Your Body is Changing.
Let it Be on YOUR Terms.
For too long, the narrative on menopausal change—which affects people with a uterus anywhere from age 35 to 60—has been driven by outdated, disempowering and anti-aging rhetoric. The result: we feel confused, dismissed and helpless.
It’s time we put that to an end.
Join us for a 3-hour virtual retreat where you will learn about perimenopause symptoms and health implications from experts, share stories in community with other participants, and define how you want to experience this new chapter with an informed, body-positive lens.
We know what you’re feeling
Uncertain: Is <symptom> normal?
There’s lots of conflicting information out there and maybe even your doctors aren’t taking you seriously.
Isolated and caught off guard
No one told you what to expect and it feels taboo to even bring it up in most social circles.
Under pressure to stay young
Constantly bombarded by anti-aging marketing, it can feel like you’re a failure if you “let” your body change.
Grieving what is lost
There’s no doubt about it: this is a new chapter. And with that comes things we say goodbye to.
Craving joy and voice
A new chapter can also mean rebirth and possibilities, and you are eager to find agency in this transition.
Aching for body positive advice
You’re sick of the “stubborn belly fat” ads and you want to know how to nourish your today body.
Your Presenters
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DK Ciccone
Owner & Operator, Movement Remedies
Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone (she/her) is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. She’s also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help herself and others regain joy of movement for decades. Her first book, You’re Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life, was released December 2023.
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Amanda Mittman
Owner & Founder, Happy Valley Nutrition
Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Body Image coach. She is the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, Western Mass' ONLY group practice of weight inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned dietitians. Her passion is helping others give the middle finger to diet culture! Also known as the Bitchin' Body Image RD, Amanda supervises other clinicians on how to incorporate foundational body image counseling skills into their work.
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Jamie Salacup
Licensed Therapist, Private Practice
Jamie Salacup—formerly Earnhardt—(she/her) is a therapist licensed in MA and NC who recently moved back to her home state of MA. Her work is strongly rooted in fat liberation and weight inclusive care. She loves supporting clients around binge eating, restriction, body dissatisfaction, yo-yo dieting, compulsive eating, body acceptance and liberation, effects of anti-fat bias and shame.
The Peace & Power in Perimenopause Experience
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Multiple self-affirming movement experiences to explore the stress, grief and joy of this multifaceted journey.
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Amanda will present on the full scope of perimenopause symptoms, what to expect, and how we can nourish ourselves through this transition.
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Through guided reflection and discussion, you will explore the complexities of the perimenopause experience and walk away empowered to claim this chapter as your own to define.
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In the greater Boston area? Join DK and Pelvic PT Yassi Zarbafian at the Movement Remedies studio for movement, pelvic health education and some mocktails. Just 10 spots available.
Sales for this event are closed.
Local to Boston?
Join Us After in the Studio for Even MORE Peace and Power!
Pelvic Health in Perimenopause Presentation
Resident Pelvic PT Yassi Zarbafian
3:00-3:30 pm:
Mood Booster Dance + Mat Class
DK Ciccone
3:30 - 4:00 pm:
Mocktails and Mingling
1:1 Pelvic Health Consultations with Dr. Yassi (Limited spots - must be booked in advance)
4:00 - 5:00 pm
