Treat your menopause holistically

with Dr. Tonya Cremin

Menopause Society Certified Physician

Osteopathic Medicine and Menopause

Osteopathic medicine focuses on the body's overall structure and function, with a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Cremin takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to menopause through Osteopathic medicine.


Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) can help manage menopause symptoms by improving body function, reducing discomfort, and supporting hormonal and nervous system balance through hands-on techniques. Here’s how OMM can specifically address common menopausal complaints:

  • Hot Flashes & Night Sweats:
  • Autonomic nervous system modulation: OMM can help rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic tone, which may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.


  • OMM may improve sleep quality by:
  • Reducing tension in the neck and upper back.
  • Calming the nervous system.
  • Addressing structural dysfunctions that affect breathing or circulation.


  • Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Brain Fog
  • OMM helps regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is often stressed during menopause.
  • Enhancing cerebral spinal fluid flow and reducing cranial tension may help improve focus and reduce irritability.

  • Joint and Muscle Pain
  • Estrogen decline often leads to increased inflammation and stiffness.
  • OMM increases circulation, lymphatic drainage, and range of motion while reducing myofascial restrictions.


  • Fatigue
  • By enhancing vascular and lymphatic flow and decreasing somatic dysfunctions, OMM can help reduce physical and mental fatigue.


  • Pelvic Floor and Vaginal Health
  • OMM can support pelvic alignment and fascia mobility, improving blood flow and tissue tone in the pelvic region.

Acupuncture and Menopause

Dr. Tonya Cremin utilizes gentle acupuncture protocols to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation, which can be helpful for those who suffer from menstrual issues.


  • Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
  • Acupuncture has been shown to regulate body temperature by calming overactive sympathetic nervous system responses.
  • It may lower the frequency and intensity of hot flashes by modulating hormonal signaling (e.g., affecting estrogen and luteinizing hormone levels).

  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Helps improve sleep by:
  • Reducing anxiety and restlessness
  • Promoting melatonin release


  • Mood Swings, Anxiety, Depression
  • Stimulates the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters (like serotonin and dopamine), which improve mood and emotional resilience.


  • Fatigue & Brain Fog
  • Supports adrenal and kidney energy in TCM (often considered depleted during menopause).
  • Helps boost mental clarity and reduce fatigue.

  • Joint Pain & Body Aches
  • Reduces inflammation and pain perception by increasing local blood flow and triggering anti-inflammatory pathways.


  • Vaginal Dryness & Libido Changes
  • May improve blood circulation to the pelvic region and rebalance hormones, supporting vaginal tissue health.

Utilizing Osteopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, and Integrative Medicine to Effectively Treat Menopause

Dr. Cremin will recommend recommend diet, lifestyle changes, dietary supplements and/or botanical (herbal) medicines to help with menopause, working very holistically for the patient. Combining these three approaches work synergistically to help manage menopause symptoms. Regain your life back - Reach out to schedule your appointment today.