Restore Integrative Health

Vaginal dryness, painful intimacy, urinary urgency, recurrent UTIs, irritation, and low libido are common in perimenopause and menopause — but they’re often under-discussed.

These symptoms can be part of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM.

GSM happens when lower estrogen levels affect the tissues of the v***a, va**na, bladder, and urinary tract. And while it’s common, it’s not something women should be expected to simply tolerate.

There are treatment options — from lubricants and moisturizers to pelvic floor therapy, va**nal estrogen, DHEA, and other individualized approaches.

If these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to bring them up with a menopause-informed practitioner.

You deserve care that takes these symptoms seriously.

At Restore, our Menopause Society Certified Practitioners support women through perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based, individualized care.

Book a Simply Menopause consult through the link in bio.

PCOS has officially been renamed—and it’s a meaningful shift. I for one, am a big fan!!

As of May 2026, a global consensus published in The Lancet introduced the term:
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).

This change reflects something many patients (and clinicians) have known for a long time:

👉 This condition is not just about the ovaries.

It involves multiple hormone systems, metabolism, and long-term health risks, and the old name didn’t capture that well.

It also matters because language shapes care.

The term “PCOS” has been linked to delayed diagnosis, fragmented treatment, and confusion around what’s actually happening in the body.

✨ What’s important to know:
This is a reframing, not a redefinition.
The diagnostic criteria have not changed.

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, this doesn’t change your diagnosis,
but it does change how we understand and talk about it.

And that’s a step forward.

📌 Save this if you’re navigating PCOS/PMOS or trying to make sense of your symptoms.

If you’d like to make sense of your symptoms and build a thoughtful & personalized plan, book with Dr. Steph Peltz today!

We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a community screening of The M Factor 2 on May 23rd at The Fox Theatre 🎬

A powerful, empowering look at perimenopause—designed to help you better understand your body, feel more in control, and connect with others in the community.

✨ Stay for a live Q&A with Dr. Sue Love, Dr. Sapna Patel Flower, and Dr. Stephanie Peltz—Menopause Society Certified NDs

✨ All proceeds will be donated to the Red Door Shelter

👉 Grab your friends, sisters, mothers, partners—and come join us!

Tickets available through link in bio 👆

The film is produced by Women in the Room Productions and Take Flight Productions

If you’ve been feeling more stiff, sore, or achy lately…
you’re not imagining it — and it’s not “just aging.”

Up to 70% of women in perimenopause experience muscle and joint pain.

And there’s a real reason why 👇

Hormonal shifts — especially changes in estrogen — affect:

• joint mobility
• muscle recovery
• tissue elasticity
• pain sensitivity

Which is why you might notice:
– more stiffness (especially in the morning)
– slower recovery after workouts
– new or lingering aches (neck, back, hips, shoulders)
– that “everything feels tight” feeling

Add in sleep disruption, stress, and body composition changes…
and your body simply needs different support than it used to.

✨ This is where targeted care matters.

Chiropractic care during perimenopause and menopause can help:

• improve joint mobility
• reduce muscle tension
• correct compensation patterns
• support strength and stability
• keep you moving safely and consistently

Because the goal isn’t to “push through” —
it’s to support your body so you can keep doing what you love.

Muscle and joint pain in midlife is common.
But it’s also treatable.

If this sounds like you, Dr. Rebecca is here to help 💙

→ Learn more in our newest blog post or book through the link in bio

Team time, even when it’s virtual 💻✨

We recently came together for an ND team check-in — this time, less about clinical cases and more about getting to know each other better as our team grows.

With Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND joining us, it was a chance to connect, share our approaches, and strengthen the collaborative foundation behind the care we provide.

Because when we work together and collaborate, we can continue to provide our patients with the best in evidence based naturopathic medicine.

Here’s a little about each of us:

• Dr. Sapna Patel Flower, ND (MSCP) — Perimenopause & menopause, hormonal health, fertility, and sports performance nutrition

• Dr. Sue Love, ND (MSCP) — Perimenopause & menopause care, hormonal health, fertility, and metabolic support

• Dr. Kris Kuciel, ND — autoimmune disease, metabolic disorders including diabetes, chronic fatigue, and anxiety

• Dr. Yousef Sedat-Nejad, ND — Digestive health, sports performance nutrition, and integrative GI care

• Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND — Women’s & family health, fertility to perimenopause, mental health, and integrative care

Different areas of focus. One shared approach: evidence-based, patient-centred, collaborative care.

Because your care deserves a team — not just a provider.

👉 Meet the team + learn more: restoreyourhealth.ca/team/

’sHealth

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

If you live with endometriosis — or suspect you might — you probably don’t need a calendar to remind you. Your body already does.

Debilitating period pain.
Pelvic pain beyond your cycle.
Pain with in*******se.
Bowel symptoms that flare each month.

Let’s be clear: debilitating period pain is not normal.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect fertility, digestion, energy, intimacy, and mental health. Yet diagnosis is often delayed for years.

While imaging and lab work can help, a normal ultrasound does not rule out endometriosis.
Your symptom patterns and lived experience matter — and they are important clinical information.

Care is rarely one-dimensional. Many people benefit from a layered approach that may include medical care, nutrition, movement, and targeted integrative support.

But beyond the physiology, there’s also the emotional reality: cancelled plans, bracing before your cycle, fertility worries, and feeling dismissed when tests appear “normal.”

Persistent pain is a signal. It deserves thoughtful investigation and compassionate care.

— Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND

If you’re curious about an integrative approach to endometriosis care, Dr. Peltz offers complimentary meet-and-greets to see if working together is the right fit.

📍 Restore Integrative Health
🔗 Link in bio to book and to read more in our new blog post!

✨ We’re Growing — Please Welcome Dr. Steph Peltz, ND ✨

We’re so excited to introduce Dr. Steph Peltz, ND, who brings over 17 years of clinical experience and a deeply compassionate, evidence-informed approach to women’s and family health.

CLINICAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Fertility, pregnancy & postpartum care
• Perimenopause & midlife hormonal transitions
• Anxiety, stress, burnout & nervous system regulation
• Nutrition for energy, mood & metabolic health
• Pediatric health across the ages
• Preventative, lifestyle-based medicine

Her approach emphasizes evidence-based strategies that are realistic, compassionate, and sustainable — prioritizing consistency over perfection and individualized care over one-size-fits-all protocols.

In addition to naturopathic prescribing (including Menopausal Hormone Therapy), Dr. Peltz also offers:

• Acupuncture
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Vitamin B12 injections
• Vitamin D injections

NEW AT RESTORE: Vitamin D injections are now available!

This expands how we can support patients with deficiency, absorption concerns, and optimal immune, bone, and mood health.

Dr. Peltz is accepting both in-person and virtual patients. Book through the link in bio.

Please join us in giving her a warm Restore welcome 💙

’sHealth

What do PCOS and perimenopause have in common?

The similarities may surprise you.

Both can involve disrupted ovulation, shifting estrogen and progesterone patterns, changes in androgen activity, and increasing insulin resistance.

And because PCOS doesn’t simply “go away,” those underlying tendencies can still be present in midlife.

When PCOS meets perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations can layer onto existing metabolic and androgen patterns — and familiar symptoms may resurface or intensify.

• Irregular cycles.
• Acne.
• Hair changes.
• Mood shifts.
• Weight redistribution.
• Sleep disruption.

For some women, it feels like their hormones have become unpredictable again.

This isn’t failure.
It’s physiology under new conditions.

With a detailed assessment and individualized, evidence-based support — targeting insulin sensitivity, ovulatory patterns, sleep quality, muscle mass, and long-term metabolic health — this stage can feel steadier and far more manageable.

✨ This is personal for me.

PCOS is what first led me to become a naturopathic doctor after navigating symptoms that felt confusing and often minimized. Now in my 40s, I see how relevant that experience still is as hormonal patterns evolve.

This is exactly why we built Simply Menopause™ at Restore Integrative Health — to bring clarity, structure, and evidence-based support to complex midlife shifts.

If you’re wondering whether your symptoms reflect PCOS, perimenopause, or both — you’re not alone.

And there are thoughtful ways to approach it.

📍If you’re in Leslieville or East Toronto, and navigating these symptoms in your 40s, we’re here to help.

📆 Book a Simply Menopause consultation today with Dr Sue Love and Dr. Sapna Patel Flower NDs and Menopause Society Certified Practitioners via the link in bio

📍321 Carlaw Ave Unit 208, Leslieville Toronto + 💻 virtual appointments for Ontario residents

Thinking about getting support with your hormone health?

Start by asking these 3 questions, because your symptoms and labs deserve clear answers, not guesswork.

If you’re 40+ and in Leslieville, The Beaches or East Toronto, we’re here to help you navigate perimenopause with confidence.

Interested in learning more? 🤔

📆 Book a Simply Menopause consultation today with Dr Sue Love and Dr. Sapna Patel Flower NDs and Menopause Society Certified Practitioners via the link in bio
📍321 Carlaw Ave Unit 208, Leslieville Toronto + 💻 virtual appointments for Ontario residents