Perimenopause Mood Map

Dr Meghan Bauer ND's signature care system for women going through perimenopause who want to feel like themselves again.

Do you spend half of the month feeling like a different person? Angry? Emotional? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Experiencing Burnout? Having trouble Sleeping? Concentrating? Finding stressors that you used to be able to cope with too much? 


You are not alone.  Perimenopause comes with many physiological changes in the body as the ovaries start to wind down, ovulation becomes erratic and estrogen and progesterone levels change.  Everyone is unique but some consistent patterns are clear and understood. 


This 4 pillar roadmap is an evidence based plan that will take you through the underlying biological and physiological changes happening in your body and work to bring balance and support as your body & mind shift gears. 


Working on your perimenopausal mood changes now will help set you up for possibly the next decade of balanced hormones and health.  Your unique tool box and approach to supporting your health going forward will always be with you and working on your systems biology now will help pave the way forward for a smoother menopause and a healthier life post menopause! 


Not up for a whole care program? No problem.  You can still work on perimenopause mood changes with Dr. Bauer during 'normal' naturopathic appointments!

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DID YOU KNOW?

1 in 4 women will experience a depressive disorder during perimenopause and the underlying cause is often biological. Working on balancing hormones, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress gets to the root cause and offers a unique and adjunctive treatment strategy . (study link)

How it Works:


The Perimenopause Mood Map outlines 4 main pillars of care involved in mental and emotional health during perimenopause as identified by research and clinical experience.  The 4th pillar of care is a maintenance plan for lasting change and support.


As well as the 4 pillars of care there are some consistent aspects of health and wellness to support throughout. Dr. Bauer refers to these threads as 'Daily's'. This includes: nervous system regulation, rest & routine and elimination.  


Your Initial appointment and lab testing will help identify your unique starting point and direction through the system.  Below are the pillars of care and the Daily's outlined in more detail.


A Whole Body Mental Healthcare Plan

Perimenopause Mood Map

Pillar 1 - Balance
Assessment and treatment of hormones. Perimenopause is a transition of hormone levels. Support is often needed for a healthy transition and for the rest of the web including thyroid and stress hormones. (2 months)
Pillar 2 - Reduce
Assessment and treatment for Inflammation and oxidative stress. Inflammation is our body's response to injury, infection, something foreign or built up over time related to gut health, food, toxins and stress. (1-3 months)
Pillar 3 - Stabilize
Assessment and support to stabilize your blood sugar and insulin levels. Working on metabolic health by addressing diet, cellular health, nutrient necessities and liver health. (1-3 months)
Daily 1 - Nervous System
Daily, individualized, activities to help regulate your nervous system. Our nervous system is seriously affected by shifting hormones and daily support is needed for overall improvements in mental and emotional wellbeing.
Daily 2 - Rest & Routine
O ur mind and body thrive with adequate rest and ongoing routine. At times of transition these necessities are greater. This Daily will help support your needs around rest and routine and help create a foundation for your overall health.
Daily 3 - Elimination
We need optimal elimination of waste, toxins and hormones to avoid further disruption of the 3 pillars you will work through; balancing hormones, reducing inflammation and stabilizing metabolism.

What to Expect


1.  An initial discovery call to see if this program is a good fit for you.


2. Your initial appointment (90 minutes).  This can be either virtual or in person.  Dr. Bauer will do a thorough assessment of your health and spend time to understand your unique goals within this program. There will be discussion about which functional health tests are recommended for you.  

3. Your unique, initial plan and roadmap will be shared with you within 2 days time. This will outline your starting point within the Perimenopause Mood Map (PMM) and your starting therapeutic recommendations as well as your unique Daily's.  This plan will outline a framework for functional health tests and what to expect for a timeline working through the system.  

4. Your second appointment (60 minutes).  This can be either virtual or in person. This appointment will be scheduled for 3 - 4 weeks after the first appointment.  This will give time for you to start working on any initial recommendations, your Daily's and time for any testing to come in.  During this appointment you will go over any testing completed, follow up on how you're doing since the start of the Perimenopause Mood Map and build out your treatment plan based on any new information.  At this point you will have a clear plan and understanding of what your course through the PMM will look like. 


5. Ongoing appointments ( 45 minutes).  These can be either virtual or in person. Ongoing appointments are scheduled monthly for the duration of the Perimenopause Mood Map to work through the pillars.  New testing will be introduced throughout to reevaluate your progress and assess different systems as you graduate from pillar to pillar.   It will typically take 6 - 8 months to complete the plan.  Everyone is different and progresses differently although the PMM is set up for success within 6 - 8 months. 

What Makes the Perimenopause Mood Map Unique?

  • After almost 20 years of practice, Dr. Bauer ND has created this road map to fill a need in her practice and provide a detailed, community based approach to help women with the difficult mental and emotional challenges that can present at perimenopause.  Mood changes at this time are often complex and Dr. Bauer has found that consistent, realistic and specific support is what's needed most. 

  • Dr. Bauer will work to integrate care with the rest of your health care team; MD's, therapists, specialists and body workers. 

  • Short (under 5 min read) weekly, motivational emails to help keep you on track and connected to a larger group working through similar concerns.

  • Access to a facebook group with other individuals who are or who have worked through the Perimenopause Mood Map. 

  • A clear, outlined approach so you know what to expect and how to get where you want to go.  Dr. Bauer's goal is your wellbeing and she has found that clarity and honesty will increase compliance and with that your outcomes.


  • Dr. Bauer accepts only 1 patient/week in to the Perimenopause Mood Map and up to 3 women/month.  This allows her the time and space to prioritize your care and progress. 

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Book in for a 15 minute Discovery Call to see if the Perimenopause Mood Map is a good fit for you.