Two women standing close together, smiling, against a plain white wall.

Meet Your Chicago Menopause Care Team

You deserve to be heard. Not rushed, not dismissed, not told to "just power through." At Attune Menopause Care, we practice slow medicine—intentional, compassionate care that starts with listening to your story and honoring your experience.

Margaret and Kiyomi are Certified Nurse-Midwives who've dedicated their practice to supporting you through perimenopause and menopause. Because this transition deserves more than an 18-minute appointment. It deserves real time, real attention, and a partnership built on trust.

Slow medicine philosophy icon

Our Philosophy: Bringing Slow Medicine to Menopause Care in Chicago

We reject the idea that faster is always better. Just like slow food celebrates nourishment over shortcuts, and slow travel savors the journey, slow medicine prioritizes meaning, connection, and healing over quick fixes.

Here's what that means for your care:

  • Longer visits so there's space for your whole story

  • Listening first because understanding your experience is where good care begins

  • Personalized plans built with you, not handed to you

  • Evidence-based treatment tailored to your unique needs

We built this practice to give you what the system so often doesn't: enough time, clarity about what's happening in your body, and a true partnership in your care.

Meet Our Menopause Care Specialists

  • Margaret Ladner, CNM, MSCP - Owner and certified nurse-midwife at Attune Menopause Care

    Margaret Ladner, CNM, MSCP

    she/her

    OWNER & MIDWIFE

    Hi, I'm Margaret. I founded Attune Menopause Care because I saw firsthand how the healthcare system was failing women during menopause. After caring for hundreds of families in busy clinical and hospital settings, I realized that meaningful care simply can't happen in rushed, 15-minute appointments.

    My path to midwifery is a bit unconventional. I spent over a decade working in international human rights and humanitarian relief before pursuing my calling in healthcare. That experience taught me the profound power of deep listening and honoring each person's story—lessons I bring to every client I serve today.

    I built this practice on a simple belief: you deserve care that takes time. Care that respects your concerns, partners with you (not talks over you), and helps you feel confident and supported. It's why slow medicine is at the heart of everything we do.

    Education:

    Master of Nursing Science, Nurse-Midwifery, University of Illinois at Chicago

    Master of International Affairs, School of International & Public Affairs, Columbia University

    Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Simon's Rock College of Bard

    Certifications:

    Certified Nurse-Midwife, American Midwifery Certification Board

    Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

    Schedule a Visit with Margaret
  • Kiyomi Kimble, CNM, MSCP - Certified nurse-midwife at Attune Menopause Care

    Kiyomi Kimble, CNM, MSCP

    she/her

    MIDWIFE

    I'm Kiyomi, and I believe in the power of slowing down. After 15+ years in healthcare, I've learned that exceptional care happens when we create space to truly see and hear each person as a whole.

    I transitioned from full-scope midwifery to focus on menopause and perimenopause because I see this time for what it truly is: an opportunity for enrichment, empowerment, and self-discovery. But that potential can only unfold with the right support—support that's patient, attentive, and genuinely collaborative.

    My role is simple: to be your partner in feeling seen, heard, and good in your body. Whether you're navigating menopause symptoms, coming in for wellness care, or seeking support for pelvic or sexual health concerns, I'm committed to providing care at a human pace.

    Education:

    Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery, Frontier Nursing University

    Master of Science in Nursing, Generalist, Rush University

    Bachelor of Fine Art, Fiber and Material Studies, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    Certifications:

    Certified Nurse-Midwife, American Midwifery Certification Board

    Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

    Schedule a Visit with Kiyomi

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • “A wonderful group of providers for midlife women navigating perimenopause and the hormone balancing journey. Very thoughtful approach to balancing evidence-based recommendations with patient wishes and experiences. A non-judgmental approach to balancing input from a variety of specialties and always focused on building a positive patient-provider rapport.”

    — ES

  • "Margaret was fantastic! Really open, knowledgeable and listened. Offer practical advice and solutions. I feel able to move forward with actionable items and would highly recommend."

    — JM

  • "I’m so happy I found this team! I had been dismissed and felt unheard by my primary and gyno. Being able to REALLY talk about my concerns made all the difference. Kiyomi is knowledgeable and so positive and caring. I feel confident that together we will find what’s right for my menopause journey."

    — LM

  • "Attentive, informative, thoughtful, and patient. Highly recommend!"

    — WD

  • “HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Margaret was thorough, thoughtful, very attentive listener, and very caring. I got my questions answered in a way that few doctors take the time to do. Thanks so much!”

    —M

  • “Such wonderful care! Margaret spent a great deal of time with me. She listened to all my menopause concerns and truly is the medical provider we all deserve during this wild time. She took great care to address all my concerns and questions today and she takes insurance!”

    — MY

  • “I was able to ask very detailed questions in a one on one environment, specific to my symptoms. She also gave me a thorough explanation of what my body was going through, which gave me a great piece of mind and much better understanding of what I can be expecting now and in the future”

    — LH

  • "There is focus and interest around getting to know ALL of you so that the medical care they provide can be done with the consideration of you as a whole person, not just one fragmented body part."

    — GG

READY TO EXPERIENCE CARE THAT LISTENS?

If you're looking for menopause care that honors your story, respects your time, and helps you thrive in this stage of life, we'd love to partner with you.

Schedule Your Visit
Light-colored geometric pattern with circular shapes and radial lines, faint pastel shades of green, blue, and purple
Abstract background with scattered, irregular pastel-colored shapes on a white background.
A pattern of overlapping triangles in shades of blue and green.
Abstract background with vertical streaks in pale shades of blue, green, and purple.
Abstract pattern of vertical pastel-colored elongated triangles in light blue and green, arranged in a repeating pattern.