Meet Our Team
Julie Labanz
Juile is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Licenesed Professional Clinical Counselor. She is the owner of Be Known a sex and relationship therapy practice, as well as the co-owner of the Institute for Sex Positive Therapy.
Julie recognizes that menopause can drastically change how women feel about sex, their sexuality, and their bodies, and wants to help them explore new ways of being sexual that align with what feels pleasure-filled in this stage of life.
Co-Founder, MA, LPCC-S, CST, CST-S
Maria Bertrand
Maria is a licensed, Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of her own private practice, Maria Bertrand Therapy LLC. Maria has worked for years with women going through midlife changes that impact their sense of self and relationships. She helps women work through depression, anxiety, and relationship issues and is a member of the Menopause Society.
Co-Founder, MA, IMFT
Dr. Deb Amann is a Cincinnati native and a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and menopause care. Having navigated her own challenges with perimenopausal treatment options, she brings a deeply informed and compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Amann provides individualized, evidence-based treatment while offering preventive guidance to support long-term well-being. As a menopause society certified provider, she is committed to helping women feel understood, supported, and empowered through every stage of midlife.
MD, ABPN, MSCPDeb Amann
Dr. Michelle Koval is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Pillar Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy. She specializes in comprehensive pelvic health care, combining hands-on manual therapy, movement and strength-based rehabilitation, dry needling, nervous system support, and individualized treatment approaches to help women feel stronger, more connected, and more confident in their bodies through all stages of life — especially during the often-overlooked transitions of perimenopause and menopause.
After navigating her own postpartum recovery challenges, Michelle became passionate about helping women realize they do not have to simply “push through” symptoms or accept feeling off as normal. As a busy mom and business owner herself, she understands how easy it is to put your own health last. Michelle is known for her honest, approachable style and for creating a space where women feel comfortable having real conversations about their bodies and health.
PT, DPT, PRPCDr. Michelle Koval
Ronda Lehn is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) with decades of experience in family medicine and a deep commitment to supporting women through midlife and beyond. Practicing through Concierge Medicine of Cincinnati, she brings a relationship-driven, unhurried approach to care.
Whether you're navigating perimenopause, managing post-menopausal health, or looking for a primary care partner who truly listens, Ronda offers personalized, thoughtful care that meets you where you are.
MSN, FNP-C, MSCPRonda Lehn
Lisa Andrews is a seasoned dietitian with over 35 years of experience in clinical, community, and culinary nutrition. As the founder of Sound Bites Nutrition, she shares her nutrition knowledge through counseling, cooking demos, and freelance writing. She is licensed in Ohio, and her practice is telehealth.
Lisa has counseled countless women in perimenopause and menopause. As a post-menopausal woman with rheumatoid arthritis, she understands the importance of diet, exercise, and good sleep hygiene. Her science-based approach to health is food-first.
Lisa meets you where you are and provides simple, sustainable tips to meet your health goals.
Lisa contributes regularly to Food and Health Communications and authored the Healing Gout Cookbook, Complete Thyroid Cookbook, and Heart Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook. She’s a frequent guest on WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyles and is often quoted by her peers.
MEd, RD, LDLisa Andrews
Dr. Heather Hilkowitz is a Cincinnati native in private practice at Hilltop OBGYN since 2007 in the Northern Cincinnati suburbs. She is a member of The Menopause Society, the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Aside from a focus on robotics and minimally invasive surgery, she has spent her career focusing on hormone dysfunction as it pertains to fertility, perimenopause, and post-menopausal treatment options-- navigating the ever-changing landscape of bioidentical hormone therapy. Her passion is trying to help patients who have felt misunderstood in the process of clinical evaluation.
She strongly believes women in this day and age do not need to suffer through the symptoms of menopause without compassionate support, and also do not need to break the bank in doing so.
Dr. Heather Hilkowitz
Allie is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology.
As a team member, Allie supports community outreach, event promotion, social media, and administrative operations. She is honored to help amplify the work of experts who are empowering women through education, support, and evidence-based care during midlife and beyond. She hopes to build a career centered on health, wellness, and supporting individuals through life's transitions.