Kisha Pickford, DNP

Kisha Pickford, DNP

Dr. Kisha Pickford, DNP is a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Ample Health & Wellness. She helps women over 40 achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health through holistic, evidence-based coaching that supports mind, body, and lifestyle — on or off GLP-1 weight loss medications.

Why Mobility Matters More After 40 (And How Simple Recovery Tools Can Help)

As women move through their 40s and beyond, aches, stiffness, and lingering soreness can start to feel like an unavoidable part of life. Joints don’t bounce back as quickly, muscles feel tighter after workouts or even after sitting too long,…

Sober Curious After Dry January: How Reducing Alcohol Can Support Hormones, Energy, and Weight Loss After 40

Dry January often starts as a short-term challenge, but for many women, it becomes a turning point. After a few weeks without alcohol, people notice subtle but meaningful changes: What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious? This is where…

Knee Pain After 40: A Gentle At-Home Option for Support and Relief

If you’ve noticed knee discomfort creeping in during your 40s or 50s, you’re not alone. Many women experience knee stiffness, soreness, or fatigue as hormones change, activity levels shift, or weight loss efforts increase strain on the joints. For women…

Why Skin Barrier Repair Matters More After 40 (And Why Tallow Is Making a Comeback)

As women move through their 40s and beyond, skin changes become more noticeable—dryness, sensitivity, fine lines, and slower healing are common concerns. These shifts are often linked to declining estrogen levels, chronic stress, and changes in collagen and lipid production.…

Drug-Free Pain Relief Options Women Over 40 Are Turning To

As women move through their 40s and beyond, aches, tension, and discomfort often become more noticeable. Hormonal shifts, chronic stress, muscle stiffness, and old injuries can all contribute to daily pain that impacts quality of life. While medications can offer…

Helio Strap vs WHOOP vs Oura: Which Health Tracker Makes Sense for Women Over 40?

In a previous post, we shared a quick overview comparing Helio Strap, WHOOP, and Oura for women over 40 (click here to read previous post). Since then, I’ve heard from many women asking for a deeper breakdown, especially how these…

Cortisol & Weight Gain After 40: Evidence-Backed Ways to Finally Reduce Your Stress Hormone Naturally

Cortisol gets a lot of attention in conversations around stress, hormones, and midlife weight gain …and for good reason. For many women over 40, this hormone quietly becomes a major driver of stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, cravings, emotional eating,…

Sleep After 40: Why Your Evening Routine Matters More Than You Think

Sleep often becomes one of the first things women notice changing after 40. Falling asleep takes longer. Staying asleep feels harder. And waking up refreshed can feel like a distant memory. In midlife, sleep challenges are rarely about willpower. They’re…

Weight Loss Pills Are Here: What the New Semaglutide Tablet (and Tirzepatide Buzz) Really Means for Women Over 40

If you’ve been hearing talk about “Ozempic or Wegovy in a pill” or even whispers of a “Zepbound pill,” you’re not alone. The weight-loss medication space is changing fast, and in late 2025, a major shift officially happened: oral semaglutide…