Feel like yourself again… even in perimenopause.
I’m Maria Gabriela, a doctor of pharmacy trained in allopathic (“Western”) medicine and a certified Ayurveda (“Eastern medicine”) Health Counselor. I help women in perimenopause and menopause feel better in their bodies using Ayurveda, science-backed tools, and intuitive coaching — so they can celebrate this phase of life instead of dreading it.
Are you looking for holistic approaches to the transition into menopause?
Non-specific symptoms can show up as early indicators of hormonal imbalance or a shift into perimenopause. Sometimes, even clinicians with the best intentions are unable to help for various reasons. Unfortunately, there is also sometimes dismissal that these symptoms are real or matter.
If you’re looking for help, you’re in the right place.
They matter.
“Menopause is a rearrangement of every part of you- physical, energetic, and spiritual.”
— Dr. Claudia Welch, Doctor of Oriental Medicine & Ayurveda Practitioner
Sara B.
“Maria has done more for me in a few short months than any doctor ever has. She is intuitive, intelligent and genuine in her work.”
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I have long battled insomnia and terrible, “emergency potty” problems. I’ve gone to traditional western doctors, (quick visits and prescribed meds) I’ve seen a holistic doctor, (another quick visit and sent me home with $300 worth of supplements) I’ve googled to self diagnose and tried home remedies. All this with no resolve.
Maria took hours gathering information from me and with much thoughtfulness began guiding me through the Ayurveda methods. In one months time, I was sleeping!!! Amazing! Restful, deep sleep with vivid dreams. Another month later, no more “emergency potty” problems!!! Regular bowel movements that I don’t recall ever having in my life.
Maria has done more for me in a few short months than any doctor ever has. She is intuitive, intelligent and genuine in her work.
It has been a commitment to make these changes in my diet and lifestyle but 100% worth it. I would and do recommend Maria to all of my friends and family who I think would benefit from her services. And really, I think we all would.”
JoAnn Q.
“Maria Gabriela has helped me to get more quality sleep, be more at peace in my life, and overall feel happy in the skin I'm in. I wanted to lose weight, control my anxiety/depression without the help of meds, and improve my overall health. I knew that everything I was trying was not working and test results were showing signs of inflammation in my body. Over the course of my time thus far with her, I've lost about 25lbs without even trying. And while gradual, I've been able to easily sustain it. I've even been told that I exude a certain glow. I've changed for the better. I just wish I'd known years ago what I know now! “
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She has helped me to get more quality sleep, be more at peace in my life, and overall feel happy in the skin I'm in. I wanted to lose weight, control my anxiety/depression without the help of meds, and improve my overall health. I knew that everything I was trying was not working and test results were showing signs of inflammation in my body. Having known Maria for much of my life, I saw such an awesome transformation in her as she practiced Ayurveda that I felt I needed to sign up for whatever she was doing! Over the course of my time thus far with her, at nearly 1.5 years, I've lost about 25lbs without even trying. And while gradual, I've been able to easily sustain it. I've even been told that I exude a certain glow. I've changed for the better. I just wish I'd known years ago what I know now! And although I do steer off the path that I desire for myself with all of this, I know that coming back to my practices does in fact make me feel better, lighter, clear headed and happier. I'm excited to see what my continued work with her can do for me in my everyday life and how it will impact me as I traverse through perimenopause. Thanks Maria!!
Rachel B.
Maria Gabriela is incredible! Working with her was truly life changing - in that subtle, habit-forming, long-lasting kind of way that is SO rare to find. I have struggled with falling asleep for years and with the onset of perimenopause and increased anxiety & stress in my life I was relying on medication to sleep. Through my work with Maria Gabriela, I'm now experiencing the best sleep of my life - free of meds!
Melissa D.
Working with Maria has been an expansive experience, especially in uncovering all the layers emerging during this period in my life, both in my body and in my mind. She's smart, patient, loving, and creates such a grounding supportive experience for healing.
Andrea E.
Maria Gabriela changed my life. She helped me understand my body and build a relationship with my body. I've had sleep issues for 6 years and I thought I'd tried everything, but her ability to hold my anxiety, her Ayurvedic knowledge and her spiritual softness took me on a journey that dramatically improved my sleep (I now look forward to going to bed!), and most of all, I know I have the intuitive power to to be in partnership WITH my body, no matter what happens. I'm so grateful!
Sherry G.
My one-on-one work with Maria Gabriela has been a fantastic experience. Maria Gabriela meets people where they are at and finds ways to incorporate lifestyle changes that feel doable, which is invaluable. At this point I am feeling well in many ways –sleeping much better, keeping hot waves to a minimum, and moving forward overall. I am grateful to Maria Gabriela for her help, and, in case you missed it before, I give her a wholehearted recommendation.
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I came with concerns about menopause and related issues, and I truly appreciated how thorough, patient, and caring Maria Gabriela was in her approach. She delved deeply to address the root causes, and she worked with me to find approaches that I felt comfortable with –approaches that both respected western medical science and also drew from the wisdom of Ayurvedic teachings and tradition.
Unlike some other practitioners who may take a more austere or demanding approach, Maria Gabriela meets people where they are at and finds ways to incorporate lifestyle changes that feel doable, which is invaluable. One of the things I most appreciated was that after doing a deep dive to identify my constitution and what was needed to restore balance, she presented a detailed menu of choices of ways that I might start nibbling away at the issues at hand. This included not just nutrition, but addressed every aspect of my life including sleep, stress, energy, and more. It was not a heavy-handed, demanding kind of approach, but rather she presented ideas and asked which things I might feel comfortable trying out. Many of her recommendations were simple, natural kinds of things, and they may sound very simple at first (drinking lemon water in the morning; castor oil packs; skipping the fizzy drinks; taking deliberate breaks during the day; etc.) – but when put together, they really make a noticeable difference. How great is that??
At this point I am feeling well in many ways –sleeping much better, keeping hot waves to a minimum, and moving forward overall. I am grateful to Maria Gabriela for her help, and, in case you missed it before, I give her a wholehearted recommendation.
Start Feeling Better In Your Body Today
Struggling with unwanted weight gain, hot flashes, sleep that feels like a distant memory, anger that comes out of nowhere, belly bloat, or just plain old not feeling like yourself? Looking for holistic help without drugs or supplements?
This isn't another internet trend or quick fix. Ayurveda has endured for thousands of years.
Imagine stepping into your power during this transition: feeling hopeful, tuned into your body’s messages, calm, full of energy, and knowing how to truly nourish yourself (with food + life!).
