Meno-Start provides personalized, holistic menopause and midlife women's health care through a concierge medical program. Led by a board-certified gynecologist, the practice combines medical treatment, hormone therapy, and fitness coaching to help women thrive during perimenopause and menopause. The program includes quarterly consultations and ongoing support tailored to each woman's unique needs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Women in their 40s and 50s often face perimenopause and menopause with limited access to accurate, comprehensive care, leaving them to navigate a complex array of symptoms—from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to sexual health issues—without consistent medical guidance. Misinformation and societal stigma surrounding menopause further complicate the experience, preventing many women from seeking the help they need to manage this natural but challenging life transition.
Solution
Meno-Start offers a concierge menopause care program that provides ongoing, personalized medical support from a board-certified gynecologist who is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. The practice takes a holistic approach, integrating preventative health care, hormone therapeutics, mental health support, and metabolism management—including GLP-1s—into a single, coordinated plan. Unlike one-and-done appointments, Meno-Start emphasizes regular engagement through quarterly preventative medical consultations and additional in-person or virtual visits as needed. The program also includes dedicated fitness and nutrition coaching from a certified personal trainer, with plans designed to build muscle and manage metabolism during this unique phase of life.
Target Audience
Primary customers are women in their 40s and 50s navigating perimenopause and menopause, particularly those in fast-paced metropolitan areas like Northern Virginia who are seeking comprehensive, ongoing medical support and holistic wellness guidance.
Features
- Quarterly preventative medical consultations with Dr. Shannon Cothran, a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
- Personalized hormone therapeutics and metabolism management, including GLP-1 medications
- Dedicated fitness and nutrition coaching from a certified personal trainer, with tailored plans to build muscle and manage metabolism
- Flexible scheduling with both in-person and virtual visit options to accommodate busy lifestyles
- Educational events and community sessions designed to connect members and provide ongoing support
- Comprehensive care addressing sexual health, including solutions for dyspareunia, low libido, and other menopause-related sexual dysfunction