8 Session Live Online Group Program

Reclaim Your Life, Relieve Symptoms, and THRIVE in Perimenopause + Menopause

We give you the tools and support you need to understand what is happening in your own body, improve symptoms, and get back to living your life.

Starting again February 4th, 2025! Pre-Register to get first access:

Typically covered by most WA state insurance plans.

Contact us for details, or call 206-853-0534

This time in a woman’s life can cause a lot of anxiety, vulnerability and uncertainty…

But it doesn’t have to.

It is only until recently that healthcare-related research has started to encompass the female body, and that lack of knowledge is clear when it comes to traditional menopausal care.

The approach is usually one size fits all, and you are often told that how you are feeling is “just a part of aging.”

What is coming to light with this new research is what functional medicine providers have known all along: that all bodies are unique, and that you don’t have to “grin and bear” those life-disrupting symptoms.

Find relief from common perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.

Led and created by Julie Starkel, MS, MBA, RDN and Lea McKinstry, ND. Our Peri+Menopause leaders have over 3 decades of combined experience supporting women through this natural transformation.

With their expert care, they can help you achieve relief from these common perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms:

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Depression

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Insomnia

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Hot flashes

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Thinning hair

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Acne

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Weight gain

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Fatigue

And the list goes on and on!

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Anxiety/Panic disorder

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Heart palpitations

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Headaches/migraines

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Loss of oomph

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Loss of libido

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Brain fog

Created and guided by experts with deep expertise in helping women through this transitionary time.

Julie Starkel, MS, MBA, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Dietitian (RDN/CD) Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutritionist

Lea McKinstry, ND

Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

I particularly enjoyed the sense of community in the group setting and the connections with other resources and healthcare options.

Connection with the group leaders and the ability to have more complete hormone testing than what I had via my GP were very helpful. And I valued the very thorough discussion on nutrition and gut health, the impact it has on metabolism, and overall peri menopause symptoms, along with the information on bio identical HRT.

I enjoyed the course immensely and look forward to continuing to follow along with these topics. Thank you!

—Robyn M.

Holistic, Integrative Approach to Help You Thrive on All Levels

The Peri+Menopause program uses a functional medicine approach, which views each individual as a whole person, and strives to address the root of the problem rather than putting a band-aid over it.When we say “whole person” we mean it! Within the program we not only talk about hormone replacement therapy (in ALL of its forms) as treatment, but we also address nutrition, mental wellness, movement, and supplements.

Be Informed and Proactive About How These Changing Hormones Impact Other Systems in Your Body

You will not only learn about the ins and outs of hormonal change during perimenopause and menopause, but how these fluctuating hormones impact other systems in your body, including:

  • Bone health
  • Joint/Muscle health
  • Hair/Skin/Nails
  • Digestion
  • Brain Health
  • Stress and Mood
  • Liver Health
  • Weight changes

Join Today So You Can Thrive in Peri + Menopause

Find Out What is Going on Underneath the Surface

This isn’t just an information dump, you will be working with one of our program leaders and doing initial testing to help understand what is uniquely happening within your own body.

Organic Acid Test
Much of the symptoms women experience during perimenopause and menopause are caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The Organic Acids Panel helps us identify your specific vitamin and mineral needs. It also helps us identify need for antioxidant support, as well as detoxification support. Liver detoxification is the main way our body regulates hormone levels, so this needs to be running efficiently. This can also give some insight to how your body is metabolizing macronutrients, and can further personalize your nutrition needs!

EPP Testing
Certain environmental toxicants can mimic hormones and cause imbalances in our hormones. These are known as endocrine disruptors. The environmental pollutant panel identifies if these endocrine disruptors are present at high levels in your body, and are contributing to your symptoms. This can further personalize your treatment plan!

You will meet 1:1 with one of our experts to go over your results!

Lay the foundation for hormone regulation with our expert-curated supplement bundle.

As part of this program, we’ve curated a special combination of supplements specifically chosen to help support you and your body’s during this 8 week program:

Foundations

This proprietary combo formula is a multivitamin/mineral, omega-3, vitamins D and K2, and a probiotic all in one. Fewer bottles equals more convenience.

Multi-mineral complex with vitamin D3

This supplement fills in the gaps of the most required, and most often depleted, minerals needed during perimenopause/menopause.

Omega-3 and borage oil

This supplement provides extra anti-inflammatory fatty acids shown to help reduce perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes by balancing estrogen levels.

Get the Support System You Need to SUCCEED with a Community Who Gets It!

We believe that having a support system, knowing you are not alone in your symptoms, leads to better resilience and fosters self-compassion during this vulnerable time. Participants in the Peri+Menopause live program will hear each other’s stories in confidence and find empowerment through this shared human experience. 

Feel confident as you go through perimenopause and menopause with the Peri+Menopause Program’s deep support from the program leaders to the community of other women like you.

Join the Starkel Nutrition Peri + Menopause Program today and get your life back! 

Empowering women through life’s changes 

Cost is typically covered by most WA state insurance plans!

Live, online sessions led by Julie Starkel, MS, MBA, RDN and Dr Lea McKinstry, ND, that are a hybrid of discussion and education.

A professional quality supplement bundle curated by our leaders to support your body through these changes.

Personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, and the support of our expert group leaders to address your unique situation.

Building community so that you do not feel alone during this transition, with women just like you.

Professional lab testing to determine underlying imbalances that are making your symptoms worse.

Additional Program Details:

  • This is a live, 8-week program, with online meetings through Google Meet, led by led by Julie Starkel, MS, MBA, RDN and Dr. Lea McKinstry, ND.
  • Live sessions are on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, except for the week of Feb 24th which will be on Monday. Program runs from Feb 4th to March 25th, 2025.
  • Insurance may cover the core program in the state of Washington. The supplement bundle and lab tests are not covered by insurance and are at an additional discounted cost. 

To learn more information or to sign up now, register online or call our administrative team at 206-853-0534.

Pre-Register Today for First Access When We Open Enrollment for 2025!

Typically covered by insurance.

Join the notification list and we’ll give you first access to secure your spot in our next launch of the Peri + Menopause Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this covered by insurance?

For many, it covers a great portion of the program, but the supplement and labs bundle is extra. When registering, please enter you insurance info and we’ll check that out for you.

How do I join the group sessions?

Group sessions are done live on Google Meet, led by the program leaders. Google Meet is an easy to use video conferencing platform, similar to Zoom.

What if I can't make one of the 8 sessions?

We highly recommend attending all eight sessions as we do not provide recordings of sessions. If, upon registration, you know that you cannot attend a session, please let our admin team know, and we will note this as a planned absence with no charge.  

We encourage you to promptly notify us at care@www.starkelnutritionprograms.com of any issue keeping you from attending a group session so we can coordinate a solution for your missed session.

Due to the way insurance coverage works to cover the program sessions cost, missed sessions will incur a $75 fee unless a make-up session is scheduled with one of experts within 2 weeks.

Any unplanned absences or no-shows will result in a $75 fee.

All fees are charged to your payment card on file (required).

We want to help you get the most from this program, and we find that the regular weekly sessions are the greatest factor in your success. So just reach out and we’ll figure out a solution for any sessions you will be unable to attend.

For cash participants, if you miss a session and wish to meet with one of our experts to review the missed session content, the charge is a discounted rate $99 for one hour (normally $215).

Are the supplements and tests included in the program fee?

Yes, we are able to offer the supplements and tests at a great discount through our bundle. For those with accepted insurance, the sessions are covered through insurance, so the total cost is less expensive than those whose insurance does not cover.

How do I take the lab tests?

The two lab tests we run are e easy-to-take dried urine at-home kits. About a week before our program starts, you will receive a package with the supplements and our lab test kit. There are instructions in the kit, and please follow them carefully. We will also review the collection process in our first session. Please let us know at care@www.starkelnutritionprograms.com if you have any issues or questions.

What is your refund policy?

Insurance-based participants: We bill insurance for each session attended. The labs and supplement bundle is refundable if we receive it back in our office before the 4th session, minus 20% for the restocking fee if the lab has not been processed and the supplements have not been opened. The participant is responsible for shipping products back to Starkel Nutrition in order to process a refund.

Cash clients: If a refund request is made to our office before the third session, and unopened supplements and lab test kits are returned before the 4th session (participant responsible for shipping products back to Starkel Nutrition), we will refund $370. After the third session, there is no refund.

Can I join the program if I am not yet experiencing menopause symptoms?

YES! In fact, we encourage women in their 30s to learn as much as they can about perimenopause, because what they do then can influence their perimenopause symptoms in the future.

What is the format of each session?

Each session is approximately 1 hour long in a live video group. We use Google Meet, which makes it easy, because you do not have to download any app or special software. It can be accessed entirely through a web browser. We send the link to all participants once they register, and every session will use the same link. Don’t worry, we’ll also remind you weekly of our sessions, too.

The leaders will present material on different topics each week and will have a corresponding slide presentation that you can follow along. There will be time for questions at the end of each weekly session. 

After each session, we will send you one or more handout(s) pertinent to the topic covered, as well as a questionnaire so that we can monitor your experience. These questionnaires help the leaders a lot, and they are mandatory for those who use insurance. It’s a simple online questionnaire.

Can I participate if I am outside of the United States?

You can participate outside the US, and just make sure the time works for you. (Our times are US Pacific Time). Unfortunately, we are unable, by law, to ship the corresponding supplements and to run the lab tests. Please contact our administrative team for more information.