Whole-Person, Whole-Life, Whole-Woman
At Whole Life Midwife, I believe that every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and deeply understood—especially during the complex and often confusing transition of perimenopause and menopause.
Yet too often, I hear the same story:
"My provider said my labs were 'normal'… but I don’t feel normal."
"I was told to just wait it out."
"They offered me birth control or antidepressants, but never asked about my sleep, nutrition, or stress."
This is why individualized care matters. Your experience of midlife is as unique as your fingerprint—shaped by your hormones, yes, but also by your history, your relationships, your work, your gut health, your trauma, your joy, your sleep, your stress, and your story.
And your care should reflect that.
Whole-Person, Whole-Life, Whole-Woman
The Whole Life Midwife philosophy is grounded in a systems-based, whole-person approach. That means I don’t just look at one lab result or symptom—I look at how every part of you is connected. I ask:
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How are you sleeping?
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What is your relationship with food and your body?
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How’s your energy, your joy, your libido?
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Do you feel supported—or stretched thin?
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What role do insulin, thyroid, cortisol, and inflammation play in your current experience?
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Where are you holding pain or tension—physically or emotionally?
Individualized care means we create a roadmap based on your body, your values, and your goals—not a one-size-fits-all protocol pulled from a textbook.
The 4 Foundations of Tailored Midlife Care
Here’s what we focus on when building your personalized plan:
1. Hormonal Blueprint
We assess how estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and insulin are interacting in your body. Then we explore the most supportive approaches—from lifestyle changes to nutrition, supplements, and hormone therapy (if appropriate).
2. Nutritional Support
There is no “perfect” diet for every woman. We explore how your body responds to certain foods, your gut health, your blood sugar patterns, and your relationship with eating. This is about nourishment, not restriction.
3. Stress and Nervous System Regulation
Midlife is often a time of caregiving, career changes, loss, and personal reinvention. Your nervous system matters as much as your hormones. We address adrenal support, nervous system health, and emotional resilience.
4. Lifestyle & Environment
Sleep, movement, relationships, purpose, boundaries—these matter just as much as lab results. Together, we make space for what nourishes your whole life, not just your hormone levels.
There Is No “Right Way”—There Is Only Your Way
Some women feel their best on hormone therapy.
Others thrive with herbal support and targeted nutrition.
Some need help with sleep first. Others need pelvic floor support, a different kind of movement, or space to grieve a version of themselves they’ve outgrown.
The beauty of individualized care is that we honor what you need—today, this season—not what someone else decided should work for you.
This Isn’t Just Health Care—It’s Whole Life Care
At Whole Life Midwife, we don’t separate your physical health from your emotional, relational, and spiritual health. You are not just a uterus or a hormone panel. You are a woman moving through one of the most powerful transitions of your life.
And you deserve care that reflects that.
If you’re ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered—not dismissed or rushed—I’d love to walk with you through this season.
Together, we’ll build a care plan that supports your whole life.
Ready to begin?
Learn more about the Midlife & Beyond Wellness Program or book a consultation.
With love and deep respect,
Dr. Samara Pottier-Taccetta
Whole Life Midwife
Dr. Samara Pottier-Taccetta
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