Barbra Hanna, DO, FACOG, MSCP

MMRX FOUNDER & CEO, BOARD CERTIFIED OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNECOLOGIST, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Hanna moved to the Midwest to obtain her medical degree from Des Moines University. She met her west coast husband in medical school and they both decided to call Chicagoland their home. After completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Dr Hanna discovered her true passion was practicing Gynecology and Women's Healthcare, not delivering babies.

She went on to spend most of her 25+ year career in private practice as a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. As her patients aged, she was faced with menopause questions she was unable to answer confidently. She was one of the 80% of the physicians who obtained little menopause training in her OB/GYN residency. Dr Hanna enhanced her knowledge by becoming a North American Society Menopause Practitioner to better serve her patients. She retired her scalpel to focus on transforming women's lives at perimenopause and menopause. MyMenopauseRx was launched in April, 2021.

Dr Hanna and her physician husband, are grateful to have raised 3 incredible children and a 90lb German Shepherd. They love to spend their free time with their family - cooking, exercising, and traveling.

Steven Hanna

MMRX Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Steven Hanna grew up in a small, midwestern town before moving to Silicon Valley to be a software engineer at a large enterprise data company. While classicaly trained in the art of software, Steven quickly became a critical member of the enterprise sales cycle, often being the product's subject matter expert and engineer tasked with building customers requests in order to close large deals.

Steven's software is deployed across tens of thousands of customer machines, helping process petabytes of information every day. His ability to quickly turn business requirements into seamless product experiences allow his teams to quickly pivot and iterate on their ideas.

Steven founded MyMenopauseRx along with his mother, Dr. Barbra Hanna. Together, they were able to build and scale an idea into a technology-enabled women's healthcare company that continues to serve its patients and community.

Vadim Gelman, MD, MPH, FACOG

BOARD CERTIFIED OB/GYN, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Dr. Gelman's path in medicine began in the vibrant city of Chicago. He pursued his undergraduate studies, medical education, and Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Illinois. However, it was a move to New Orleans, where his wife's family hailed from, that truly shaped his career.

Over the next 27 years, Dr. Gelman established a thriving Ob/Gyn practice. As his patient population matured, he found himself transitioning from delivering babies to providing comprehensive care for women navigating menopausal changes. Seeking to stay at the forefront of medical knowledge, he earned a Master's degree in Public Health from Yale University.

Dr. Gelman's passion for menopause care led him to collaborate with his friend and colleague, Dr. Hanna, at MyMenopauseRX. Together, they explore the latest advancements in women's health, ensuring that their patients receive the best possible care during this transformative phase of life.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Gelman continues to call New Orleans home, sharing his life with his wife and is proud to have raised two remarkable daughters.

Heather Krantz, MD, FACOG

BOARD CERTIFIED OB/GYN, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Heather Krantz, M.D. is board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology, and over the past 30+ years she has practiced in university, HMO, private practice, community health, and telehealth settings. She completed the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil and trained in medical acupuncture and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Throughout her career, she has cared for women from adolescence through old age and enjoys the deep bonds forged with her patients. As many female ObGyn’s note, she has aged alongside her patients and now sees menopausal care as her emphasis. She hopes to help patients flourish in this part of life.

She lives with her husband and two whippets in Oregon and enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, cooking and reading.

Emilie McLain, DNP, APRN, WHNP, MSCP

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Emilie earned her Bachelor's degree in nursing with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of Illinois-Chicago and her Master's and Doctorate degrees from Frontier Nursing University. She is proud to share she has earned her MSCP as a North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Emilie has an extensive nursing background as a bedside nurse in Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery and Postpartum and as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in OB/GYN.

Emilie joined the MyMenopauseRx team to help women feel understood, educated and empowered in their healthcare.

Elizabeth Kicko, MS-RN, CNM, PHN, MSCP, WHNP-BC

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Elizabeth Kicko is a Nationally Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a double Master's degree in Nurse-Midwifery. She has cared for patients from birth through end of life, specializing in maternity care, family planning, and menopause care. She believes in a holistic but evidenced-based approach to treating the healthcare needs of her patients. Her certifications include: Public Health Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, NAMS-Certified Menopause Clinician.

Elizabeth joined the MyMenopauseRx team because she is passionate about delivering evidence-based healthcare to women in the peak of their lives when so many other practitioners have disregarded menopause as a modifiable experience. Elizabeth believes that women deserve access to treatment and support from compassionate practitioners who listen and care at every stage of life.

Kelly Perisin MSN, APRN, FNP-C

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Kelly Perisin APRN FNP-CKelly is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Illinois State University and then her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Chamberlain University in 2017. Passionate about normalizing conversations regarding perimenopause and menopause, Kelly enjoys partnering with women and helping them make informed decisions about their health. She is a member of The Menopause Society and focuses on providing evidence-based care that incorporates her previous professional experiences in weight management and urgent care to help her patients reach their optimal level of wellness.

Kelly joined the MyMenopauseRx team because she is devoted to helping women find healthiness as their healthcare needs change in perimenopause and menopause.

Jillian Montefusco, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Jillian Montefusco began her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on menopause and weight management. She holds a Master's in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is currently completing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Northern Illinois University, expected in December 2024. Additionally, she earned a Nurse Educator certificate from Benedictine University.

Jillian is dedicated to empowering women with evidence-based medical and holistic approaches during the transformative phase of menopause. She firmly believes that no woman should endure the challenges of menopause alone and that each journey deserves personalized care. Her approach goes beyond managing symptoms, focusing on promoting healthy aging and enhancing quality of life.

Meghan Matz MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Meghan Matz, is a highly experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in gynecologic care, prenatal and postpartum care, and women's health education. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program from the University of Illinois. Over her extensive career, Meghan has served in various healthcare settings, including NYE Partners, Access Community Health Network, and Rush University Medical Center, where she also contributed as nursing faculty. Her experience spans in-clinic and telehealth visits, with a particular focus on patient education and family planning. Meghan joined the MyMenopauseRx team to empower women by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care throughout their healthcare journey.

Larissa Wright, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Larissa is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned both her Master's degree in nursing with Summa Cum Laude honors (2023) & Bachelor degree in Nursing (2017) from Olivet Nazarene University. Larissa has an extensive nursing background as a bedside nurse in ICU, Labor & Delivery, and Pediatrics. She also has experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Gynecology & Urogynecology. Prior to her nursing career, Larissa worked as a firefighter/paramedic for 10 years.

Larissa joined the MyMenopauseRx team because she has a passion to educate & help women thru various walks of life. She wants to ensure women are able to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

In her free time, Larissa can be found spending time with her children & husband and traveling.

Liz Hederman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Liz became a nurse in 2012 after earning her BSN from Lewis University. She began her career in bedside nursing, specializing in orthopedics and medical-surgical care, before transitioning to orthopedics in an office setting. It was during this time that she decided to pursue a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In 2020, she completed her MSN-FNP program at Olivet Nazarene University.

Although Liz has a strong background in orthopedics, her true passion has always been women's health. Her clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology was among the most rewarding of her career, reaffirming her dedication to the field.

For the past three and a half years, Liz has been working in gynecology-urogynecology, where she has seen a growing number of women expressing frustration with menopause symptoms. She is excited to be part of their journey, providing support and guidance to help them navigate this stage of life.

Laura Smith, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Laura Smith is a very experienced women's health clinician. In 2003, Laura earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Creighton University and immediately started working as a labor and delivery nurse.

In 2011, she received a Master's in nursing degree as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2014, she received a Doctor of Nursing degree. Laura received both advanced degrees from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

In 2012, Laura began her career as a clinician in a reproductive health clinic, working with women from adolescence through menopause.

Jenny Kowalczyk, WHNP-BC, FNP-C

WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEMBER OF THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Born and raised in Wisconsin, she has spent time living in Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington before returning to her home state. Now settled in the River Falls area, she's enjoying being back in the Midwest and surrounded by the natural beauty she loves.

An outdoor enthusiast, she finds joy in walking, hiking, and biking—especially peaceful nature walks at dusk with her dog, when the world feels quiet and still.

With over 20 years of experience as a women's health nurse and more than a decade as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, she is deeply passionate about helping women achieve their health goals. Her mission is to support women in feeling their best and living vibrant, empowered lives.

Kirsten Johnson

Patient Care Coordinator

With a decade of dedicated experience in the medical field, Kirsten excels as a Patient Care Coordinator, bringing a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to patient management. Kirsten combines extensive knowledge of medical administration with a solid foundation in social work to deliver exceptional care and support. When she's not working, Kirsten enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog or trying out new recipes.

Brianna Cawthon, CCMA

Patient Care Coordinator

Brianna is a Certified Medical Assistant with 6 years of experience in the medical field. Before finding her passion for women's health, she gained experience in cardiology, audiology, and primary care. She prides herself on helping patients navigate all stages of their menopause journey, and goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and assistance whenever possible. In her free time, Brianna enjoys cooking, gardening, and taking walks with her two dogs.

Pam Hardy CPC, CCS-P, CPPM

MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

Pam has 30+ years experience in medical office billing. She works diligently behind the scenes making sure patient insurance claims are approved.