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You may be a woman who is experiencing change due to perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. These changes could be affecting your energy levels, weight gain, general mood, and other symptoms. On top of all this you might be juggling ageing parents, family life and work. There seems to be no time left for you and you risk feeling resentful that life is passing you by. In short – you want your life back. My coaching starts with the assumption that we have all the resources we need inside us. My role is to raise awareness, encourage, challenge and support you to unlock the latent potential that I know you have.. I am a licensed women’s coach that uses a blend of coaching and resource development. Together, we develop new tools and resources to handle life’s challenges and release negative emotions or limiting beliefs. I’ll help you access and utilise your feminine power as a way of empowering you to make decisions, set boundaries, prioritise your needs and have fun so you can enjoy the best years of your life.

Good nutrition that balances blood sugar, supports immune function, slows down bone loss, improves liver function and gut health is essential for maintaining good health. As we approach menopause, the changes lead to lower levels and imbalances of our oestrogen and progesterone. This often causes mood swings, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, poor sleep, weight gain around the middle, low energy, and more. Lower hormone levels affect blood sugar balance and reduces our immunity. Lowering bone density makes us more at risk of osteoporosis.

I am a registered Nutritional Therapist, trained at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition. An in-depth discussion of your health, food, lifestyle helps me to assess your nutritional needs. I then plan a bespoke nutrition program. I may recommend further lab testing and supplements, if you agree. Meal planning and regular consultations help to keep you motivated.

Exercise increases metabolism, regulates insulin levels, balances hormones and helps to control the weight gain women over 40 often experience as we approach perimenopause and menopause. It also helps you to relax and to feel good. Once women approach and enter menopause, lowering oestrogen levels slow the rebuilding of bones leading to more loss of muscle mass, bone density and an increasing risk of osteoporosis. It is important to do exercise that helps maintain the strength of the muscles. Strong muscles pull on the bones with greater force, making the body rebuild new bone faster and thus maintain bone density for longer. Resistance training such as weights, resistance bands, and kettlebells are a great way to build muscle mass. Women with more muscle look more toned and feel stronger. This helps to improve confidence, we feel better in our clothes and are motivated to go out and try out new styles. Interval training has been shown to increase metabolism in women over 40, which helps to control weight gain. I am a level 3 Personal Trainer, Pre and Post Natal Exercise Practitioner and Kettlebell Instructor. I can work with you whatever your current level of fitness.

Pilates has been shown to increase core strength, flexibility and balance, which helps improve posture and enable better technique and form during strength training. Pilates also strengthens the pelvic floor. Women with better posture and balance feel more confident in their bodies and in the way they look. Pilates also reduces menopausal symptoms. As we get older a combination of decreased flexibility, accelerated loss of muscle and bone density can lead to aches and pains, especially in the back, hips and shoulders.

Because Pilates uses full range movements it is a great way to speed up recovery from more strenuous exercise. As an advanced Pilates teacher I incorporate some Pilates practice into any physical exercise regime with clients.

If you have noticed your breathing is not as easy as it used to be, it could be because your hormones are changing. Research shows women’s breathing is affected by their sex hormones. Conditions such as Sleep Disordered Breathing are more common after menopause, and lung function decline accelerates during menopause.

Slow deep diaphragmatic breathing helps to reduce some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. More challenging breathing techniques can increase the delivery of oxygen to your muscles and vital organs, and generally help you feel more energised and alert. As a certified Oxygen Advantage Instructor, I include Oxygen Advantage and Buteyko breathing techniques to help clients sleep better and deal with anxiety and mood swings.