Bethany Hrica, PA, RD, and owner of The Lifestyle PA, is redefining the approach to women’s health, particularly for those navigating the challenges of perimenopause. With over 15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian and a decade of practice as a Physician Assistant, Hrica is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between conventional healthcare and the personalized support many women need during this critical stage of life.
Hrica’s focus is on women over 35, a demographic often underserved in traditional medical settings. Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, can begin as early as 35 and last up to a decade, bringing with it a host of metabolic and hormonal changes. Despite the prevalence of symptoms such as weight gain, high cortisol levels, poor sleep quality, increased irritability, anxiety, and brain fog, many women are dismissed when they seek medical support. Hrica aims to change that narrative, ensuring that women receive the education and individualized guidance they need to take control of their health.
At the heart of The Lifestyle PA is a 1:1 personalized three-month lifestyle program, designed to help women optimize their weight, lean body mass, sleep, energy, mood, and stress management. Unlike quick-fix diet plans, this program is rooted in six essential health pillars: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress Management, Positive Mindset, and Social Connection. Clients receive a 75-page Lifestyle Handbook, bi-weekly 1:1 Zoom meetings, access to a Food & Activity Journal app, three months of meal and snack ideas, and unlimited communication with Hrica through a secure messaging platform. This comprehensive approach ensures that each woman receives a tailored plan that aligns with her individual needs and lifestyle.
Hrica’s expertise is not only professional but deeply personal. Her journey through the IVF process exposed her to the realities of hormonal fluctuations firsthand. For nearly a year, she was in a state of medically induced menopause, experiencing rapid weight gain, hair thinning, mood swings, and sleep disturbances—despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As a healthcare provider, she saw similar patterns in her patients, with many women struggling to manage symptoms that were often dismissed as an inevitable part of aging. This realization fueled her commitment to developing a program that acknowledges and addresses these challenges with evidence-based strategies.
“There is a massive gap in women’s healthcare,” Hrica explains. “Too often, women are told that weight gain, mood changes, and sleep disturbances are just part of getting older. While these changes may be expected, they don’t have to be endured without support. Your body needs a different approach to feel its best in your 30s and beyond than it did in your 20s.”
As a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Hrica brings a science-backed, integrative approach to health and wellness. Her background in Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Aesthetics and Wellness further enhances her ability to design holistic, sustainable health plans. She specializes in interpreting labs, understanding the root causes of symptoms, and guiding clients through effective lifestyle modifications that yield long-term benefits.
Unlike traditional medical visits, which are often limited to 15-minute consultations, The Lifestyle PA provides women with the time, resources, and support necessary to make meaningful changes. By focusing on lifestyle behaviors rather than restrictive dieting or medication alone, Hrica empowers her clients to achieve sustainable results. There is no calorie counting, no weighing food, and no one-size-fits-all approach—just personalized guidance designed to help women feel their best.
Hrica’s practice is entirely virtual, allowing her to work with clients nationwide. While she does not accept insurance, she does accommodate HSA/FSA payments, making her services more accessible to those looking for a structured, medically informed approach to perimenopausal health.
With The Lifestyle PA, Hrica is not just offering a program—she is advocating for a shift in how women’s health is approached. Through education, support, and evidence-based strategies, she is helping women reclaim their energy, confidence, and well-being.
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