Healing Through Menopause: Aligning Body, Mind, and Possibility

The article explores how menopause, often framed as decline, can instead be a phase of healing and renewal when approached holistically. Through the combined expertise of chiropractic alignment (AM Chiropractic) and craniosacral therapy (Cycle Positivity Praxis), women are supported in reducing pain, regulating the nervous system, and embracing this transition as an opportunity for growth.

The transition to menopause is one of the most defining stages in a woman’s life. It brings significant physical, emotional, and hormonal changes—but it can also open the door to healing and growth.

In our practice in Munich-Bogenhausen, I collaborate with Dr. Freya Moran at AM Chiropractic to support women in this transformative phase. Together, we combine structural alignment through chiropractic care with craniosacral therapy at Cycle Positivity Praxis to release tension and explore deeper emotional layers. Our goal: helping women not just manage symptoms, but realign with their body, mind, and potential.

Understanding the Symptoms

One of the earliest and often most disruptive signs of perimenopause isn’t the classic hot flushes—it’s diffuse joint pain. Many women describe waking up in a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar: knees aching one week, hands or neck the next. This pain can disturb sleep, reduce energy, and drain motivation, creating a cycle of fatigue and frustration.

Because these physical symptoms often appear before the better-known signs like mood swings or night sweats, they’re frequently misdiagnosed. That’s why we emphasize a thorough holistic intake process—to see the full picture and tailor support to each woman’s unique needs.

Gentle Cranio Sacral Therapy - Foto Credit: Freya Moran

A Holistic Approach: The Spider Web Model

Dr. Moran often uses her “spider web model” to explain menopause. A woman’s body is an interconnected system—musculoskeletal health, hormonal balance, and mental wellbeing are woven together. Tugging one thread impacts the whole web.

That’s why we recommend starting with chiropractic care at AM Chiropractic to ease joint pain and restore alignment. Once the body finds stability, craniosacral therapy at Cycle Positivity Praxis can go deeper, releasing tension in the nervous system and supporting emotional balance. Together, these modalities address both surface-level symptoms and the deeper roots of imbalance.

Menopause as a Time of Potential

Too often, menopause is framed as loss—loss of fertility, hormones, or youthfulness. We see it differently. Thought leader Christine Northrup describes menopause as a “wake-up call.” With hormone levels shifting, unresolved issues—emotional, physical, or metabolic—come to the surface. This moment of discomfort is also an invitation: to heal, to grow, and to live with new clarity.

Through craniosacral therapy, we provide a safe space for women to release old patterns and reconnect with their inner strength. The process not only reduces symptoms but empowers women to embrace this stage of life with resilience and confidence.

Practical Steps for Navigating Menopause

Here are some evidence-based practices we recommend:

• Move with Intention Gentle forms of exercise like yoga, tai chi, or dance support bone health, mental clarity, and stress reduction.

• Focus on Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Add foods and supplements that reduce inflammation—such as glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM—or work with us on a personalized nutrition plan.

• Reframe Menopause as Opportunity Use this time to reevaluate priorities, address unresolved challenges, and align your lifestyle with your values.

Changing the Narrative

Menopause is not decline—it’s recalibration. It’s a chance to build new strength and wisdom when we align body, mind, and possibility.

At our practice, we start with the body—through chiropractic care—then expand into emotional and mental wellbeing with craniosacral therapy at Cycle Positivity Praxis. This holistic path helps women not only manage the challenges of menopause, but discover the opportunities hidden within them.

If you’re ready to take your next step, book your appointment today through AM Chiropractic or directly via Cycle Positivity Praxis.

We’re here to support you.