Comprehensive Menopause Care to get you feeling
better now

Menopause doesn't mean suffering through symptoms or accepting dismissive care. Your symptoms are REAL and you need REAL treatment. 

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Its not all in your head.

What You're Feeling Matters

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Hot flashes keeping you up at night? Brain fog making work harder? Painful sex creating distance in your relationship? Mood swings you can't predict? These aren't minor inconveniences—they're affecting your life, your relationships, and how you feel in your own body.

You deserve care that recognizes how real and disruptive these symptoms are. You deserve treatment that actually helps.

Evidence-Based, Compassionate Menopause Care

I've helped hundreds of women navigate menopause with comprehensive, personalized treatment. My approach combines the latest research with deep listening—because what works depends on your unique body, health history, and goals.

What you can expect:


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Thorough evaluation of your symptoms and health history

Clear explanation of what's happening in your body

Personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs

Ongoing support as your needs change

Care that respects your experience and your choices

Insomnia
Joint Pain
Low libido
Sexual pain

Irritability
ANxiety
Depression
Mood Swings

Hot Flashes
Night Sweats
Brain Fog

Let's get you feeling better now!

Symptoms we can address together

Menopause causes a slew of symptoms and each woman's menopause experience is unique.  Are you wondering if your symptoms could be related to menopause?  Let's work together to find out!

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for menopause. Your treatment plan will be based on your specific symptoms, health history, personal preferences, and goals.




Treatment Approaches Tailored to You

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Systemic hormone therapy, local vaginal estrogen, testosterone therapy, bioidentical options

Non-Hormonal Treatments

Deep Understanding of your Options

FDA-approved medications, vaginal treatments and moisturizers, evidence-based supplements, lifestyle and nutritional approaches

What each option does and how it works. Benefits and risks specific to YOUR health profile. What to expect and how long results take. How we'll monitor and adjust your treatment

Hi, I'm Dr. Lori.

Unfortunately, women still have a hard time accessing quality, evidence-based medical care for menopause.  I am committed to bringing the best support to the women I serve, you deserve it! 

Doctorally prepared, board certified Nurse Practitioner (DNP, FNP-BC)

AASECT Certified Sex Counselor (CSC)

Fellow in the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (IF)

Certified Menopause Provider through the Menopause Society (MSCP)

Testimonials

- CLIENT

I have seen many doctors and therapists in my adult life. Although they have been helpful, I’ve always felt as if I wasn’t making as much progress as I hoped and that something was missing from my care. Lori has been the first person able to connect the dots between my physical and emotional symptoms to get to the root of what’s going on. She really listens to what I’m saying and doesn’t brush anything aside. She has helped me learn how to listen to myself and reconnect with my body when I thought that was no longer possible. She encourages curiosity and compassion instead of rigid all or nothing ways of thinking and I can’t thank her enough for the help she has given me.

- CLIENT

Lori has been instrumental in helping us add life back into our sex life. We’ve been together for 20 years, but sex was still hard for us to talk about — and our intimacy was paying the price. Lori met us where we were, and guided us to a more open (and pleasurable!) place. She helped us approach our thoughts, our feelings and our relationship with curiosity in place of judgement. Everyone should have a Lori.

- CLIENT

Thank you! I can't explain how great it feels to have someone work with me and genuinely seem to care and feel you have my best interest at heart. It's been life changing to have someone as part of my health care team who is so wonderful. When I was recommended to see you, I was told you were a 'magical hormone understanding unicorn," and I feel like that description fits perfectly!

Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions. I have answers.

What is your approach to menopause care?

I take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to menopause care grounded in the clinical guidelines of the Menopause Society. That means evaluating your full symptom picture — hot flashes, sleep, mood, brain fog, sexual changes, vaginal health — and developing a treatment plan that fits your individual situation, which may include hormone therapy, non-hormonal options, or a combination. I'm a certified menopause practitioner, which means I've met the advanced training and examination standards the Menopause Society requires.

Can you prescribe medications or order labs?

Yes. As a licensed nurse practitioner in New York and Vermont, I can prescribe medications and order labs and radiology studies. Most standard labs are covered by private insurance, though I'll always do my best to discuss any anticipate out-of-pocket costs with you in advance.

Do you prescribe bioidentical hormones?

Yes. Many FDA-approved hormone therapies are bioidentical — meaning they are molecularly identical to the hormones your body produces naturally. There is a common misconception that "bioidentical" only refers to compounded hormones, but that's not accurate. FDA-approved bioidentical options are well-studied, standardized, and widely available.
Compounded hormone therapy is another option some clients are interested in. While it isn't my first-line recommendation, I'm happy to discuss it, review what the evidence shows, and help you make an informed decision about what feels right for your situation.

What is perimenopause and how is it different from menopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, and for many people, it's when symptoms are actually at their most intense. Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, shifts in desire, and vaginal changes can all begin years before your periods stop. Many people are surprised to learn that what they're experiencing is perimenopause, not menopause, because no one told them it could start this early or feel this significant.

Menopause itself is technically defined as the point when you've gone twelve months without a period. But that date is largely a clinical marker,  the real experience of this transition is what's happening in your body and your life long before and after that moment.

If you're noticing changes and wondering whether perimenopause might be part of the picture, that's worth exploring. You don't have to have "officially" reached menopause to seek support.

Can menopause affect my sex drive and relationship?

Absolutely, and it's one of the most common concerns people bring to this practice. The hormonal shifts of menopause and perimenopause can affect desire, arousal, vaginal comfort, and how connected you feel to your own body — all of which ripple into your relationship. For couples, this often shows up as mismatched desire, where one partner's experience of sexuality is shifting while the other's isn't.

I bring deep expertise in both the medical and relational dimensions of this experience, which means we can address the full picture — the physical, the emotional, and the relationship dynamics — all in one place.

Does menopause cause sexual pain?

Yes, and it's one of the most underreported symptoms of menopause. The hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause can cause vaginal dryness, thinning of vaginal tissue, and discomfort or pain during sex — a condition known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause. It's very common and very treatable, but many people suffer in silence because they don't realize help is available or feel embarrassed to bring it up.  You can read more about pain with sex after menopause here.