Testimonials from Thriving Through Peri/Menopause & Beyond

"The perimenopause course was incredibly helpful, both educational and supportive. Vika created a safe space where we could openly discuss sensitive topics like vaginal health, HRT, and the challenges of this life stage, which helped normalize our fears. We even had the chance to speak with a menopause specialist, whose insights on HRT were invaluable. Vika's expertise and practical tools empowered me to embrace aging with grace and strength—not just for myself, but as a role model for my daughter and other women."

"Vika shares her well-researched deep knowledge about the woman's evolving body with sensitivity to the context in which we are aging. She appreciates our wide range of real world experiences including changing careers, family structures and the stresses specific to our lives today. She encourages lifestyle changes without evoking shame. She has the exquisite skill to help you adapt to perimenopause's major curve balls with a customized plan to fit your specific experience, needs, capabilities, and constraints. Vika helped me navigate perimenopause emotionally, socially, and physically as I recovered from hip replacement surgery and blossomed into a new second act.  I have developed new habits leaving me feeling physically fantastic and so proud. "

"I thoroughly enjoyed Vika's class. Her style as a teacher is wonderful: her manner warm and friendly, her delivery compelling (kept this sleep-deprived menopausal woman awake in the evening), her approach always inclusive. It was the perfect balance of sharing info AND allowing for interaction. Plus, she is a font of info. I also appreciated having the guest speakers"

"The Thriving Through Perimenopause and Beyond Workshop was fantastic. There was so much information from different angles - nutritional support, benefits of movement and exercise, help understanding different physiological terms and processes. The information was incredibly comprehensive and offered with a "take what you like and don't worry about the rest" which made it feel very inviting. And the community of women who participated was so sweet. Highly recommend this course!"

"Vika organized a thoughtful, expansive and thorough look into understanding what is happening on our bodies during our transition into menopause and ways we can better support ourselves and each other!"

"I don't think I realized how much change is happening during peri/menopause. I really resonated with the idea that an investment in my health now is a loving investment for my future self and my family. I found the information about the hormonal changes, HRT, and diet and lifestyle focus to be really informative."

"Thank you, Vika! You are an inspiring facilitator who offers a wealth of valuable information that every woman should be aware of. Participating in this opportunity came about just at the right time for me as I'm entering this new transition in my life."

"I loved the goal setting and partnering with someone who would help hold me accountable. Knowing that I had shared my goal with another person motivated me more. "

“I have been on this journey for a while, but honestly, after the workshop, things have changed radically… I feel really good in my body, and for the first time ever, I’m learning to ask myself what I truly need and want in the moment, to trust my body and myself to know what would make me happy. That is HUGE… this is about having power…” 

“It has given me an incredible foundation to much more deeply appreciate & understand what I am eating and preparing - my experience of being a student in this class was such a lesson of the principle that "the body learns on yes". I feel joyful YESes all the time with meals, with learning about new ingredients, trying recipes. I am making choices from a place of deliciousness that feels soulful and informed. I see almost everything through the lens of nourishment now - which feels so life-affirming. Also helped me completely discard the 1980s notions of "health food" I grew up with”

“This workshop helped me come into a deeper, kinder relationship with my body. I am more gentle, more present, more grateful, and more in awe. I am empowered with the knowledge I need to eat for health. l am also more in touch with the holistic nature of wellbeing and the importance of positivity in order to fully absorb the nutrition I need.”

“Understanding the science behind nutrition has helped make things more concrete in my mind. This has created more motivation. Especially the ideas around how much fiber, protein and fat we should ideally be getting. One thing that stuck with me is that I should eat protein throughout the day.”