Perimenopause and Menopause Education and Support Through Virtual Group Medical Visits
MSP-covered GMVs + Private Consultations that translate understanding into empowered, evidence-based self-management for the menopause transition.
Virtual Perimenopause & Menopause Group Medical Visits:
A Distinctive Approach
When women understand why their symptoms occur and the evidence-based options available to them, they gain back the power to profoundly improve their lives.
Through virtual, MSP-covered Group Medical Visits, Dr. Lockhart provides women with the knowledge, clarity, and evidence-based options they need to take back their power and navigate hormonal transitions with confidence and agency.
Education becomes the foundation for better decisions, better outcomes, and deeper personal power throughout the menopausal transition.
What Sets This Model Apart
Education First
Clear, evidence-based teaching is at the heart of every consultation and Group Medical Visit (GMV). Patients leave with a meaningful explanation of their symptoms, a plan that makes sense, and the knowledge to support it.
MSP-Covered GMV Series
Structured, physician-led group sessions provide accessible hormonal health education across BC. Each series includes practical tools, physiology explained in plain language, and live Q&A.
Collaborative, Referral-Based Care
As a consultant, Dr. Lockhart works alongside family physicians, providing assessment, interpretation, follow-up as required and recommendations to support primary care with clear communication.
Private Consults With Purpose
Because MSP doesn’t cover extended education-focused visits, a single private consultation provides the time needed for a comprehensive history and guidance. Most helpful if patients attend MSP-covered Group Series prior to individual consultations. Reduced-rate options are available for those with financial barriers.
Accessible Across BC
All visits, individual and group, are delivered virtually, making specialist-level education available province-wide.
Who This Approach Helps
Dr. Shannon Lockhart provides an education-driven approach to women’s health through the menopause transition. Her work complements primary care by offering extended time, in-depth assessment, and clear teaching that helps women understand their symptoms and make informed, lasting changes.
When This Clinic Is Helpful
This approach supports women experiencing:
Perimenopause or menopause symptoms (natural or surgical menopause)
Sleep disruption (especially early morning awakening or non-restorative sleep)
Mood changes, anxiety, irritability, or emotional dysregulation
Cognitive changes (brain fog, decreased focus, memory concerns)
Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats) — including subtle or atypical presentations
Musculoskeletal symptoms (joint pain, frozen shoulder, reduced exercise tolerance)
Abdominal weight gain or metabolic changes despite stable lifestyle
Fatigue, low motivation, or reduced resilience
Genitourinary symptoms (vaginal dryness, urinary symptoms, sexual health concerns)
Uncertainty regarding risks/benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), including in the context of family history of breast cancer or pending genetic testing
What You Can Expect
Time & Depth: Comprehensive consultations to clarify hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle contributors
Education: MSP-covered group medical visits with structured teaching and practical tools
Collaboration: Clear communication and shared care plans that support continuity with family physicians
Clinical Services Offered
MSP-Covered Group Medical Visits
Structured education and self-management support for eligible patients
Private Consultations and Follow-Ups
Comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and care planning for women’s hormonal health (not yet covered by MSP).
Services
For Referring Clinicians
Referrals are welcome for group medical visits and/or private consultative assessments.
Please include the reason for referral, relevant medical history, current medications, and recent investigations.
Reports and care plans are sent back to the referring provider to ensure continuity and shared care.