Supporting You Through Peri/Menopause: How I Can Help

​I provide menopause coaching, tailored treatments, massage, facials, and ongoing support to help you navigate this transformative phase with confidence and ease. Together, we’ll develop personalized strategies to manage symptoms, enhance your well-being, and restore balance in your life. Additionally, I incorporate holistic therapies such as Reiki and Traditional Chinese Medicine to further support symptom relief and management, offering a comprehensive approach to your health and wellness.

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MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage therapy can be a powerful tool during menopause, offering a range of benefits that help alleviate both physical and emotional symptoms. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how massage can help during this time:

 

1. Reducing Hot Flashes and Sweating

• How it works: Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, often triggered by hormonal shifts. Massage can help by promoting relaxation and improving circulation. This may help balance the body’s temperature regulation and reduce the intensity or frequency of hot flashes.

• What it targets: Techniques like lymphatic drainage and gentle pressure on specific points can stimulate the body’s ability to regulate temperature, reducing the onset of hot flashes.

 

2. Alleviating Muscle Tension and Aches

• How it works: Many people experience increased muscle stiffness or joint pain during menopause, often due to hormonal changes that affect collagen and muscle tone. Regular massage helps by releasing muscle tension, improving blood flow, and encouraging flexibility.

• What it targets: Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, or myofascial release can ease stiffness in the neck, back, and shoulders. This is especially important as the body goes through hormonal fluctuations that may affect how it moves or feels.

 

3. Reducing Stress and Anxiety

• How it works: Menopause often comes with emotional shifts, such as mood swings, irritability, and anxiety. The hormonal changes during menopause can influence the stress response. Massage helps by stimulating the release of endorphins (the body’s natural “feel-good” hormones), reducing the production of cortisol (a stress hormone), and calming the nervous system.

• What it targets: Techniques such as Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, or reflexology can significantly reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, helping you feel more grounded and calm.

 

4. Improving Sleep

• How it works: Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and frequent waking, are common during menopause. Massage helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” system), which lowers heart rate and promotes relaxation, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

• What it targets: Light to medium pressure massage, focusing on areas like the back, shoulders, neck, and head, can release tension and calm the mind, leading to improved sleep quality.

 

5. Balancing Hormones

• How it works: While massage can’t directly “balance” hormones in the medical sense, it can support hormone regulation through stress reduction and improved circulation. Stress is a major disruptor of hormonal balance, so by helping reduce stress, massage indirectly supports the body in managing hormonal fluctuations.

• What it targets: Reflexology and acupressure can be used to stimulate specific points that support the endocrine system (which is responsible for hormone production), offering subtle benefits over time.

 

6. Enhancing Mood and Mental Well-being

• How it works: Beyond the physical benefits, massage can help enhance overall well-being by fostering a sense of connection to your body. During menopause, many women feel disconnected or struggle with body image, and massage can bring a sense of self-care, helping you feel nurtured and valued.

• What it targets: Massage, particularly techniques that involve touch, helps to reduce the emotional stress that often accompanies menopause, increasing feelings of calm, self-love, and positivity.

 

7. Relieving Headaches and Migraines

• How it works: Hormonal shifts can also trigger headaches or migraines during menopause. Massage can help by reducing tension in the neck, scalp, and shoulders, areas where tension often builds up and contributes to headache symptoms.

• What it targets: Cranial sacral therapy or gentle scalp massage can be effective in relieving tension and reducing the frequency or severity of headaches.

 

8. Improving Circulation and Reducing Swelling

• How it works: Hormonal changes during menopause can affect circulation, sometimes leading to fluid retention and swelling, particularly in the legs and feet. Massage helps by stimulating blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which encourages the removal of excess fluid from the body.

• What it targets: Techniques like lymphatic drainage massage or gentle strokes can improve circulation and help reduce feelings of swelling and heaviness.

 

9. Promoting Overall Relaxation and Self-Care

• How it works: Menopause can be a time of transition and uncertainty, often causing stress or self-doubt. Taking time out for a massage allows you to relax and focus on your well-being. The sense of relaxation that comes from a massage provides mental clarity and emotional relief, which is important during such a transformative period in life.

• What it targets: Just the act of carving out time for yourself and receiving professional touch can promote a sense of self-care, which is crucial for emotional and mental well-being during menopause.

 

Types of Massage Most Beneficial During Menopause:

1. Swedish Massage: Gentle and relaxing, helping to reduce stress and promote general relaxation.

2. Deep Tissue Massage: Targets deeper layers of muscle to relieve chronic tension and pain, which can be common during menopause.

3. Aromatherapy Massage: Incorporates essential oils that may help with mood, sleep, and hormonal balance.

4. Lymphatic Drainage: Gentle, rhythmic strokes that stimulate the lymphatic system to improve circulation and reduce swelling.

5. Reflexology: Focuses on pressure points on the feet, hands, or ears to promote overall health and well-being, including hormone regulation.

 

Massage can be an excellent complementary therapy for managing the symptoms of menopause. By reducing stress, alleviating physical discomfort, improving sleep, and supporting emotional well-being, it provides both physical and emotional relief. Regular massage sessions tailored to your specific needs can help you navigate this life transition more smoothly.

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COACHING SERVICES

Menopause coaching can help in several ways, especially since the transition is so personal and unique for each person. Here are a few key benefits:

1. Managing Symptoms: Menopause comes with physical and emotional changes, such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more. A coach can provide strategies to manage these, through lifestyle adjustments, mindfulness techniques, and sometimes dietary or exercise recommendations.

2. Navigating the Emotional Shift: The emotional aspect of menopause is often overlooked. A coach can help you process any feelings of loss, identity shifts, or anxiety that may come with this life stage, fostering emotional resilience.

3. Personalized Guidance: A menopause coach can offer tailored advice based on your specific experiences and needs, whether you’re in perimenopause or full menopause. This could be around adjusting your daily routine, setting goals, or even managing any long-term health considerations.

4. Empowerment and Self-Care: The coaching relationship can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. Instead of feeling like menopause is something happening to you, you can shift into a mindset where you’re proactively managing it and investing in yourself.

5. Building Confidence: Going through menopause can feel isolating, especially if others around you aren’t experiencing the same changes. A coach can provide a safe space to talk about what’s going on, helping you build confidence as you navigate this stage in life.

 

Would you be interested in exploring any specific areas of menopause coaching, like symptom management or emotional support? please get in touch now

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FACIALS

Facials can be incredibly beneficial for women experiencing peri/menopause, as hormonal changes during this time can significantly affect the skin. Here's how facials can support your skin and overall well-being during this phase:

1. Hydration and Moisture Balance

Hormonal shifts often lead to dryness and dehydration. Facials deeply hydrate the skin, replenishing lost moisture and restoring a radiant, supple complexion.

2. Reducing Sensitivity

During peri/menopause, skin can become more sensitive or reactive. Facials with calming ingredients can soothe irritation, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin's natural barrier.

3. Addressing Hormonal Acne

Hormonal fluctuations may trigger acne or breakouts. Facials can help unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and promote clearer, healthier skin.

4. Boosting Collagen and Firmness

A decline in estrogen during menopause can lead to loss of skin elasticity and firmness. Anti-aging facials stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and sagging.

5. Brightening and revitalising dull skin

Facials promote cell turnover and exfoliation, reducing dullness and leaving your skin looking brighter and more refreshed.

6. Promoting Relaxation and Stress Relief

The peri/menopause transition can be emotionally challenging. Facials not only improve your skin but also provide a calming and restorative experience, reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.

7. Tailored Solutions for Unique Skin Needs

Every woman’s skin is unique during peri/menopause. Facials can be customized to target specific concerns, whether it’s dryness, hyperpigmentation, or sensitivity, ensuring your skin gets exactly what it needs.

8. Enhancing Circulation and Detoxification

Facial massage stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage, promoting detoxification, reducing puffiness, and leaving your skin glowing.

Regular facials during peri/menopause not only improve your skin’s health and appearance but also offer an opportunity to relax, recharge, and prioritize self-care.

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Other Holistic Therapies 

1. Dry Cupping

Dry cupping involves placing suction cups on the skin to stimulate circulation and release tension.

• Benefits for Menopause:

  • Improves Circulation: Encourages better blood flow, helping to reduce stiffness, fatigue, and muscle pain often associated with hormonal changes.

  • Detoxification: Aids the body in removing toxins and improving lymphatic drainage, which can boost energy and reduce bloating.

  • Stress Relief: Relieves physical tension, promoting relaxation and reducing stress-related symptoms like insomnia or irritability.

  • Hot Flashes: By improving circulation and balancing energy flow, it may help to reduce the intensity of hot flashes.

2. Ear Seeding

Ear seeding is a technique rooted in acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine, where small seeds or beads are placed on specific points on the ear.

• Benefits for Menopause:

  • Hormonal Balance: Stimulating ear points connected to endocrine function can help regulate hormonal fluctuations.

  • Stress and Anxiety Relief: Targets points associated with emotional balance to reduce feelings of overwhelm or anxiety.

  • Sleep Support: Works on areas that promote relaxation, helping to combat insomnia and restlessness.

  • Pain Management: Addresses ear points linked to areas of pain or discomfort, such as headaches or joint pain.

3. Sound Healing

Sound healing uses vibrational frequencies from instruments like singing bowls, tuning forks, or gongs to harmonize energy in the body.

• Benefits for Menopause:

  • Stress Reduction: The soothing vibrations calm the nervous system, lowering stress levels and promoting relaxation.

  • Hormonal Regulation: Specific frequencies are thought to help balance energy flow, supporting hormonal balance naturally.

  • Improved Sleep: Calming sound waves help ease insomnia by bringing the body into a state of deep relaxation.

  • Emotional Healing: Vibrations work on an emotional level, helping to release feelings of frustration, sadness, or anxiety tied to menopause.

  • Hot Flashes: Helps regulate body temperature and soothe discomfort by calming the body's stress response.

4. Reiki

Reiki is an energy healing practice where the practitioner channels healing energy to balance your body’s energy fields.

• Benefits for Menopause:

  • Balances Energy: Addresses blockages in your energy flow (chakras), which can alleviate emotional imbalances and physical discomfort.

  • Relieves Stress and Anxiety: Deeply relaxing and calming, helping to manage emotional ups and downs.

  • Enhances Emotional Resilience: Promotes a sense of peace, acceptance, and emotional stability during this transformative phase.

  • Manages Hot Flashes: Reiki's calming effects can reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes.

  • Eases Physical Symptoms: Can help with headaches, joint pain, and fatigue by encouraging the body’s natural healing processes.

How These Therapies Complement Each Other

Each modality works holistically to address the wide range of menopause symptoms, from physical discomfort to emotional challenges:

• Dry cupping focuses on physical relief and circulation.

• Ear seeding targets hormonal balance and stress management.

• Sound healing restores emotional harmony and calms the nervous system.

• Reiki balances the energy body, promoting overall healing and resilience.

Together, these therapies provide a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to easing menopause symptoms, helping you feel supported, balanced, and empowered during this transitional phase.

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