I’m a New Jersey-based Functional Health & Integrative Nutrition Coach, creator of The Perimenopause Method, and host of Perimenopause Simplified podcast.

My Story

I wasn’t always a hormone expert. In my 20s, I struggled with debilitating periods and turned to birth control, hoping it would help. While it did improve my cycles, I started feeling off. My mood was unpredictable, my sleep was awful, I gained weight, lost my libido, developed thyroid nodules, cystic breasts, headaches, and eventually, my period stopped altogether.

I knew something wasn’t right. So I went to my doctor, hopeful for answers. Instead, she told me: “It’s normal to skip periods—you should enjoy it! Or we can try another pill.”

That was my wake-up call. I knew I had to take my health into my own hands.

I found a new doctor and pushed for testing. That’s when I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma—a benign tumor on my pituitary gland that was overproducing prolactin. I was prescribed medication, but I wanted to understand why my body was out of balance in the first place.

I sought out a functional medicine practitioner who ran comprehensive testing—not just the standard bloodwork. Together, we addressed my diet, stress levels, nutrient deficiencies, and gut health.

With consistent changes, my prolactin levels stabilized, and for the first time in years, I felt like myself again. My periods returned, my energy and mood improved, my libido came back, and the weight started to come off.

That experience changed everything. I realized how many women were struggling with similar issues, being dismissed, and not getting the answers they deserved. I became so passionate about solving this problem that I went back to school, studied functional health and women’s hormones, and never looked back.

Helping Women Thrive in Perimenopause

Now, with over a decade of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of women balance their hormones using the proven system inside The Perimenopause Method.

As a woman in my 40s, I know firsthand what it’s like to deal with the rollercoaster of perimenopause—sleepless nights, mood swings, heavy periods, hair loss, stubborn belly fat, vaginal dryness, brain fog, joint pain, and all the other “fun” stuff.

And I know that most doctors will just hand you birth control, antidepressants, or tell you “it’s just part of getting older.”

I’m here to tell you—that’s unacceptable. You do not have to settle for mediocre healthcare. This stage of life is critical, and it’s time to take control of your health and demand better care. There are solutions, and I’m here to help you find them.

When I’m Not Coaching…

You’ll often find me outdoors on a walk, spending time with my guy, Michael, and our crazy (but adorable) fur baby, Dawson. When I’m not soaking up nature, I’m curled up with a matcha in bed, experimenting in the kitchen, caring for my plant babies, or diving into a good personal development book 😉

HOW I WORK

I take a functional approach to women’s hormone health, helping clients optimize their diet, sleep, nervous system, digestion, movement, detoxification, and mindset—through practical, sustainable changes.

Using advanced functional testing like HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis), GI-MAP (DNA stool analysis), and comprehensive blood work, I uncover root causes of hormone imbalances, gut dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic issues.

My flagship program, The Perimenopause Method, combines targeted testing, a personalized plan, and science-backed education & coaching—empowering women to reclaim their health and feel better than they have in years.

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EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts – Rutgers, the State University of NJ
• Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certificate – Institute for Integrative Nutrition
• Institute of Nutritional Leadership – Dr. Joshua Axe
• Functional Health Coach Certificate – The Institute for Functional Health Coaching
• DUTCH Test & Hormones Mentorship – Maria Claps, FDN-P, Wise and Well
• DUTCH Test Interpretation Course – Pomeroy Institute for Functional Nutrition
• Adrenal & Thyroid Myths and Truths – School of Applied Functional Medicine
• Mastering Blood Chemistry Workshop – Brendan Vermeire, Metabolic Solutions
• Supplements 101: Understanding the Basics of Dietary Supplements – Fullscript Academy
• Dietary Supplement Specialist™ Certification Program – Designs for Health
• Total Hormonal Harmony – Dr. Mike Okouchi, Triple Play Performance
• Total Gut Restore – Dr. Mike Okouchi, Triple Play Performance
• GI-MAP: The H. pylori Masterclass – Dr. Amy Rolfsen, ND, Rupa Health
• Using Herbal Medicines to Modify the Microbiota – Dr Jason Hawrelak, Probiotic Advisor
• HTMA Expert – Kendra Perry, FDN-P
• Instant HTMA Professional – Jensen Schoonover (code: healthcoachclaudia50)
• Mineral Mastery – Rick Fischer
• Blood Chemistry & CBC Analysis – Dr. Wayne Sodano, Evexia Diagnostics
• Parasites: The Missing Link to Chronic Illness – Jaban Moore, DC
• Berkson Live Pro Membership – Dr. Lindsey Berkson
• Prescribing Hormones for Menopause, An Introductory Course – Felice Gersh, MD
• Perimenopause & Menopause Clinicians Mentorship, Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN
• GI-MAP Mastery Practitioner Training Course – Tara Thorne, FDN-P, RHN
• Simple Hormones for Menopause – Steve Goldring, R.Ph. Licensed Pharmacist
• Thyroid: It’s That Simple – Steve Goldring, R.Ph. Licensed Pharmacist
• Let’s Talk Estrogen Webinar – Dr. Lindsey Berkson
• Let’s Talk Iodine Webinar – Dr. Lindsey Berkson & Dr. David Brownstein
• Mastering Menopause for Allied Healthcare Professionals – Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, NCMP, Author of Unlock Your Menopause Type
• BiEst vs. Estradiol Training – Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Holly Papernak 

I continually expand my education via courses, trainings, and more in order to best serve my clients.