Natural Relief for Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Insomnia, Irritability, Brain Fog, and Weight Gain

Perimenopause and menopause are transformative stages in a woman’s life—but they can also bring disruptive symptoms that affect your sleep, mood, energy, and overall well-being. From hot flashes and night sweats to brain fog, irritability, insomnia, and unwanted weight gain, it’s no wonder so many women feel off balance during this time.

At Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver, we offer a comprehensive, holistic approach to helping women thrive through hormonal transitions. Founded by Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown, a recognized leader in women’s health and integrative fertility care, Acubalance is home to a skilled team of experts dedicated to restoring balance—naturally.

Understanding Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause, typically starting in your 40s (sometimes earlier). During this transition, estrogen and progesterone levels become erratic, leading to a wide range of symptoms, including:

Perimenopause can last several years and often begins long before your last period. Contrary to common belief, fertility is still possible during this time—ovulation just becomes less predictable.

What Happens During Menopause?

Menopause is reached when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. This typically occurs in your late 40s or early 50s. During menopause, hormonal production—especially estrogen and progesterone —declines significantly, which can result in:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Vaginal dryness and low libido
• Irritability and low mood
• Weight gain and slower metabolism
• Joint pain and muscle stiffness
• Insomnia and restless sleep
• Loss of bone density and collagen

These symptoms reflect deeper shifts in your body’s hormonal landscape. Increased inflammation, weakened immunity, and changes in taste, smell, or skin sensitivity are also common.

Acubalance’s Holistic and Integrative Approach

At Acubalance, we understand that every woman’s experience of perimenopause and menopause is unique. That’s why we offer a personalized treatment plan based on your individual constitution, symptoms, and goals.

Acubalance’s holistic and integrative approach helps you reconnect with your body and shift from survival mode into a state of calm, clarity, and vitality. Our treatments go beyond symptom relief—we aim to rebalance your system at its core.

Our team combines the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and naturopathic medicine with modern tools to offer drug-free, side-effect-free solutions for hormonal balance. We also prescribe bio identical menopause hormone therapy when warranted.

How Acupuncture Helps with Menopause & Perimenopause

Acupuncture is a time-tested therapy that regulates the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and promotes the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy). It’s clinically shown to:

• Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
• Improve sleep and reduce insomnia
• Balance mood and decrease irritability
• Support metabolism and manage weight
• Enhance memory and clear brain fog

By stimulating specific acupuncture points, we help reset your body’s stress response and promote hormone harmony. Many patients notice improvements in just a few sessions, with deeper, lasting benefits over time.

A Multidisciplinary Team Supporting You Every Step

Founded by Dr. Lorne Brown, Clinical Director and pioneer in integrative fertility and hormonal care, Acubalance brings together a team of experienced practitioners trained in:

• Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Naturopathic medicine and nutritional IV drips.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for adrenal, ovarian support and regulate inflammation.
• Mind-body medicine, including breathwork, meditation, and emotional clearing techniques
• Functional nutrition and supplementation and testing.

Whether you’re working with Dr. Brown or one of our trusted associates, you’ll receive the same high level of care—rooted in compassion, science, and whole-person healing.

A Multidisciplinary Team Supporting You Every Step

We take a comprehensive view of hormonal health. Rather than masking symptoms with synthetic hormones or short-term fixes, we address the underlying imbalances contributing to:

• Estrogen dominance or deficiency
• Adrenal fatigue
• Nervous system dysregulation

You’ll receive a customized treatment plan that may include acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, functional medicine testing, nutritional guidance, and mind-body practices to support emotional regulation, hormonal recalibration, and optimal aging.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

You don’t have to navigate this hormonal shift alone—or accept discomfort as your new normal.

At Acubalance, we’re here to help you:

• Sleep soundly again
• Feel mentally sharp and emotionally balanced
• Cool the hot flashes and regulate your cycles
• Manage weight with more ease
• Reclaim your energy, libido, and joy

Book a consultation at Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver and discover how acupuncture and integrative care can support you through perimenopause and menopause with grace and strength.