The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman

Have Menopause Concerns?

The Health Museum invites you to the premiere screening of Gibbs Media Group’s short film, The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman, followed by an exclusive Q&A panel discussion. This special event brings together three remarkable practitioners who are leading voices in integrative and functional medicine.

Together, they explore how blending traditional and holistic approaches can support women through complex life transitions such as menopause, while addressing interconnected aspects of midlife health, including hormones, fitness, stress, diet, and emotional well-being.

About the Film

The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman offers a glimpse into the forthcoming documentary series currently in production. The series advocates for holistic and evidence-based treatment options for women experiencing peri- and post-menopausal symptoms — emphasizing mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Tammy Karni MHSA, RDN, LD

Tammy Karni is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with more than 30 years of experience specializing in functional and holistic nutrition. She uses food as medicine to uncover and treat the root causes of health issues, creating highly personalized programs based on biomedical markers, health history, lifestyle, and goals. Tammy holds multiple certifications and degrees across two states and currently focuses on Functional Nutrition and Metabolic Balance coaching.

Dr. Shelena Lalji, FACOG

Dr. Shelena C. Lalji is the founder of Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center in Sugar Land, TX, where she’s served the wellness and aesthetic needs of women and men for over 20 years. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Shel transitioned from traditional medicine to functional and integrative care, addressing the root causes of illness and empowering patients toward whole-body healing. Since opening her center in 2008, she has built a respected team of medical practitioners, aesthetic specialists, and wellness experts who share her mission of helping patients look and feel their best. A physician, educator, wife, and mother, Dr. Shel embodies the belief that true beauty and wellness begin with balance, compassion, and purpose. 

Dr. Kourtney Sims, MD, FACOG, IFMCP, MSCP, DABOM

Dr. Kourtney Sims is the first and only physician in the United States to be simultaneously certified by both the North American Menopause Society and the Institute of Functional Medicine, in addition to being board-certified in OB-GYN and Obesity Medicine. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Sims combines ancient holistic practices with modern medical science to deliver comprehensive care. She is also a Clinical Herbalist and an advocate for empowering women through every stage of midlife.

Linda Gibbs
Producer/Director,
Gibbs Media Group

Linda Gibbs is the founder of Gibbs Media Group, established in the early 2000s and relaunched in 2019 after her 12-year career as a Digital Media Production educator. A former Vice President and current member of Women in Film & Television – Houston (WIFT: Houston), she has executive-produced and directed the Life Through Art documentary series and is currently producing The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman, a project focused on holistic approaches to women’s health and menopause awareness.

Gibbs Media Group is a woman-owned, Houston-based video production and independent film company dedicated to creating educational and inspiring content that amplifies underrepresented voices. The company’s mission is to empower women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities through storytelling that promotes wellness, awareness, and meaningful dialogue.

This program is part of InnerSections, The Health Museum’s interdisciplinary platform for bridging the arts and health in conversation. InnerSections is a series of dialogues that explore the inner worlds of human experience through the intersecting disciplines of art, science, and medicine. Each gathering brings together experts from diverse fields for intimate dialogues that spark wonder and curiosity, leading to a deeper understanding.

Event Tickets

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into women’s midlife health and wellness. Reserve your spot for this empowering film premiere and discussion.

Tickets are $15 for non-members and $5 for members. The ticket includes general admission to the museum. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is part of the Healing Arts InnerSections, a series of community dialogs inspired by artworks, exhibits, and documentaries.

Special thanks to our event partner


Rose Tylinski

Healing Arts Program Managerrtylinski@thehealthmuseum.org713.337.8461

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When Sunday January 11 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX
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