Sarah Tuffo, APRN, MSN, FNP

Following the questions: "I began my career in healthcare with a Bachelor’s degree in biology from UMass Amherst in 2009, followed by two years of molecular biology research at Beth Israel Deaconess and Harvard Medical School. I went on to complete nursing school at UMass Medical School, became a nurse in 2012, and have pursued further education and training ever since. Since then, I’ve worked in primary care, primarily in community health centers, where I had the opportunity to care for a wide range of adults and explore many areas of medicine."

When patterns become clear: "Over time, I noticed a striking trend: nearly every woman I saw over age 35 was dealing with perimenopausal symptoms of some kind. As a woman myself, now 39 and 1.5 years postpartum, I could deeply relate. Millennial women are carrying so much. We’re expected to work full time, show up as present parents, and do it all with limited support. The last thing anyone has time for is feeling unwell and unheard."

Care that centers the person: "I want my patients to feel truly heard and understood. Even if we only cover the basics in a first visit, my goal is for patients to feel educated about what’s happening in their bodies and confident that there are real options to improve their quality of life."

Thoughtful, ongoing support: "I believe early, regular follow-up is essential. That’s how care becomes personalized—symptoms get addressed, treatments are adjusted, and patients feel supported every step of the way."