You're not falling apart. You're reorganizing.
Midlife brings change that can feel like loss — of sleep, strength, clarity, and the version of yourself you knew. It isn't decline. It's a reorganization, and with the right guide you can come through it stronger, steadier, and more yourself.
Nearly 30 years helping women navigate midlife.
Dr. Diedra Manns, PT, DPT, MS
For nearly three decades, Dr. Diedra has helped midlife women understand what their bodies are actually telling them — and build a clear, doable plan to feel strong, capable, and like themselves again.
Her approach blends physical therapy, movement science, and menopause expertise into one framework: Stability Before Performance™. Because when your foundation is steady, everything else follows.
Training you can trust
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Board-Certified Movement Science Fellow
- Menopause Health Expert
- Master Pilates Educator
- Member, Education Committee, The Menopause Society
- Certified Life Coach and XCHANGE Guide
- University faculty, speaker and workshop facilitator
- Founder, Monarch Wellness Group
Start where you are
Menopause Clarity Call
A one-to-one conversation to understand what's happening and map your next clear step.
Book your callSBP Foundations Assessment™
A structured assessment of your stability, strength, and capacity — the foundation everything else is built on.
Learn moreMidlife Movement Lab
Live small-group classes on Zoom for women in perimenopause and beyond. Founding class begins January 2027.
Join the listIn their words
“Health and wellness is a personal journey, but that doesn’t mean it has to happen alone. Diedra focused on the bigger picture while addressing the immediate problem — helping me adopt practices for day to day living that make my situation healthier for the long run.”
Kathy
Scoliosis & Whole-Body Health
“Within two months, I finally got rid of my anxiety and my blood pressure went down. I feel like I’m more focused, smarter, stronger, and in the end, a happier person. You are exactly on point with what you give me — I feel like I’m living finally.”
Lilian
Anxiety, Energy & Vitality
“I feel taken care of here. You listen to me, and I believe you understand what has happened to my body. For years, I’ve gone to the best practitioners and no one has helped me solve so many of my problems so quickly. You’ve given me my confidence back.”
Gina & Melissa
Confidence & Restored Strength
The Who Is Peri?™ Podcast
Honest conversations about perimenopause, midlife change, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again.
Listen to the podcast
3 AM Again? Press Play.
A simple 3-minute audio reset for sleepless perimenopause nights — to quiet your racing mind and help your body return to sleep. Designed for high-performing women who want to protect their energy, focus, and impact during the day.
Get the free audio resetNot sure where to start?
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