Naturopathic Clinic Ottawa | Natural Women's Health
Naturopathic Clinic Ottawa | Natural Women's Health
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 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.
6 appointments with Polina Mak, ND
Comprehensive intake + care plan review
Monthly clinical follow-ups to track progress and adjust
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)
This is a structured, root-cause, step-by-step process.
We stabilize first. Then optimize. Then solidify long-term resilience.
You’ll begin with a comprehensive 90-minute deep dive, followed by one focused 60-minute session each month to refine, adjust, and move you forward with clarity.
Month 1: Comprehensive Intake + Stabilization
90-Minute Foundational Deep Dive
This is where we connect the dots.
Full symptom, hormone, GI, metabolic, and lifestyle history Timeline review (when things shifted and why) Review of prior labs (if available) Order comprehensive baseline testing (as appropriate) Identify root drivers and priority patterns Begin gut + metabolic stabilization plan Set clear goals and simple tracking tools
You leave with clarity, direction, and a personalized starting strategy.
Month 2: Lab Review + Strategic Plan Expansion
60-Minute Deep-Dive Session
Comprehensive review of your baseline labs Identify hormone, metabolic, and gut patterns Refine and personalize your GI + metabolic + perimenopause plan Adjust nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategy Address sleep, stress physiology, and energy regulation
This is where confusion turns into a clear strategy.
Month 3: Integration + Pattern Recognition
60-Minute Optimization Session
Review symptom shifts and tracking data Evaluate gut function, blood sugar balance, cravings, and energy Begin cycle mapping and hormone-pattern recognition Refine supplement protocols Add targeted lifestyle upgrades (movement, sleep, nervous system support)
We move from reacting to symptoms → to understanding your patterns.
Month 4: Hormone + Metabolic Optimization
60-Minute Strategy Refinement Session
Assess hormone trends and metabolic markers Review any repeat labs (if indicated) Evaluate readiness for MHT (if appropriate) Update long-term hormone strategy Troubleshoot barriers and refine protocol timing/dosing
This is where we optimize — not just stabilize.
Month 5: Precision + Deep Support
60-Minute Advanced Support Session
Review gut and cycle symptoms Strategically adjust supplementation Fine-tune nutrition and movement plan Monitor sleep quality and mood stability Strengthen metabolic resilience
This phase is about precision and sustainability.
Month 6: Consolidation + Long-Term Roadmap
60-Minute Final Integration Session
Consolidate improvements and symptom wins Address lingering patterns Discuss hormone therapy decisions (if applicable) Create a long-term maintenance supplement plan Establish re-testing timelines Determine next-level support or maintenance care
You leave with a clear roadmap — not guesswork.
Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Polina Mak ND inspires a sense of “Wow, I’ve never felt this good in my life!” for hundreds of people who want to show up as their best selves in their lives, be it with their family, at work or in the community. Dr. Polina shows that by moving away from “treat the symptom” and into “treat the cause,” even the newbie can bypass overwhelm and frustration, and instead achieve exciting momentum as they move closer to living the fulfilling life that we all desire and deserve! Dr. Polina is well-versed in prescribing Bioidentical Hormones to women who find themselves dealing with hormonal symptoms related to menopause, perimenopause and hypothyroidism.
