If you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s and something feels different in your body, you may be experiencing perimenopause.
Perimenopause is a natural transition where hormone levels begin to fluctuate before menopause. During this time, many women notice changes in their energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.
At Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic & Wellness, Dr. Jena Hullman helps women better understand their changing bodies through functional medicine, functional blood chemistry analysis, nutrition, and personalized wellness plans.
The goal is not just to look at symptoms—it is to understand the bigger picture of your health.
Perimenopause is the transitional stage before menopause when hormone levels, especially estrogen and progesterone, begin to fluctuate. It can begin as early as the mid-30s and may last several years.
Many women are surprised to learn that symptoms can begin before their periods become irregular.
Common perimenopause symptoms include:
Perimenopause affects more than just hormones.
Changing hormone levels can influence:
Every woman’s experience is different, which is why a personalized approach is important.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to symptoms and supporting overall health through personalized strategies.
Women often seek functional medicine support for concerns such as:
A comprehensive evaluation can help identify areas that may need support.
Many women are told their labs look normal but still feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, or frustrated.
Standard laboratory testing is often designed to identify disease states. A functional medicine approach looks at your laboratory results alongside your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness goals.
Functional blood chemistry analysis may provide additional insight into areas such as:
Your care plan is individualized based on your symptoms, history, and health goals.
Your plan may include:
There is no one-size-fits-all approach because every woman’s body and health journey are unique.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to symptoms and supporting overall health through personalized strategies.
Women often seek functional medicine support for concerns such as:
A comprehensive evaluation can help identify areas that may need support.
Your first appointment begins with a conversation.
Dr. Hullman will review:
Together, you will determine the next steps for creating a personalized plan.
Functional medicine support may be helpful for women who:
No. Many women seek support during perimenopause—the years before menopause—when symptoms may begin but cycles are still occurring.
Understanding changes early can help you make informed decisions about your health and wellness.
Dr. Jena Hullman, DC combines over 20 years of chiropractic experience with functional medicine, nutrition, and personalized care. She specializes in helping women navigate the physical and emotional changes that can occur during perimenopause.
Her approach focuses on listening first, understanding the whole person, and creating individualized strategies based on each woman’s unique needs.
Perimenopause can begin as early as the mid-30s, although many women notice changes in their 40s.
The length of perimenopause varies from woman to woman. Some experience symptoms for several years before reaching menopause.
Hormonal changes, aging, stress, sleep disruption, muscle loss, and lifestyle factors can all influence body composition during midlife.
Yes. Hormone changes, sleep disruption, stress, thyroid concerns, nutritional deficiencies, and other factors may contribute to fatigue.
Yes. A comprehensive health evaluation looks at your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and available testing to better understand your overall health picture.
If you are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and want a personalized approach, schedule a consultation with Dr. Jena Hullman at Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic & Wellness in Traverse City, Michigan.
In-person and virtual appointments are available.
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Dr. Jena Hullman, DC is a functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in perimenopause care for women 35–55, using advanced functional lab testing to identify root causes and build personalized hormone support plans. She sees patients in person in Traverse City, Michigan and virtually nationwide.
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