Welcome
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My name is Kathy, and I am a nurse practitioner.
My focus on midlife health grew out of both my clinical work and my own experience.
After more than two decades in healthcare, I had seen how often women’s symptoms are minimized, misunderstood, or dismissed. I have seen the long-term impact of untreated or poorly understood health issues - how stress, metabolic changes, sleep disruption, and hormonal shifts can quietly shape the trajectory of a woman’s health over time.
At the same time, moving through midlife myself, I began to understand in a much more direct way how significant these changes can feel.
Feeling unlike yourself. Changes in sleep, energy, mood, and weight. And the frustration of doing all the “right things” and not getting the same results.
What I came to understand is that midlife is not simply a hormonal issue. It is a whole-system shift involving the brain, metabolism, and nervous system.
That understanding now shapes how I practice.
My goal is to help women make sense of what is happening and to provide clear, structured support that leads to meaningful and sustainable change.
I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive, culturally humble, and respectful of each person’s unique background and lived experience.
Mountain Light Wellness is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals 🏳️🌈