Menopause Matters: A Practical Approach to Supporting Women Through Midlife

This course is designed to help acupuncturists strengthen pattern differentiation, improve treatment confidence, and better support patients through the menopausal transition with clear, practical strategies.

Topics Include:
• Definitions and stages of menopause
• The role of estrogen in female health and aging
• Hot flashes and their pathophysiology
• Yin and Blood Deficiency in menopause
• Herbal medicine for menopause and beyond: safety and efficacy
• Acupuncture protocols for menopausal symptoms

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
• Explain the key biomedical processes involved in menopause
• Differentiate common TCM menopause patterns
• Develop acupuncture treatment strategies for hot flashes, insomnia, emotional changes, and more
• Integrate lifestyle guidance and patient-centered care into practice

📍 Hillsboro Wellness Center
📅 June 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

💲 Pricing:
• $65 for OAA Members
• $105 for Nonmembers

🎓 PDAs Pending

This course is ideal for practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of menopause and improve clinical confidence when supporting women through midlife transitions with thoughtful, integrative care.
About the Provider:
Kath Berry is a menopause and women’s health specialist, TEDx speaker, educator, and co-author of Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners. After completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she trained in hospitals in China before earning an MSc in Addictions Medicine from the University of Technology Sydney. Kath has spent more than two decades working in clinical practice, education, mentorship, and continuing professional development for practitioners around the world. She is also the founder of TreatingWomen.com, an international education platform serving practitioners in over 100 countries.

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