Ritual Return
We hope this summers' adventures are sweetly etched in your memory.
May welcoming rituals' return be a theme in September and into fall..
For years, we've noticed September is when women look to return. Return to themselves, emphasizing vitality and prioritizing growth. Patients present desiring partnership to maximize well-being; acknowledging what feels under-considered and less optimized. Women, who carry so much, allow themselves to be held in Gingko's "container".
This is the honor of our work.
Whether your goals are conception and cycle optimization, deeper, restorative sleep, metabolically-optimized body composition, or plotting steps in perimenopause support, we mean to be a clinical sanctuary.
🍂 We're excited to share our updated website
Here, you can schedule appointments, read about upcoming events and connect with resources. We will continue building out our educational content in the coming months.
🍂 Bi-annual DEXA event
In September, we have our bi-annual DEXA event at Gingko on September 30th. Sign up here.
Come for an update on current bone mass, lean mass and adipose distribution stand or establish a baseline for care. We encourage all women 40+ to have a DEXA annually, watching for trends in their bone and lean mass. Unlike the conventional system where DEXA is administered (starting at 65 years old) when 50% of women will have osteoporosis, we approach this data proactively. Muscle is the currency of longevity. Establishing baselines for lean mass and how this evolves over time allows us to personalize our nutritional and movement prescriptions for patients. These insights exemplify everything we value in prevention. The scan takes about 7 minutes and is non-invasive.
🍂 A new Fall offering:
Alyssa has limited availability for a 2-month in-depth program designed to offer concentrated support for women seeking personalized mentorship in meeting their health goals. Whether addressing weight loss resistance, menstrual cycle changes, poor sleep, reduced digestive function, mood or energy fluctuations, Alyssa will use her clinical detective lens to apply targeted functional testing to achieve the vitality you deserve. From the initial appointment through plan generation and initiation, the goal is to reclaim your agency in prioritizing optimal health and serve as a personalized advocate as you proceed.
🍂 October Workshop
Rachel has been invited in October for a workshop demystifying perimenopause at The Pelvic Path in San Rafael. This will be a free lecture. It is an opportunity for women to gather and consider these topics collaboratively. Please share with your friends who desire a nuanced discussion beyond the noise of our social media feeds. Learn more and register here.
Wishing you joy in rituals' return,
Rachel Schaefer LAc FABORM