Personalised nutrition and body composition expertise for life after 40.
Navigate menopause with confidence
Finding that the old rules no longer
seem to work?
Perimenopause and menopause can affect everything from body composition and energy levels to sleep and metabolic health. I help women understand these changes and develop realistic nutrition strategies for long-term health and wellbeing.
Supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Are you noticing change?
✓ Weight gain, particularly around the abdomen
✓ Increased hunger or cravings
✓ Low energy and fatigue
✓ Poor sleep
✓ Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
✓ Loss of muscle tone
✓ Changes in cholesterol or blood sugar levels
✓ Frustration that previous approaches no longer work
✓ Uncertainty about what you should be eating
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many women find that the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that worked in their 20s, 30s and even early 40s become less effective during perimenopause and menopause.
Understanding menopause.
Perimenopause and menopause involve significant hormonal changes that affect how the body stores fat, regulates appetite and responds to carbohydrates.
Many women become more insulin resistant during midlife, making it easier to gain weight around the abdomen and more difficult to lose it. At the same time, age-related loss of muscle mass can reduce energy expenditure, while poor sleep and increased stress can further affect appetite and metabolic health.
The good news is that nutrition and lifestyle changes can help support insulin sensitivity, preserve muscle mass and improve metabolic health during this transition.
How I Can Help.
While changing hormones play a role, many women are surprised to learn how strongly insulin resistance, loss of muscle mass, poor sleep and stress can influence weight gain during menopause. Understanding these factors often helps explain why previous weight-loss strategies are no longer working.
Understand What's Driving Weight Gain
Many women are told that weight gain during menopause is simply part of getting older. In reality, changes in hormones, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, sleep and appetite can all contribute. Together, we'll identify the key factors driving your symptoms and develop a plan that addresses the underlying causes.
Support Insulin Sensitivity & Metabolic Health
Nutrition strategies can help support blood sugar regulation, appetite control and insulin sensitivity, while also providing the nutrients needed for this stage of life.
Protect Muscle & Long-Term Health
Maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly important during midlife. My approach focuses not just on weight loss, but on supporting lean mass and strength.
Looking beyond the scales
Many women focus on weight alone, but often the distribution of weight between lean mass, fat mass and bone mass is more important as it explains what is driving the (peri)menopause symptoms. The distribution of abdominal fat is particularly insightful as to what is driving hormonal changes.
Ways we can work together.
Individual 1:1 Consultations
Personalised nutrition support tailored to your health, lifestyle and goals.
10-weeks to Better Health Program
Structured support, accountability and practical habit change designed to help you establish sustainable routines.
What clients say.
"As I’ve hit my 40s my body shape is changing and I’ve found it more difficult to lose weight and address the change. Previous strategies no longer worked, and I was overwhelmed by the conflicting messaging in nutritional advice being given in the media...
Results: "I managed to shift some weight from fat to muscle, which was one of my goals. The improvement in energy and appetite was really positive for me. I have a much better understanding of what my body needs at this phase of life, which takes away a lot of the ‘noise’"
Vanessa, 43 years
Frequently asked questions.
Can nutrition help during perimenopause and menopause? Nutrition can play an important role in supporting body composition, energy levels, bone health, metabolic health and overall wellbeing during menopause.
Can you help with menopause-related weight gain? Yes. Many women seek support specifically because they are experiencing weight and body composition changes during perimenopause and menopause.
Do I need hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? This is a discussion to have with your doctor. Nutrition support can be beneficial whether or not you choose to use HRT.
Do I need blood tests? Not necessarily, although blood test results can often provide useful insights into your current health.
Can consultations be conducted online? Yes. Consultations are available online and in person. Where possible an in person consultation is highly recommended for the first consultation.
How many sessions will I need? This depends on your goals, health history and the level of support you would like.
Menopause talks & workplace education
I also deliver perimenopause and menopause talks and workshops for workplaces, community groups and organisations.
Topics may include:
✓ Understanding perimenopause and menopause
✓ Weight gain, insulin resistance and metabolic health
✓ Nutrition for healthy aging
✓ Practical strategies women can implement immediately
