Menopause care, done differently
Appointments available from mid-NovemberExpert menopause care. Personalized to you.
Built around your whole health. Perimenopause and menopause deserve more than a prescription.
At WellnessMD, our Menopause Certified Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, personalized menopause care for women across Ontario — combining evidence-informed hormone therapy, lifestyle medicine and whole-person care.
Whether you’re struggling with hot flashes, sleep, weight changes, brain fog, low energy, mood changes, vaginal symptoms or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore, we’re here to help you understand what’s happening and create a plan that fits your life.
You don’t have to just “push through”
Menopause can affect far more than your cycle
You may be experiencing:
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Poor sleep or waking through the night
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue or reduced energy
- Mood changes, anxiety or irritability
- Weight gain or changes in body composition
- Changes in libido or sexual wellbeing
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort
- Joint or muscle symptoms
- Changes in your periods
- A feeling that you simply don’t feel like yourself
These symptoms are real. And you deserve a thoughtful medical assessment and a personalized plan.
Your menopause. Your health. Your plan.
Care that goes beyond individual symptoms
Your assessment considers the whole picture — your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, cardiovascular and metabolic health, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental wellbeing and goals. Your personalized care plan may include:
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Hormone therapy
When clinically appropriate, we can discuss menopausal hormone therapy, including bioidentical estrogen and progesterone options, and determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate for you.
Treatment is individualized based on your symptoms, health history, risks, preferences and treatment goals.
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Lifestyle medicine
Hormones are only one part of the menopause picture. We look at the foundational pillars that influence how you feel and how you age:
Nutrition · Exercise · Sleep · Stress · Relationships · Mental wellbeing · Metabolic health
The goal isn’t simply to get you through menopause. It’s to help you thrive through it.
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Non-hormonal options
Hormone therapy isn’t right for everyone — and it isn’t the only option. When appropriate, we can discuss evidence-informed non-hormonal strategies and treatments for menopause symptoms.
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Personalized monitoring
Your care doesn’t end when you leave your appointment. As your symptoms and needs change, your treatment plan can evolve with you.
Meet your menopause care provider
Specialized care from a Menopause Certified Nurse Practitioner
Your care is provided by a Menopause Certified Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in menopause management. At WellnessMD, our clinicians work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that brings together expertise in:
- Menopause
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Hormone Therapy
- Metabolic Health
- Healthy Aging
And you’re backed by the WellnessMD ecosystem founded by Dr. Daniela Steyn — physician, Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University, menopause expert and author of Thrive Through Menopause.
Why WellnessMD?
Why women choose us
Menopause expertise
A clinic built around women’s health and menopause.
Whole-person care
We don’t treat your hormones in isolation.
Evidence-informed medicine
Grounded in current medical evidence and individualized clinical assessment.
You’ll be heard
Longer appointments. Time to talk. Time to understand.
You’ll get a plan
Not a generic handout. Not “everything is normal.” A plan based on your health, symptoms and goals.
You’ll have a team
Access to our broader multidisciplinary team when additional support is appropriate.
What happens at your first appointment?
Five steps to feeling like yourself again
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We listen
Your symptoms, menstrual history, health history, medications, lifestyle and goals.
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We assess
Whether your symptoms fit perimenopause or menopause, and what else may be contributing.
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We discuss options
Lifestyle interventions, hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments and appropriate investigations.
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We create your plan
A personalized plan designed around your symptoms, health and goals.
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We follow up
Menopause is a journey. We monitor your response and adjust when needed.
Who is this care for?
This may be right for you if you:
- Are experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms
- Want specialized menopause care without waiting for a specialist referral
- Want to understand whether hormone therapy may be appropriate for you
- Want to explore bioidentical hormone therapy options
- Want a menopause plan that includes lifestyle medicine
- Want a clinician who will look beyond a single symptom
- Prefer private, personalized medical care
Do I need a referral?
No — you can book directly.
You do not need a referral from your family physician to access this private service. This is a private-pay service and is not covered by OHIP. Private insurance or health spending account reimbursement may be available — please check with your insurer.
Care across Ontario
You don’t have to live near Oakville.
In-person appointments in Oakville, and virtual appointments for eligible patients located in Ontario — from Toronto to Ottawa, Hamilton to London, Niagara to Northern Ontario.
Pricing
Clear, per-visit pricing
Private pay · No referral required · In person & virtual · Ontario only
Start here
Initial Menopause Assessment
$250
60-minute comprehensive consultation
- Comprehensive menopause assessment
- Review of symptoms, medical history & medications
- Personalized lifestyle medicine recommendations
- Discussion of hormone & non-hormonal options
- Personalized treatment plan
- Lab or diagnostic requisitions when indicated
- Prescriptions when clinically appropriate
Established patients
Follow-Up Menopause Care
$150
30-minute follow-up
- Treatment review
- Hormone therapy monitoring
- Symptom assessment
- Review of investigations
- Medication adjustments when appropriate
- Ongoing lifestyle support
Established patients
Quick Care Check-In
$100
15-minute appointment
Focused support between appointments — ideal for questions, medication concerns, new symptoms or minor treatment adjustments.
Appointments open mid-November. Follow-up and Quick Care appointments are available only after your Initial Menopause Assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
Is this covered by OHIP?
No. This is a private-pay service provided by a Nurse Practitioner and is not covered by OHIP. Some private insurance plans or Health Spending Accounts may provide reimbursement. Please check your individual coverage.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly.
Can you prescribe hormone therapy?
When clinically appropriate, your Nurse Practitioner can assess whether hormone therapy is suitable for you and prescribe treatment within their scope of practice.
Do you prescribe bioidentical hormones?
We can discuss and prescribe bioidentical hormone therapy options when clinically appropriate, based on your individual health history, symptoms, risks and treatment goals.
Do I need hormone blood tests?
Not necessarily. Menopause and perimenopause are often assessed clinically using your symptoms and menstrual history. Testing may be recommended when clinically indicated.
Do I need to stop seeing my family doctor?
No. Menopause care can complement your existing primary care. With your consent, relevant clinical information can be shared with your family physician to support continuity of care.
Can I access care virtually?
Yes. Virtual menopause appointments are available to eligible patients located in Ontario.
Is this only for women who want HRT?
Absolutely not. Hormone therapy is one potential treatment option. Your care may also include lifestyle medicine, non-hormonal treatment options and other appropriate interventions.
What if I have a complicated medical history?
Your health history is an important part of determining the safest and most appropriate treatment options. If your needs fall outside the scope of this service, you may be referred or connected with an appropriate physician or specialist.
You’re not imagining it
Ready to feel like yourself again?
You’re changing. Your hormones are changing. And your healthcare should change with you. Your menopause deserves expert care — not guesswork.
Appointments open mid-November. Questions? Call us at 289-272-2770.