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Dr. Manna Semby, ND, MSCP, IFMCP
Championing Menopause Awareness and Support in the Workplace
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“Breaking the Silence: How Menopause Policies Transform Workplaces and Support Women’s Leadership”
Dr. Manna is a dynamic speaker, functional medicine
doctor, and advocate for midlife women’s health, specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and brain health.
With her TEDx San Diego talk in February 2025, Dr. Manna is at the forefront of a cultural shift to normalize conversations about menopause in workplaces, equipping organizations to adopt policies that enable women to thrive.
In today’s workplace, over 20% of the workforce is navigating menopause. Without support, many women experience reduced productivity, higher burnout, and leadership attrition. Dr. Semby’s keynote dives into why menopause literacy and support is a corporate imperative, how to foster leadership buy-in, and practical strategies to implement supportive policies.
Key Audiences: Corporate Leadership | HR Professionals | Women’s Advocacy Organizations | Healthcare Associations
“The Perimenopause Broken Rung Hypothesis”
In her widely read article on Medium.com, Dr. Manna explores how the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause create invisible barriers for women in their careers, contributing to the “broken rung” phenomenon in leadership pipelines. She draws on scientific insights, personal experience, and actionable solutions to highlight the urgent need for workplace awareness and support. Read it HERE.
About Dr. Manna
Dr. Manna Semby, ND, MSCP, IFMCP, is a functional medicine doctor certified by the Menopause Society and the Institute for Functional Medicine. With a background in corporate finance and a personal journey through midlife health challenges, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to champion women’s health.
Speaking Resume
Key Learnings
Style
Dr. Manna is a master storyteller who blends compassion, science, and actionable insights to create engaging and empowering talks. Her sessions are designed to inspire change, encourage open conversations, and drive measurable impact.
Program Format Options
• Keynote Address (60-90 minutes)
• Interactive Workshop (Half-day or full-day)
• Leadership and HR Training
Contact Information
e: dr.mannasemby@gmail.com
ph: 760.585.9393 | LinkedIn
Founder & CEO: Aruna Personalized Medicine | Center for Cognitive Resilience
Key Highlights
Podcasts: The Myths and Realities of Perimenopause and Menopause with Jen McWaters, Bio Identical Hormones and Women with Sherry Price, Managing Midlife Weight Gain with Jaclyn KIrschen, Elevate Your Menopause Experience with Michelle DeKeyser, ABCs of Menopause with Sabrina Victoria, How Menopause Affects the Brain with Jody Lemieux. See https://arunamed.com/about/podcasts/ for links to podcast recordings.
Bloom TV Tampa with Gayle Guyardo 4/3/24 on the Connection Between Heart and Brain Health.
In-Person Events: How to Prevent Dementia on 6/26/24 at SoCal Dentistry in Poway. Effective Strategies to Manage Stress on 7/8/24 at SHIFT Pilates in Hillcrest.
Webinars: Hosted and participated in many webinars focusing on Women and Heart Health, Preventing Dementia, Navigating Perimenopause.
Who Benefits from Dr. Semby’s Talks?
Corporate Women: Balancing demanding careers with optimal health.
Business Women: The doers, go-getters, and problem solvers seeking to maintain peak performance.
Career Changers: Women transitioning careers who need to prioritize their health.
Family and Community Pillars: Those who are central to their families and communities and want to stay healthy and strong.
Praise
“Dr. Manna speaks in a warm, caring and engaging manner that made me trust her immediately. She provided a ton of really valuable information.”
— Ana Starr
“Dr. Manna is a true beacon of expertise and compassion in the realm of hormones and brain health for women.”
— Shani Obedoza
“I am ApoE4 and Dr. Manna has been so helpful to my journey. She is very knowledgeable, wise, helpful and kind, compassionately easing my healing journey.”
— Caralie Norman
Book Dr. Manna Semby
Dr. Manna speaks at corporate events, leadership conferences, ERG gatherings, professional association meetings, and executive off-sites. Engagements are available in-person and virtually.