Menopause and Perimenopause Nutritionist and Dietitian

Offering Virtual Appointments in North Carolina, Across the United States, and Worldwide

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feel like your body has changed overnight, you’re not imagining it. Many women are told this phase is something to push through, even as energy, mood, weight, and sleep become harder to manage.

As a functional menopause nutritionist, I help you understand how nutrition, metabolism, gut health, hormones, and stress patterns shift during this stage and how to support your body through it.

Book a free one-on-one consultation to see if personalized nutrition support is the right next step for you.

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Does This Sound Like You?

Women often reach out for menopause nutrition support because they’re experiencing:

  • Unexplained weight gain or changes in body composition
  • Fatigue or low motivation
  • Hot flashes or night sweats
  • Sleep disruption or insomnia
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood
  • Brain fog or trouble concentrating

You may have tried eating less, exercising more, or following general menopause advice without feeling better. Menopause symptoms are rarely caused by one factor alone.

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Who I Am and How I Help with Menopause

I’m Samantha Gilbert, a certified functional nutritionist based in North Carolina with over 20 years of experience supporting women through hormone and metabolic transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.

I help you understand how nutrition, nutrient status, blood sugar balance, digestion, and stress physiology may be influencing your symptoms.

My role is nutrition education and guidance, not diagnosis or medical treatment. When appropriate, I collaborate with your healthcare providers to ensure safe and coordinated care.

Why My Clients Trust Me?

  • Over 20 years of functional nutrition experience
  • Evidence-informed, education-first approach
  • Focus on root causes rather than symptom masking
  • Experience supporting perimenopause and menopause conditions
  • Real stories of success from people like you

How Menopause Nutrition Support Works

I keep the process clear and supportive so you know what to expect.

Free Consultation

We discuss your symptoms, health history, and goals to determine whether nutrition support fits your needs.

Personalized Assessment

I review food patterns, lifestyle factors, and relevant lab information to understand your individual picture.

Customized Nutrition Plan

You receive guidance tailored to your body and stage of menopause rather than a generic diet.

Ongoing Support and Adjustments

Your plan is refined over time based on feedback, progress, and real-life response.

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Testimonials from Happy (and Healthy) Clients

This is a very important review. I hope you read it to the end. My nightmare started after I was misdiagnosed with peri menopause. I was put on bio identical hormones, all three. I started getting scaling eyes, dry throat and rough sometimes raised rashes, never itchy, closed throat and shortness of breath along with dizziness when I would eat certain food. I then moved to Europe and some of it seemed to clear up a bit but still had the rough scales on my eyes.

I came back to the US after a year in Europe and when I would drink a few sips of wine my face would turn bright red and my carotid arteries would pulse. It’s what I would called flushing. I went to an allergist and took my blood and tested tryptase levels. He said they were high and its possibly leukemia. I went to a cancer center and they said no way, your platelets are stronger than most peoples. They then wanted to do a punch biopsy in my hip and said no way.

I went on researching for a year. I found out that my pineapple, spinach, based smoothies were high in histamine after researching high tryptase which led me to mast cell disorders so I cut out all histamine food. After researching all of these words: mast cell, histamine and tryptase, I found Samantha Gilbert on a podcast interview. I was thinking I had mast cell disorder after listening to her podcast but of course I didn’t know. At that point I couldn’t eat anything fermented, or with high histamine which is a long list. I made the best decision of my life.

I made an appointment for a free consultation and poured my desperate self out to Sami. She was professional, caring, responsive, put my mind at ease and we got to work right away. She explained how the labs worked and her background and asked me diagnostic questions that helped her, help me. I submitted the labs after they were sent to my home and she found through her detailed analysis that I had a lot of fungus and bacteria in my gut and I had lived on boats for years, lived in many counties where sanitation wasn’t the best in villages and so I wasn’t surprised.

I ended up not having mast cell cytosis and after using Samantha’s guided coaching, phone calls, online portal access to her and the supplements, my rashes started going away. I am one year and 3 months into her helping me and I am free of rashes and can drink and eat pineapple, spinach without issues, and fermented food. The cookbooks have been so helpful in understanding how to eat and the impact of chemicals in the food today. Her resources to find the correct food is priceless. I went from wondering if I had cancer and being so lost and scared to finding true answers through Samantha Gilberts program. I am forever grateful that I found her and my life is back on track. The level of medical science and microbiology that Samatha has is unlike anyone I’ve ever met. I’ve worked with herbalists and homeopaths and Samantha’s knowledge is beyond anyone I have ever worked with. She literally rescued me from all these symptoms getting worse and creating more severe issues. The best decision of my life was making that appointment for a free consultation. I am forever grateful.

Elizabeth

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How Nutrition Plays a Role in Menopause

From a functional nutrition perspective, menopause is a metabolic and neurological transition, not just a hormone shift. Common influencing patterns include:

Blood Sugar and Insulin Stress

Changes in estrogen and other hormones can affect blood sugar regulation, appetite, and fat storage.

Nutrient Deficiencies

Low levels of magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and protein can worsen fatigue, mood changes, and sleep issues.

Stress and Cortisol Load

Chronic stress can amplify hot flashes, sleep disruption, and weight gain.

Gut and Inflammatory Factors

Digestive health affects nutrient absorption and hormone clearance during menopause.

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What Clients Often See Over Time

Every journey is different, but clients commonly report:

There are no overnight fixes, but with the right support, progress becomes sustainable and lasting.

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Is This the Right Fit for You?

A Good Fit If:

  • You want nutrition support for perimenopause or menopause
  • You feel frustrated by weight or energy changes
  • You want guidance tailored to your body
  • You’re open to realistic, gradual changes

Not a Good Fit If:

  • You’re looking for a rapid weight-loss plan
  • You want medical diagnosis or hormone prescriptions
  • You’re not open to adjusting food or lifestyle habits
  • You are only focused on weight loss rather than overall symptom support

Menopause Nutrition Support: Common Questions

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions that may help if you need assistance or have any inquiries.

Can a nutritionist help with menopause symptoms?

Nutrition plays a meaningful role in supporting energy, mood, weight regulation, and overall well-being during menopause when tailored to the individual.

Yes. Many women seek support during perimenopause when symptoms first begin to appear.

Weight changes during menopause are often linked to metabolic, hormonal, and blood sugar shifts rather than calories alone. Nutrition support focuses on stabilizing the system rather than restriction.

I do not prescribe or manage medications. However, I am able to recommend bio-identical hormone options that do not require a prescription, as well as provide nutrition therapy and education. When appropriate, I also collaborate with your healthcare provider.

Yes. I work with women across North Carolina, the United States, and worldwide through virtual sessions.

The best way to find out is through a free one-on-one consultation where we talk through your symptoms and goals.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You don’t need to fight your body through menopause. You need support that adapts to it.

Book your free one-on-one consultation and get clarity on how functional nutrition can support you through menopause.

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