Perimenopause Seminars

Take Control of Your Perimenopause Journey with Informative Seminars

At Family Picnic, we understand that perimenopause can be a confusing and challenging time. That's why we offer comprehensive perimenopause seminars to empower you with knowledge and support. Our seminars cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Hormonal changes and their effects
• Managing symptoms effectively
• Nutrition and lifestyle adjustments
• Emotional well-being strategies
• Treatment options and alternatives

Don't navigate this transition alone. Reach out to us to learn more about our upcoming seminars.

Empowering Women Through Education and Support

Perimenopause is a natural phase of life, but it doesn't have to be a mystery. Our seminars are designed to help you:

• Recognize early signs of perimenopause
• Understand your changing body
• Develop coping strategies for symptoms
• Make informed decisions about your health
• Connect with other women experiencing similar changes

By attending our seminars, you'll gain the confidence to embrace this new chapter of your life.

Why Choose Family Picnic

When it comes to perimenopause education, Family Picnic stands out from the rest. Here's why:

• Over 30 years of experience in women's health
• Evidence-based information you can trust
• Trained childbirth educators leading our seminars
• Invoices provided for insurance reimbursement
• Personalized experiences tailored to your needs
• Access to certified lactation specialists
• Locally, family, and woman-owned business

We are committed to supporting you through each and every stage of your reproductive journey, including perimenopause.

Contact Us

Ready to take the first step towards a smoother perimenopause transition? We're here to help you navigate this important phase of life with confidence and grace.

Contact us today to reserve your spot in our next perimenopause seminar and start your journey to better understanding and managing your changing body.

Perimenopause Seminar

Led by Maja Luke, APRN, CNM, MSCP, Sexuality Educator and Irene Yankellow, DNP, FNP-BC

We are currently planning and scheduling our next Perimenopause Seminar!

Stay tuned!

Have you heard the buzz about perimenopause? Symptoms can begin in your early 40s and can range from irregular periods to insomnia, joint pain, and many others. Come hear Maja Luke and Irene Yankellow speak, in person, about sexual wellness, how it can change , and options to explore in perimenopause. 

This talk will explore an integrative medicine approach to sexual health in midlife, focusing on the hormonal, emotional, and relational changes that occur during perimenopause. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies—ranging from lifestyle and nutrition to mind-body therapies and botanicals—for supporting sexual wellbeing and managing common perimenopausal symptoms.

Profound hormonal changes are a hallmark of menopausal transition. Menopausal hormonal therapy is scientifically proven to be the most effective modality to treat a variety of menopausal symptoms while providing a wide array of other health benefits. Sexual health is often significantly impacted by menopausal transition. We will review common sexual health concerns in midlife as well as a range of interventions to cope with those concerns. 

Refreshments, snacks, and swag bags will be included.

Cost: $50, seats are limited to 20 people

Maja Balaban Luke has over 20 years of experience in women's health. She completed her master's degree in nursing (MSN) in 2003 at UIC and was trained as a CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) and WHNP (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner).

She worked as a full-scope nurse-midwife at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (AIMMC) for 14 years and helped over 500 women safely deliver their babies.

Since 2017 she has been working at the Creticos Cancer Center in Gynecologic Oncology and has developed and is currently running the Women's Intimate, Sexual Health and Menopause program there. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and has completed multiple training in sexual health including The Sexual Health Certificate program at the University of Michigan.

Irene Yankellow is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Illinois Chicago and fellowship training in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She serves as the Oncology Survivorship and Integrative Oncology Program Coordinator at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Irene is passionate about empowering people through evidence-based integrative approaches to improve quality of life. Her work bridges conventional and complementary care, promoting whole-person healing and long-term wellness. Her clinical interests include integrative strategies for managing perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms and sexual side effects. Together with her husband, she is also the co-lifestyle manager and driver of their three teenagers.