Perimenopause, explained by two doctors who get it.
Perimenopause / Holistic & functional medicine protocols

A whole body approach.
Somewhere to begin.

The sleep. The energy. The changes you were never quite prepared for. Our protocols bring the foundations, nutrients, botanicals, and lab questions into one conversation, with the why behind each choice.

Rhea Teachings · Updated
Founded by Dr. Michele Burklund & Dr. Kristi Harter

The foundations come first.

A protocol should help you understand your options.

What is a holistic or functional medicine protocol at Rhea?

It is an educational framework that brings daily foundations, relevant nutrients and botanicals, functional lab options, and practical rituals together. The therapeutic order gives those choices a sequence: begin with the conditions that support health, then consider targeted support for a clear purpose. Meet the doctors behind the approach.

Which perimenopause protocol should I begin with?

Start with the concern taking up the most space. Explore the Hormone Edit for the wider hormone conversation, Sleep Edit for your nights, Energy Edit for fatigue, or Sex Edit for desire and intimate wellbeing. Each belongs to a teaching with its own companion guide.

Are there protocols for brain fog, skin, digestion, nutrition, and movement?

Yes. Browse the Brain, Skin, Microbiome, Nutrition, and Movement Edits. The Mood, Stress, and Immunity Edits complete the twelve areas of the collection.

The why behind each choice.

Learn the approach, then consider what belongs in your life.

How do vitamins, supplements, and botanicals fit into the protocols?

They are considered alongside the foundations. The product notes explain the formulation, physiology, what it means for you, human evidence, individual considerations, and references. Begin with the vitamin and supplement guide, then explore the exact selections in an Edit. A protocol is not an instruction to take everything together.

Do the protocols include functional lab education?

Yes. You can explore what the featured tests measure, their limitations, and the questions they may help you discuss. The functional lab guide connects you with the public lab collections and separate ordering options. Tests and supplements are not included in course prices.

What does the course add to the public protocol?

The course brings the recorded teaching, holistic protocol, lab education, everyday practices, and companion ebook into your member space. It explains the reasoning behind the choices and gives you material to return to. Explore the twelve courses and their trailers or see the complete Rhea experience.

Is a Rhea protocol a personalized treatment plan?

Rhea protocols are educational. Your health history, medicines, symptoms, and existing results matter when deciding what is appropriate for you. Individual diagnosis, prescribing, and treatment belong in your own clinical care. You can learn from Rhea without purchasing tests or supplements.

Sources & perspective

These answers explain Rhea’s educational approach and the resources available in the teachings. Individual experiences vary. This page is education, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan.

Learn about the doctors behind Rhea. Medical decisions belong in a conversation with the clinician responsible for your care.

The teachings

Start with what you need most.

Hormones. Sleep. Energy. The questions you keep coming back to. Find a teaching that meets you there.

Explore the courses