Your Best Is Yet to Come!

       Embracing the Menopause Journey with Grace and Power

“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as a blessing. I’ve discovered that this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else.”  Oprah Winfrey

A Better Way to Understand Menopause

Menopause is a natural biological transition,  but for many women, it can feel like a time of confusion, discomfort, and uncertainty.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

This program was created to bring clarity where there is confusion, and confidence where there is doubt.

At Akasha Health Academy, we approach menopause through an integrative lens — combining medical science, functional medicine, and mind-body practices to help you understand what is happening in your body, and how to respond with intention.

Because when you understand the process…

you begin to move through it differently.

 With more ease.
More awareness.
And a renewed sense of control.

Program Overview

This is a 4-week educational experience designed to help women better understand and navigate menopause.

Each session builds on the previous one, offering both knowledge and practical tools that can be applied immediately.

Faculty

Swati Desai, LCSW, PhD – Lead Facilitator
Mindfulness teacher, psychotherapist, and author, with expertise in emotional resilience, relationships, and personal transformation. She integrates evidence-based psychology with mindfulness and compassion practices to support women through life transitions.
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Edison de Mello, MD, PhD – Integrative Medicine Specialist
Founder of the Akasha Center and an author,  Dr. de Mello is internationally recognized for his work in functional and integrative medicine, with a focus on gut health, hormone balance, and the mind-body connection.
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Maggie Ney, ND – Hormone Health Specialist
Naturopathic physician specializing in women’s hormonal health, with extensive clinical experience in menopause management and bioidentical hormone therapy.
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Sahar Lashin, MD – Integrative & Longevity Medicine
Physician specializing in anti-aging and hormone optimization, with expertise in bioidentical hormone pellet therapy and personalized approaches to vitality and long-term health.
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Kudzai Dombo, MD – Integrative Gynecology
Board-certified gynecologist with a focus on menopause, vaginal health, sexual wellness, and restoring intimacy during midlife transitions.
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Allyson Kleinbrodt – Functional Nutrition
Functional nutritionist specializing in metabolic health, gut function, and nutrition strategies that support hormonal balance and reduce inflammation.
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Bren Boston, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physiatrist specializing in women’s health, with a focus on movement, strength, bone health, and maintaining function and vitality through menopause and beyond.
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Curriculum

Week 1 – Understanding the Transition
Physiological and emotional changes associated with menopause.

Week 2 – Supporting Hormonal and Brain Function
Hormones, cognition, mood, and therapeutic options.

Week 3 – Nutrition and Intimacy
Dietary strategies, metabolism, and sexual health.

Week 4 – Movement and Integration
Exercise, resilience, and long-term health strategies.

What You Will Gain

• A clear understanding of the physiological changes of menopause
• Evidence-based options for symptom management
• Practical tools to support mood, energy, and cognitive function
• Guidance on nutrition, movement, and lifestyle
• A structured framework for long-term health