Join us for an engaging talk on perimenopause and menopause—the often-overlooked transition that marks a new phase of life. Unlike puberty, it’s a time many women face with little preparation or support. We’ll break the silence, discuss the real changes, and explore how to embrace this transition for a healthier, empowered future.
Childcare will be available during this program. Please call the Library at 413-637-0197 or email info@lenoxlib.org to register for childcare only. Registration is not required to attend the program.
About our presenter: Molly Rivest, DNP, FNP is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in women’s health. She is the founder of BodyWise Health Collaborative, a private practice located in Pittsfield, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for women of all ages. Her practice is grounded in a patient-centered philosophy that respects and elevates each individual’s innate understanding of their own body.
Molly specializes in addressing sensitive and frequently overlooked areas of care, including sexual health, contraceptive management, perimenopausal care, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She fosters a supportive and stigma-free environment, ensuring that patients feel safe discussing even the most complex or taboo health concerns.
Before founding BodyWise, Molly delivered women’s healthcare at CHP Barrington OB/GYN and served as a primary care provider at UMass Hahnemann Family Health. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the UMass Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Smith College.
Molly’s dedication to women’s health is deeply influenced by her earlier career as an officer in the United States Air Force, where she conducted laser eye protection research and served as a victim advocate for survivors of sexual assault. These formative experiences strengthened her commitment to creating environments of safety, trust, and empowerment—principles that remain foundational to her clinical practice today.