Beat midlife hormonal symptoms & weight gain naturally

Discover the 4 Essential Keys To Thriving As A Midlife Woman

…Without piles of pills, restrictive diets, intense exercise,
or giving up wine & chocolate

➡️ Dr Mary Pines PhD has helped hundreds of women meet their health goals!

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You'll discover the simple 4-step system supporting women to thrive through perimenopause and beyond.

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In the Masterclass, I’ll share:

➡️ The four keys to naturally supporting your hormones and boosting your metabolism, specifically for women in their 40s, 50s and beyond (whether you’re on HRT or not)

➡️ Why your old strategies aren’t working anymore and what does work in midlife (even if you've tried everything, eat a clean diet and exercise regularly) 

➡️ Common mistakes MOST women make that leave them low energy, irritable, hormonally imbalanced and metabolically unhealthy. 

➡️ How to eat MORE and exercise the smart way so you feel energized all day long. Restrictive diets, intense fasting, loads of exercise and cutting all carbs are NOT the solution - they actually make it harder to lose weight!

➡️  Tips for reducing symptoms naturally, without prescriptions, like sleep issues, PMS, hot flashes, bloating, and more

➡️ Hidden sources of stress that wreck your energy, motivation, sleep and trigger weight gain

➡️  How to achieve your health goals and become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself in 2025 without feeling deprived or restricted, and instead feel empowered about your choices

About Me

Hi! I’m Dr Mary Pines, PhD. I’m a Cambridge-trained biomedical scientist, longevity consultant and passionate women’s health advocate with 25 years of experience in research, education and consulting.

I’m most recognized for helping women 35+ optimize their hormones, metabolism and correct imbalances in their bodies so they can enjoy better sleep, digestion, mood and energy, achieve lasting weight loss and feel their best for years to come.

As a perimenopausal woman myself, I understand the struggles and how to help. In the last 10 years, I’ve helped clients all over the world finally take control of their health and thrive.

The Better Beyond 40 Formula:

A science-based solution based on individuality
+ a decade of experience & client success

  • Natural, outside-the-box essentials for midlife hormone balance & metabolic health

  • Expert, personalized guidance & accountability

  • An amazing, supportive community of women on the same journey as you

Client Stories:

Powerful transformations

  • I was stuck in a frustrating cycle of chronic constipation, constant angst about my fluctuating weight, bloating, hormonal imbalances. I was tired, unmotivated and honestly just felt blah.  

    I feel like I had pretty much tried everything…Nothing seemed to address the roots of my problems or deliver lasting results.

    When I came across Dr Pines, I was honestly a little skeptical…”here we go again, but let’s give it a try.”  

    However, I was immediately struck by how different her approach is: holistic, science based and very much tailored to my unique needs.

    The results have been incredible. My digestion is better than it has ever been...bloating is rare and my hormones are feeling balanced…I have higher energy levels, a better mood and a lasting sense of well-being.

    What I love most about Dr Pines is her approach is so personalized and supportive…Her guidance and tools have been life-changing.

    If you are on the fence about working with Dr Pines, I can only say this: her program is an investment in you and it pays off in every possible way.

    Ruth
    Lawyer, Financial Advisor, Mom

  • Dr Mary came highly recommended by my mentor, whose health was transformed from working with her…

    Dr. Mary helped me learn ways to be more sharp, have more energy, reduce inflammation in my body, be in a good mood and be FIT!

    I now have way more bandwidth for my work and personal life, and my clothes fit much better!

    …What I love most about the program is the bespoke and tailor-made aspect (not a one-size fits all approach).

    Also, the healthy lifestyle that actually works for me! Dr Mary’s program is a great investment for your health and life!

    Angie Vazquez
    Realtor & Mom of 2

  • Mary is very knowledgeable and her better beyond 40 formula is exactly what I was looking for…. I have been struggling with exhaustion, low immunity, weight gain, perimenopause and high blood sugars.

    Mary was able to find solutions to all my ailments, even beyond the scope of the course with her background in genetics and biochemistry.

    I highly recommend Mary to anyone who needs expertise in a domain where so many doctors lack the proper knowledge and recommendations.

    Dr MEB
    Family Physician & Mom

  • The poor sleeping habits, the regular night-time heartburn, the weight gain which I put down to Covid, to name just a few of the conditions that I thought were not such a big deal, were conditions which Dr Mary has very quickly and completely eliminated, and I feel fantastic!

    I lost 38lbs in 4 months and it felt easy!

    Her scientific approach to health - and just to be clear, there are no chemical drugs in her bag! - is a proactive, natural approach, combined with lifestyle, exercise and diet!

    Mary is attentive, likeable and constant in her delivery. I now understand why I am who I am and what makes me tick, and I have found the process fascinating and enjoyable.

    I made sure that she is now working with my entire family!

    Maggi
    Award-winning Realtor, Mom of 3

  • Western medicine can leave me feeling unsupported, and has failed to address my issues.

    Seeing any single practitioner - naturopath or otherwise - can’t address my needs to the depth I require, the depths to which Mary works.

    Working with Mary means having access to information not readily available to most people.

    Her passion for science, biohacking, nutrition, human optimization and so much more has given her the edge in addressing deep underlying issues that other medical approaches would never have uncovered.

    Hers is the most thorough method of addressing one’s whole health, in a holistic and fully supportive way.

    Above all, Mary is incomparably dynamic: most people don’t have access or insight into the newest science and health trends, nor would they be able to decipher their legitimacy or utility.

    However, Mary uses her extensive education and experience to filter and distill the exact information required to create systems which can help anybody.

    Her thorough, all-encompassing approach incorporates all of the elements needed to create a successful path to optimal health, incorporating discipline, freedom, rhythms and so much more.

    Isabelle Bailey
    Entrepreneur, CEO & Mom of 2

  • The Better Beyond 40 Formula opened my eyes to positive changes I can implement in my daily routine while I journey through perimenopause…

    I have incorporated many impactful habits into my lifestyle and shared my insights with the community of women who I surround myself with that are in the same position as myself.

    I recommend connecting with Mary if you are curious or even struggling with the health changes that come during this time of your life.

    It has been super powerful experience and feeling empowered to move through this time of my life. Thank you Mary! :)


    Cinci
    Entrepreneur

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The Better Beyond 40 Formula covers ALL your bases:

It’s simple, yet comprehensive,

and it’s personalized for you…because every woman is different.

Say goodbye to the overwhelm and confusion around how to care for your body through your 40s and beyond.

What you’ll learn:

Discover how to support your midlife hormones and metabolism for weight loss, productivity and performance with this step-by-step, head-to-toe optimization plan.

It covers nutrition, supplementation, movement, sleep, circadian rhythm, stress management, detoxification and more - all through the lens of perimenopause…which changes everything.

About your unique body:

  • Your personal “hormone signature”, how it’s showing up in your body and what to expect in the coming years

  • How to best support your hormones for optimal health and prevention

  • Your unique metabolism, how it's changing, why you're gaining weight & how to reverse it

  • How to know when your hormones / metabolism are imbalanced & what to do to balance them

  • How to reverse/avoid high cholesterol, high blood sugar & insulin resistance

  • How to manage your cortisol and blood sugar for reduced stress, anxiety, better sleep & weight loss

  • Circadian rhythm optimization

  • How to approach your doctor & what tests to ask for 

  • What your blood work means & what to aim for towards optimal health (not just "in normal range")

  • Hormone replacement therapy options & best practices, including connection with a prescribing hormone expert in your area, matched to your needs

Best lifestyle practices through perimenopause and beyond:

  • Nutrition & supplementation (personalized to your labs and lifestyle)

  • How & when to eat for fat loss and healthy hormones

  • How to fast properly (so it doesn’t backfire & slow your metabolism!)

  • How to combat hidden cellular stresses in your body (ie. nutrient deficiencies, background infections, toxins, etc)

  • How & when to exercise for fat loss & better health outcomes (NOT what most women are doing!)

  • How to have steady, all-day energy

  • Mastering your sleep & recovery

  • How to organize & TIME your habits to align with your daily / monthly hormonal rhythms. (Most health experts get this wrong: you can do ALL the right things, but if you do them out of sync with your hormones, it all backfires!)

  • Plus: long-term prevention strategies for the most common diseases affecting women, like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's/cognitive decline, osteoporosis and more. 

100% of program graduates report massive improvements in their health

What makes the program so effective & different from the rest?


1. Expert, personalized guidance, support & accountability every step of the way.

2. Natural, sustainable approaches that specifically support midlife female physiology and a joyful, flexible lifestyle! MOST of the advice out there is based on research done on men…it don’t work for us women, often stressing the body and sabotaging our efforts!


3. Address the root causes of imbalances, inflammation and cellular stress in your body ensures you say goodbye to the awful symptoms and weight gain FOR GOOD.

My Midlife Transformation Story

  • Then

    37

    Poor sleep, anxious, tired, stressed out

    Gained 20lbs (mostly belly fat!)

    High cholesterol, blood sugar, liver markers

    Tried all the diets

    Exercising like crazy

    Nothing worked!

    Frustrated!

  • Now

    Almost 44

    Symptom-free, feeling better than ever

    Ideal weight - ditched the 20lbs, maintenance is easy

    All labs in ideal range!

    NO dieting! Eating all the things

    Moderate exercise (for fun, not weight loss)

    Relieved & delighted!

My journey: burnout & back

What is the Better Beyond 40 Formula?

The Better Beyond 40 Formula is a personalized 12-week program incorporates all the best elements of my work 1-on-1 with clients over almost 10 years, including:

  1. Expert guidance and support every step of the way, including personal blood work & symptoms reviews (functional medicine lens) and meetings at a regular cadence

  2. Self-paced video content and handy summary downloads you can access anytime

  3. Accountability throughout ensures you’re clear, confident and progressing

  4. Inclusion in a supportive community of women also in the program 

  • Since every woman needs different things to succeed, before we get started, we go through your health history, family history, symptoms, habits and do a personal labs/blood work review.

    This ensures we are building upon a solid, healthy foundation, and so that I can see how to offer you additional, personalized support through the program to ensure your success.

  • Short videos with printable summaries show you exactly what to do each week and how to form rock-solid habitsyou enjoy long-term.

    You leverage the power of natural, science-based methods to balance your hormones and optimize your metabolism for years to come, ultimately supporting your overall health and longevity.

    I support you every step of the way with 1-on-1 meetings, open office hours sessions 2x/week and anytime messaging via email or our private community platform.

    You’ll also be included in a wonderful group of like-minded women also in the program, sharing and supporting each other in the journey.

  • Through natural lifestyle medicine, my clients have achieved all kinds of amazing results, including weight loss, better energy, moods, cognitive function, digestive health, sleep, skin, hair, nails, and organ function.

    They also experience reduced aches and pains, headaches, blood sugar imbalances, fatty liver, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and improvement in metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, PMS, PCOS, infertility, adrenal function, thyroid health and other benefits. 

    Lab testing at the beginning and end of the program consistently show significant improvements in lab markers across the board.

    (I recommend working closely with your doctor and monitoring your improvement if you have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid issues or in any case when your medication may need adjustment. My clients have gotten off their medications and reversed conditions such as those listed above.)

  • Everything we do together to improve the health of your hormones and metabolism will profoundly mitigate your risks for the most common diseases women face as we age:

    Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s, cancer and more.

    As a biomedical scientist who studied disease processes at a molecular level, I can speak to the power to reducing cellular stress stress in fostering your longevity and how to help!

  • Expect NO deprivation and NO intense exercise plans!

    Diet culture! Eewwwww, not here.

    You eat delicious, nutritious foods, listen to and honour your body’s needs.

    You support and align with your innate biological rhythms in order to balance your metabolism, hormones, shed fat and nourish yourself…rather than fight your body and add stress to your life, as with many “health” and weight management programs.

    It is easier and gentler than most health programs because a hormone-friendly lifestyle is by definition a less intense / restrictive / difficult lifestyle…

    And it feels. So. GOOD.

The Beyond Beyond 40 Formula is for you if...

  • You’re confused about how to navigate perimenopause symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, dryness, brain fog, anxiety, low libido, hot flashes or lack of focus.

  • You can’t lose weight despite doing “all the right things”

  • You have been on diets for years, and want to strengthen your metabolism, feel satiated and start seeing lasting results without deprivation

  • You feel metabolically “stuck”, with uncontrollable cravings, hunger and no willpower

  • You want to increase your energy

  • You struggle with inflammation, aches and pains

  • You are insulin resistant

  • You’re willing to invest time and money in your health

  • You want a sustainable solution that allows you to live your best life, full of joy, without a boatload of restrictions

  • You want to be empowered with the knowledge to navigate your own health for many years to come!

FAQs

  • We start with a comprehensive intake so I can recommend blood tests according to your unique situation and so I can see where you may need extra support.

    If you would like a referral to a prescribing doctor who is expert in female hormones / bio-identical hormone replacement, I set this up for you too. (I do NOT recommend going through your GP for hormone replacement, unless they have been pursued additional BHRT training!)

    Our work together incorporates your:

    • Personal & family health history

    • Blood work & labs

    • Unique hormone signature & metabolic status

    • Any medical conditions 

    • Any medications you are currently taking

    • Goals

    • Lifestyle preferences & restrictions

    • Optional: personalization for your unique genetic make-up

    With this information, I set you up with a personalized plan that is tailored to your body’s unique needs.

    Plus, you receive:

    • Accountability & habit formation training

    • Regular check-ins

    • Anytime support

    • A minimal # of custom supplement recommendations (if necessary/desired) based on your blood work, symptoms and lifestyle, delivered to your door at below market prices.

  • I built this program for BUSY women…as we all seem to be in our 40s!

    All you need is ~1-1.5 hours per week for the video content, since we focus on key takeaways and the practical stuff. Watch or listen as you commute, walk, etc. Easy and convenient.

    Plus, it doesn’t require that you incorporate a load of time-consuming habits into your routines - habit-stacking and efficiency are key!

  • The program is 12 weeks, but you have 16 weeks of access to ALL of it, including my support to allow for time off as you need.

    Most of my clients find 12 weeks is ample time to finish it comfortably, even on a busy schedule.

Click below for the free Masterclass: discover this simple 4-step system that can support you to thrive through your 40s and beyond.

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Back story: Why did I create this program?

Because women are hugely underserved by science & healthcare!

…ESPECIALLY after our reproductive years.

Most doctors doesn’t know how to support you through these midlife changes - they don’t teach this stuff in med school!

And the “solutions” you see online don’t work because they’re usually just focused diets and exercise that no longer work…

Women get frustrated with this advice because:

  1. Midlife hormone and metabolic changes COMPLETELY change how our bodies responds to food, exercise and stress. We need to work with these changes using different strategies.

  2. Most nutrition, exercise, weight loss and medical research has been done on MEN and extrapolated (incorrectly) by media and influencers to women.

    Very little has been done on women because our hormone cycles “complicate” the data (As a scientist, I heard this infuriating statement first-hand for years! UGH!) Even less research has been in midlife and older women

    This means women are eating, training and fasting the wrong way for health and weight management!

    As a result, our minds and bodies are stressed, we hold extra weight and we’re not reaching our full potential.

Most nutrition, training and health programs do not account for female physiology, and they often do more damage than good.

I learned this the hard way.

In 2015, I was 33 years old and my health hit rock bottom. I’m talking terrible sleep, no periods, and a deep, lasting fatigue that forced me to literally put my entire life on hold.

Everywhere I turned, the health advice I got was either geared towards men or in the form of a pill.

I learned just how different we are the hard way by trying to force myself to adopt wellness advice that got me zero results as a woman.

So I set out a mission to heal, and was shocked to realise just how misguided the standard narrative actually is when it comes to women’s health and hormones.

Once I saved my own health, it lit a fire inside me to help other women achieve the same, and to advocate for changing the paradigm around women’s health. (More details about me and my story can be found on my “About” page.)

If you want guidance and health protocols built for YOUR incredible female body and hormones, check out the Masterclass and book your free Discovery Call today.