Acupuncture for Perimenopause & Menopause

Registered acupuncture at Mountain Ridge Wellness for hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disruption, and joint aches during perimenopause and menopause. Birthe Pedersen brings dual training in acupuncture and massage therapy to support this transition, alongside complementary naturopathic and counselling care available on-site.

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Registered Acupuncturist

Perimenopause & Menopause

Hot Flashes & Sleep Support

Hormonal Balance

Accepting New Patients

Areas of Treatment

Support Through Perimenopause & Menopause

Hot Flashes & Night Sweats

Acupuncture to help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes and night sweats, two of the most common and disruptive symptoms of this transition.

Sleep Disruption

Support for the sleep difficulties that often accompany perimenopause and menopause, helping to regulate the nervous system for more restful, consistent sleep.

Mood, Anxiety & Irritability

Acupuncture for anxiety, burnout, and the mood changes and irritability that can accompany hormonal shifts, regulating the autonomic nervous system for lasting calm.

Hormonal Balance

Evidence-based acupuncture supporting the body's natural hormonal regulation as estrogen and progesterone shift through perimenopause into menopause.

Fatigue & Low Energy

Treatment to support energy levels and overall vitality, addressing the fatigue that can accompany disrupted sleep and hormonal change.

Joint & Muscle Aches

Many women experience new or worsening joint and muscle aches as estrogen declines. Acupuncture, combined with cupping and gua sha where appropriate, helps ease tension and support mobility.

Headaches & Migraines

Acupuncture for tension headaches and migraines driven by hormonal fluctuation, a common pattern during perimenopause.

Brain Fog & Concentration

Support for the difficulty concentrating and mental fogginess some women experience during this transition, alongside better sleep and reduced stress.

Healthy Aging

Gentle, effective care for mobility, pain management, and overall wellbeing as the body changes. Birthe brings particular warmth and patience to this stage of life.

Your Practitioner

Birthe Pedersen, Registered Acupuncturist

Birthe (pronounced beer-ta) brings a deeply integrative approach to healing, with training and experience in both acupuncture and massage therapy. Before becoming a Registered Acupuncturist, she worked as an RMT, a background that gives her a uniquely hands-on understanding of soft tissue, movement, and the whole body. She offers a distinctive blend of Eastern and Western perspectives, focusing on how the body communicates through discomfort and how to support its natural healing processes.

Birthe has a special passion for women's health, treating menstrual pain, irregular cycles, PMS, fertility, prenatal and postpartum needs, perimenopause, and menopause. She is committed to helping patients feel balanced, supported, and empowered through this transition, combining traditional acupuncture with moxibustion, electroacupuncture (e-stim), cupping, gua sha, and acupressure based on each patient's presentation.

Registered Acupuncturist, previously worked as an RMT, bringing deep soft tissue and whole-body understanding
Women's health specialty, menstrual, fertility, prenatal, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause
Treatments include acupuncture, moxibustion, e-stim, cupping, gua sha, and acupressure
Gentle and attentive approach tailored to each patient's individual needs
Particular warmth and patience caring for older adults and healthy aging

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Whole-Person Care

Complementary Support at Mountain Ridge Wellness

Many patients combine acupuncture with other care on-site for a more complete approach to perimenopause and menopause.

Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Mohamad Ali, ND can order lab work to assess estrogen and progesterone levels, thyroid function, and adrenal health, building a treatment plan around your hormone picture alongside acupuncture.

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Counselling & Mental Wellness

Our counselling team supports the anxiety, mood changes, and stress that can intensify during perimenopause and menopause, working alongside acupuncture for nervous system regulation.

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Infrared Sauna & Red Light Therapy

Full-spectrum infrared and photobiomodulation can support relaxation, circulation, and recovery as a gentle complement to acupuncture care.

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Common Questions

Menopause Acupuncture FAQ

Yes. Acupuncture is commonly used to help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes and night sweats associated with perimenopause and menopause, supporting overall hormonal balance.

Acupuncture can support sleep quality and help regulate the nervous system, which may ease mood changes, irritability, and sleep disruption that often accompany perimenopause and menopause.

Yes. Many women experience new or worsening joint and muscle aches during perimenopause and menopause as estrogen declines. Acupuncture, combined with cupping and gua sha where appropriate, can help ease this tension and support mobility.

Many patients benefit from combining acupuncture with naturopathic care. Dr. Mohamad Ali, ND at Mountain Ridge Wellness, can order lab work to assess hormone levels, thyroid function, and other markers, and build a complementary treatment plan alongside acupuncture.

Yes. Birthe Pedersen is a Registered Acupuncturist at Mountain Ridge Wellness, Unit 204, 11939 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC, with a special focus on women's health including perimenopause and menopause. Book online or call 604-467-6545.

This varies by individual and symptom severity. Many patients notice gradual improvement over a series of sessions. Birthe will discuss a recommended treatment plan during your first visit based on your symptoms and health history.

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