1:1Â Perimenopause Functional Nutrition ProgramÂ
You don’t feel like yourself, everything changed overnight, and no one can tell you why.
Your mood has been all over the place. You’re waking up exhausted. Bloated. Foggy. Anxious or wired at all the wrong times. You've gained weight and your period feels unpredictable—shorter, heavier, more painful, or just different. And every time you bring it up to your doctor? “It’s normal.” “It’s just stress.” “Welcome to your 40s.”
But nothing about this feels normal. And deep down, you know something is off.
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You might be in perimenopause if…
- You’ve gained weight without changing your habits, and the weight is not budging
- You wake up between 2–4 AM and can’t fall back asleep
- Your anxiety or moods feel more reactive than they used to
- Your cycle has changed, but your doctor keeps saying it’s “just part of being a woman”
- You feel bloated, foggy, or wired at all the wrong times
- You find it harder to keep up with your kids (physically or emotionally) when it used to feel easy
- You’re second-guessing your work performance, decisions, or memory because your brain just feels foggy
- You’ve tried all the wellness tips from Instagram.. Less caffeine, more magnesium, etc. but nothing really sticks
- You just feel… off. Not terrible, not sick, but definitely not like yourself
This is perimenopause. And yes, you can absolutely feel good in your body as you age.Â
While perimenopause is a natural transition all women will go through, your symptoms are not normal, and you do not have to live with them. Perimenopause typically begins in your late 30s or early 40s. But most women don’t get the support they need - if they can find support at all - until it’s completely disrupted their energy, career, relationships, or sense of self. But you and I both know you deserve better.
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Our 1:1 Functional Nutrition Concierge Program is for women ready to reclaim their energy, clarity, and confidence without guessing, Googling, or being dismissed ever again.Â
This is a high-touch, concierge-level program designed to lead your care and simplify things (not add to your plate). It’s built around you: your labs, your history, your symptoms, your lifestyle. If you’re tired of being the one piecing everything together (and being the middle-man between your doctors and your own research) this is where that ends. I take the lead, so you don’t have to
Whether you're noticing early hormone shifts or have been struggling for years, you’ll walk away with a clear plan to feel grounded, focused, and fully yourself again.
the root method philosophyÂ
My 4-Step Framework for Deep, Personalized Healing
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol or a supplement stack you’ll abandon in two weeks. The Root Method Philosophy is a strategic, science-backed approach to help you finally understand your body and support it with clarity and confidence.
Step One
Decode The Root Cause
We start with advanced lab testing and your full health history to uncover what’s really going on. Whether you’re struggling with gut issues, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or something else – we’ll only recommend the labs that make sense based on your health history.Â
Unlike DIY lab platforms that leave you with more questions than answers, or lab memberships that hand you a PDF and leave you feeling overwhelmed, you’ll get expert interpretation, a clear understanding of what’s going on, and most importantly, a personalized plan to actually resolve your symptoms.
Step Two
Nourish Your Body
While most traditional dietitians and functional medicine practitioners focus on telling you what not to eat, we focus on what to eat so your gut can thrive. Think the right fiber. The polyphenols and minerals your specific gut needs. We’ll craft a personalized nutrition plan based on your symptoms, lab results, and lifestyle—one that supports your energy, digestion, and hormones without cutting out 40 different foods.
Our nutrition strategy isn’t rooted in restriction, and it’s not just about what you eat—it’s also about how and when you eat. You’ll learn how to nourish your body in a way that feels satisfying, sustainable, and truly supportive of long-term gut healing.
Step Three
Regulate The Nervous System
We’ll focus on simple, science-backed tools to calm your stress response, improve your gut-brain connection, and help shift your nervous system out of fight-or-flight—because you can’t eliminate your gut issues if your body is stuck there.
We’ll start by supporting your mind-body connection and build foundational habits every step of the way.
Step Four
Supplement With Strategy
Most clients come in already taking supplements, yet they’re still dealing with the same symptoms. That’s usually because they’re missing a strategy that actually matches what their body needs. Once we have your lab results, you’ll get targeted supplement recommendations designed to correct the specific imbalances we uncover. Nothing generic or overwhelming. Just the right treatment, introduced at the right time.
We’ll move through a focused 3 to 4-month protocol, then shift to a simplified maintenance plan that supports your progress long term. It’s a thoughtful, personalized approach that evolves with your body and helps you finally feel like yourself again.
How Clients Like You Are Finally Free from Perimenopause Symptoms, Hormone Imbalances, Restless Nights and Fatigue
"I'm already FEELING so many positive changes from your protocol! It's almost overwhelming. But in the best way!"
"Couldn't believe how EASY my period was this month. Literally zero clots and zero cramps!"
"Easiest period I've had in decades. Menstruated for 5 days but the last day was like almost nothing"
Steady energy and predictable digestion is just around the corner
Most clients didn’t develop their symptoms overnight, and you and I both know real healing takes time. Picture this: it’s a few months from now, and you’re finally waking up with steady energy, your digestion feels predictable, and the anxiety loop has officially quieted all because you took the right steps to address your symptoms from the root.
Our 6-month program gives us the time to go deep with your labs, address root causes step by step, and support your body through lasting change. Every step is designed to get you the answers and results you’ve been dreaming of — which is exactly why the majority of our clients start seeing results within the first month!
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Hey there, I’m Kerri AxelrodÂ
I’m a former Type-A professional that worked in national politics turned Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Like many of my clients, I didn’t expect perimenopause to hit me the way it did—especially because I have a background in nutrition and functional medicine and was doing “everything right.”
At 40, my body suddenly changed practically overnight. The workouts that used to work stopped working. I was gaining weight, losing muscle, sleeping poorly, and noticing changes in my mood, skin, and hair. I’d already spent years rebuilding my health after being diagnosed with autoimmune and gut issues, but this was a whole new layer. And once again, conventional medicine had very few answers.
That’s why I created a different approach to perimenopause. I combine advanced functional lab testing with targeted nutrition, nervous system support, and concierge-level care to help high-performing women navigate perimenopause with clarity and confidence. No more guesswork, quick fixes, or being told “it’s just aging.”
If you’ve felt dismissed, confused, or like your body’s suddenly working against you, you’re not alone. There’s a smarter, more supportive way through this transition. I’m here to help you find it.
book a callWhat starts as poor sleep or irritability can snowball into chronic fatigue, burnout, relationship strain, weight gain, and increased risk for chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and metabolic issues.
The sooner you intervene with the right support, the faster you can get back to feeling grounded, clear, and energized again.
This is not “just part of getting older”…this is your body asking for help.
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What's included in the 1:1 Program
Not sure if this is different than what you’ve tried before?
By the end of our work together, here’s what life could look like:
- You're sleeping through the night, waking up refreshed, and no longer riding the rollercoaster of mood swings, hot flashes, or energy crashes.
- You’re keeping up with your kids (and your calendar) without feeling like you’re running on fumes.
- You feel grounded in your body and finally like yourself again — only more informed and supported.
- You know exactly how to eat, move, and support your hormones in this season in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.
- You’ve finally got the right care team in place, with my support every step of the way. Whether that means exploring HRT or something else you need, you're no longer chasing referrals or feeling dismissed by your primary care physician.
- You’re not piecing together advice from podcasts or Instagram. You’ve executed a plan, have a long-term partner in your care, and now feel a new sense of clarity and control around what’s actually going on and how to move forward.
- You look and feel amazing (and your husband's chewing no longer drives you up a wall!).
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You don’t have to keep powering through the brain fog, the exhaustion, the unexplained symptoms. You don’t have to keep wondering if it’s “all in your head.” And you definitely don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re ready to finally understand what’s happening in your body, and feel seen, supported, and steady again, this is your sign. Your body’s been speaking. It’s time someone actually listens.
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