MENO-START PROGRAMS
A Six-Month Experience Designed for You
Menopause isn’t a mystery when you have the right guide.
Too often, women aren’t aware of the range of symptoms connected to this season of change and transition — or the powerful options available to relieve discomfort and support feeling their best.
Meno-Start's six-month program delivers solutions, results, and insights to ensure your best years are yet to come.
Led by Dr. Shannon Cothran and Dulany Washington, Meno-Start offers you a clear path to optimal health during a challenging season. Meno-Start cuts through the noise of misinformation, unlicensed practitioners, and the latest fads hyped by internet influencers to provide you with clear, evidence-based, physician‑led care tailored to your unique body chemistry and goals.
What’s Included in Your Membership
Your journey is personal, but every path through Meno‑Start is built on three pillars:
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Expert Medical Care
1:1 visits with Dr. Shannon Cothran, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
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Prescription management and orders for lab work as needed
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Direct text/phone access for questions between visits
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Personalized Guidance
Customized menopause care plan tailored to your unique needs
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Practical tools to help you build long-term routines that work for you
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Fitness & Wellness Learning
Unlimited sessions at our McLean, VA studio for fitness, nutrition, and emotional wellness
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Guidance on sleep issues, stress management, sexual health, and more
How it Works
Month 1: Build your baseline with a medical assessment, wellness and fitness consultation, and menopause care plan
Months 2–6: Stay supported with follow-up visits, unlimited wellness sessions, and direct text/phone access to your doctor
Beyond: Transition to our Ongoing Care Program for continued medical support and community engagement
Meno-Start Program Pricing
Your Journey to Confidence & Longevity
Meno‑Start is a six‑month, physician‑led program designed to give you the clarity, care, and tools you need to feel your best, now and for years to come.
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Your first month is designed as a no-obligation baseline so you can experience the Meno-Start difference before committing further.
Includes:
1-hour initial consultation with Dr. Cothran
Any prescriptions and orders for labs/bloodwork as needed
Your personalized menopause care plan
1-hour wellness & fitness consultation with Dulany Washington
Direct text/phone access to Dr. Cothran
Unlimited Wellness & Fitness Studio sessions for knowledge, movement, and support
If you decide not to continue after Month 1, you can step away — no additional cost, no pressure.
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The next five months build on your foundation with deeper care, ongoing connection, and a wellness routine that fits your life.
Includes:
Two additional consultations with Dr. Cothran (in-office or virtual)
Prescription renewals as needed
Direct text/phone access to Dr. Cothran
Unlimited Wellness & Fitness Studio access
Connection to the Meno-Start community for shared learning
A strong foundation of education, strategies, and tools to navigate menopause with confidence
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Many women choose to stay with us beyond their initial program for continued gynecological care and menopause support.
Includes:
Annual gynecological exam plus one additional visit for menopause or other concerns
Prescription renewals as needed
Direct text/phone access to Dr. Cothran year-round
Continued engagement with the Meno-Start community
Current members can purchase the Ongoing Care package from the Members Hub or by getting in touch with the Meno-Start team.
EXPLORE MENO-START
Start with a Consultation
Not quite ready for the full six-month program? Begin with a one-on-one visit with Dr. Cothran to explore what's possible.
Meet Dr. Cothran, share your story, and understand your options before committing to a longer journey. These consultation visits offer a focused starting point — an opportunity to ask questions, receive expert guidance, and decide what comes next.
A 90-minute one-on-one appointment with Dr. Cothran to discuss your symptoms, history, and goals. This extended visit gives Dr. Cothran the time to truly listen, review your health in depth, and offer clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to where you are right now. You'll leave with a better understanding of your body, your options, and the path forward.
If you choose to join the Meno-Start six-month program after your Initial Consult, the full $400 fee will be applied to your membership.
A 60-minute follow-up appointment with Dr. Cothran to continue the conversation. Designed for women who have previously consulted with Dr. Cothran and want to check in, revisit their plan, or address new questions as they arise.
Whether you're adjusting a current approach, responding to new symptoms, or simply want expert input before your next step, this visit offers the time and flexibility to do so — no membership required.
FAQs
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Meno-Start is a cash-pay, concierge-style medical program. Most insurance plans will allow you to use your benefits for prescriptions, lab orders, and bloodwork recommended for your medical care.
We do not take insurance for our program, so we have full freedom to provide you with the medical care you need in the way you prefer. Traditional insurance does not allow physicians to have 1-hour consultations with their patients, or to provide certain wellness and fitness options as part of a preventative care plan. It also does not cover text/phone access to your doctor. At Meno-Start, our program is about helping you optimize your health during menopause. That requires us to have time with you and for you to have access to us in ways that are not funded by insurance.
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Yes. We offer super bills and are a qualified HSA (Health Savings Account)/FSA (Flexible Spending Account) expense. If you have these benefit programs available to you, we encourage you to use them for Meno-Start and will assist you in doing so.
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Any woman experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or who is post menopause can benefit from our holistic, comprehensive care. Most of our clients range in age from 35–60. We are open to seeing any woman who has concerns about longevity and best practices for navigating midlife, menopause, and beyond. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with Dr. Cothran to see if Meno-Start is the right fit for you.