CycleScience

A science-backed training that will transform how you work with cycling clients

When more than 50% of the population experiences monthly hormonal cycles, how can you truly help without understanding them?

  • Your client is trying to conceive, but you aren’t sure what advice to give her beyond generic protocols you’d give to anyone else

  • A client mentions PMS symptoms that are affecting her workouts. You want to help... but you’re not sure what’s normal or when to refer her to a specialist

The menstrual cycle isn’t a niche speciality - it’s basic human physiology that affects roughly half the population for decades of their lives.

But most practitioner training programs completely skip menstrual-ovulatory health, leaving you unprepared for scenarios like:

  • Your treatments seem to be impacting your client differently at different times of the month, and you aren’t sure why

  • You’re uncomfortable when your client starts talking about period pain, and you steer the conversation back to ‘safer’ and ‘more relevant’ topics. They notice… and doesn’t book in with you again

Cycle awareness isn’t just for fertility work. It elevates every client interaction, from injury prevention to emotional resilience. 

Truly holistic client care needs to include cycle literacy.

In just 8 weeks, CycleScience will give you the confidence, knowledge, and tools to integrate cycle awareness into every session you offer.

CycleScience is a mentorship for movement and health professionals looking to level up their practices with embodied understanding around menstrual-ovulatory cycles.

Imagine being able to:

  • Design bespoke sessions that match your clients’ hormonal rhythms

  • Spot cycle-related issues before they become bigger health concerns

  • Build trust as a go-to women’s health resource in your community

Taught by a Fertility Awareness Educator and a licensed acupuncturist, this online course will provide a deep dive into the menstrual-ovulatory cycle, from anatomy & physiology to provide tools to support clients through cycle challenges and at different stages of life.

Learn more about practitioners already incorporating cycle literacy into their practice:

  • “It’s helped me catch underlying issues sooner and offer care that feels more validating and precise, especially for clients dealing with chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, or GI symptoms that fluctuate throughout the month.”

  • This course has been such a game changer for my practice, and has changed the way I discuss fertility (and the cycle in general!) with my patients for the better! I now feel more confident going through BBT charts, asking about fluid changes throughout the cycle, and getting my patients to ask for additional testing with their doctors.

  • “The tools I’ve been given have allowed me to ask specific and relevant questions, allowing me to more effectively engage with, treat, and program for my clients.”

  • “It has… opened interesting conversations with clients who don't fully understand the rhythms of their cycle, but have a curiosity about it in relation to other symptoms they are experiencing in a cyclical way.”

  • “Before I began learning about cycle literacy, my practice was missing an important piece of the puzzle. I supported clients through a wide range of pelvic health concerns, but I often found myself with unanswered questions about how their symptoms might shift throughout the month. My intake process didn’t include in-depth cycle questions, and I sometimes overlooked how hormonal rhythms could be impacting pain, mood, and various other symptoms. Now, I integrate cycle history questions into every intake, tailor each session to cycle phases, and empower clients with knowledge about their own bodies. It has been transformative for my work in pelvic and women's health!”

I want this!

 

Course Format

8 weeks of comprehensive online training featuring:

  • Weekly live sessions with faculty and guest teachers (16+ hours of instruction) so you can ask questions in real time and walk away ready to apply new techniques in your next client session

  • A range of case studies & practice exercises

  • Downloadable resources that save you hours of prep and give you confidence you’re covering every important detail with your clients

  • Access to recorded sessions for future reference

  • Certificate of completion so you can start establishing yourself as a go-to women’s health resource in your community

  • 16 NCCAOM®-approved CEUs for licensed acupuncturists

    • Identify key anatomical structures of the reproductive system

    • Describe the roles of major reproductive hormones

    • Understand the connection between hormonal changes and physical/emotional symptoms

    • Explain the four phases of the menstrual cycle and their characteristics

    • Understand the connection between hormonal changes and physiological shifts during the cycle

    • Identify key symptoms and characteristics of common menstrual disorders such as:

      • PCOS

      • Endometriosis

      • Fibroids

      • Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

      • Vulvodynia

    • Understand the underlying pathophysiology of major conditions

    • Recognize when to seek medical evaluation and what questions to ask

    • Understand the physiological processes of puberty

    • Identify normal variations and concerning signs during pubertal development

    • Understand common challenges for clients TTC and when to seek professional support

    • Distinguish between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause stages

    • Understand the hormonal changes during peri/menopause and their systemic effects

    • Identify common symptoms of peri/menopause and their underlying mechanisms

    • Apply framework of cycle adaptation to your practice

    • Develop tools to dialogue with clients about their cycle

    • Shape a sustainable practice that honors natural rhythms

    • Establish effective patient education around cycles

    • Create and implement a practical cycle-informed practice toolkit

    • Assess patient symptoms and conditions through a cycle-informed lens

    • Develop individualized treatment protocols that align with hormonal fluctuations

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What makes CycleScience different:

  • Evidence-Based & Client-Centered: Many trainings give you theory without tools. CycleScience bridges the gap, grounding every module in peer-reviewed findings and the practical applications that make a difference in your clients’ results

  • Practical Implementation: You’ll leave with templates and ready-to-use protocols that you can implement immediately in your practice

  • Community That Elevates Your Practice: Learning in isolation keeps you stuck in old patterns. Our multi-disciplinary instructors and our private network of cycle-informed practitioners will keep you on the cutting edge as the field evolves

I want to level up!

You will leave this course able to:

  • You will learn about the hormonal and physiological changes that shift throughout the cycle and how these affect vital signs, metabolism, sleep, and more.

  • Understand the latest research around these cycle concerns and how to support your clients through your practice.

  • Go beyond the generic questions you would ask any client so you can apply cycle-informed approaches to treatment plans, session timing, and lifestyle recommendations.

  • Become a leader in your community by busting myths around fertility, pregnancy, and more.

  • Build your community of cycle-aware practitioners… and understand when and why you might refer out to them.

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FAQs

  • The menstrual-ovulatory cycle is a “Fifth Vital Sign” for anyone who is cycling.

    Throughout the cycle, hormonal fluctuations affect everything from energy levels and sleep patterns to pain sensitivity and emotional well-being.

    The cycle can also tell us about a person’s local ecosystem, such as how they are processing endocrine disruptors and stress.

    It’s an important window into understanding clients holistically - and a healthy cycle is a marker for your client’s overall vitality, whether or not you want to conceive.

  • This class is NCCAOM®-approved for 16 CEUs and provides licensed acupuncturists with continuing education credit.

  • We were in the same place before we started our cycle literacy education! Menstrual health is widely seen as taboo, and we hope that this course gives you the confidence and clarity to normalize cycle conversations.

    We’ll practice some of these conversation in this course. We offer sample scripts and other ideas to start.

    Cycle literacy is a lifelong practice, but you can start with small steps today!

  • While live attendance is strongly encouraged, classes will be recorded and sent to registered participants. Recordings will be available for 30 days after the class date.

  • You will not learn how to track your own cycle in this course.

    However, this class will provide some a informational overview of the benefits that cycle charting offers you and your clients.

    If you’re interested in learning to track your own cycle to go deeper in this work, check out our CycleSense course.

    All CycleScience participants will receive a discount to enroll in the Fall 2025 CycleSense cohort.

  • You may withdraw up until 21 days prior to the start date of the program. If you withdraw, you will be given a refund of any amount you’ve paid minus an administrative fee of $150, which is non-refundable. After this time, no refunds will be issued.

  • You will not learn how to teach clients how to chart in CycleScience.

    However, we will provide resources for additional training options as well as referrals for Fertility Awareness Educators!

  • This course is designed for a range of practitioners, including:

    • Acupuncturists looking to support clients on their fertility journey

    • Occupational therapists & physical therapists seeking a holistic lens to improve client outcomes & satisfaction

    • Herbalists & nutritionists wanting to optimize recommendations for hormonal health

    • Physical therapists, massage therapists wanting to enhance recovery & injury prevention

    • Craniosacral therapists looking to support clients through transitions like trying to conceive or perimenopause

    • Pilates instructors, yoga instructors & personal trainers who want to offer personalized programming

    Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about your scope of practice!

  • In order to receive a for this course, you must:

    1. Attend or watch all classes

    2. Accurately complete the provided knowledge check & worksheet provided for course completion

What You’ll Master

The Science of Cycles

  • Understand the four phases of the menstrual-ovulatory cycle and the underpinning physiology of the cycle

  • Learn how hormones affect energy, mood, and physical performance

  • Discover the connection between cycles and metabolism, sleep, and stress response

Special Populations

  • Support clients with PCOS, endometriosis, and other cycle-related conditions

  • Work with clients entering peri/menopause

  • Understand the impact of hormonal contraception on nutrition, training, and fertility

Client Communication

  • Develop comfortable, professional language for cycle-related conversations

  • Create intake forms that capture crucial cycle information

  • Learn how to recognize cycle-related patterns in client symptoms and progress

Build Your Practice

  • Develop specialized service offerings that set you apart

  • Share educational content with clients that meets their individual needs

  • Build referral networks with other cycle-informed practitioners

Meet your teaching team: cross-pollinating fields with decades of experience

  • Lead Instructor
    Fertility Awareness Educator & Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator

    Kate is a Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE) & Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator (SHE) who is passionate about body literacy at all stages of life, especially for young folks and working artists.

    She is currently serving as the head of the Research Committee at the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals

    She brings a multidisciplinary background to this work with training in bodywork (biodynamic craniosacral therapist, Ilan Lev Method practitioner, Pilates mat instructor) and horticulture in order to center the wholeness/nourishment of a client and their local ecosystem.

  • Lead Instructor
    Licensed Acupuncturist

    Kenna is a Licensed Acupuncturist and owns Earth + Sky Massage and Acupuncturein Long Island City, NY. She is also a research integrative therapist at Columbia Irving Medical Center in the division of pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant. She received her Masters of Science from Tri-State College of Acupuncture where she trained in three distinct styles of acupuncture: Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Acupuncture Physical Medicine. In her private practice Kenna specializes in women’s health, digestive health, and perinatal and pediatric care. Kenna is a cranial sacral therapist through the Upledger Institute International and is certified in Pilates and Nutritional Therapy. As a former professional dancer, Kenna brings a personal awareness to a wide array of injuries that she treats in her practice and enjoys being part of her client’s overall support systems in gaining more agency over their health. 

  • Guest Instructor
    Fertility Awareness and Sexual Health Educator & Holistic Women’s Health Counselor

    Sarah is a mother, a former home-birth midwife, a Fertility Awareness and Sexual Health Educator and a Holistic Women’s Health Counselor.

    She is the founder and facilitator of the FAE/SHE teacher training program at The Well School of Body Literacy, in which she is midwifing the next generation of Body Literacy educators. She is an active member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. The foundation of her work lies within the practice of listening – to our bodies, to the earth, to each other.

  • Guest Instructor
    Pelvic Occupational Therapist

    Marlene is a licensed occupational therapist and passionate advocate of pelvic health and wellness. She is also a proud mom to two magical, independent humans.

    Marlene holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University (2015) and graduated summa cum laude from Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2011). Her specialized training in pelvic floor rehabilitation comes from respected leaders in the field, including Lindsey Vestal of The Functional Pelvis, Laura Rowan of Essential Pelvic Health, Ramona Horton, Lynn Schulte of The Institute for Birth Healing, and the renowned Herman & Wallace Institute. She also holds additional certifications in sex and intimacy, as well as trauma-informed care.

Only 15 Spots Available

Only 15 Spots Available

Are you ready to level up your practice?

8 Weekly Live Classes on Zoom
Fridays
12pm-2pm EST
Oct 3rd-Nov 21st

CycleScience includes:

  • 8 live classes over Zoom (16+ hours) so you can ask questions in real time

  • Additional pre-recorded material & resources to help you go deeper in your cycle education

  • A range of case studies & practice exercises so you can incorporate what you’ve learned in your next client session

  • Access to recorded sessions for future reference

  • Discount codes for our CycleSense cycle charting class for you and your clients

  • Certificate of completion so you can start establishing yourself as the go-to health resource in your community

  • 16 NCCAOM®-approved CEUs for licensed acupuncturists

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