Canyon Ranch Adds Menopause & Perimenopause Retreats
Canyon Ranch’s new M/Power wellness retreat gives women one-on-one access to several experts during their stay
Wellness tourism leader Canyon Ranch is launching M/Power, a series of retreats designed for women navigating menopause and perimenopause.
The first M/Power session will take place March 10–13 at Canyon Ranch’s Lenox, Massachusetts, resort. The hospitality company plans to offer three additional sessions later this year.
Each M/Power retreat is limited to 15 participants and includes one-on-one consultations with Canyon Ranch experts. Guests will have the opportunity to address their concerns with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, licensed mental health therapists and spiritual well-being professionals.
Part of the wellness experience includes comprehensive blood work, a women’s hormonal panel and a Dexa body scan, as well as access to CR Vitality, Canyon Ranch’s dedicated recovery space. Spa treatments and daily M/Power group sessions are also part of the schedule, providing insight on topics such as hormones, sex, stress, circadian rhythms and sleep, emotional balance, alternative treatments and nutrition. Guests have the option to add a sleep and cancer screening panel during their Canyon Ranch stay.
“Today, more than ever, women are actively seeking in-depth guidance, data, insights and tools to help navigate the many complexities and variables we face during menopause and perimenopause,” said Canyon Ranch MD Dr. Jennifer Baker-Porazinski, who is leading M/Power immersions along with visiting experts. “M/Power by Canyon Ranch provides women with an unmatched and unprecedented foundation for menopause and perimenopause understanding and care while delivering a comprehensive assessment of overall health.”
Other M/Power retreats are set for May 28-31, August 28-31 and November 10-13 for a fee of $7000 per person. The three-night, four-day stay is all-inclusive, covering meals, 30+ daily guest activities, testing, educational sessions, consultations, related health and well-being services and two virtual follow-up appointments.
“Canyon Ranch has a unique platform to create a menopause and perimenopause program that balances traditional and alternative medicine alongside our expertise in mental health, spiritual wellness, and education,” Canyon Ranch CEO Mark Rivers said. “M/Power will be a signature program for women at our resort in the Berkshires, with its stunning campus, state-of-the-art facilities and a welcoming team of specialists and service providers. Once again, we are excited to be an innovator and thought leader and meet the needs and interests of our guests.”
Canyon Ranch’s latest offering comes amid a surge in interest in femtech solutions and women’s health, upending once-taboo topics such as perimenopause and menopause and giving them their overdue visibility.
Being outspoken about natural stages of aging can seem at odds as longevity remains a hot topic and the pursuit of extended vitality is in high gear, but several leaders in the space are determined to foster conversations and solutions to support women as they navigate new phases of life.
It’s a space in which supplement and health tech brand Ritual is also invested, having recently launched a limited-series podcast, “For the Real Body Builders,” in collaboration with Dear Media. Hosted by Ritual founder Kat Schneider, the podcast focuses on often-overlooked aspects of women’s health.
The first episode tackles menstruation and features insights from hormone expert Alisa Vitti and Beeya Wellness founder Yasmin Nouri. Other episodes explore topics like preparing the mind and body for pregnancy, giving birth, postpartum recovery, fertility and perimenopause, with contributions from Parsley Health founder Dr. Robin Berzin.
Last month, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address gaps in women’s health research and recommended the creation of a dedicated institute focused on women’s health. Moreover, the report highlighted that just 8.8% of NIH grant spending from 2013 to 2023 was allocated to women’s health research. The group also pointed out that funding for such research has decreased as a share of NIH’s overall budget despite “steady increases” in its budget.