Menopause doesn’t look the same for every woman—and neither should menopause care.

There’s no shortage of information about menopause. But understanding the symptoms, treatments, and recommendations is one thing. Figuring out what actually applies to you—and what to do next—is another.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Amy Boutwell brings an integrative approach to menopause care, looking beyond individual symptoms to consider the whole woman, her health history, and her individual needs. Through a real-world case, she’ll explore how symptoms and health risks can inform evaluation and treatment decisions—including where menopause hormone therapy and other treatment options may fit.

 

 

Joelle Châteauneuf takes a whole-person approach to menopause and midlife health, helping women connect the dots between symptoms, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. Her case will explore how lifestyle, symptoms, whole-person health and wellbeing can come together when thinking about practical ways to feel better and support long-term health.

 

 

Rachel Andrade brings a functional nutrition perspective to the changing metabolic landscape of midlife. Her case will look at how changes in body composition, blood sugar, cholesterol and other metabolic concerns can influence nutrition priorities—and how women can approach these changes with practical, individualized strategies.

 

 

Danielle Cogliano brings expertise in women’s mental health to an often-overlooked part of the menopause conversation. Her case will explore how the menopause transition can intersect with mood, anxiety, overwhelm and emotional wellbeing, as well as how to recognize when additional support may be helpful.

 

 

 

Rather than four traditional lectures, each expert will use a real-world case to show you how they think through a common midlife concern:

 

 

You’ll see how different areas of menopause health connect—and why there may not be one single answer or approach that works for every woman.

 

We’ll bring all four experts together at the end for audience Q&A, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and hear how different perspectives can complement one another.

 

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding...
• Practical strategies...
• Better questions...
• Greater confidence...

 

Four cases. Four expert lenses. One practical conversation about navigating menopause in real life.

 

Dr. Amy Boutwell is a board-certified internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in Lifestyle Medicine and menopause care. A graduate of Stanford University, Brown Medical School, and the Harvard Kennedy School, she completed her internal medicine training at Massachusetts General Hospital and spent more than 20 years caring for patients at Massachusetts General and Newton-Wellesley Hospitals while leading national healthcare improvement initiatives. Today, her clinical practice is dedicated to helping women 40+ navigate perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based medical care, lifestyle strategies, and a comprehensive approach to optimizing health in midlife.

 

 

 

Joelle is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Hypnotherapy, and Energy Healing. She integrates evidence-based medicine with holistic modalities to treat the whole person in mind, body, and spirit. She is dedicated to helping women move through the seasons of life with confidence, balance, and vitality. As the founder of Empower Health & Wellness, she empowers women to take an active role in their health so they can live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

 

 

 

Rachel is a master’s-level Registered Dietitian and board-certified Integrative and Functional Nutritionist specializing in women’s health. As the founder of Whole Lifecycle Nutrition, she helps women improve their health and wellbeing through personalized, evidence-based nutrition guidance. Her whole-person approach considers nutrition alongside lifestyle, food habits and beliefs, cultural influences, and each woman’s individual needs. She incorporates mindful eating and sustainable behavior change to help women build a nourishing relationship with food and make realistic changes that support their long-term health.

 

Danielle is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience in psychiatry and a particular focus on the impact of reproductive hormones on women’s mental health. In her private practice at Northeast Women’s Psychiatry, she takes a whole-body, integrative approach, looking beyond symptoms to factors including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and sex hormones. She has extensive experience supporting women with PMDD, perinatal and postpartum mood concerns, and the mental health changes that can accompany perimenopause and menopause.

 

 

About the Women’s Health Series

Connect • Reflect • Thrive

The Women’s Health Series at Maxima Hive is an evolving series of expert talks, practical workshops, book discussions, and community conversations designed to help women navigate midlife with trusted information, practical tools, and meaningful connection.

Created in partnership by Catherine Walter Health Coaching and Maxima Hive, the series brings together local women’s health experts and community members to explore the health issues that matter most during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

About Catherine Walter

Catherine Walter, NBC-HWC, is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Hormone & Integrative Nutrition Coach specializing in women’s health through perimenopause and menopause.

Catherine is the founder of Catherine Walter Health Coaching and the Boston Perimenopause & Menopause Community and creator and organizer of women’s health education and community programming throughout Greater Boston. Her work focuses on helping women understand the changes happening in midlife and translate evidence-based information into realistic strategies for nutrition, movement, metabolic health, and long-term well-being.

Catherine co-created and co-hosts the Women’s Health Series at Maxima Hive, bringing together trusted local experts and women in the community for accessible, practical conversations about midlife health.

 

About Jelena Babić

Jelena Babić is the founder and owner of Maxima Book and Gift Center in Arlington and Lexington, and the creator of Maxima Hive, a community space built around connection, creativity, learning, and conversation.

With a background in architecture and a passion for bringing people together, Jelena has spent decades creating welcoming spaces where people can discover something new and connect with their community. At Maxima Hive, she develops and curates programming with local experts and community leaders, creating opportunities for people to learn, share, and connect in an approachable setting.

Jelena co-created and co-hosts the Women’s Health Series with Catherine Walter, bringing trusted experts and women from the Greater Boston community together for practical, accessible conversations about health and well-being.

 

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