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The PeriBalance Method: 6 Months of Personalized Perimenopause Care

The PeriBalance Method is a 6-month, 1:1 clinical program created by Polina Mak, ND to help women navigate perimenopause with clarity, structure, and consistent support.

Made for women who want a plan, not guesswork.

Perimenopause can feel unpredictable: sleep changes, weight that won’t shift, mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, cravings, irregular cycles, and new digestive symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere.

 

The PeriBalance Method is designed for women who want individualized care and consistent follow-through—not a generic protocol.trying to be healthy but nothing is changing.

This is a fit if you’re dealing with:

  • Stubborn weight gain or changing body composition
  • Blood sugar swings, cravings, energy crashes
  • Poor sleep, waking at night, or feeling “wired but tired”
  • Mood changes, irritability, anxiety, low motivation
  • Brain fog, forgetfulness, reduced focus
  • Digestive symptoms (bloating, constipation/diarrhea, reflux, food reactions)
  • Cycle changes, heavy or irregular bleeding, PMS shifts
  • You want clarity around HRT or MHT readiness and next steps (if relevant)

What makes PeriBalance different

High-support care structured like a roadmap.

This is not a single appointment with a long list of supplements.

 

PeriBalance is a structured 6-month clinical container with built-in check-ins, lab review visits, and monthly follow-ups so we can make real progress—then adjust based on your response.

 

You’ll move through phases: stabilization, foundations expansion, integration, optimization, and a final roadmap so you know exactly what to do next.

The PeriBalance Program Outline​

Included highlights

  • 11 appointments with Polina Mak, ND

  • Comprehensive intake + care plan review

  • Monthly clinical follow-ups to track progress and adjust

  • Short check-ins for timing, doses, questions, and troubleshooting

  • 2 lab review visits to interpret results and tailor your plan

  • Strategy that integrates: nutrition, gut support, metabolic support, sleep, stress regulation, and hormone optimization

  • Clear tracking tools and measurable milestones

Lab testing is ordered (or retrieved from another health professional if already done)

Ready for a clear plan and consistent support?

The 6-month journey (by month)

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How the PeriBalance Method works

Month 1: Intake + Stabilization

1. Comprehensive Initial Visit (75–90 min)

  • Full symptom, hormone, GI, and metabolic history

  • Review prior labs (if available)

  • Order baseline labs (as appropriate)

  • Begin gut + metabolic stabilization plan

  • Set goals and simple tracking tools

2. Quick Check-In (15 min) — about 2 weeks later

  • Review early response to the protocol

  • Answer questions and troubleshoot

  • Adjust doses/timing as needed

Month 2: Lab Review + Foundations Expansion

3. Lab Review Visit (30–40 min)

  • Review your baseline panel

  • Identify root patterns and priority drivers

  • Implement a tailored GI + metabolic + perimenopause plan

4. Follow-Up Visit (30 min)

  • Track symptom changes

  • Refine sleep and stress supports

  • Evaluate digestion and nutrition strategy

Month 3: Integration

5. Monthly Follow-Up (30 min)

  • Review progress and patterns

  • Evaluate gut function, blood sugar, energy, and cravings

  • Cycle mapping and hormone-pattern recognition

  • Add lifestyle upgrades (movement, sleep, stress tools)

Month 4: Hormone & Metabolic Optimization

6. Second Lab Review Visit (30–40 min) (if repeating key labs)

  • Assess hormone trends and metabolic markers

  • Consider MHT readiness (if appropriate)

  • Update the long-term strategy

7. Short Check-In (15 min)

  • Protocol adjustment

  • Calibrate symptom tracking

  • Clarify barriers and next steps

Month 5: Deep Support

8. Monthly Follow-Up (30 min)

  • Review gut + cycle symptoms

  • Adjust supplements as needed

  • Fine-tune nutrition + movement

  • Monitor sleep and mood stability

Month 6: Finalization + Roadmap

9. Monthly Follow-Up (30 min)

  • Consolidate improvements

  • Address lingering symptoms

  • Discuss hormone therapy decisions (if needed)

10. Final Roadmap Session (45 min)

  • Full review of the 6-month journey

  • Long-term hormone plan

  • Maintenance supplement schedule

  • When to re-test

  • Whether to transition into a longer-term care program

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from booking a single visit?

PeriBalance is a structured container with built-in follow-ups, check-ins, and lab review so we can make progress, measure response, and adjust your plan consistently over time.

Do I need to do all the testing?

Baseline labs are strongly recommended. Midpoint and advanced hormone testing are optional and depend on your symptoms, goals, and whether we’re assessing HRT or MHT readiness.

Is this covered by insurance?

Many extended health plans cover naturopathic visits. Lab testing costs are typically separate.

What if I’m already on MHT or considering it?

We can assess symptoms, track patterns, review labs, and discuss readiness and options in a grounded, evidence-informed way.

Ready for a clear plan and consistent support?

If you’re tired of guessing, trying random supplements, or feeling like your body is changing faster than you can keep up with—PeriBalance gives you a roadmap, structure, and ongoing care for the next 6 months.
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