Join us at our next chapter Zoom meeting featuring Dr. Catherine Marienau and Dr. Carolyn Torkelson who will discuss their new book Beyond Menopause: New Pathways to Holistic Health.
Beyond Menopause brings a fresh perspective to the mental, physical, and spiritual elements of holistic living. From the distinct vantage points of medicine and neuroscience, the authors guide women toward new pathways to optimal health and well-being.
Women of postmenopausal age want to remain healthy, vital, and engaged, yet they are often overlooked in the healthcare system. In this phase of life, women need to create their own integrative path to wellness. Beyond Menopause shows women how to prime their voice for self-advocacy and establish collaborative relationships with their health practitioners. Women are advised to create an adaptable network of practitioners to accommodate changing needs—their own “web of wellness.
Catherine Marienau, Ph.D., is full-time faculty at School for New Learning, DePaul University, where she mentors graduate students in customized programs. She consults and publishes in areas concerning: adult learning and the brain, equity in assessment of learning, competency-based learning, and women’s development. She also directs the Community Engagement Network project at DePaul University.
Carolyn Torkelson, MD, MS, recently retired from her role as associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota, after nearly 30 years in practice. Over the years, Torkelson has time and again proven herself a pioneer for her dedication to advocating for developing areas of interest in mature women’s health, breast health, and integrative services.