Perimenopause & Menopause: How We Can Support You
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes can lead to a variety of pelvic health concerns — but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat issues such as bladder urgency or leakage, vaginal dryness or discomfort, pelvic pain, prolapse symptoms, and changes in sexual function. We also help with core and pelvic floor strength, posture, and overall movement to support comfort and confidence in your body.
Through individualized assessment, education, and tailored exercise programs, pelvic health physiotherapy can help reduce symptoms, improve function, and enhance quality of life during this important life stage.
Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates offers a safe and effective way for women to maintain strength, mobility, and balance during perimenopause and menopause. Guided by a physiotherapist, sessions are tailored to your individual needs — focusing on core stability, pelvic floor health, posture, and bone density.
Regular Pilates practice can help reduce joint stiffness, manage weight changes, improve mood and sleep, and support overall well-being through mindful movement. With a focus on controlled, low-impact exercises, Clinical Pilates empowers women to stay active, strong, and confident through every stage of menopause and beyond.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy
Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, rhythmic technique designed to stimulate the body’s lymphatic system — helping to reduce fluid retention, support immune function, and promote a sense of lightness and wellbeing. During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes can contribute to bloating, swelling, inflammation, and feelings of heaviness or fatigue.
This specialized massage can help ease these symptoms by improving circulation, enhancing detoxification, and calming the nervous system. Many women also find it deeply relaxing, supporting stress reduction and better sleep. Lymphatic drainage massage offers a nurturing, restorative way to help the body feel balanced and revitalized through the menopause transition.
Physio Strength Sessions
Our Physio Strength & Conditioning for Perimenopause + Menopause program is designed to support muscle, bone, joint health, and long-term resilience with a smart, individualized plan. Includes: thorough orthopedic and full-body functional assessment (including specific problem areas or joints), baseline strength and cardiovascular fitness testing — tailored to your individual goals, personalized programming to build strength, mobility, and performance safely
This program is ideal for clients with strength, mobility, or athletic performance goals, as well as those managing chronic conditions or persistent pain. Not suitable for acute injuries.
Registered Dietitian Services
A registered dietitian can support women in perimenopause and menopause by addressing hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and long-term health risks through personalized nutrition strategies.
Here’s a concise overview of how:
1. Managing Hormonal Symptoms
Stabilizing blood sugar to reduce mood swings, fatigue, and cravings
Incorporating phytoestrogen-rich foods (e.g., soy, flax)
Identifying trigger foods for hot flashes (alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods)
2. Preventing Weight Gain & Muscle Loss
Adjusting calorie and protein intake
Supporting muscle preservation with adequate protein and resistance training nutrition
Focusing on body composition rather than just weight
3. Protecting Bone Health
Ensuring adequate calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, and protein
Supporting osteoporosis prevention
4. Reducing Cardiovascular Risk
Improving cholesterol and blood sugar markers
Increasing fiber and omega-3 fats
Encouraging heart-healthy eating patterns
5. Supporting Gut & Inflammation
Increasing fiber and fermented foods
Promoting an anti-inflammatory dietary pattern
6. Supporting Mental Health & Cognition
Prioritizing nutrients that support mood, sleep, and focus (e.g., omega-3s, B vitamins, magnesium)
7. Providing Personalized, Whole-Person Care
Tailoring recommendations to individual symptoms, labs, lifestyle, and preferences
Coordinating with other healthcare providers when needed