Your Midlife Wellness Starts Here
The First Virtual Clinic Dedicated to Menopause Care for Black Women
Designed specifically for Black women navigating PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, weight changes, and nutrition—care that helps you feel balanced, energized, and confident again.
What we treat
Care for Every Stage of Midlife
Navigate perimenopause and menopause
Sleep through the night
Fix brain fog
Balance hormones (PCOS)
Support healthy weight
Reverse hair thinning
Cool hot flashes
Lift your mood
Heal gut issues
Meet Your Provider
Mariama-Seray Barrie
FNP-BC, MSCP
I'm a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. I've spent over 15 years in Primary Care, Oncology, Urology, and Female Pelvic & Reconstructive Surgery—and in that time, I kept seeing the same thing: Black women being dismissed, undertreated, or sent home with anxiety meds when what they really needed was hormone support.
I started Sistah Pause™ because I was tired of watching it happen—and because I went through it myself. When you work with me, I'm not just running labs. I'm listening, looking at the full picture, and treating you the way I wish someone had treated me.
Understanding Your Body
Why Do I Feel This Way
Perimenopause starts in your late 30s—years before menopause. Your hormones fluctuate, your metabolism slows, and suddenly nothing works the way it used to. Most providers miss it because they're not looking for it. We are.
Here's what's actually happening: estrogen and progesterone start to drop and spike unpredictably. Cortisol (your stress hormone) goes up. Insulin sensitivity goes down. Your thyroid might be struggling. And all of this shows up as weight gain, exhaustion, mood swings, and brain fog—but your provider says your labs are "fine."
At Sistah Pause™, we run 100+ biomarkers to see the full picture. Not just what's "normal"—what's actually wrong.
Start with clarity. Continue with care.
How we support you
Whether you're booking your first Discovery Session or continuing your wellness journey, we meet you exactly where you are.
DISCOVERY
Care built around understanding your needs and goals
We'll review your labs, discuss your symptoms, and create a clear path forward together.
membership
Ongoing care that meets you where you are, every time
Continued support and follow-up care for patients who've completed Discovery or a program.
Feeling like yourself again isn't just possible—it's within reach.
Most patients report improved energy, balanced hormones, better sleep, and sustainable weight loss within the first few months. Personalized care that actually works—because we listen, test, and treat the root cause.
medical-GRADE supplements
Clinician-guided Supplements
Your care may include prescription medications, supplements, or supportive therapies—with or without hormone therapy—based on your labs, preferences, and goals. Everything is reviewed and recommended as part of your care. You can also browse our curated dispensary of high-quality supplements, selected specifically to support Black women's hormonal health. Many patients use our supplements alongside lifestyle changes as an alternative or complement to hormone therapy.
Real Stories, Real Results
FROM OUR patients
This is your sign to pause and listen
Get support today for
hot flashes
brain fog
sleepless nights
weight changes
thinning hair
low libido
mood swings
infertility
hot flashes brain fog sleepless nights weight changes thinning hair low libido mood swings infertility
Clear, clinician-guided care to help you make sense of your symptoms and decide what support makes sense for you. Most patients book within 48 hours of their first visit. Next available appointments fill quickly.
free guide
Download “A Guide for Black Women: Perimenopause, Menopause, & Post-Menopause”
It’s time to reclaim your health and thrive through every stage of menopause. This free guide is designed for Black women, offering practical tools, expert insights, and the encouragement you need to feel empowered and supported on your journey.