A Natural Path Through
Perimenopause & Menopause Support
You do not have to simply accept exhaustion, hot flashes, poor sleep, and feeling unlike yourself in your own body. At AcuBliss, we specialize in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause by addressing the underlying imbalances that give rise to these symptoms.
Menopause is the body’s way of moving from creating a child in the womb to creating a fulfilled life of art and inspiration. This is a natural transition — but that does not mean you have to simply accept feeling unwell in your body.
Common Perimenopause Symptoms We Address
Perimenopause often begins between the ages of 34–49. Many of the symptoms women experience are dismissed as normal — but just because something is common does not mean it should be ignored.
Hot flashes & night sweats
Cooling heat patterns and reducing the frequency and intensity of vasomotor symptoms.
Mood swings, anxiety & low energy
Stabilizing emotional fluctuations, irritability, and fatigue driven by shifting hormones.
Poor sleep & brain fog
Restoring restful sleep and mental clarity disrupted by hormonal changes and racing thoughts.
Body aches, dryness & cycle irregularity
Addressing the full spectrum — joint pain, collagen loss, libido, and cycle changes — through the lens of root-cause care.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Symptoms Are Messages
Most women have been given the message that the only treatment options are HRT, antidepressants, or birth control pills. Many go to their providers and are told their symptoms are just stress — or that it cannot be hormonal because their cycles are still regular.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, women should not be experiencing these symptoms as a normal part of life. These are messages from the body telling us that something is off. As practitioners of Chinese Medicine, we are trained to listen, ask questions, feel the pulses, and observe the patient. We are pattern recognition experts.
Women who have a balanced state of yin and yang, and the free flow of life force energy, do not experience these symptoms in the same way. That is how nature was designed.
Just because something is common does not mean it should be ignored.
The pharmaceutical interventions often prescribed are a band-aid — they stop the effects of symptoms rather than address what is at the root. At AcuBliss, we do not simply chase symptoms. We look for the cause.
Returning the Body to Balance
In TCM, we believe that humans should live in harmony with the natural cycles of the earth. When we do not live in harmony — as is so often the case in today’s modern society — we experience imbalance of yin and yang, qi stagnation, and symptoms like the ones mentioned begin to arise.
We address perimenopause and menopause by finding the root cause and helping bring back balance through lifestyle recommendations, dietary guidance, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine.
This approach is often less risky, less expensive, and associated with fewer side effects than more conventional options.
Acupuncture
Targeted sessions timed to your symptoms and cycle to restore the balance of yin, yang, and qi.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
High-quality, multi-herb formulas tailored to your pattern and coordinated with your existing care team.
Lifestyle & Dietary Guidance
Practical recommendations that support your body’s transition from the inside out.
What To Expect at AcuBliss
When you come to your first appointment, you are seen, heard, and supported. We believe your symptoms are due to real hormonal shifts — and you will not be dismissed or rushed.
Healing is never linear, but the trajectory can absolutely be in your favor. With acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, you will begin to feel more balanced, more rested, more supported, and more at home in your body again. Dr. LaFranchi is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a nationally board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist.
Instead of:
Multiple rushed doctor visits without answers
Being dismissed or told your symptoms are just stress
Being gaslit about what your body is experiencing
You can relax knowing these issues are being addressed in a calm, nurturing environment by someone who listens deeply and is invested in helping you feel better.
Perimenopause & Menopause FAQs
Our goal is to help you move through this transition with greater ease and vitality.
What Our Patients Say
Her office is welcoming and incredibly calming, creating a perfect environment for healing. Dr. LaFranchi is a fantastic listener who genuinely cares and has a true passion for her work. I happily travel all the way from Broomfield to see her because of the quality of care she provides. The location is convenient, easy to access, and always has free parking available. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and effective acupuncture care.
