The Midlife Upgrade: A 60-Year-Old Women’s Health Expert Shares Her Own Optimization Secrets

myessentialwoman
Aug 5
2 min read

By Cindy Lombard, WHNP-BC

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a calling. At 60, I’ve made it my mission to embody what I offer my patients: the opportunity to feel fabulous, live with vitality, and fully own this next chapter of life. I don’t just teach optimization—I live it every single day.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my own personal midlife upgrade and how you can begin yours too.

🔬 The Science of Feeling Amazing

I’ve spent decades guiding women through the maze of hormone shifts, perimenopause, and aging—so when it came time for me to optimize my own health, I applied everything I know. That meant going far beyond annual checkups and embracing bio individual care.

My personal protocol includes:

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT): Estradiol and testosterone are not just for hot flashes and libido—they are essential to brain health, bone density, energy, and emotional resilience.
Peptides for longevity and skin repair: GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, and MOTS-c support collagen, mitochondrial function, and whole-body healing.
GHK-Cu microneedling + regenerative topicals: Because aging gracefully doesn’t mean giving up on skin vitality.
Metabolic support: I follow intermittent fasting (23:1 most days), and take metformin to support insulin sensitivity and anti-aging pathways.
Supplements that work: I personalize my protocol to optimize SHBG, thyroid function, and iron storage—because what’s "normal" on labs isn’t always optimal.

🔥 Why 60 Is Just the Beginning

Turning 60 wasn’t a reason to slow down. It was a reason to speed up my self-care. I want to be a living example of what’s possible when women are empowered with real options, not just symptom suppression.

I’ve seen firsthand that fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, and brain fog aren’t “just part of getting older.” They are signals that your body is asking for something more—something tailored, intelligent, and whole.

💡 How I Help Other Women Upgrade, Too

At Essential Woman LLC, our concierge model goes beyond the pap smear. I take time to listen, test the right biomarkers, and create customized wellness plans that fit your lifestyle, goals, and lab results.

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