Hi! I found out about BHRT (Bio-identical Hormone Replacement) back in 2003 when I started having issues with endometriosis. Fast forward three (3) laparoscopies and one (1) extensive excision surgery later I found myself in the middle of perimenopause. I had slayed a dragon, but now faced a jungle of snakes- which proved more difficult to navigate at the time. I have a pretty extensive background in alternative health having studied for my Masters of Science at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I believed firmly in the body’s own healing powers so I began to extensively research natural healing and hormone balancing from an Eastern Medicine perspective. “Let food be thy medicine” has always been my philosophy and the wisdom of healing modalities from Asia dating back over 5,000 years became my guide. BHRT is based on using plants and plant medicine to replace standard drug based traditional HRT products. For me, and my background BHRT worked but for other women, traditional HRT works for them. It comes down to a personal decision, I believe. As I started going through menopause I connected with my best friend, Kelly, (and now MenoGirls partner) and we became a support for each other. We sort of formed a little Menopause Grief Group lol to deal with all the ups and downs we were experiencing. Through this experience we realized women need other women to support each other, to laugh together, to cry together. I came to realize my supportive friends were so integral to my emotional health and wellness through this jungle we call menopause. And with that, MenoGirls was created. So, here I am. Aside from MenoGirls work, I am the proud mother of two of the most amazing human beings in this world! They are my raison d’etre! I have recently relocated to the Sunshine City of St. Petersburg, Fl.