A holistic approach
There is a LOT of information about (peri)menopause out there. Some people offer coaching about nutrition, others offer supplements. Health coaches, personal trainers, and other providers all offer their knowledge about the change in mid-life.
Why am I different? I offer it all.
My Story
I was trained in The Netherlands as a nurse. I did a post grad in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Yet all I learned about menopause was the change in hormones in a clinical way.The decrease in hormones would lead to a change in periods, hot flushes and would result in having the last period. And that was it. So it took me quit a while to connect the dots when I started myself. To say it hit me like a ton of bricks is an understatement. Anxiety, severe depression, gut issues, the feeling of being disconnected....this all made me realise we as women are not prepared as well as when we hit puberty. ( Remember the talks at school/ with your mum about pads etc?) .
So I have made it my mission, to create a support network around the women of New Zealand to be equipped with knowledge and tools to support them in a holistic way. Let me be your mum giving you the talk, the tools and the shoulder to cry on if needed ( even if you feel you need to cry over the fact you found out there is no more ice cream in the freezer, totally get that!)
In orde to support this, I have started a Post Grad in Menopause, which I will get my diploma for in 2025.
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What do I offer?
Having a nursing background and currently working as a personal trainer/ holistic movement coach puts me in a unique position. I love to combine the evidence based information with a more holistic and natural approach, completely tailored for the person in front of me. because of my ongoing learning I can make sure I will able to offer you the most up to date knowledge there is.
These are the areas I will be helping you with:
- expanding knowledge about hormones and their influence
- cel health through a cel blueprint.
- The pillars of health:
* Sleep. When our hormones change, we might need to have a look into our sleep hygiene to see where we can improve
* Nutrition. When our oestrogen levels change, it can have an influence on our gut health. which means a change in diet can make a big difference
* Movement. Depending on where you are in your journey, your workouts/exercise recovery might completely be all over the show. Refocus on health and making adjustments in your workouts will help you to make the most gains for the stage you are in right now. And that lack of motivation? I am here for accountability, but making sure you are not adding another stressor to your life
* Stress. Due to a change in hormones ( really, they have to answer for a LOT of things) we cope with stress in a different way than we used to. Usually, that means we are less capable of letting things go, it might be harder to destress. having a person who knows you helping to change your ideas or fixed mindset can help. And otherwise, we get the boxing gloves out so you can punch stuff without suffering any consequences.
* Supplements/ medication. I am not a doctor and won't prescribe and medication. But I will help you through the massive amount of supplements that are on the market right now.
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In the end, it is all about you. I am here for you and will guide you the best I can.