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Dr. Kathleen Mahannah, ND

Dr. Kathleen Mahannah is a Naturopathic Physician with a special focus in hormones and women’s health.

Integrating the best of modern and natural medicine to treat women and their families. Dr. Mahannah uses functional hormone testing to identify and treat hormone imbalances to help women overcome exhaustion, PMS, menopausal symptoms, and support fertility, naturally.

11/19/2025

🍜 This soup is simple – just 1 pot required – and is very "hands-off."

Sauté vegetables, then add your spices, salsa, stock and beans and let it simmer away!

And 30 minutes later, you have restaurant-worthy tortilla soup on your hands. 🤤

✨ Ingredients ✨
* 2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
* 1/2 white or yellow onion (diced)
* 3 cloves garlic (minced)
* 1/2 red or orange pepper (diced)
* 1 1/2 tsp cumin
* 1 tsp chilli powder
* 1 1/2 cups Red Chipotle Salsa (or any blended or chunky spicy salsa)
* 4 cups vegetable stock (DIY or store-bought)
* 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (to taste) (optional)
* 2 15-ounce black beans (cooked in salt // slightly drained)
• 1 15.25-ounce whole kernel corn (drained)

✨ For Serving ✨
* Lime juice
* Fresh cilantro (chopped)
* Red onion (diced)
* Tortilla chips
* Ripe avocado (cubed)
* Hot sauce

Images and recipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker.

Full recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/chipotle-black-bean-tortilla-soup/

11/17/2025

😴 Are you getting enough sleep to optimize your mental health, immune system, recovery from exercise, manage your weight, and reduce your lifetime risk of chronic illness, including dementia?

Answer these three questions for yourself:

1. Are you getting, on average, 7-9 hours of sleep per night?
2. Can you function optimally without caffeine before noon?
3. After waking up in the morning, could you go back to sleep around 10-11 am?

Answer Key: If you answered “no” to question 1 or 2, or if you answered “yes” to question 3, you may not be getting the sleep quality or quantity you need.

Check out my blog article on sleep for tips on how to optimize your sleep quality and support your energy, mood, and cognitive function. 🌟

https://drkathleenmahannah.com/blog

11/14/2025

👋 Hi, I’m Dr. Kathleen Mahannah, ND, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner! 🌟

The Menopause Society (formerly known as the North American Menopause Society, NAMS) is an organization that sets the essential standards for health providers to ensure high quality care for women in perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Heath providers with this designation (MSCP) have studied, passed an exam, and are required to continually update and maintain their education about treatments and support for menopausal women.🔬

To find a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in your province, state or local area, click on ”Find Menopause Practitioner” on the official website at menopause.org. 💻

11/10/2025

Are there foods you should focus on when you’re feeling stressed and burnt out?

There are certainly dietary recommendations that I provide patients with to help support their resilience to stress.

Some of those tips include:

✅ Make sure you are actually eating – don’t forget to eat or skip meals. This is probably not a good time for intermittent fasting, though this can vary from person to person.

✅ Start with a good breakfast containing protein and healthy complex carbohydrates, daily.

✅ Pay attention to HOW you are eating. Sit, relax, and chew thoroughly. If you are at work, take a proper lunch break to eat somewhere away from your desk.

✅ Choose whole foods and avoid processed packaged foods as much as possible.

✅ Get your green leafy vegetables in! Try adding a daily green smoothie to your routine. I suggest a green smoothie with a protein powder – easy to make, quick, and easy to digest.

✅ Avoid white refined flour, white baked goods, and sugary treats – instead, have a piece of good quality dark chocolate paired with a little bit of protein (a handful of almonds), or have a protein paired with a carbohydrate.

✅ Stay hydrated. Aim for 2L of water per day. Our adrenal glands regulate electrolytes, so add a little bit of Himalayan sea salt, lemon juice, or electrolyte powder to your water.

✅ Reduce caffeine. Don’t drink caffeine after 2-3 pm

Stay tuned to learn about what supplements or herbs you could use to help manage stress!

11/07/2025

🌸 Join us for an intimate, inspiring and dynamic evening where leading health and wellness pracititioners showcase therapeutic options that will help you thrive your way through change.

🗓️ Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:30–9:00 PM�📍 The Conscious Lab, Vancouver, BC

Experience practitioner presentations, a cooking demo, a strength training session, delicious snacks from
The Perfect Bite, and Q+A time.

I’ll be hosting Session 1: Navigate Menopause with Ease - Understand Your Hormones & Build Your Menopause Healthcare Team 🌟

This session will illuminate how these shifts impact hot flashes, sleep quality, mood, metabolism, cognitive function, and what this means for short-term and long-term health. Explore the role of HRT and the importance of building a supportive healthcare team to guide you through this phase of life.

🎟️ Secure your tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/melinabaumsinger/1872690

11/05/2025

😥 What can you do to manage symptoms of stress?

First, it is important to examine your stressors in the context of your life.

Are some of the stressors modifiable? Can you delegate specific tasks? Can you ask for help? Of course, a self-care routine and outlets for stress reduction are important components of treatment plans I discuss with patients, but sometimes what we really need is to offload, delegate, say “”no”” more often, or set better boundaries.

🏋️‍♂️ Exercise is excellent for stress management, as is getting outside into nature. Studies show that walking in forests can reduce cortisol and blood pressure. I suggest low-impact, low-intensity exercises such as gentle walks, yin yoga, or meditation. Prolonged intense exercise can actually increase cortisol.

For those doing intense workouts, aim to do them in the morning when cortisol is peaking, or should be peaking, rather than at night when your body wants to wind down and relax.

😴 Sleep is another critical factor. Having a relaxing nighttime routine to help promote healthy melatonin secretion is essential. I often advise patients to keep cell phones and TVs out of the bedroom and to read a book instead of watching TV before bed.

Stay tuned as I discuss foods you should focus on when feeling stressed and burnt out. 🥦

11/03/2025

💬 Is there a test you can do to check your cortisol levels?

Yes. It is important to distinguish the use of medical testing for cortisol-related diseases, versus functional testing for cortisol ‘dysfunction’.

The most extreme case of adrenal insufficiency is a rare condition called Addison's Disease. This would present as extreme weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, weight loss, and skin darkening. This is identified on blood tests, sometimes after being hospitalized.

In contrast, mild to moderate cortisol dysregulation is common and can be identified using functional testing on a 4-point salivary cortisol curve. This involves taking a saliva sample 4 different times throughout the day.

The lab maps out how high or low your cortisol is compared to a normal range. Depending on how your cortisol curve looks, it can help explain the symptoms you’re experiencing and guide a naturopathic treatment plan. 🌿👩‍⚕️

10/31/2025

🎟️ Last day of Early Bird Tickets (Ends November 1) 🎟️

Join us for an intimate, inspiring and dynamic evening where leading health and wellness pracititioners showcase therapeutic options that will help you thrive your way through change.

Enjoy an immersive night featuring:
💬 Practitioner presentations
👩‍🍳 A live cooking demo
💪 A strength training session
🥗 Delicious snacks from The Perfect Bite
❓Open Q+A time

🗓️ Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:30–9:00 PM�📍 The Conscious Lab, Vancouver, BC

Secure your tickets: https://tr.ee/8X097c5KVC

10/30/2025

🌟 Download your FREE Guide to Hormones in Perimenopause 🌟

Learn more about:

The most common hormone imbalances in perimenopause

What stage of perimenopause you’re in

The most important TESTS to have done at this stage

Grab your free copy, now: https://linktr.ee/dr.kathleenmahannah?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwNwSH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpw66lwIBhFM7EZYdZPJhPGTyfZ-L9bmzcXEsU2npfHE8eBvT6Rf4XdGUDMOk_aem_gvE_oLaOdwDTfLeDEh1tvg

10/27/2025

Can you do a blood test for each stage of perimenopause?💭🩸

The hormone FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) can be tested in the blood. However, it is not a reliable marker to depict what stage of perimenopause is occurring. This is because FSH can fluctuate dramatically within a day or more. The same is true of estrogen (estradiol).

🔎One study demonstrated that a random FSH test of >25IU/L is characteristic of late perimenopause; however, FSH is NOT recommended as a routine test of perimenopause due to its variability at this time of life.

When women exhibit perimenopause symptoms earlier than expected, for example, in their 30s or early 40s, additional testing may be recommended to rule out other hormone changes that may mimic perimenopause. This may include a test for thyroid function, prolactin, and a pregnancy screen. Yes, some women report that their perimenopause symptoms feel like the early stages of their pregnancies (breast tenderness, moodiness, weight gain, “missed” periods)!⚡️

Since there is no helpful blood test to truly “diagnose” perimenopause, it becomes essential for a woman to be able to recognize the changes in her menstrual cycle, mood, sleep patterns, and overall experience of well-being.🔑

This is where working with a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on hormone health is an asset.⭐️ This way, women can have support in understanding WHY they feel the way they do and, more importantly, have a custom health strategy put in place.

This is particularly important for women who are currently on a hormone IUD or taking oral contraceptive pills. These women won’t observe the changes to cycle length or period flow due to the hormones in their contraception. Therefore, we have to watch out for the other signs of perimenopause.

(By the way, because I am often asked this, and it’s a valid question: being on hormonal contraception will not “delay” or “slow” the timing or onset of menopause!)

10/24/2025

These falafel wraps are packed with flavour (hello, garlic and cumin!), loaded with fibre and protein from chickpeas and oat flour, and have plenty of green vibes from fresh kale! The result is a quick-and-easy, delicious falafel that’s secretly good for you.

✨ Ingredients ✨
4 cups loosely packed kale, stems removed and torn
4 large cloves garlic, skins removed (4 large cloves yield ~2 Tbsp or 12 g)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (~1 ½ cups as recipe is written)
1 ½ Tbsp tahini
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4-1/2 cup oat flour (ground from rolled oats // or all purpose if not gluten free)
2-4 Tbsp avocado or olive oil (for cooking)

✨ For Serving ✨
Hummus (or store-bought // for topping)
4 medium pitas (white or wheat // sub rainbow chard for gluten-free option)*
Greens of choice (such as fresh parsley or lettuce)

Images and recipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker.

https://minimalistbaker.com/kale-falafel-hummus-wraps/

10/23/2025

✨ An Evening of Wellness, Connection & Inspiration

Join us for an intimate, inspiring and dynamic evening where leading health and wellness pracititioners showcase therapeutic options that will help you thrive your way through change.

Experience practitioner presentations, a cooking demo, a strength training session, delicious snacks from
The Perfect Bite, and Q+A time.

🗓️ Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:30–9:00 PM�📍 The Conscious Lab, Vancouver, BC

🎟️ Early bird tickets available until November 1!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/melinabaumsinger/1872690?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwNnKwFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp2Q1YZwKlpZq_Eqs7epvX3Qw2dMYco_tBpPQFGwnjHU_jREevjidMUqR85sZ_aem_DSLldZlGc2b1msANAbFUzA

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.drkathleenmahannah.com/

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Dr. Kathleen’s Story

I’m a North Shore native; a former high performance athlete-turned outdoors enthusiast; and a Naturopathic Physician. I’m passionate about empowering women in their healthcare so that they can take on their career, family and life goals feeling supported, energized and vibrant.

Growing up as an athlete in North Vancouver, I've always been fascinated by the human body. I never cease to be amazed with the ability of the body to grow, change, build up and break down. Coming from a family of medical professionals, I gravitated towards the healthcare field and studied Exercise Science at Capilano College and then Physical Health and Education at the University of Toronto. As a varsity athlete for both my college and university varsity volleyball teams, I experienced the transformation that occurs with dedicated high performance training. Graduating with honours from a top Canadian university also humbled me how stress, and the way in which one’s thoughts and intentions can impact your physical mental and spiritual health. I explored various healthcare careers before I settled on a career in naturopathic medicine. I’m thrilled to be practicing in my hometown of Lynn Valley, North Vancouver at Restoration Health Clinic.

I believe that women should have a strong and supportive health care team dedicated to providing her with thorough testing, time to discuss natural and medical treatment options, and a comprehensive plan spanning medicine to dietary support and lifestyle changes. Most importantly, she should feel heard and cared for. This is what I seek to provide as a Naturopathic Physician. I treat women of all ages and their families, prioritizing safe, effective, natural medicine. I also use my prescription authority when needed, so that we can combine the best of modern and traditional medicine. Most importantly, I treat you by ensuring you feel heard, involved and empowered in your health and healing.

Thank you for visiting my page! If you’d like to learn more about how to use food, herbs and natural medicine to heal yourself and support your family, ‘like’ my page and let’s keep in touch :)