Welcome, my name is Tanya Smith. I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Menopause Practitioner, and the founder of Balanced Women’s Wellness.
I am a Midwife who has shifted focus from pregnancy and childbirth, to caring for women in the perimenopause/menopause transition and beyond.
I also have a special interest in nutrition and exercise and how that impacts quality of life with aging. I am certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Nutrition Coach and Virtual Coaching Specialist. I am also a Women’s Hormone Therapy Specialist from the Heather Hirsch Academy and a member of the Menopause Society and hold their certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitoner.
I personally have taken myself from being overweight and unhealthy, to achieving optimal health and even going on to win an NPC Bikini competition at the age of 47 in the throes of perimenopause! I have become obsessed with nutrition, fitness, hormones, and their impact on aging. I feel like I have cracked a code for optimal health, and I can’t wait to share what I have learned with as many women as possible!
I have discovered that by implementing some small changes to your daily habits, and actively managing your menopausal transition, we can reduce the incidence of chronic disease and injury, dreaded weight gain and improve your quality of life, to ensure optimal health and longevity.
There is so much misinformation circulating regarding the menopausal transition that has left women confused, scared, and suffering in silence, while their body’s under-go dramatic changes. I use an evidence-based approach to finding therapeutic treatments (hormonal and non-hormonal) for your symptoms, along with also implementing lifestyle changes to optimize your health through this transition.
The average age of menopause in the US is 51 years old. Most women will become menopausal between the ages of 45 and 55 (although it can happen earlier or later) and often symptoms of perimenopause can begin 7-10 years prior. It is not impossible to notice symptoms in your 30s. Planning a discussion with your healthcare provider during perimenopause is essential for understanding the unique changes happening in your body and managing any associated symptoms. By scheduling a perimenopause planning session, you can explore the potential benefits of hormone therapy, assess your individual risks, and establish early management strategies tailored to your needs. Don’t hesitate to schedule your discussion today to proactively address your perimenopausal health and well-being.
Menopause is the moment a woman has gone one full year without her period, and is now considered infertile and no longer able to become pregnant. Menopause marks a significant shift in hormone production that can cause symptoms affecting a woman’s quality of life, and also imposes increased health risks. Even if symptoms are mild, women should still have a conversation with their menopause provider to discuss their overall health risks, discuss hormone therapy, non-hormonal options, risk assessments and routine screening, and develop strategies to keep her healthy as she ages. Schedule your Menopause visit today.
