EMPOWERING EDUCATIONOFFERINGSSCHEDULEBOOK CLUB

Empowering Five-Part Education Series
Spring 2025

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!

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Learn to Build Bone

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

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Hormone Therapy in Peri and Post Menopause

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

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Pelvic Power: Navigating Peri-and Post-Menopause with Confidence

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

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Some Like It Cold

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

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Strong for Life

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