Elevate Health

12/04/2025

Almost every woman I meet shares the same concern: My body is changing and I’m getting more belly fat !!
As we move through midlife we have shifts in hormones and metabolic health which influences where our body stores fat. Cardio alone isn’t enough to counter these changes.
The good news➡️ Resistance training is one of the most powerful tools for midlife women ✨
Here’s why I recommended it to every women 40 and up…
✅ builds healthy muscle leading to better body composition and improved metabolic health.
✅ It also boosts strength, slows aging, and protects against sarcopenia, osteopenia, and frailty.
Your future self will thank you- here’s to getting stronger 💪🫶🏻

11/11/2025

📣Big news for Women’s health!!
This morning, I watched the HHS and FDA announcement regarding the removal of the black box warning for most menopause, hormone therapy products.🙌
This is big news because for over two decades, many women were not offered hormone therapy due to unnecessary fear and misunderstanding….often stemming from misinterpreted data and outdated labeling ! As a result, so many women have suffered !
While I am a huge advocate of lifestyle medicine, I also believe that hormone therapy can be an incredible adjunct to help women stay active, strong and healthy during mid life and beyond.
Not every woman will choose to use hormone therapy – but every woman deserves an open, informed discussion about her options, risks,and benefits.
Today is a huge step forward for women’s health.💪🏻🩷

10/27/2025

Reflecting on last week‘s Menopause Society conference✨ I am grateful for the opportunity to keep learning so I can better serve my patients. While I gained some valuable insights, the highlight was definitely meeting in person and connecting with other incredible clinicians that I’ve only known online until now. callie.np .stumpf.fnp A huge thank you to & .hirsch.academy for creating a space for providers to learn, grow and collaborate🫶🏻🩷

10/17/2025

October is Menopause Awareness Month 🩷
It’s encouraging to see all the events, books, and conversations focused on perimenopause and menopause! Women are being heard and many are finding providers who truly understand the needs of midlife women 🙌
Hormonal changes during this time affect every part of the body. I’m here to educate, support and empower you to feel your best through menopause and beyond .

07/30/2025

🌟 Exciting News, Denver! 🌟
Stephanie Traver, founder of Thrive Summit, along with local menopause specialists are excited to bring you a powerhouse ½-day conference dedicated to perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health 💪💫
We’re thrilled to welcome:
🎤 Keynote Speaker Dr. Kelly Casperson – internationally renowned thought leader, speaker, and champion of women’s health
✨ Dr. Heather Hirsch – trailblazer in midlife women’s healthcare and an inspiring educator to so many of us in the field
🌿 Dr. Christine Maren – Colorado’s own integrative medicine & hormone expert
This is a must-attend event for women ready to thrive in midlife 🩷

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04/12/2025

Excited to be a part of the upcoming Women’s Wellness Retreat ✨I love educating and empowering women to take charge of their health- mind, body, and spirit! Hope you can join us 🩷

03/06/2025

Join Us!

Discover effective strategies for staying active and maintaining your health through perimenopause and the menopause transition.
Click the link to learn more and register for our free event!
https://e2odenver.my.canva.site/menopause-and-you

02/27/2025

February is heart health month❤️
A reminder that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women but CVD is mostly preventable.
Keep up to date on health screenings & learn more about what you can do to prevent heart disease!

11/22/2024

11/08/2024

Happy to have received an additional certification recently... Menopause Society Certified Practitioner!

As a health care practitioner I am committed to being a lifelong learner because medicine and science is constantly changing. During my 24 yr as a nurse practitioner I often observed an acceleration of worsening health of midlife women, beyond what I thought was just due to "aging" alone. I just didn't fully understand it all until this past year when I invested countless hours of researching, reading, taking online courses and continuing education to try to get a better grasp of why women in the menopause transition were experiencing a rapid decline in health and quality of life.
While there is so much more to learn we now know (thanks to increased focus & research) that women experience a substantial increased risk for metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal issues (joint pain, loss of bone mass), brain fog, depression and many other medical conditions.
This is important because in order to provide comprehensive care to women in midlife it essential for healthcare providers to have an in depth understanding of the physiological changes that occur when estrogen levels decline so we can try to mitigate the risks.

Menopause specialists are trained to :
✅ Educate on the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, discuss the types/options available, and help women decide if they think it is right for them. Discuss other non- hormonal treatment modalities that are also available for those who may not be candidates for HT but are suffering from peri/menopause related symptoms.
✅ Assess and screen for underlying risk for metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, mental health concerns. It is essential to be proactive and not reactive!
✅ Provide a lifestyle medicine approach that includes emphasis on proper nutrition, physical activity, optimal sleep and help with stress reduction to help women thrive during midlife and beyond! ❤️💪

10/30/2024

Last weekend Fick PT & Performance, PLLC hosted a Navigating Menopause workshop and over 20 women participated 🥰
Women need to know that they do not have to suffer through perimenopause & the menopause transition. We are here for you and are passionate about helping you stay healthy, active & thrive in midlife and beyond 🩷👊🏻