About Judy
Judy has been a nurse for over 20 years. She’s on the other side of 45. Her nursing career started in the Emergency Department, and she was the Charge Nurse for 9 years. She moved to Community practice in 2019 when she became Nurse Practitioner, working in Primary Care and more recently Heart Disease.
In 2021 she started a harsh menopause transition and didn’t even know that’s what it was. But once she did figure it out, she quickly realized that providers (herself included) are abysmally trained. She then discovered the world of guideline-based perimenopause care. She trained up, opened two Menopause Clinics (so far), and started advocating and educating.
She maintains positions with the Stratford Family Health Team as
Nurse Practitioner Lead, Huron-Perth Heart Failure Program which was recently awarded the 2024 Bright Lights Award for Excellent Team-Based Shared Care Delivery
Medical Director, Stratford Family Health Team Menopause Clinic
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Judy has studied with with The Menopause Society, Queen’s University, The Canadian Headache Society, the Harvard School of Medicine, Athabasca University, and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Over her career, Judy has twice received awards for her commitment to improving patient care delivery.
Outside of work
Judy enjoys being in nature, mountain biking, and spending time with loved ones.
Hallowe’en just might be her favourite time of year.
She hopes to helps others see their full potential for physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness.
As Featured On
Globe & Mail May 17, 2024
Stratford Beacon Herald March 18, 2014
CBC Afternoon Drive Radio Interview March 19, 2024
