Menopause and Peri-Menopause

Find Your Balance Through Every Season of Life

Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture support women through life’s transitions, from perimenopause to post-menopause, helping you feel vibrant, calm, and empowered.

Navigating Life’s Natural Transitions?

As you move through perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, the changes in your body can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. You may find yourself wondering if balance and vitality are even possible anymore.

  • Hot flashes and night sweats that disturb your sleep
  • Mood swings, irritability, and unexpected emotional shifts
  • Fatigue and low energy that make daily life harder
  • Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
  • Feeling disconnected from your own body
These challenges are real — but they don’t have to define your story.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

At Infinity Acupuncture, Dr. Gretchen S. Rivas and her team understand the unique challenges women face during life’s transitions. With decades of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we provide compassionate care designed to help you feel balanced, supported, and empowered.

Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic lifestyle guidance, we help you move confidently through perimenopause and beyond — so you can embrace every season of life with vitality.

Your 3-Step Path to Balance

Step 1: Schedule Your Visit

Step 2: Begin Your Personalized Care Plan

Step 3: Reclaim Balance and Vitality

Book your consultation online or by phone at a time that works for you.

We’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your needs using acupuncture and TCM principles.

Experience improved sleep, more energy, and a renewed sense of well-being.

Imagine Life When Your Body Feels in Harmony

When your body and mind are supported through holistic care, life feels different — calmer, lighter, and more energized.

  • Peaceful, uninterrupted sleep

  • Balanced moods and greater emotional stability

  • Renewed energy to enjoy daily life

  • Clearer thinking and focus

  • A deep sense of harmony with your body’s natural rhythm

This isn’t just about easing symptoms — it’s about helping you thrive in every season of life.

Harmonizing with the Seasons: A TCM Perspective on Aging

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season reflects a phase of life and a shift in energy. By aligning with these natural rhythms, women can move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with more ease and vitality.

Winter: Rest and Reflection

Spring: Renewal and Growth

Winter invites stillness. TCM teaches us that this is a time to conserve energy, nurture the kidneys, and honor the body’s need for rest.

Spring represents new beginnings and emotional balance. It’s a season for supporting the liver and allowing fresh energy to flow freely.

Summer: Vitality and Connection

Autumn: Letting Go

Summer is about warmth, joy, and social connection. Supporting the heart and circulation keeps energy expansive and balanced.

Autumn encourages release and reflection. Strengthening the lungs helps us embrace change and prepare for the inward shift of winter.

Balancing the Elements

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water represent the Five Elements in TCM. Together, they reflect the cycles of growth, transformation, and renewal. Supporting these elements through acupuncture and lifestyle practices helps women stay in balance through each phase of aging.

How Acupuncture Helps

Acupuncture has been shown to ease hot flashes, improve sleep, reduce stress, and support hormonal balance. By stimulating specific points, it encourages the body’s natural healing response, helping women transition smoothly into their next season of life.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

Discover how acupuncture and TCM can help you move through life’s transitions with confidence and ease.