Menopause is a natural transition, yet for decades women have been left without clear guidance or support. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in the early 2000s caused widespread fear of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), leading an entire generation of women to avoid hormones at a critical stage of life. Unfortunately, this left many women without access to therapies that can protect bone, brain, heart, and overall quality of life.
This course provides a functional medicine roadmap through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—empowering you with the knowledge, tools, and community to make informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy and your long-term health.
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Course Details
4 Week Course Starting October 7th, 2025 4:30pm-6pm
This is a virtual 4 week course with live weekly zoom sessions with the Instructors. You will meet online on Oct 7th, Oct 14th, Oct 21st and Oct 28th from 4:30pm-6pm.
The truth behind the WHI study: what it got wrong, and how updated research paints a very different picture.
Functional medicine’s whole-person approach to menopause and hormone health.
Hidden symptoms of menopause—beyond hot flashes and night sweats, we’ll uncover surprising signs such as anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, joint pain, skin and hair changes, and low motivation.
How to know what’s really menopause and what could be something else (e.g., thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, adrenal dysfunction, or mood disorders)—so you don’t miss an important diagnosis.
How Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can influence brain health, cardiovascular function, bone density, metabolism, and overall vitality.
Key lifestyle, nutritional, and stress-modifying practices that amplify hormone balance.
How to partner with your healthcare provider to personalize your choices around HRT.
This course is not a lecture—it’s an interactive and supportive group setting. You’ll have opportunities to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn alongside other women navigating similar challenges. Together, we’ll explore evidence-based solutions, clarify misconceptions, and help you feel confident in your choices.
Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-menopause who want: To understand the real risks and benefits of HRT, get guidance rooted in functional medicine principles, recieve support from physicians with decades of expertise in women’s health. You will also gain clarity on whether symptoms are menopause-related or another health condition. This is a supportive group environment where questions and concerns are welcomed. The end result? Your personalized roadmap to optimize health during this powerful life stage.
Pre- Course Information
Not required Prior to Course
For those who want to deepen their learning and personalize their approach, the following labs are recommended (but not required) before beginning the course:
FSH, LH, CBC
Total estrogens (estrone, estradiol, estriol)
Progesterone
DHEA-S
SHBG
Total testosterone and free testosterone
Ferritin and iron studies
🧪 Lab Access Options:
Order Your Labs with Your Physician.
https://directlabs.com/ (DIY panel)
Vida FM Physician (recommended if no current functional/integrative doc)
The program is taught by expert physicians who have spent decades caring for women through all stages of menopause, with extensive experience in hormone replacement therapy and integrative medicine. Their depth of clinical knowledge and leadership ensures you receive not only the latest scientific evidence, but also the wisdom of years spent guiding women through this pivotal transition.
Monique Class is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, international lecturer, and Co-Founder of The Center for Functional Medicine. A leading authority in integrative functional gynecology and functional medicine, she combines advanced clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach.
Renowned for her work in women's health, mind-body medicine, and coaching, Monique inspires both patients and healthcare professionals through her national and international lecturers. She holds advanced certifications from The Institute for Functional Medicine, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and The Psychosynthesis Institute, along with dual board certifications in coaching from AHNCC and NBC-HWC.
Dr Lukaczer has been a Naturopathic Doctor for the past 30 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle WA.
He then went on to become deeply involved in the model called functional medicine. He is the past Director of Clinical Research at Metagenics’ Functional Medicine Research Center.
Dr Lukaczer is currently Director of Medical Education at the Institute for Functional Medicine where he teaches those concepts to other clinicians.
Optional Tool For This Course
Participants may also choose to purchase the Mira App Clarity Kit for tracking menopausal patterns and hormone fluctuations, adding another layer of insight to the course discussions. *Not required
Vida patients receive 20% off Mira Kits with VIDAIHEALTH code and up to 30% off Mira Test Wands if you subscribe.