I am a qualified Menopause coach, 11 years + a Body Control Pilates Teacher and Low Back Pain Practitioner. Founder of Menopause Couch© Ltd and Millstream Pilates Ltd.
I am also a wife, a cat mum and a lover of all things bike related, having completed many mountain stages and MTB challenges.
My passion in helping women and families through peri to post menopause and all the genitourinary,
biomechanical and psychological challenges comes from my own experience of premature ovarian failure.
Being finally diagnosed at 39, having had peri menopause symptoms since my mid to late 20’s has been life changing; and this all took place at a time where there was limited clinical help available and very little guidance on how to gain it.
I have been through emergency laparoscopic surgery for ovarian torsion; followed up with an unilateral oophorectomy, combined with a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroid disease and adenomyosis. Finally resulting in a Total Hysterectomy this summer.
I know what it’s like to have to start again from the ground up.
Regaining your femininity whilst managing stress incontinence, urgency to pee (every hour!) and pelvic floor spasms (to name a few) Finding the right people to help you can be a part of this trauma.
Hypopressives has been part of my own journey for scar tissue management as well as a very effective support for my pelvic floor without all the stress that the traditional Kegel exercises can cause elsewhere in my body.
Since having a hysterectomy, Hypopressives are now a firm fixture in my weekly diary and an essential for life to ensure me against prolapse. They are a true gift to the body in so many ways you wouldn't imagine!
My approach to helping you with your wellness journey is a culmination of my qualifications, years of personal and professional experience and the amazing specialists I’ve been lucky enough to met along the way.
I have studied extensively in bio mechanics, including bone health, pelvic health, neurological conditions, sporting performance, breath work and nervous system regulation.
I take a holistic approach, with genuine empathy, care and with the awareness that you are unique. 🤍
You can improve how you feel and how you live your life, whatever your journey is. It’s just knowing where to start and who to have on board to help you become the best version of you.