Menopause Care in the Spotlight as Michelle Keating-Sibel Presented at the 2026 PCNP Conference

Michelle’s Three Conference Session topics:

Menopause in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Management Beyond the Myths
Session Description from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (PCNP) 2026 conference:

Menopause management has re-emerged as a critical competency in primary care, yet many nurse practitioners report limited formal training and uncertainty surrounding hormone therapy safety. Conflicting media narratives, evolving guidelines, and increasing patient demand have created both opportunity and risk. This session provides a clear, evidence-based framework for evaluating menopausal symptoms, counseling patients on risks and benefits of hormone therapy, and individualizing treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed on shared decision-making, cardiovascular and breast cancer risk assessment, non-hormonal alternatives, and practical prescribing strategies for NPs practicing in primary care settings.

Participants will leave with clinical algorithms that can be implemented immediately to improve symptom control, patient satisfaction, and long-term health outcomes.

Presented by: Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP

From Volume to Value: The NP as Architect of Population Health
Session Description from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (PCNP) 2026 conference:

As healthcare accelerates its shift toward value-based reimbursement, nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to lead quality transformation efforts across primary and specialty care settings. Drawing from real-world experience in ACO leadership, risk-based contracting, and population health management, this session provides practical strategies NPs can implement immediately to improve HEDIS performance, reduce avoidable utilization, and strengthen care coordination. Attendees will leave with a framework for translating frontline clinical insight into measurable value-based outcomes while maintaining patient-centered care.

Presented by: Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP

From Clinician to Speaker: How Nurse Practitioners Can Start Presenting and Sharing Their Expertise
Session Description from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (PCNP) 2026 conference: 

Nurse practitioners possess valuable clinical insights that can contribute to professional education, policy discussions, and practice innovation. However, many NPs are unsure how to begin presenting at conferences, webinars, or professional meetings. Questions about topic selection, proposal development, networking, and building credibility often prevent clinicians from sharing their expertise.
This session provides a practical roadmap for nurse practitioners who want to begin speaking and presenting professionally. Participants will learn how to identify presentation topics within their own clinical practice, develop compelling conference proposals, and build a professional speaking portfolio. The session will also discuss strategies for networking, collaborating with professional organizations, and leveraging social and professional platforms to expand educational impact.
Attendees will leave with a clear action plan for transitioning from clinician to educator and contributing their voice to the advancement of the nurse practitioner profession.

Presented by: Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP

What is it?

One question from Michelle’s menopause session comes up often in patient visits. Could the changes I’m noticing be related to perimenopause, menopause, or something else entirely?  For Michelle, that conversation starts with knowing what to ask, finding out what’s changed, how it’s affecting daily life, and what matters most to the patient. For someone considering hormone therapy, it can also include how their health history shapes the decision, what nonhormonal options are available, and how they’ll know whether their plan is helping.

Healthcare credentials can be confusing, but each one represents a different part of a clinician’s education, licensure, certification, or specialized training.

Michelle’s full professional designation is: Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP

DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michelle has earned a clinical doctorate in nursing practice. This advanced degree emphasizes evidence-based care, clinical leadership, healthcare quality, population health, and the application of research to improve patient outcomes.

CRNP: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CRNP is the professional designation used for nurse practitioners licensed in Pennsylvania. It reflects Michelle’s authorization to evaluate patients, diagnose and manage medical conditions, order and interpret testing, prescribe medications, and provide preventive and ongoing healthcare within her professional scope of practice.

FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified
This national board certification reflects Michelle’s preparation to care for patients across the lifespan and manage a broad range of acute, chronic, and preventive health concerns.

MSCP: Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
The MSCP credential is awarded to licensed healthcare professionals who pass The Menopause Society’s competency examination and demonstrate expertise in menopause and midlife healthcare. The Society created the examination to establish standards for menopause practice and help patients identify clinicians with advanced knowledge in this area.

Michelle has also earned the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. This certificate required at least 60 hours of qualifying obesity-focused continuing education and recognizes extensive education in evidence-based obesity treatment. Unlike MSCP, it is an educational certificate and does not add additional letters after her name.

Michelle’s credentials represent more than letters after her name. They reflect years of education, clinical experience, national certification, specialized study, and a continued commitment to helping patients feel heard and receive thoughtful, informed care.

For Michelle’s patients, these qualifications reflect a commitment to using current, evidence-based recommendations while looking beyond any single symptom or number on the scale. Treatment plans are individualized based on each patient’s medical history, risks, preferences, and goals, with care informed by ongoing professional education as the evidence continues to evolve.
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What an exceptional experience! Michelle was incredibly patient, compassionate, and thorough. She took the time to truly listen, carefully review my complete medical history, and address each of my symptoms and concerns without ever making me feel rushed. It was so refreshing to feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. This is exactly what women’s healthcare should look like personalized, attentive, and centered around the patient. I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough!
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Michelle is excellent! She listens to every concern and takes time to answer all questions! She spent a good amount of time with me making me feel comfortable and at ease! I highly recommend Michelle!!
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I had lost hope in finding someone to hear me and know I wasn’t crazy with my symptoms. I am in healthcare and have some insight into what a provider should be and Michelle hits it out of the park! She is knowledgeable, patient, caring and is helping me feel like a normal person again ! She listens , hears and has personal insight into what a menopausal woman is going through!! She is my guardian angel 👼!
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Let me count the many ways Lumen Aesthetics and wellness changed my life for the better. I started my perimenopause recovery journey with Michelle as my guide. She has been amazing with every step. She responses quickly to questions and concerns. She always listens and cheers for you. Every dollar spent has been 100 percent worth it. She helped me get myself back. I am beyond grateful for her guidance. I wish all women my age endeavored in this aspect of health recovery. Cheers to HRT!!
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Life-changing care and results I can’t put into words how grateful I am for the experience I’ve had here. After starting with Dr. Michelle in February, my life has completely turned around. My perimenopause symptoms are gone, I’ve lost weight, and I finally feel like myself again. Dr. Michelle truly listens, cares, and works with you to find solutions that actually make a difference. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive—it’s the first time I’ve felt truly heard by a medical professional. Beyond the physical changes, my energy and outlook on life have improved so much, and my family has noticed too. I’ve already referred friends and will keep doing so. Don’t hesitate—this is the care we all deserve.
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I can’t remember the last time I felt this good. I started seeing Dr. Michelle at Lumen Aesthetics and Wellness in February, and in just three months my perimenopause symptoms are gone, I’ve lost weight, and I have a completely new outlook on life. After being dismissed by other doctors, Dr. Michelle truly listened. She’s knowledgeable, relatable, responsive, and genuinely cares. The difference has been life‑changing — even my relationships with my family are better because I feel better. I can’t recommend her enough. I’ve already referred two friends and will continue to do so. If you’re on the fence, make the appointment — it’s 100% worth it.
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5 stars isn’t enough to give! Michelle has been fabulous and I wish I had visited sooner. She has listened to all of my concerns without judgement, helped form an actionable treatment plan and is a wealth of knowledge. Her passion for women’s health is evident and I will be a client for life.
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I am so excited about Lumen Aesthetics. Michelle is my provider there and she is wonderful. I’m at a time in my life where I am dealing with menopause and all the information and misinformation is a bit overwhelming. Michelle is clearly a smart woman, but she’s also a realist. My goal is to feel better and to be as healthy as possible. Michelle spent time with me and together we created a plan. She left me feeling empowered and hopeful. I would encourage others to try Lumen.
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Wow! I cannot say enough about Michelle. Never have I experienced a more comfortable conversation with a medical provider than with her and never have I been scheduled for an appointment within a day of requesting one. When I reached out to my GYN, I was told "See you in 6 weeks". 6 weeks may not seem like a long time but when you are dealing with a hormonal circus and all that goes with it, you just want some relief, you just want to feel like yourself again. For anyone considering HRT, this is where you want to go!
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I had an appointment recently with Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, after not having much luck with my own network of providers from lack of knowledge with perimenopause. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dr. Sibel listened, shared her experiences, gave multiple options and shared what we thought would work best for me. I highly recommend her and will continue to work with her on my journey.
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Michelle took her time and listened to get the whole picture of what I've been experiencing. She gave me options and explained risks and benefits so that I could make an educated choice. This experience was well worth it especially since I was able to avoid the hassle of dealing my insurance company. Highly recommend!
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Dr. Keating-Sibel is wonderful! She asks the right questions, while listening to all of your concerns. She will come up with the right game plan for you! It feels great knowing there is a menopause provider in the area, I had the drive a little ways to see her but well worth it!
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Michelle was great. She spend time talking with me about my needs. She gave me hope that I would start feeling like myself again. Thank you Michelle

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About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience caring for patients across primary care, women’s health, and wellness settings. She is passionate about helping individuals improve their health through prevention, education, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Michelle actively practices in family medicine and is the co-founder of Lumen Aesthetics & Wellness. She specializes in evidence-based wellness care, hormone therapy, menopause management, and medical weight management, partnering with patients to develop personalized plans that support long-term success.

Known for her compassionate and practical approach, Michelle takes the time to understand each patient’s unique goals, challenges, and lifestyle. Her philosophy of care focuses on treating the whole person—mind and body—while empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their health.

In addition to caring for patients, Michelle serves as an educator, speaker, and mentor to future nurse practitioners. She remains actively engaged in advancing the profession and promoting high-quality, patient-centered care.

Education

Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from East Stroudsburg University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Villanova University. She later completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at West Chester University, where her doctoral project centered on implementing evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes at a system level.

Michelle is Nationally Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, adding MSCP to her professional credentials and demonstrates specialized knowledge in menopause and midlife care. She holds a Certificate Of Advanced Education from the Obesity Medicine Association. Michelle also has advanced training in hormone optimization, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. She is an active member of the American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Healthcare Executives, Obesity Medicine Association and The Menopause Society.

Mentor & Educator

In addition to her clinical practices, Michelle is a Visiting Professor at Chamberlain University where she teaches leadership and role development in advanced nursing practice, President of the East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association Board of Directors, and an invited speaker at national and state conferences. Her presentations have included topics such as obesity management, deprescribing, value-based care, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in patient engagement.

Healthcare credentials can be confusing, but each one represents a different part of a clinician’s education, licensure, certification, or specialized training.

Michelle’s full professional designation is: Michelle Keating-Sibel, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSCP

DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michelle has earned a clinical doctorate in nursing practice. This advanced degree emphasizes evidence-based care, clinical leadership, healthcare quality, population health, and the application of research to improve patient outcomes.

CRNP: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CRNP is the professional designation used for nurse practitioners licensed in Pennsylvania. It reflects Michelle’s authorization to evaluate patients, diagnose and manage medical conditions, order and interpret testing, prescribe medications, and provide preventive and ongoing healthcare within her professional scope of practice.

FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified
This national board certification reflects Michelle’s preparation to care for patients across the lifespan and manage a broad range of acute, chronic, and preventive health concerns.

MSCP: Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
The MSCP credential is awarded to licensed healthcare professionals who pass The Menopause Society’s competency examination and demonstrate expertise in menopause and midlife healthcare. The Society created the examination to establish standards for menopause practice and help patients identify clinicians with advanced knowledge in this area.

Michelle has also earned the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. This certificate required at least 60 hours of qualifying obesity-focused continuing education and recognizes extensive education in evidence-based obesity treatment. Unlike MSCP, it is an educational certificate and does not add additional letters after her name.

Michelle’s credentials represent more than letters after her name. They reflect years of education, clinical experience, national certification, specialized study, and a continued commitment to helping patients feel heard and receive thoughtful, informed care.

For Michelle’s patients, these qualifications reflect a commitment to using current, evidence-based recommendations while looking beyond any single symptom or number on the scale. Treatment plans are individualized based on each patient’s medical history, risks, preferences, and goals, with care informed by ongoing professional education as the evidence continues to evolve.

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