SCIENCE, SOUL & SISTERHOOD
A Workshop Series on Menopause
January - May 2026 | Saturdays 10 am-12 pm
Explore the menopause journey—peri to post—with insight, compassion, and holistic support.
Join us for a series of heartful and informative workshops led by local practitioners who bring wisdom, science, and soul to this powerful life stage. Each two-hour session blends evidence-based insights with embodied practices, offering space for reflection, rest, and connection.
Come to one or join the full series—each session stands alone and complements the others.
$45 single workshop
$120 for 3 | $225 for 6
Early Bird Special (register by December 20): $110 for 3 | $210 for 6
Space is limited.
Advanced registration and payment required to hold your spot.
N = New Offering | R = Returning Favorite
JANUARY 10
Kirsten Mackey, DO
Peak Osteopathy Inc
Clean Living 2026 and Beyond (N)
Why Detox Matters
In a world where our bodies face an ever-growing load of internal and environmental toxins, sustainable detoxification has become essential for vibrant health. Dr. Kirsten Mackey will guide you through a gentle, practical approach to detox—rooted in science, lifestyle awareness, and self-care. Learn why detox matters now more than ever and how to support your body’s natural systems with methods that are low, slow, and even enjoyable.
What You’ll Learn:
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What toxins are—both endogenous (internal) and exogenous (external)—and how they disrupt the body’s balance.
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How the body’s detox systems work to eliminate waste and maintain vitality.
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The three principles of clean living:
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Decrease toxic exposures
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Prime detox pathways and organs
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Gently release toxins from tissues
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Everyday detox practices through lifestyle, nutrition, and supportive supplements.
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A deeper detox exercise to integrate these principles and support long-term well-being.
MEET KIRSTEN
Dr. Kirsten Mackey is a board-certified family medicine physician who practices traditional osteopathy and integrative primary care. She specializes in osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) and prolotherapy and neural therapy injections, with additional training in homeopathy, cranial sacral therapy, Ayurveda, autonomic response testing (ART) and functional medicine approaches. Dr. Mackey commonly treats acute and chronic athletic/orthopedic injuries, headaches, vertigo, TMJ dysfunction, IBS, pelvic pain, and newborn issues such as latch/feeding dysfunction, reflux, and colic.
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Dr. Mackey received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University. She subsequently earned her medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Nevada Reno. Additionally, she has been an active Hatha yoga instructor since 2004.
Prior to osteopathy, medical school and yogic life, Kirsten was an NCAA Division I field hockey player and a competitive snowboarder. It was her injuries and health issues during this time that introduced the importance of an integrative approach to healing. When she’s not learning, teaching or treating patients she enjoys singing and writing songs, rock climbing, snowboarding and hiking with her family.
JANUARY 24
Amy Strom, C-IAYT, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist & Cancer Exercise Specialist
Maximizing Exercise and Fitness in Menopause and Beyond (N)
Is Exercise the Most Important Component in living your best life through menopause and beyond?
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You know you should exercise but can seem to stay consistent.
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You have been a life long exerciser, but your body is changing and the old workouts don’t feel as good as they once did.
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You have a consistent exercise program, but you wonder…am I doing enough to maintain my bones? To maintain my muscle? To avoid injury?
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You really want to exercise, but you are just so darn busy and so darn tired.
If any of the above describe you, then come join Amy Strom certified Exercise Physiologist and Yoga Therapist and make sense of it all!
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You will learn the latest research about exercise for symptom management in menopause and health maintenance and enhancement throughout older life
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You will learn small ways to make a big impact
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You learn how to make exercise safe, effective and dare I say FUN in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
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You will even walk away with a sample plan designed by you and for you to begin your journey right away.
MEET AMY
Amy is an ACSM-certified exercise specialist, an IAYT 1000-certified yoga therapist, and a 500-hour RYT yoga teacher.
For over 30 years, she's taught Functional Strength training and yoga to both groups and individuals. Amy is passionate about creating opportunities for transformation and healing through movement and mindfulness.
She loves helping people discover how yoga, strength, and mobility can enhance their lives. Her warmth, empathy, and humor are woven into her teaching, and she is deeply committed to blending the insights of Western science with the ancient wisdom of yoga to guide others toward transformation and healing.
When not teaching, you’ll likely find her exploring the beautiful trails of Montana or practicing meditation at the Bozeman Dharma Center.
FEBRUARY 7
Kimberly Maxwell, DC and/or
Nicole Laska, DC
Abundant Health Family Chiropractic
Hot Flashes to High Energy (N)
Your Nervous System Guide to Mastering Menopause from the Inside Out
Your body is changing—but that doesn’t mean you have to just survive. Discover how your nervous system drives your hormones, stress, sleep, and mood—and how small, intentional shifts can transform your menopause journey.
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Decode Your Body: Understand the surprising connection between your spine, stress, and hormones—and why your nervous system is the key to balance.
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Sleep, Stress, and Sanity: Practical, natural ways to sleep better, reduce anxiety, and feel more like yourself again.
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Reignite Your Energy: Simple shifts in posture, mindset, and daily habits that restore confidence, vitality, and joy—no matter your stage.
Stop “just getting through it.” Step into the next chapter of your life thriving, energized, and fully in control.
MEET KIMBERLY
For over 30 years, Dr. Kimberly Maxwell has been helping Bozeman families achieve better health and wellness through chiropractic care. Specializing in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic, she tailors care for every age and stage of life.
Born and raised in Lewistown, Montana, Dr. Maxwell grew up immersed in ranch life, sports, and the outdoors. After earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, she practiced in London before returning to Montana to open Abundant Health Family Chiropractic in 2008. She’s also an Ironman Championship Triathlete, bringing the same dedication and passion to her patients’ care.
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B.A. in Human Biology – College of St. Catherine, MN
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Doctor of Chiropractic – Northwestern College of Chiropractic
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International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) certified
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Webster Technique certified for prenatal care
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Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP)
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Functional Neurology Post Grad Program (Brain DC)
When she’s not in the office, you’ll find “Dr. KMax” hiking, skiing, riding horseback, or playing in Montana’s great outdoors.
MEET NICOLE
Dr. Nicole’s passion for chiropractic began as a teenager, when adjustments resolved the severe headaches that nothing else could help. She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013, training extensively in pediatric and prenatal care under a specialist.
She holds ICPA Perinatal care certificate and is also Certified in the Webster Technique, Dr. Nicole helps expecting mothers experience more comfortable pregnancies and smoother deliveries. She’s witnessed firsthand how chiropractic can help babies feed, sleep, and grow better, and how kids become healthier and more active.
Her mission is to help families understand how the nervous system impacts their overall health, and to ensure it’s functioning at its best.
FEBRUARY 21
Elaine Doll, CAS, PKS, LMT
Blissful Ayurveda
Aging Gracefully into Menopause and Beyond (R)
An Ayurvedic Approach to Easing the Transition
Discover how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can help you navigate menopause with greater ease and vitality. Learn how simple shifts in daily rhythm, diet, and herbal support can bring more balance to body and mind during this natural phase of life.
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Lifestyle practices for balance, including abhyanga (self-massage) and optimal meal timing
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Food choices to support hormonal shifts—especially for calming vata (favoring warm, moist foods)
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Ayurvedic herbs and adaptogens for energy, resilience, and hormone regulation
MEET ELAINE
Elaine began her study of Ayurveda in 2004 at the California College of Ayurveda. Upon graduation she traveled to India to dive deeper into Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom. There she received additional training and hands on experience through working at traditional Ayurvedic clinics located in Mysore and Rishikesh. Since 2008 she has had her own healing practice in Bozeman.
Elaine believes in the power of Ayurveda to tap into the medicine chest within each of us, allowing optimum health and peace of mind to be restored, cultivated, or maintained in everyone. She uses all manner of techniques to help achieve this goal in her patients, including (but not limited to) 1-on-1 consultations focusing on diet and lifestyle, ayurvedic bodywork, retreats and workshops, yoga, aromatherapy, color therapy, herbal support, cleanses, and integrative reflexology. Elaine is also a specialist in the ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation techniques known as Pancha Karma; widely celebrated for their profound healing qualities. She weaves her multitude of skills into a powerful program that guides individuals to root out disease and ultimately age more gracefully. And since we don’t get much choice in the fact that we age we might as well do it well.
MARCH 7
Katy Mistretta, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Bozeman Creek Family Health
Thrive Through Transition (N)
Modern Hormone Management for Menopause and More
Through an evidence-based lens, this presentation highlights the latest research and recommendations guiding hormone management across the menopause transition. This session explores current evidence on hormone therapy and alternative treatments, addressing efficacy, safety, and practical approaches to managing peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms in today’s clinical setting. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing care, improving symptom control, and supporting women’s health through personalized, informed treatment decisions.
MEET KATY
Katy has lived in Bozeman since 2004 and brings over 12 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. With extensive training in both nursing and family medicine, she has dedicated her career to delivering high-quality primary and specialty care.
Katy earned her Master of Nursing degree from Montana State University in 2013, followed by board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She went on to complete her Doctorate at the University of Colorado and an Endocrinology Fellowship through Duke University, further strengthening her expertise in hormone health.
As a nurse practitioner, Katy is known for her comprehensive, patient-centered approach and her deep commitment to evidence-based practice. Her clinical work focuses on hormone health across the lifespan, and she has developed a strong specialty in women’s health. She is passionate about helping women understand and optimize their hormonal well-being—whether through navigating reproductive health, addressing perimenopause and menopause, or managing complex endocrine concerns.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience and advanced training, Katy is dedicated to empowering her patients with compassionate care, education, and lasting solutions for better health.
MARCH 21
Heather West, NTM, RYT200
Heart of the West Holistic Nutrition
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause (R)
A Nutritional Approach Through a Holistic Lens
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Hormones 101: key players in peri/menopause
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Nutrients that matter during hormonal transition
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Highlight on the bone health connection
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Highlight on the thyroid connection
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The Cortisol connection
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Why flow matters
MEET HEATHER
Heather is a Holistic Nutrition Therapy Master (NTM), is a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals (NANP) and is currently studying for the exam to become board-certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN®). She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), and sees the close connection her nutritional background and the mindfulness practice of Yoga have with one another in developing a balance in all facets of life.
As a Holistic Nutrition Professional, Heather has advanced clinical education that enables her to make evidence-based health and well-being recommendations, coupled with health coaching skills that support and enhance client experience and compliance. Bio-individuality, the science of food, nutrient composition, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry are all part of the holistic approach she applies when working with her clients.
You’ll see Heather regularly at the local farmers markets supporting quality, organic, and regeneratively produced foods to stock her kitchen, or you may have received some of the bounty of vegetables, fruits, and greens from the home gardens she and her husband have created. In their free time, Heather and her husband spend as much time as they can out on the trails in the surrounding areas skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
APRIL 4
Morgan York-Singer, PT, DPT, PRPC
Montana Core Physio
Core & Pelvic Floor Health Through All Phases (R)
How can Pelvic Floor PT help you?
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Understand the deep core system and its role in bowel, bladder, strength, and sexual health
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Explore how hormonal shifts impact this system across the lifespan
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Learn what pelvic floor PT treats and how care is tailored
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Discover how PT complements other bodywork and health modalities
MEET MORGAN
Dr. Morgan is a 5th generation Montanan, she grew up in Missoula MT where her family instilled a deep love of the outdoors, including hiking, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking and camping. She received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Oregon in 2005 and after being a dedicated ski bum at Alta Ski area she enrolled and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2009. She soon after began post doctorate studies in the specialty of pelvic health and has not looked back. In 2016 she applied for and was accepted to sit for her Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification making her the first in the state of Montana to complete.
She takes a very hands-on approach to her patient’s care, with education being a large component of treatment. She firmly believes that if we truly understand what is happening between the neuromuscular systems there can be true connection and comprehension to what symptoms or problems her patient’s might be experiencing and then they can be given the appropriate tools to take a more active approach to care, creating the results they desire.
When not working, Morgan loves spending time with her two active boys and faithful dog in the mountains or on the slopes. Additionally, she loves live music and traveling and spending quality time with friends and family.
APRIL 18
Karen Mitchell, NBC-HWC, FNLP, Functional Nutritional Health Coach
Karen Mitchell Wellness
The Gut-Brain-Hormone Connection (R)
Aligning Your Body, Brain & Belly in Midlife
Feeling foggy, anxious, or “off” in menopause? You’re not alone—and it’s not just in your head. In this intimate masterclass for women in midlife, functional nutrition coach Karen Mitchell explores the gut-brain-hormone connection and how it shapes digestion, mood, energy, and mental clarity. As hormones shift, your gut and brain respond—this session helps you understand that link and support your body more wisely and gently.
MEET KAREN
Karen is a mom, wife, and is walking the edge of post-menopause with deep lived experience and clinical training. She combines functional nutrition, health coaching, years of meditation and mindfulness practice, and a lifelong love of cooking and growing food to help clients find real, lasting support for complex health challenges like SIBO, IBS, IBD, and autoimmune disease.
After navigating her own healing from SIBO, Hashimoto’s, endometriosis, and a head injury, Karen offers practical, compassionate care for women ready to reclaim their vitality. She is a wise and relatable guide who believes that when women feel well, the whole world benefits.
MAY 2
Carlye Garcia, ND, LMT
Naturopathic Bodyworks
The Body Works Workshop (N)
Understanding Hormones Through Midlife
Join Dr. Carlye Garcia, ND for an illuminating workshop that goes far beyond what you learned in health class. This session offers a deeper look at the physiology and anatomy of the female body through the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. You’ll learn how hormones are produced, how they interact with your body’s systems, and what these natural shifts really mean. This is not a talk about fixing or treating — it’s about understanding your body on a level that brings clarity, connection, and confidence in your own biology.
MEET CARLYE
Dr. Carlye Garcia is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Massage Therapist and the founder of Naturopathic Bodyworks. She helps individuals better understand how their bodies function so they can navigate chronic conditions — such as fatigue, pain, autoimmune disease, and chronic infections — with greater clarity and confidence. Her approach is intentional, educational, and grounded in the belief that when you understand your body, you’re empowered to support it for life.
MAY 16
Turi Hetherington, E-RYT500,
C-iRest®, LPF-CT
Turi.Yoga & Strength & Grace
Core Wisdom: Breath, Posture & Deep Core Awareness
The Inner Science of Strength & Grace
Strengthen your inner support system through breath, posture, and deep core awareness—enhancing pelvic health, energy, and ease through the transitions of peri- to post-menopause and beyond.
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Learn how breath mechanics, posture, and deep core activation work together to support pelvic health and spinal stability.
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Understand the connection between inner pressure, alignment, and energy throughout peri- to post-menopause.
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Experience gentle, guided practices that awaken strength, steadiness, and grace from within.
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Leave with simple, effective tools to restore ease in breathing, improve posture, and enhance confidence in daily movement.
MEET TURI
Turi is the founder of Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness, where she helps women reconnect with their innate strength and grace through embodied movement, stillness, and self-inquiry.
She has lived and worked in the Gallatin Valley for over 30 years, with a career spanning snow sports, restaurants, marketing, non-profits, and the wellness world. Her passion for the intersection of ancient yoga and modern-day science has led her to teach widely—from yoga studios and MSU to the detention center, veterans' organizations, and beyond.
Inspired by the magic of the surrounding mountains and a deep respect for her teachers, Turi brings warmth, curiosity, and reverence to her work with women in midlife and beyond.