You’re not broken.

You’re not dramatic.

And you’re not alone.

 

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and thinking:

  • “Why do I feel off, but my labs are ‘normal’?”

  • “Why is my sleep, weight, mood, or energy suddenly harder?”

  • “Why did no one warn me about this?”

This event is for you.

 

Menopause and perimenopause affect every woman who lives long enough — yet most of us walk into this season confused, dismissed, and piecing together information on our own. That ends here.

 

This two-hour, in-person, free event brings together trusted local providers to give you clear, evidence-based education, real talk, and space to ask the questions you’ve been holding onto.

 

No quick fixes.
No fear tactics.
Just honest information and practical next steps.

 

And the best part...

Registration is FREE! 

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A clear understanding of what’s happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause

  • Insight into treatment options and lifestyle strategies that support long-term health

  • Confidence to advocate for yourself in medical conversations

  • Relief knowing that what you’re experiencing makes sense

Who This Event Is For

  • Women who think they are in perimenopause or menopause

  • Women starting to notice changes, but not sure what they mean

  • Women who want clear information without overwhelm

  • Women who are tired of being told “this is just part of aging”

Event Details

📍 Location: 301 Oxford Valley Rd. Suite 1711
📅 Date: February 21st
⏰ Time: 11 am - 1 pm
🎟 Free Registration 
🪑 Spots are limited

Event Agenda 

 

Making Sense of the Madness

Kami Schaal, RN, BSN, NC-BC | Menopause Coaching Specialist
15–20 minutes

  • Why menopause education matters

  • What women are rarely told about this transition

  • How symptoms show up before labs change

  • The role of lifestyle, hormones, and whole-person care

Menopause: A Doctor's Perspective

Achilles Paparsenos, MD 
15–20 minutes

  • What is the real nature of menopause?
  • How is menopause treated medically, and what are the options?
  • How exactly do we interpret the Women's Health Initiative data and other studies? 
  • Understanding common symptoms and medical options

GLP-1/GIP Medications and Menopause 

Melissa Rutkin, NP
15–20 minutes 

  • How our metabolic health (glucose/insulin/lipids) changes with menopause 
  • How GLP-1 medications work 
  • Safe practices and recommendations when using GLP-1 medications 

Live Q&A Panel

30–40 minutes

 

Ask the questions you’ve been Googling at 2 a.m.
Get answers from providers who take women seriously.
Listen and learn from other women who sound just like you.

No question is too small.
No topic is off limits.

Kami Schaal, RN, NC-BC, Menopause Coaching Specialist
Kami is a registered nurse with over 3 decades of experience. Her passion is helping midlife women feel strong, confident, and in control of their health again. After years of watching women get dismissed, misdiagnosed, and undereducated about their bodies, she decided to do things differently.

As a board-certified nurse coach, Kami now runs a private coaching practice where she guides women through the mess of perimenopause and menopause with compassion, science-backed strategies, and zero BS. Her clients are tired of feeling overweight, exhausted, foggy, and stuck. They’ve tried all the quick fixes and are ready for real change, starting with sustainable habits that actually work.

Kami is also a wife, a mom of three (one with special needs), and a fierce advocate for women who’ve spent years putting everyone else first.

 

Melissa Rutkin, NP 

Melissa practiced as a nurse for 10 years, working across multiple specialties. She continued her education with a Master's in Nursing at Duke University, completing additional specialty training in Endocrinology and graduating with honors. 

 

She has been practicing in Bucks County for the last few years.    Melissa is passionate about creating individualized plans for her patients with diabetes, PCOS, and menopause, and empowering them to use lifestyle interventions along with medication to achieve the best outcomes. 

 

She will be presenting about GLP-1 medications and how they can be a beneficial tool in menopause management.  

 

Achilles Parpasenos, MD

Achilles has been an endocrinologist in the Philadelphia area for nearly 20 years.  He treats all areas within the specialty, but he has been an advocate for the treatment of menopause throughout his career.  
 
In 2015, he founded Bucks Thyroid & Endocrine Care, a small independent endocrine practice in Yardley, PA, where the staff delivers compassionate, personalized care. 
 
He graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and carried out his post-graduate training in New York City before settling in Yardley. He is a volunteer teaching preceptor for the Jefferson Family Practice Residency Program.  He is a member of the Menopause Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
 
He lives in Yardley with his wife and two daughters.