Functional Nutrition for Perimenopause & Menopause
Personalized.
Virtual.
Covered by insurance.
I became a Registered Dietitian because I believed healthcare could go deeper — beyond 15-minute appointments and symptom management, to the root causes of why people feel the way they do. Functional nutrition was always the goal.
Then I watched my peers — sharp, vibrant women in their 40s — start struggling in ways they couldn't explain. I added a Certified Menopause Coaching specialty because I saw exactly where functional nutrition could make the biggest difference.
In addition to my private practice, I spent time as a clinical dietitian in general medicine at UCHealth — one of Colorado's leading hospital systems. That experience deepened my understanding of how metabolic disease, chronic illness, and hormonal changes show up in real patients, and reinforced why a root cause approach to nutrition matters so much.
Because this care should be accessible to every woman who needs it, I accept most major insurance plans across Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Read My Full Story
Hi, I’m Claire, MS, RD
Functional Dietitian & Menopause Coaching Specialist
I hear you.
Your body is changing. Perimenopause and menopause mark a shift that conventional care wasn't designed to fully address. The cravings, fatigue, and sudden body changes aren't signs of failure — they're cellular signals. Advanced functional testing and targeted nutrition strategies allow us to decode them and address the root causes driving them.
My Specialties
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Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is like a small fire burning inside your body that you can't see or feel at first — but over time can accelerate many of the symptoms you're experiencing in perimenopause — including joint pain, brain fog, and even frozen shoulder.
The good news? Food, lifestyle, and stress management are powerful tools to put out that fire. Together we'll focus on an anti-inflammatory eating pattern rich in omega-3s and colorful vegetables, and where needed, identify and eliminate food sensitivities that may be quietly fueling the flames.
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Blood Sugar Balance
Insulin resistance often gets worse during perimenopause — and it's one of the most overlooked reasons women start gaining weight, feeling exhausted, and experiencing mood swings seemingly out of nowhere.
The good news? It's addressable. Together we'll look at meal timing, building balanced plates with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and — when needed — run labs like fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and HbA1c to see exactly what's going on beneath the surface.
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Gut Health
Your gut health directly influences how you experience menopause. A healthy microbiome helps metabolize hormones efficiently, produces mood-regulating neurotransmitters, and keeps inflammation in check — all of which impact your hot flashes, mood, energy, and weight.
When needed, I use the GI-MAP — one of the most comprehensive functional stool tests available — to uncover hidden imbalances in your gut bacteria or underlying inflammation that a standard doctor's visit would never catch. From there, we build a targeted nutrition plan to heal from the inside out.
Professional Grade Supplements
Many of the conditions we work on together have a targeted supplement protocol. But supplements only work when they're the right ones — right form, right dose, right combination for your specific biology.
I've built protocols for the conditions we address most: perimenopause foundations, HPA axis and cortisol support, gut health, thyroid function, and metabolic health. Every product in my dispensary is professional-grade and third-party tested.
No guesswork. No wasted money on supplements that don't move the needle. No wasted time trying to determine what is worth it.
Clients receive 10% off retail with free shipping on orders over $50.
Common Questions
Why should a woman in perimenopause or menopause work with a dietitian?
Your doctor manages your hormones. I manage everything that influences them. HRT can be a powerful tool — but it was never designed to optimize insulin sensitivity, rebuild muscle mass, resolve gut imbalances, or address the micronutrient deficiencies quietly worsening your symptoms. That's exactly where functional nutrition fills the gap. If you're doing everything right and still not feeling better, nutrition is very likely the missing piece.
What does a first appointment look like?
Your initial session is 90 minutes — enough time to actually understand your story. We review your health history, symptoms, labs, and goals in depth. No rushing, no shortcuts. By the end you'll have a clear picture of what's driving your symptoms and a plan for what we address together.
Does insurance cover nutrition counseling for perimenopause and menopause?
Most likely yes. I work with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield through Berry Street Nutrition, who verifies your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises. Most of my clients pay $0 out of pocket — and many have access to unlimited nutrition visits.
Prefer to pay out-of-pocket? My rates are:
Initial session (90 min) — $150
Follow-up sessions (45–60 min) — $100
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Here’s what working together looks like:
We begin with a 90-minute initial appointment where we review your health history, current symptoms, and labs in depth. No rushing, no shortcuts — just real time focused on understanding what's driving how you feel.
From there, follow-up sessions tackle what matters most to you — meal planning, body composition goals, functional lab testing like DUTCH hormone panels or GI-MAP stool analysis, and supplement protocols tailored to your specific biology.
95% of clients pay $0 out of pocket.
I've partnered with Berry Street Nutrition to accept most major insurance plans — including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield — across Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Berry Street automatically verifies your coverage before your first appointment so there are no surprises.
In fact, many women discover they have access to unlimited nutrition visits with $0 copay.
Prefer to self-pay? No problem — reach out below and we’ll get you scheduled.