Aug 17 - Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Crystal Brust, PA-C, IFMCP [6:30-8pm]

Are you between 35 and 55 and wondering why your body no longer feels like your own?

Hot flashes, sleepless nights, brain fog, weight changes, mood swings — perimenopause and menopause affect every woman, yet so many of us were never given a roadmap.

That changes now.

Join us for a talk and discussion that goes far beyond "just deal with it." Using a whole-person, functional medicine approach, we'll explore:

• What's actually happening in your body — the real physiology behind the symptoms, explained in plain language
• Testing that tells the full story — from basic bloodwork to advanced hormone and metabolism testing
• The lifestyle foundations that matter most — nutrition, movement, weight training, sleep, and stress management
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) demystified — FDA-approved options, compounding, and what the latest evidence says about benefits for your bones, heart, and brain
• What to do if HRT isn't right for you — non-hormonal options, including the newest FDA-approved treatments
• Gut health, skin health, vaginal health the microbiome — the connections no one talks about
• GLP-1 medications and peptides — what's new and what's hype and what's worth knowing
• The power of community and connection — why this generation of women now has language, resources, support, and treatment options our mothers never had
• Supplements, books, and real-world examples you can put into action right away

The bottom line? No single pill, supplement, or hack will fix everything — but a layered, personalized approach can help you not just survive this transition, but truly thrive.

This talk is for every woman who wants to feel informed, empowered, and heard. Bring your questions, bring a friend, and let's start the conversation.

About your instructor.

Crystal Brust - PA-C, IFMCP - of Farm to Functional Medicine, is a nationally certified Functional Medicine Provider and Physician Associate (PA-C) with over 15 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Stanford University's PA program, she holds advanced certification through The Institute of Functional Medicine.

Crystal's journey into functional medicine is deeply personal. After her own diagnosis of PCOS, she transformed her health and fertility through diet and lifestyle changes —the foundation of her current practice. Today, as a fellow woman navigating perimenopause, Crystal is walking the walk. She knows firsthand what it feels like when your body doesn't feel like your own, and she brings that honesty and empathy to every patient and every conversation.

With roots as a flight paramedic and a life intertwined with the first responder community, Crystal is passionate about helping others optimize their health using a whole-person approach. When she's not in the clinic, you'll find her hiking, reading, or cheering on her two boys at their latest sporting event.

Location and other details:

• In person: 3575 Bankhead Road, Loomis CA
• Please note there are no refunds or exchanges for classes. Review the full policy when signing up.