About Tafiq
It's a moment I'll never forget. One of its biggest snowstorms hit Cleveland, and school was canceled. My sister and I ended up snowed in with my mom, and as my sister and I sat talking at the dining table, we heard a strange noise coming from our mother's room. "Shhoo... shhoo... shhoo." When we checked that she was okay, we found her standing in front of an open window in her underwear, drenched in sweat, trying to get some relief from the freezing cold air.
My mom was this strong, vibrant woman—— now struggling with intense hot flashes, painful headaches, and taking a slew of meds that didn't seem to help. And yet, she kept soldiering on and suffered in silence. No one in the family talked about menopause. I only heard of it as "the change." As most moms do, she put everyone else's needs first while her own health challenges just compounded. Seeing her go through that left a lasting mark on me.
Fast forward several years, and in my work as a nutrition, health, and fitness expert, I noticed similar struggles with many clients: hot flashes, unexplained weight gain, sleep issues, and frustration with their bodies. The stories mirrored what my mom went through. And despite years of medical advancements, women are still navigating menopause in the dark. That realization flipped a switch for me.
I immersed myself in menopause and healthy aging education, became licensed and certified in hormone health, metabolic health, and menopause management, and joined leading organizations like the Menopause Experts Group and the Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society). I wasn't longer interested in helping women get fit or lose weight. I wanted to provide the tools, support, and understanding my mom never had, and that's what I did.
Seeing the impact of my mission has been incredible. I'll never forget my client Maria's joy when she told me, "No more hot flashes, Tafiq! Can you believe it?!" Another client, Darlene, went from feeling like menopause was something to hide to see it as a time to connect and celebrate with other women. This is why I do what I do: to empower women with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
You can confidently take action when you understand your body's signals—whether those relentless hot flashes, sleepless nights, or changes you can't quite explain. You're not powerless in this. In fact, in some cultures, menopause is celebrated as a woman's "second spring," a time to restore, renew, and step confidently into a new chapter.
My mission is to help you see menopause not as something to "get through" but as an opportunity to thrive.
In my free time, I enjoy doing anything creative in the fine or performing arts, spending time with close friends, and sharing a life with my spouse and partner of 17+ years, Darryl, and our two beautiful fur babies, Jasper and Lewie.
I am also a proud 5-year member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, where we help to support some of the most vulnerable brown and black children in our community by ensuring that ALL kids have access to quality education and have the needed resources for them to discover, learn, lead and succeed.
Thank you for checking out my website and learning more about me, my family, and my mission.
Yours in health and wellness,
Tafiq
License | Certifications | Accreditations | CEC'sÂ
Licensed Menopause Specialist
Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Certified Health Coach
Certified Personal Fitness Chef
Certified Online Trainer
Understanding Hormones  (CEC)
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Balancing Hormones For Optimal Weight Loss (CEC)
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How Hormones & Metabolism Change Training For Women (CEC)
