08/22/2026
“I don’t feel like myself.”
It’s one of those phrases we hear from women who can’t necessarily point to one specific thing that’s wrong. Their periods may still be regular. Their life hasn’t dramatically changed. Their usual stressors are still the same. But suddenly, everything feels harder to manage.
That can be part of perimenopause.
Hormonal fluctuations can begin affecting your body before the symptoms we typically associate with menopause ever show up. You might notice changes in your sleep, mood, anxiety, focus, memory, energy, or simply your ability to handle the things you’ve always handled.
And for many women, the brain fog and cognitive changes can be especially unsettling.
Perimenopause doesn’t always announce itself with a hot flash or a missed period. Sometimes it starts with the quiet realization that you just don’t feel like you anymore.
At Willow Tree, our acupuncturists work with women through every stage of hormonal change. We use acupuncture and Chinese medicine to look at the full picture and create care around the symptoms you’re actually experiencing.
If you’ve been thinking, “I don’t feel like myself lately,” it may be time to listen to that feeling.
Schedule your appointment through the Jane App via the link in our bio.
📍 2455 NW Marshall St, Suite One, Portland, OR 97210
📞 (503) 281-0030
Perimenopause support Portland, acupuncture for hormonal changes, sleep and mood support, brain fog during perimenopause, Chinese medicine for women’s health