A Curated Menopause Wellness Day
About this Event
A Curated Menopause Wellness Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Thrive Health and Wellness Studio · 2907 Stanford Ave, Marina del Rey
Spend the day learning from experts in menopause, nutrition and gut health, muscle health and Ayurveda, moving your body, eating well and connecting with other women who are all looking for optimal health as we age.
What to expect
9:15 to 10:30 AM · Strength Training Fundamentals with Donna Edge
Muscle is one of the most important things you can protect in midlife. Donna walks you through the fundamentals of strength training for muscle, bone, metabolism and healthy aging. No experience needed.
10:30 to 10:45 AM · Tea + Protein Snack Break
Refuel with Santé Tea and get to know the women around you.
10:45 AM to 12:15 PM · Menopause Workshop + Q&A with Lisa Arshawsky, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, RN
We’ll cover how to prepare for the transition, what’s driving your symptoms, the labs worth asking for, lifestyle strategies, and where hormone therapy fits in. Bring your questions. We’ll leave plenty of time for them.
12:15 to 3:00 PM · Lunch, Marketplace + Treatments
Enjoy a chef-made lunch from Marielle Zuccharreli of Creation du Jour, shop our marketplace of midlife wellness brands or book a mini treatment.
2:00 to 2:45 PM · Nourish Your Gut Through Menopause with Nousha Salimi
How your gut changes through menopause, and how to support it with food.
3:15 to 4:30 PM · Cacao Menopause Ceremony + Closing Drum Circle
We close the day together with Ayurvedic Practitioner, Adela Bustamante who will lead you in a Cacao Menopause Initiation Ceremony followed by a sound bath with Donna Edge.
Tickets
Early bird tickets now open through November 15 @$45
Nov 16- Dec 6: Regular: $60, or $100 when you bring a friend
Your ticket includes all workshops, lunch, the tea break and the closing ceremony. Mini treatments are booked separately, and vendors will have products for sale.
Mini MenoTreatments
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Scalp analysis for hair loss
Host: Tina Mui
Info: Master Stylist · Certified Trichologist
Salon Owner · Co-Founder & CEO, AWARE Hair
https://awarehair.com/pages/tina-mui
“My philosophy for scalp care is based on consistency, not complication. The scalp needs to be cleansed properly, kept hydrated, protected from daily stressors, and stimulated regularly.
When a client is worried about thinning, I look at the whole person before adding to the routine, how they wash, what they use, any recent color service, illness, or stress. The scalp gives us clues. My goal is to care for it in a way that feels simple, practical, and sustainable, so the hair has a better environment to thrive
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Tapping as an Emotional Freedom Techniques
Host: Amy Piper
Info: Emotional Freedom Techniques, which is also known as EFT or Tapping, brings together Chinese Acupressure and Modern psychology.
EFT is often called emotional acupuncture because it combines gentle tapping on key acupuncture points while focusing your thoughts on physical pain, unhappy memories, uncomfortable emotions, traumas, fears/phobias, or any other problem you want to resolve.
When we tap on these meridian points while consciously tuning into the current problem, we intentionally stir up the issues in two different ways: first by verbalizing them and secondly by tapping specific acupressure points.
This is why EFT is so different from talk therapy- not only are we utilizing our Cerebral (rational, thinking) brain by speaking the issues aloud, but we’re also tapping on the meridians, which accesses the Limbic (emotional, non-verbal) brain, which is where fear, trauma, and uncomfortable emotions/ the deeper layers are held.
Tapping creates a spark that zips through our meridia
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Reiki with Ayla Healing
Host: Danielle Miller
Info: Healing isn't about someone else having the answers—it's about creating the space for you to hear your own. That philosophy is the heart of Ayla Healing.
Reiki is never to tell you who you are or what your future holds. Instead, I use these tools to help you gain clarity, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and move forward with greater trust, intention, and peace. https://heal.me/danielle-miller/about
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Ear Seeding for Healing
Host: Margot Chambers
Info: Margot Chambers, Acupuncturist and owner of Thrive Health and Wellness will be offering ear seeding on the patio. Ear seeding is a needle-free form of acupressure rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and auriculotherapy. It involves taping tiny plant seeds (usually from the Vaccaria plant) or small metal, glass, or magnetic pellets onto specific pressure points on the outer ear using adhesive stickers. The practice relies on the TCM concept that the ear. https://www.thrivehealthla.com/margot-chambers-lac
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Pure Body Work - Menopause Massage
Host: Tida Souratha
Info: Tida Souratha
Tida Souratha is a certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Specialist,
Massage Therapist, and Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI).
Her integrative approach combines manual lymphatic drainage
techniques with Gua Sha and specialized therapeutic massage methods
to support healthy lymphatic circulation, post-surgical recovery, and the
body's natural fluid balance. Treatments may also incorporate body-
contouring and sculpting methods to enhance natural definition andreduce the appearance of fluid retention. Tida also offers luxurious PURE Fiji Body Rituals and Body Wraps, using premium botanical ingredients to nourish, deeply hydrate, and revitalize the skin. With years
of experience and extensive training, Tida combines therapeutic massage, myofascial release, and restorative bodywork to relieve muscular tension, improve mobility, encourage relaxation, and support Every session is thoughtfully customized to each
client's therapeutic, recovery
Vendors for Menopause
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Light and Grace : Jewelry to adorn your story
Host: Light And Grace
Info: Exquisitely and Intentionally designed, Light + Grace offers pieces to bring beauty to your everyday and a deeper connection to yourself, through every chapter. https://lightandgracedesign.com/
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Plant-based skincare made by hand in the California desert.
Host: Xeba Botanica
Info: Real skin. Real results. The Xēba difference. https://xebabotanica.com/
See what happens when you treat skin with what actually works: clean botanicals, no compromise formulas, and rituals that deliver. Acne clears. Texture improves. Sensitivity fades. All without the synthetic noise.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Aware Hair- Hair Products for Menopause
Host: Aware Hair
Info: After years of seeing clients struggle with shedding, buildup, dryness, and confusion around their routines, Tina wanted to create products and education that bridged the gap between the salon and daily care at home.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Sexual Health & Pelvic Floor Therapy - Information Booth
Host: Boundless Pelvic Wellness
Info: Dr. Casey Hobbs, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist @ https://www.boundlesspelvicwellness.com/ provides patient-centered approaches with evidence-based treatment that blends advanced pelvic health rehabilitation with a whole-person understanding of movement, core function, and sexual wellness. Come learn more about her practice and how it relates to MenopauseDr. Casey Hobbs, OTD, OTR/L, is a highly skilled occupational therapist with seven years of clinical experience, dedicated to helping patients restore function, confidence, and quality of life.
With certification in sex counseling from the University of Michigan, Dr. Hobbs specializes in addressing intimacy and sexual health concerns with discretion, clinical precision, and evidence-based care. She is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate complex and of
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
BOD Venice
Host: Bod Venice
Info: Our advanced scanning technology and in-depth biomarker testing to optimize your health, wellness and longevity. https://www.wearebod.com/
🕑: 12:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Food by Creation Du Jour
Host: Chef Marielle Levine
Info: Growing up in the south of France, I have been influenced by Mediterranean cooking combined with my Italian and Moroccan family roots. Our holiday tables were usually set for no less than 30 people; the abundance of dishes, colors, smells are still vivid in my mind. The endless hours spent in the kitchen watching my family create spectacular feasts are memories that I will always cherish. wanted to solve a daily problem for busy families and share my take on creating daily meals with no shopping, no prepping, no washing, and no mess; all while keeping meals healthy, nutritious and delicious. I spent years re-inventing my childhood gourmet recipes with a Californian twist and creating shortcuts to simplify them so that everyone can enjoy a delicious meal on the table everyday. Food that tastes great, looks great, feels great and is easy to cook. I hope my meals will influence you and your journey into modern cooking. https://www.cdjcuisine.com/
Where is it happening?
USD 22.50 to USD 100.00
