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Feb 2025
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Navigate Menopause with HotPause Health ...

Tess Masters
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Struggling to find credible information and a doctor who will support you through menopause?  

Melissa Oliveira and Stacey Ulacia—co-founders of HotPause Health share how they are supporting midlife women with cutting-edge resources and access to healthcare practitioners trained in menopause. 

When perimenopause hit in their mid 40’s, Melissa and Stacey were disappointed by the lack of reliable medical information and support for midlife women, and the prolific gaslighting by uninformed doctors.  

Determined to close the healthcare gap for women over 40, they gave up the security of their corporate jobs in health communications, and went all in with their mission to empower women with a higher level of menopause care.  

Drawing from their professional experience, Melissa and Stacey assembled an expert medical advisory board of doctors to carefully curate evidence-based articles and a directory of trusted practitioners.  

The result is a free online haven where women can access reliable research about menopause symptoms, learn about proven treatments, and connect with qualified providers.  

Stacey and Melissa stress the importance of education, medical advocacy, and community in breaking down stigmas and ensuring women have the most relevant resources as they age.   

Tune in and get valuable information about menopause to take control of your health.  

TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: 

  • You're the CEO of your menopause healthcare journey.  
  • Women live in chronic poor health a decade longer than men.  
  • Over 40, it is critical to find practitioners who have menopause training.  
  • Less than 40% of OBGYNs have training in menopause health.  
  • To close the healthcare gap, HotPause Health connects women with menopause practitioners.  
  • When researching menopause, get science-based information vetted by doctors.  
  • There are surprising yet common menopause symptoms that go beyond hot flashes. 
  • You are not crazy. Menopause symptoms are real. Find your supportive community. 


ABOUT HOTPAUSE HEALTH: 

HotPause Health is a free online community dedicated to empowering women in perimenopause and menopause with science-backed resources vetted by medical practitioners. By educating women about their symptoms and treatment options, HotPause Health aims to shift the midlife experience from one of solitary silent suffering to a journey filled with guidance, support, and joy.  

 

HotPause Health co-founder and co-president Melissa Oliveira, is a brand marketing and operations executive who has worked on both the client and agency-side in the tech, CPG and health & wellness sectors, for Nestle Health Science, Abbott Nutrition, MARS and Google. She thrives at fostering communities and building brands that help people live better, healthier lives. Melissa is a seventh generation Hawaiian and is a graduate of Duke University’s Sanford Institute of Public Policy.  


HotPause Health co-founder and co-president Stacey Ulacia is a communications, social media and public relations executive who has built and elevated consumer brands and healthcare organizations including Seattle Children’s Hospital, Amazon and Susan G. Komen. She thrives at the intersection of digital health and proactive prevention by providing equitable access to information and resources. A long-time Pacific Northwesterner, Stacey lives on Mercer Island, and is a graduate of the University of Washington. 


CONNECT WITH HOTPAUSE HEALTH: 

Website: https://hotpausehealth.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotpausehealth/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotpausehealth 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hot-pause-health/ 

 

Meet Tess Masters:  

Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs.     

Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   

Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  

 

 

Connect With Tess: 

Website:https://tessmasters.com/  

Podcast Website: https://ithastobeme.com/   

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblendergirl  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  


Get Healthy With Tess 

Skinny60®: https://www.skinny60.com/  

Join the 60-Day Reset: https://www.skinny60.com/60-day-reset/ 

The Decadent Detox®: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/  

Join the 14-Day Cleanse: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/14-day-guided-cleanses/ 

The Blender Girl: https://www.theblendergirl.com/  


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