Lori Ross- Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

07/24/2025

07/11/2025

Kegels aren't always the answer!

07/08/2025

Attention Clarenville residents! Cassandra will be in your area on July 19! She has 2 assessment appointments left.

06/12/2025

Women’s Health and Menopause 2025 is Harvard Medical School’s flagship, five‑day course (in‑person or live‑stream + 11‑month on‑demand access) created by a multidisciplinary faculty of nationally renowned experts. Morning and afternoon, 45‑minute, case‑rich sessions translate the l...

06/10/2025

FREE Menopause Care Consultation + 1 Year of Virtual Support ($259 Value) — No Referral Needed!

At our recent launch party, we heard you loud and clear: access to accurate, menopause-informed care is a top priority. That’s why we’re excited to share this limited-time offer from Felix, one of Canada’s leading providers of virtual menopause care.

➡️ Please Note: The Menopause Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (MFNL) is not affiliated with any single provider and receives no financial benefit from this or any other association. Our mission is simple: to help make credible, evidence-based menopause care more accessible to women across our province.

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💡 What’s the Offer?

Felix is offering:
✅ A FREE initial menopause consultation (a $99 savings)
✅ 1 full year of virtual menopause care at no cost

Developed by menopause experts Dr. Natalie Gamache and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Felix’s program follows the latest clinical guidelines in hormone therapy and menopause management. Since 2019, they’ve supported over 1 million Canadians through trusted telehealth services.

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👩‍⚕️ How It Works:

1️⃣ Complete a brief online questionnaire about your symptoms and medical history.

2️⃣ Connect with a licensed healthcare provider specializing in menopause care.

3️⃣ If appropriate, receive a personalized treatment plan, prescription, and ongoing virtual support—for one year, at no cost.

4️⃣ Choose to fill prescriptions through Felix’s discreet delivery or your local pharmacy.

🛑 Please note: While the consultation and ongoing virtual care are free, for 1-year, you will be responsible for the cost of any medications prescribed.

No referral. No waitlist. Just accessible, evidence-based menopause care.

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🔗 Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.felixforyou.ca/ailment/menopause/menopause-foundation-nl

🎟️ Use coupon code: MFNL2025

Together, we’re making menopause care more accessible.

05/02/2025

⚠️SOLD OUT⚠️

✨Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and supported us! We can’t wait to see you at the event !

🎉 You’re Invited to the Launch Party of the Menopause Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the official launch of the Menopause Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador—a groundbreaking organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and supporting women through every stage of menopause.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31st
🕗 Time: 7:00-8:30pm
📍 Location: Emera Innovation Exchange

This inspiring evening will feature:

- Powerful Keynote Address: Be moved and motivated by a dynamic keynote speaker who will ignite a new conversation around menopause and midlife empowerment.

- Panel Discussion with Co-founders: Hear from the passionate visionaries behind the foundation as they share their mission and offer a sneak peek into upcoming initiatives.

- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other passionate advocates for women’s health and others navigating similar journeys.

- Uplifting Atmosphere: Celebrate this milestone event in a warm, empowering environment.

Early Bird Tickets: Just $25!

Bonus: The first 50 women to grab their tickets will receive an exclusive gift bag at the event!

Whether you're personally navigating menopause, supporting a loved one, or simply want to be part of a powerful movement—this event is for you!

RSVP today and be part of history in the making

This isn't just an event, it's a movement.

Let’s change the conversation around menopause together!

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/26/2025

The Mona Lisa Touch is included in this review by the TGA in Australia.

The TGA has completed a post-market review of all energy-based devices used for vaginal rejuvenation included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

03/08/2025

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the resilience, wisdom, and power of women—especially those navigating midlife and beyond.

At the Menopause Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, we are committed to breaking the silence around menopause, advocating for better healthcare, and ensuring every woman feels seen, heard, and supported.

Menopause is not an ending—it’s a powerful transition.

This year’s theme, , reminds us that change is urgent. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to 100,000 midlife women, yet access to quality perimenopause and menopause care remains limited.

Better health for midlife women means stronger workplaces, families, and communities. When women thrive, we all move forward.

By accelerating action, we can create a future where midlife women have the confidence, clarity and care, they deserve.

To the incredible women of Newfoundland and Labrador—your journey matters, your voice is powerful, and together, we are driving change.

✨ Join the conversation! Drop a YES in the comments if you support our mission and want to see action for midlife women’s health. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Happy International Women’s Day!

03/07/2025

Midwifery services in Carbonear have expanded to include labour and delivery care. In February, the first baby was delivered under the care of the midwifery team at the Carbonear General Hospital.

Congratulations to parents Victoria and Glenn on the birth of Cooper. Pictured in the photo are Victoria and Cooper with midwives Jaclyn, Lindsay and Sarah.

To learn more about midwifery services in Carbonear, including referral options, please visit: https://cwhp.easternhealth.ca/womens-health/midwifery-services/

03/01/2025

The majority of my caseload consists of women between the ages of 35-85 who have/ have had a uterus and ovaries. I myself am 44 years old. One thing that almost all of us has in common is menopause- we are about to go through it, are in the midst of it, or have finished it. The symptoms of menopause cover so many aspects of our lives and our bodies and, as a society, we are finally beginning to recognize this and to research it.

It isn't just a syndrome of hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and vaginal dryness. The hormonal decreases can affect our mental health, our joint and muscle health, our energy levels, our cardiovascular health, and our bone density, among many other things.

I have recently discovered a Facebook group called NL Menopause Support Group. It has been very informative and has really opened my eyes to the amazingly wide range of symptoms one could experience. We also finally have a Foundation- The Menopause Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.menopausefoundationnl.com). They have a page as well. I urge you all to join these groups and to educate yourselves. We are not alone in this fight against the inevitable.

02/06/2025

https://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/hormonal-imbalance/interstitial-cystitis/

Interstitial Cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome, is a common bladder condition that is often misdiagnosed. Learn more about IC and PBS.

01/27/2025

Way to go Shoppers Drug Mart !