Sunday, January 17 | 2–4 PM

$100, limited to 8 participants

Perimenopause and menopause are often talked about as a list of symptoms to manage. Classical Chinese medicine sees them differently. They are a natural turning point, and the body begins to redirect its resources. For decades, blood and energy have gone outward every month. Now they can be gathered inward, toward your own health, clarity, and wisdom. In China this stage is sometimes called the “second spring.”

This afternoon is for women on both sides of this transition: those in the middle of perimenopause, and those who have already walked through menopause. Together we’ll shift the focus from “fixing” toward understanding, and from coping toward empowerment.

What’s included:

• A talk by Dr. Özben Felek on perimenopause and menopause from the classical Chinese medicine view, and how this transition redirects the body’s resources

• An introduction to the acupuncture channels most involved in this transition

• A guided meditation on these channels, held within a deeply relaxing sound bath with sound healer Jess Wybenga

• A community sharing circle, where women who have moved through menopause share their experiences, and those in perimenopause can ask, listen, and be heard

• Quiet time to journal and reflect (journal provided)

• A digital guide to navigating perimenopause and menopause with Chinese medicine

The Afternoon

We’ll begin with Dr. Özben’s talk on how classical Chinese medicine understands this stage of life. The Huangdi Neijing, the oldest classic of Chinese medicine, describes a woman’s life unfolding in cycles of seven years. Around 49, a deep reorganization takes place. Dr. Özben will explore what this means for body and mind, and how we can work with the transition rather than against it.

Next, we’ll rest in a sound bath with Jess Wybenga, meditating on the channels at the heart of this change.

Then we’ll gather in a circle. Women who have come through menopause will share what they learned: what helped, what surprised them, and what they gained. Those in perimenopause are welcome to bring their questions, or simply to listen. These are conversations many of us never had with our mothers or grandmothers. This is a chance to have them now.

We’ll close with quiet time to journal and reflect.

All registrations are final with no refunds. If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.