Luna's Midlife Masterclass Series
Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers? Have you Googled your symptoms at 2am only to end up more confused — or more scared — than when you started? You are not alone, and you deserve better.
Join one session or attend them all — there's no wrong way to show up for yourself. Every class stands on its own, so jump in wherever it feels most relevant to your life.
Registration is FREE.
Session Schedule and Descriptions
🟢 Picking Up and Putting Down Train your muscles, change your mind
October 5 @ 12PM with Coach Dannie @coachdannie
Sometimes what keeps us away from the gym is exactly what the gym can help us grow through. Coach Dannie keeps it real and talks with us about using the gym as an opportunity for personal growth as well as athletic development.
🟠 Finding Balance: Midlife Nutrition Tips and tricks for every woman
October 19 @ 7PM with Lori Johnson, functional nutritionist
Many of us were never taught how important proper nutrition is for our overall well being. This session will discuss the essential components of a healthy diet, why what we eat matters, and practical tips and tricks for improving your diet.
🟡 The Hormone Nobody Talks About Testosterone for Women
November 2 @ 7PM with Maggie Powers, NP
Back by popular demand! Did you miss our last talk about testosterone for women? DId you know your ovaries make your testosterone (or used to!). Neither did we. Come learn about all the things testosterone can help with in women's health, and decide if you might like to discuss it in your own HRT journey.
Meet Your Guides
Maggie Powers, NP - Luna Hormone Health
Before founding Luna Hormone Health, Maggie Powers was a thoracic surgery nurse practitioner at UMass Memorial in Worcester, where she provided nuanced, compassionate care for cancer patients and individuals with complex respiratory illnesses.
Before that, she spent years as a math and science teacher in Massachusetts public schools — even coaching her school's math team (The Denominators).
Maggie's approach to hormone care is rooted in building real trust with her patients: taking time to listen, educating openly, and creating care plans people can actually believe in. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with special interests in HRT after cancer treatment, women's sexual health, and gender affirming care.
McLain Nobel, PA - Luna Hormone Health
McLain Nobel is a physician assistant with nearly twenty years of experience in OBGYN in the Boston area, with deep roots in women's health, obstetrics, and community health. Originally from Michigan, McLain completed her PA training in Pittsburgh before relocating to Boston in 2007.
McLain is passionate about caring for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and brings a particular warmth to conversations about anatomy, sexual wellness, and the ways our bodies evolve over time. Her goal is simple: for every patient to feel heard, comfortable, and cared for — and maybe learn something wonderful about their body along the way.
When she's not in clinic, McLain is a mom of two teenagers, a runner, a skier, and a dedicated traveler.
Lori is a Functional Nutritionist and is dedicated to helping busy people make positive nutrition and other lifestyle changes to support their long-term health. She has been passionate about healthy living for over 30 years and feels that everyone deserves to feel good and know what they can do to enhance their overall wellness.
If you would like to connect with Lori, you can find her HERE.
Through her own mid-life experience, she values the importance of looking more closely at our lifestyle habits as we age. Lori also recognizes that nutrition information can be confusing and helps cut through the noise when working with her clients.
When she is not working, she enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, playing the drums, and pampering herself.
Coach D spent 8 years in the military, is a former competitor in Thai Boxing, and now competes in powerlifting.
She's a firm believer that when we face life's challenges, we're able to overcome them through support, grit, and determination.
D has navigated adversity firsthand — as a woman in a male-dominated career field and as a kid who grew up in the foster care system.
Qualified? You bet. D has a B.S. in Exercise Science, a NASM-CPT, and a trauma-informed weightlifting certification. Ready to work with Coach Dannie? Find her here!
Renee's approach to health is a combination of nutrition science and behavioral psychology, along with a dose of realness and compassion.
After the birth of her daughter and subsequent miscarriages, Renee wanted to take control of her life. She learned how to fuel her body with real food and real habits - this life transition also introduced her to the love of strength training and the changes she could see in her body from lifting.
Renee has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and have a passion for combinging behavioral psychology with nutrition science to help individuals break the diet cycle by developing sustainable health and nutrition habits. If you'd like to work with Renee, click HERE
Kathy Kates is a Brookline based NP with a robust background in sexual and
reproductive health. After her own breast cancer treatment, she expanded my work to focus on sexual medicine, including high-tone pelvic floor dysfunction, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), and the profound effects of perimenopause, menopause, and surgical menopause on sexual health.
Her clinical work blends trauma-informed pelvic floor expertise, hormone-informed care for the menopause transition, and a passion for the education of fellow medical professionals. If you would like to connect with Kathy, you can find her HERE.
PAST SESSIONS
🟢 STICKS AND STONES... How HRT protects your bones, your heart, and more
August 10 @ 7PM
Hormone replacement therapy isn't just about hot flashes. We'll dig into the evidence on how HRT supports long-term bone density, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and beyond — and how to have an informed conversation with your provider.
🟡 MENOPAUSE CARE AFTER CANCER No woman left behind
August 31 @ 12PM with Kathy Kates, NP
A cancer diagnosis shouldn't mean being left without support during menopause. This session is dedicated to women navigating hormone changes after cancer treatment — exploring safe, evidence-informed options and the conversations worth having with your oncology team.
🔵 Breaking Free... Your Struggle with Emotional Eating Ends Here
September 14 @ 7PM with Renee Bellinger, certified menopause coach.
Midlife stress, mid-life hormone changes, and mid-life responsibilities. Never have the stakes felt higher! It is so common for us to turn to food for stress relieve. Menopause coach Renee Bellinger is here to break it down for us, and help us find a healtheir relationship with food, and ourselves.
🟣 Mid-life Sex - What Women Should Know. Get the care and fun you deserve.
September 21 @ 7PM with Maggie Powers and McLain Nobel from Luna!
Need we say more? Come one over and learn how yoru body changes, and what can help you feel more confident, comfortable, and ready for whatever feels right for your body.
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