Alight Wellness

11/17/2025

Last weekend we hosted our very first community virtual Cook-Along — led by an amazing chef — and it was such a joy. 💛
One recipe came to life in kitchens all across our community as we chopped, sautéed, learned, and laughed together.

At Alight Wellness, we believe that food is more than nutrition.
It’s connection.
It’s conversation.
It’s coming together to support each other’s health in simple, meaningful ways.

Huge thank you to everyone who cooked along with us — and to our wonderful chef for guiding the whole experience!
More community classes are already in the works. 🌿✨

11/10/2025

Sometimes the best medicine isn’t found in a bottle — it’s found under a canopy of gold, beside someone you love, or in the quiet rhythm of your breath as you walk through the trees.

At Alight Wellness, our team believes healing begins with reconnection:
✨ To nature
✨ To your body
✨ To what truly matters

When we pause, breathe, and notice the beauty around us, we calm the nervous system, lower stress hormones, and remind the body that it’s safe to heal.

This weekend at Forest Park, we were reminded of that truth — that nature heals at every level: physical, emotional, and spiritual. 🍁

We’d love to hear from you:
💬 Where’s your favorite place to recharge in nature?

11/10/2025

Two functional medicine doctors — one perimenopausal, one postmenopausal — walking the talk.

We lift not to “chase youth,” but to protect energy, bone health, metabolism, and mood so we can feel amazing in our bodies for the long run.
This isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing what’s possible.
Because your body is adaptable at every age.

If you’ve been told, “It’s just your hormones” or “It’s just your age,” — we’re here to remind you: it’s not the end of your story.

You can reclaim your strength, confidence, and vitality.

✨ Ready to start your own strength story?
☎️Book your complimentary discovery call with Alight Wellness → https://alightwellness.health/schedule
📍Alight Wellness | Functional Medicine in Portland, Oregon
Helping women and men rebalance hormones, rebuild strength, and feel fully alive.
💬 We’d love to hear from you — where are you in your journey?
Perimenopause, menopause, or beyond?
Drop a 💪 below!

11/05/2025

Tired of being told it’s “just menopause”?
You deserve real answers. 👇

Let’s talk about what’s really going on for so many women in perimenopause and menopause.

I see two stories over and over again:
1️⃣ You go to your doctor feeling off — tired, foggy, gaining weight, achy, emotional — and you’re told, “You’re just in that phase.”

2️⃣ Or your labs are run, and you’re given hormones… but no one looks deeper.

Here’s the truth: hormones don’t exist in isolation.

Your gut, liver, thyroid, adrenals — even your stress levels — all play a role in how your hormones behave.

If you’ve been brushed off or still don’t feel like yourself, it may be time to take a deeper look.

💛 You deserve more than “you’re fine.” You deserve to feel vibrant, strong, and clear again.

👉 Schedule a Discovery Call to see if we can help you feel like you again.

https://alightwellness.health/schedule/

11/05/2025

Come check out the beautiful artwork by Scott Gellaty, Dr. Hudson’s talented husband! His show is up from November 6th-December 20th at Laura Vincent Design & Gallery.

Would love to see you at the First Thursday reception on November 6th from 5-8 pm.
His work is healing to the soul and brings light to the darkness of fall and winter.
🌟

10/25/2025

Let's fill the food banks! This is a great weekend to clean out your pantry and bring any unopened, unexpired, non-perishable foods to our Open House on Thursday, Member Party on Saturday, or the office by November 16th!

10/20/2025

When you turn your WANT into a MUST, real change happens.
You stop letting your circumstances derail your progress.
You say enough is enough and stay focused on your goals and dreams.

I’m 50 in 41 days. I WILL reach my goal of 5 pull-ups by my 50th birthday. At 49 and menopausal, this is the first time ever that I can do a real pull-up and I’m just getting started. Just a year ago, this felt impossible.

YOU can be your healthiest at any age. You don’t have to be the status quo. You don’t have to accept “getting old and tired.”

Believe in yourself. Set stretch goals and go after them! You are only as young as you are going to be in this very moment. It’s time to let go of fear and move towards the life (and health) you desire. 💜

Want help in reaching those goals and writing a new chapter? Reach out to us and schedule a discovery call. Let’s see if we are a fit! Would love to have you part of the Alight family!

🌟Click here to schedule a discovery call https://alightwellness.health/schedule/

10/16/2025

In honor of spooky season 👻🎃... let’s talk skeletons!
Check out my latest blog post on bone health, where we dig into the science of strong bones, the role of hormones and nutrition, and practical steps you can take to stay sturdy from the inside out.
Read the post here 👉 https://alightwellness.health/bone-health-what.../

Bone health is modifiable at any age and is one of the most important aspects of aging well. The best-practice approach focuses on preventing osteopenia and

10/14/2025

A special milestone for our Alight Wellness family — Dr. Hudson’s youngest is officially a senior! 🎓✨
(Beautiful photo by .) Thank you, Brian!

To all the parents feeling that tug between pride and tears — we see you. 💛

Time moves fast… one day it’s backpacks and bedtime stories, the next it’s cap and gown fittings.

This season can stir so many emotions — joy, nostalgia, and the quiet ache of letting go. But it’s also a time of becoming. As your kids step into their future, so do you. 🌿

Here’s to cherishing every moment, honoring the memories, and opening your heart to what’s next — for them and for you. ✨

If you’re ready to refocus on your health and dreams in this new chapter, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💫

Schedule a discovery call with us here:
https://alightwellness.health/schedule/

10/09/2025

🥴 Sick of being exhausted, in pain, gaining weight, and lacking joy? Want direction, a plan, and guidance? Want to get to the root cause of your symptoms and not pile on more meds? Want to feel seen and heard?

If you are ready to reclaim your health, would love to see you at our upcoming seminar, entitled Hormones, Inflammation + Exhaustion, on Tuesday, October 14th at La Provence in Portland, Oregon.

➡️🌟You must register first to attend. Click this link to sign up. ‼️Seats are limited so register ASAP if interested!
Would love to see you there!

🌟Click this link to register:
https://register.healtheventsignup.com/event/2510146658

10/08/2025

We’re moments away to greeting over 30 people from the community for our health seminar on Hormones, Inflammation and Exhaustion 😀
DM us and follow our page to find out when our next seminar is.

09/26/2025

This Fall season find time for stillness, relaxation and connecting to your inner landscape. A wellness journey is more than eating the right foods and exercise, it’s also giving yourself permission to regulate your nervous system through daily self care practices. Just 15 minutes a day of downtime to self nurture, benefits your mindset and reduces stress hormones.