or night, disrupting sleep and daily activities. These vasomotor symptoms affect up to 80% of women.
Declining estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and reduced collagen, causing stiffness, aches, and pains in joints and muscles that weren't experienced before.
Erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can create systemic effects throughout your body, from irregular periods to skin changes and digestive issues.
Many women experience unexplained tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and memory lapses that can impact work performance and daily functioning.
Hormonal changes can impact lymphatic flow, potentially leading to fluid retention, swelling, and a reduced ability to detoxify the body efficiently.
During perimenopause, your ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone, but this decline isn't steady. Instead, levels can dramatically rise and fall, creating the symptoms many women experience.
This unpredictable fluctuation is why perimenopause can feel more challenging than menopause itself, when hormone levels ultimately stabilize at a lower level.
The hormonal shifts affect multiple body systems, from your brain and nervous system to your skeletal structure and connective tissues, creating a cascade of changes throughout your body.
Fluctuating estrogen affects neurotransmitters, potentially leading to mood swings, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Declining estrogen affects collagen production and joint lubrication, contributing to stiffness and pain.
Hormonal changes can reduce lymphatic flow efficiency, potentially leading to fluid retention and reduced detoxification.
Estrogen has protective effects on heart health; as levels decline, risk factors for heart disease may increase.
Estrogen helps maintain bone density; its decline accelerates bone loss, potentially leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Changing hormone levels can affect cognition, memory, and focus, contributing to "brain fog" many women experience.
Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach that focuses on how your body's systems are interconnected. During perimenopause, osteopathic treatments can address multiple symptoms by improving circulation, reducing tension, and enhancing your body's natural healing abilities.
Osteopathic practitioners use various techniques to help balance your body's structure and function, potentially easing many perimenopause symptoms without medication.
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that works with the body's craniosacral system—the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
This subtle yet powerful approach can help calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and potentially ease many perimenopause symptoms by promoting deep relaxation and improved central nervous system function.
The Challenge: Fluctuating hormones can trigger increased anxiety, mood swings, and even depression during perimenopause.
How Our Therapies Help: Both osteopathy and craniosacral therapy can calm your nervous system, reducing the fight-or-flight response and promoting relaxation. These gentle approaches help regulate your autonomic nervous system, potentially improving mood stability and mental clarity.
"The craniosacral sessions helped me feel centered again. My anxiety has decreased significantly, and I'm sleeping better than I have in years." — Maria, 47
The Challenge: Many women experience new or worsening joint and muscle pain during perimenopause as estrogen levels decline, affecting collagen production and joint lubrication.
How Our Therapies Help: Osteopathic techniques can improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, and enhance circulation to painful areas. These treatments help restore proper alignment and function, potentially reducing inflammation and improving comfort.
"After three osteopathy sessions, the joint pain in my knees that appeared during perimenopause has decreased by about 70%. I can exercise comfortably again." — Susan, 52
The Challenge: The erratic fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause can create systemic effects, from hot flashes to sleep disturbances.
How Our Therapies Help: While these therapies don't directly alter hormone levels, they can help optimize your body's response to hormonal changes. By improving circulation to endocrine glands and reducing stress (which affects hormone production), these approaches may help your body adapt more effectively to hormonal shifts.
"Regular craniosacral sessions have made a remarkable difference in my hot flashes. They're less frequent and less intense, and my overall sense of wellbeing has improved." — Jennifer, 49
The Challenge: Hormonal changes can impact lymphatic flow, potentially leading to fluid retention, swelling, and a reduced ability to detoxify efficiently.
How Our Therapies Help: Gentle osteopathic techniques can improve lymphatic circulation, helping to reduce fluid retention and support your body's natural detoxification processes. This may help reduce swelling, improve energy levels, and support overall immune function.
"The combination of osteopathy and craniosacral therapy has helped reduce the swelling in my ankles and improved my energy levels. I feel lighter and more vital." — Patricia, 51
This complimentary virtual session helps you explore how our specialized osteopathy and craniosacral therapy services can address your specific needs.
Fee: Free
Book NowIdeal for new patients or those with multiple injuries requiring a comprehensive approach. Includes thorough assessment, treatment, and personalized advice.
Fee: $130
Book NowDesigned to maintain progress, address a single injury, or focus on one specific technique or modality.
Fee: $95
Book NowPerfect for addressing minor injuries or for quick tune-ups between regular sessions.
Fee: $75
Book NowTailored for children 10 years and under with gentle, age-appropriate techniques.
Fee: $75
Book NowIncludes a Full Session for new clients plus a complimentary Follow-Up Session to ensure a strong start to your care plan.
Fee: $200
Book NowOur comprehensive craniosacral therapy session for new patients provides ample time for assessment and treatment.
Fee: $170
Book NowMaintenance therapy after the full Craniosacral Therapy session to continue progress and deepen results.
Fee: $130
Book NowEvery woman's experience is unique. Many clients notice improvements after 3-5 sessions, though some benefit from ongoing support throughout their perimenopause journey. We'll create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific symptoms and needs.
Both osteopathy and craniosacral therapy are gentle, non-invasive approaches. You may feel subtle sensations during treatment, but these therapies shouldn't cause pain. Many women report feeling deeply relaxed during and after sessions.
Yes. These therapies can complement conventional medical care for perimenopause. We work collaboratively with your healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for your wellbeing.
Many women report feeling more relaxed immediately after their first session. For specific symptoms, improvements often develop over the course of several treatments as your body responds to the therapy and begins to rebalance.
Don't let perimenopause symptoms control your life. Discover how our specialized osteopathy and craniosacral therapy approach can help you feel balanced, energized, and empowered during this important life transition.
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Perimenopause for 2 years
"The combination of osteopathy and craniosacral therapy has been transformative for my perimenopause symptoms. My joint pain has decreased significantly, and I'm sleeping better than I have in years. The holistic approach addressed issues I didn't even realize were connected to hormonal changes."
Perimenopause for 4 years
"After struggling with anxiety and hot flashes for years, I found relief through regular craniosacral therapy sessions. The gentle approach helped calm my nervous system in ways medication couldn't. I feel more balanced emotionally and physically, and my hot flashes have reduced in both frequency and intensity."
Perimenopause for 3 years
"The osteopathic treatments helped address the muscle tension and joint pain I developed during perimenopause. What surprised me most was how the treatments also improved my digestion and reduced the brain fog I'd been experiencing. It truly is a whole-body approach that addresses how all systems are connected."