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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

  • 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

  • Private, on-demand direct messaging with Dr. Mak to ensure you have support every step of the way.
  • Resources including videos and recipe booklets.

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)

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.

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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Dr. Polina Mak, ND

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.

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