Saturdays, 8:45-10AM at The Dance Annex in York, Maine
$25 per Session
Sign-up for one, a couple or all five!
Includes lite breakfast!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
Speaker: Rae Lynn Stackpoole, Occupational Therapist, BoneFit™ USA Trainer via the Osteoporosis Foundation
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 8:45-10AM
How strong are your bones? Have your bones been tested? Do you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, but have not been told what exercises to do and what NOT to do? Are you seeking a better understanding of bone science so you can take action?
Join Rae Lynn for 75 minutes packed full of evidenced-based information including:
Understanding bone physiology basics
How bones change over the lifespan and with menopause
How osteopenia and osteoporosis is diagnosed
Current exercise research for best bone building exercises, why and how.
How to prevent falls and fractures
How to use bone-smart body mechanics during exercise and activities of daily living.
Q & A
Speaker: Jenne Wax, M.D. and Menopause Specialist
https://www.treehousefamilymedicine.com/
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 8:45-10AM
As a Menopause Society Certified Provider and a woman experiencing peri-menopause herself, Dr. Wax truly understands your journey. No more being dismissed or told your symptoms are “just aging”.
Join Jenne for 75 minutes packed full of evidence-based information from a doctor who understands:
Debunking myths around HRT (pitfalls of WHI study)
Indications for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Contraindications for HRT
HRT options as well as non-hormone medication options
Treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal estrogen for all!)
Q & A
Speaker: Brittany Robinson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Specialist
https://www.brittanyleewellness.com/
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 8:45-10AM
While having issues like peeing when you cough, having to run to the bathroom at the first urge, and pain with sex are incredibly common, you don’t have to live with it any longer, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help!
Join Brittany for 75 minutes packed full of evidence-based information including:
Understanding your pelvic floor anatomy
Pelvic floor changes in Peri- and Post Menopause
Pelvic floor care techniques
Bladder and bowel health
Sexual wellness and comfort
When to get help from a Pelvic Floor PT
Q & A
Speaker: Amy Hopkins, RN, LMT
https://saltwatermountainco.com/
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:45-10AM
Over the last 27 years, Amy has dedicated her career to supporting women’s health as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher,
and most recently with the mission of Saltwater Mountain Company - empowering women, supporting mental health and building community via the impact of deliberate cold exposure.
Join Amy for 75 minutes packed full of evidence-based information including:
What, WHY and How of cold-water dipping
What are your conditioned experiences with cold?
Hormesis defined and how cold exposure is a good example of it
Why mid-life women are drawn to cold-water dipping
Cold, your catecholamines and peri-post menopause
Q & A
Speaker: Rae Lynn Stackpoole, OT, Personal Trainer, Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 8:45-10AM
Join Rae Lynn for 75 minutes packed full of evidence-based information including:
The physiology of how menopause affects skeletal muscle
Why we need to exercise differently post-menopause to build strength
Progressive Resistance Training is critical! Here's the plan.
Sprint Interval Training: The WHY and HOW
Nutrition pre and post workouts matter for muscle protein systhesis (building lean muscle and strength)
Q & A