Menopause is often associated with hot flashes and mood swings, but for many it brings another, less talked-about challenge: chronic pain. If you're experiencing new or worsening aches and discomfort during perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone.

Something you may not know about clinic owner Vanessa Weiland, NP, is that she's dealt with chronic pain since she was 13 years old.