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Hey You! It looks like you are interested in learning all about your menstrual cycle (signs, symptoms and everything in between) and your monthly hormone rhythmicity that makes it all happen. You are also looking for a naturopathic approach to your health and wellness goals, an approach that will be tailored to your unique sexual and reproductive health needs! Great, I've got you covered. The female body truly is a miraculous thing, and I am pretty obsessed with it, lucky for you I have made this my clinical focus and life passion.
First - did you know that the menstrual cycle is a women's fifth vital sign? A vital sign is defined as a measurement taken to help assess the general physical health of a person, give clues to possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery. A vital sign is reflective of the health of a system or systems and is a direct representation of the overall health picture of an individual. For women, the menstrual cycle is a window into the health of her endocrine system, specifically her hormone health. When disease arrises (thyroid, pituitary gland, gut etc.) her menstrual cycle will suffer. She may see longer or shorter cycles, painful periods, PMS, development of fibroids or endometriosis to name a few. When a women is on a hormonal contraceptive her hormone state is altered as is her menstrual cycle. She cannot observe or interpret signs or symptoms of dis-ease as her body is unable to communicate this fifth vital sign. The power of the knowledge a menstrual cycle can offer a women is profound. Systemic health concerns such as food sensitivities, allergies, gut dysbiosis, prolactinoma, and hyper/hypothyroidism can all be reflected and identified in a women's menstrual cycle. Furthermore, the use of her chart in collaboration with conventional and speciality lab testing can offer a reliable monitoring tool reflecting the day-to-day state of her menstrual cycle and association body systems. Pretty neat stuff don't you think?!
Okay, back to birth control. Perhaps you have recently started hormonal birth control but you aren't feeling like yourself. Maybe you just stopped birth control and are interested in an equally as effective yet more natural alternative. Maybe you have never used any form of contraceptive (hormone, device or other fertility awareness method) but are ready to better understand your reproductive body and learn the lifelong skill of cycle charting. Whatever the reason, I welcome you.
Birth control has been linked to a variety of acute and chronic health concerns. As a ND and women's health and wellness consultant I have worked with many women who have reported concerns such as: headaches, weight loss/gain, PMS, low mood, low libido, and a loss of sense of self. Furthermore, during their withdrawal bleed (that's right your days of menstruation while on a hormonal contraceptive aren't a true menstruation but simply the result of stopping your birth control and causing an abrupt hormone withdrawal) some women experience discomforts such as heavy bleeding, cramping and clots.
In practice I have cared mostly for women who have discontinued a hormonal contraceptive and are struggling to regain hormone homeostasis. Many women do not get a return of menstruation for months or even years later. Many women struggle with fertility issues for years after discontinuing the pill. Of most importance to me, as a ND is that most of the women have little understanding of how their bodies actually work. The menstrual cycle is something that happens to them without a sense of how and why. The birth control pill does not "solve or fix"any hormonal issue it simply masks the symptoms. How many times have you a friend or sister been told to go on the birth control pill because it will: stop your PMS, regulate your menstruation, help with acne, or fix your fibroids. Most of those women will come off birth control years later and be dealing with the exact same issues they had (possibly even worse!). I know, I know....the lack of options, of information, and the chance of getting a physician that actually listens to your concerns is minute. Fortunately, the body of research highlighting the danger and concern around hormonal contraceptives is mounting and clearly the movement for women to regain their reproductive and menstrual cycle health is here. (Yay!) Congratulations on taking the first step...educating yourself on your options.
The Justisse Fertility Awareness Method is a safe, effective, natural, and scientifically-grounded contraceptive option. It is 99.6% effective with perfect use (that is as good and even better than some hormonal birth control options). With curiosity, commitment and time you can learn how to identify your unique fertile and infertile window. Although the female body is complex there is a method to the madness, and understanding the physiology of the reproductive cycle (the first foundation established in the program detailed below) puts this and other fertility awareness methods into focus. This is not rocket science! Every women can and should learn how to understand her fertile and infertile signs. It just takes educating! Also, know one can take this from you, once learned, the skill of charting your menstrual cycle is lifelong and will truly transcend every reproductive stage you transition through.
So, it is simple. You have other effective birth control options besides hormonal drugs and devices. What are you waiting for?!
First - did you know that the menstrual cycle is a women's fifth vital sign? A vital sign is defined as a measurement taken to help assess the general physical health of a person, give clues to possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery. A vital sign is reflective of the health of a system or systems and is a direct representation of the overall health picture of an individual. For women, the menstrual cycle is a window into the health of her endocrine system, specifically her hormone health. When disease arrises (thyroid, pituitary gland, gut etc.) her menstrual cycle will suffer. She may see longer or shorter cycles, painful periods, PMS, development of fibroids or endometriosis to name a few. When a women is on a hormonal contraceptive her hormone state is altered as is her menstrual cycle. She cannot observe or interpret signs or symptoms of dis-ease as her body is unable to communicate this fifth vital sign. The power of the knowledge a menstrual cycle can offer a women is profound. Systemic health concerns such as food sensitivities, allergies, gut dysbiosis, prolactinoma, and hyper/hypothyroidism can all be reflected and identified in a women's menstrual cycle. Furthermore, the use of her chart in collaboration with conventional and speciality lab testing can offer a reliable monitoring tool reflecting the day-to-day state of her menstrual cycle and association body systems. Pretty neat stuff don't you think?!
Okay, back to birth control. Perhaps you have recently started hormonal birth control but you aren't feeling like yourself. Maybe you just stopped birth control and are interested in an equally as effective yet more natural alternative. Maybe you have never used any form of contraceptive (hormone, device or other fertility awareness method) but are ready to better understand your reproductive body and learn the lifelong skill of cycle charting. Whatever the reason, I welcome you.
Birth control has been linked to a variety of acute and chronic health concerns. As a ND and women's health and wellness consultant I have worked with many women who have reported concerns such as: headaches, weight loss/gain, PMS, low mood, low libido, and a loss of sense of self. Furthermore, during their withdrawal bleed (that's right your days of menstruation while on a hormonal contraceptive aren't a true menstruation but simply the result of stopping your birth control and causing an abrupt hormone withdrawal) some women experience discomforts such as heavy bleeding, cramping and clots.
In practice I have cared mostly for women who have discontinued a hormonal contraceptive and are struggling to regain hormone homeostasis. Many women do not get a return of menstruation for months or even years later. Many women struggle with fertility issues for years after discontinuing the pill. Of most importance to me, as a ND is that most of the women have little understanding of how their bodies actually work. The menstrual cycle is something that happens to them without a sense of how and why. The birth control pill does not "solve or fix"any hormonal issue it simply masks the symptoms. How many times have you a friend or sister been told to go on the birth control pill because it will: stop your PMS, regulate your menstruation, help with acne, or fix your fibroids. Most of those women will come off birth control years later and be dealing with the exact same issues they had (possibly even worse!). I know, I know....the lack of options, of information, and the chance of getting a physician that actually listens to your concerns is minute. Fortunately, the body of research highlighting the danger and concern around hormonal contraceptives is mounting and clearly the movement for women to regain their reproductive and menstrual cycle health is here. (Yay!) Congratulations on taking the first step...educating yourself on your options.
The Justisse Fertility Awareness Method is a safe, effective, natural, and scientifically-grounded contraceptive option. It is 99.6% effective with perfect use (that is as good and even better than some hormonal birth control options). With curiosity, commitment and time you can learn how to identify your unique fertile and infertile window. Although the female body is complex there is a method to the madness, and understanding the physiology of the reproductive cycle (the first foundation established in the program detailed below) puts this and other fertility awareness methods into focus. This is not rocket science! Every women can and should learn how to understand her fertile and infertile signs. It just takes educating! Also, know one can take this from you, once learned, the skill of charting your menstrual cycle is lifelong and will truly transcend every reproductive stage you transition through.
So, it is simple. You have other effective birth control options besides hormonal drugs and devices. What are you waiting for?!
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How Does It Work?
It is good to have questions! Hopefully I have provided all the answers with the Fertility Awareness FAQ, and throughout other portions of my website. If you still have questions please email me! If you are ready to begin your journey, book the first session of your package now! Sessions can be help in person for those living near Indianapolis and virtually anywhere using Dr. Katelin's Telehealth services. |
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PROGRAM FEATURES
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Overview:
Introduction Session: Fertility Awareness & Basics of Charting Method (2 hrs)
Follow-Up sessions (x6 60min): every 2 weeks thereafter until the end of the program package (can be adapted based on cycle length and charting needs).
Bonus Services:
Package Duration: 3-4 months, this will depend on the menstrual cycle length of each client
Materials Needed:
Cost of Investment:
Initial Package - "Learn to Chart Your Menstrual Cycle":
Stream [1] HRHP client only - $825 + cost of learning materials
Stream [2] Existing ND client - $660 + cost of learning materials (20% savings)
Follow-up sessions:
Only after the initial program has been completed - $120 (60min)
Payment plan for HRHP services is available.
- Seven visits = seven points of contact
- Over 8 hours of one-on-one interaction + unlimited email access between visits
- Flexible follow-up session based on your unique personal needs
Introduction Session: Fertility Awareness & Basics of Charting Method (2 hrs)
- what the fertility awareness method is
- biology and physiology of the menstrual cycle and fertility
- how to observe and track your body's signs and symptoms of fertility
- how to generate a menstrual cycle chart
- how to use this information to assess your hormonal and overall health
- review reproductive health intake form and discuss relevancy of concerns
Follow-Up sessions (x6 60min): every 2 weeks thereafter until the end of the program package (can be adapted based on cycle length and charting needs).
- finish any material not covered from the Justisse manual in the introduction session
- review key concepts and review chart examples
- review clients chart up to this point
- complete additional relevant health questionnaires
- establish preliminary treatment goals and -recommendation plan
- review and make chart corrections as menstrual - cycle evolves and health concerns are identified
- address presenting concerns with a personalized - - health assessment & action plan for optimizing - hormone health
Bonus Services:
- unlimited email access during the duration of the program
- education, resources, and support from a Naturopathic Doctors perspective; evidence-based modern science and traditional holistic therapies
- wellness consultant with superb education and - clinical experience in herbal and nutraceutical medicine, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, holistic lifestyle practices, and stress management
- wellness consultant with the education and clinical experience for interpreting a variety of lab tests, and capabilities for ordering specialized lab tests.
- wellness consultant with experience referring and working as part of a healthcare team with other healthcare practitioners to optimize patient’s therapeutic success
Package Duration: 3-4 months, this will depend on the menstrual cycle length of each client
Materials Needed:
- Justisse User Manual (paper or Kindle version): available on Amazon
- Your decision to chart your cycles using the Justisse App or on paper (printable chart templates will be available).
Cost of Investment:
Initial Package - "Learn to Chart Your Menstrual Cycle":
Stream [1] HRHP client only - $825 + cost of learning materials
Stream [2] Existing ND client - $660 + cost of learning materials (20% savings)
Follow-up sessions:
Only after the initial program has been completed - $120 (60min)
- Package of 3 - $306 (15% savings)
- Package of 6 - $576 (20% savings)
Payment plan for HRHP services is available.
