FAQs
How We Help Relieve Menopause Symptoms
We have developed a 4-step menopause treatment program that will support you to transition and thrive through menopause and beyond. This natural treatment plan will take you from foggy to fabulous and keep you there!
- Step 1: Discovery Call - Is this right for you right now? A free no-obligation 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your symptoms and to answer any questions that you may have about our program?
- Step 2: Start the 8-week Thrive through Menopause program to change your life for the better – from fogy to fabulous! Or The initial consultation will create an individually tailored treatment plan designed to restore balance in your body. Further testing maybe necessary to ensure this plan is specific for you.
- Step 3: Now you are back on track. Stay on track and connected to the program to assist you with maintaining your health and vitality.
- Step 4: Reminders will come for your ½ yearly check-ins to continue to support you, to stay in control of your journey through menopause and beyond…….
Is this program right for me right now?
Suppose you are a female over 40 and feel like your hormones are out of balance. In that case, you may be peri-menopausal or menopausal? If you are experiencing unwanted symptoms that are affecting your health and general lifestyle?
Are you finding your life is unmanageable due to hot flushes and sleeplessness as a result? Are you noticing that your weight is increasing? Do you think that your ability to concentrate has diminished? Are you more forgetful or feel you have brain fog? Maybe your hair is thinning or falling out? Are you experiencing irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness or recurrent urinary tract infections, painful intercourse or lowered libido?
Are you concerned about longer-term conditions such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol? Other concerns such as dementia, diabetes and obesity?
If you are willing to do testing, where necessary to understand what is going on with you, specifically. If you are considering incremental changes in diet and lifestyle to optimise your health and well-being. If you are th8nking of ditching some old habits that are not serving you well. Then this is the 8-week program for you!
If you are still not sure if this is the right program for you right now? Schedule a free ‘Discovery Call’ and we can connect on the phone for a 15-minute chat.
Are you finding your life is unmanageable due to hot flushes and sleeplessness as a result? Are you noticing that your weight is increasing? Do you think that your ability to concentrate has diminished? Are you more forgetful or feel you have brain fog? Maybe your hair is thinning or falling out? Are you experiencing irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness or recurrent urinary tract infections, painful intercourse or lowered libido?
Are you concerned about longer-term conditions such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol? Other concerns such as dementia, diabetes and obesity?
If you are willing to do testing, where necessary to understand what is going on with you, specifically. If you are considering incremental changes in diet and lifestyle to optimise your health and well-being. If you are th8nking of ditching some old habits that are not serving you well. Then this is the 8-week program for you!
If you are still not sure if this is the right program for you right now? Schedule a free ‘Discovery Call’ and we can connect on the phone for a 15-minute chat.
Will I need to change my diet?
Potentially, we will be recommending foods that will work individually for you, where you are on your personal health journey. You can discuss if food intolerance testing is needed to find out which foods may be causing the problems.
Can I drink Alcohol and Coffee?
It will depend on what symptoms you are experiencing, also on what your health goals are?
Can I drink Alcohol and Coffee?
It will depend on what symptoms you are experiencing, also on what your health goals are?
Will I need to exercise?
Movement is an essential part of human life, along with breathing, water, food and rest. So yes, you will need to move your body. We will determine what form of movement is appropriate for you, depending on your presentation, health status and goals.
What if I’m on HRT?
This is perfectly fine if you have chosen HRT for specific medical or emotional reasons. Nutritional and herbal medicine works alongside orthodox medicine to support your body.
What if I’m taking other medications?
All your medications will be reviewed and taken into consideration so that interactions will not occur, to ensure that your health plan does not include any foods or supplements that could interfere with your medications
What if I’ve already had a diagnosis? (diabetes / high cholesterol / osteopenia or osteoporosis / Hypothyroid or Hashimotos)
We will address your diet and lifestyle concerning that diagnosis. We will ensure your specific health plan will include manageable changes you may need to make and consider. And if any supplements could be of support too.
How do I know I need if I need any tests run?
You may have test results that you have from previous investigations with GPs and other health professionals. This is very useful, and it would be great to bring with you to your initial consultation. If you have not had testing, we may discover through the initial consultation that it may be of benefit for you to have some done. This can be done in conjunction with your GP or independently through Handcrafted Health with Laverty or NutriPath and RN Labs.
What testing is available?
Some testing tests can be done in the clinic, some tests are done at your nearest Laverty Pathology Lab. Other functional tests are ordered through NutriPath and RN Labs and most often sent to the US for analysis.
Standard Tests if needed, from Laverty may include – Full blood count / Electrolyte and liver function test / Fasting blood glucose and insulin / Fasting cholesterol / Iron studies / Active B12 / Thyroid panel – TSH T4 T3.
Functional tests may include – Breath tests for SIBO / Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis / Complete Digestive Stool Analysis – GI 360 / Cortisol Awakening Response / Food allergy and food sensitivity tests.
Standard Tests if needed, from Laverty may include – Full blood count / Electrolyte and liver function test / Fasting blood glucose and insulin / Fasting cholesterol / Iron studies / Active B12 / Thyroid panel – TSH T4 T3.
Functional tests may include – Breath tests for SIBO / Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis / Complete Digestive Stool Analysis – GI 360 / Cortisol Awakening Response / Food allergy and food sensitivity tests.
What happens after the 8-weeks?
You will be on your way to feeling fit, fun and fabulous and ready to tackle life! In 8-weeks, you will have learnt and understood the information and developed skills necessary to keep you on your path. We will not leave you - there is further consultation for those who may need continued support through their health journey. We have a closed FB group of like-minded women that you will be a part of. There are also ongoing workshops and lectures online and face to face on different topics for support and guidance.
We recommend a follow-up consultation in 3 months-time, to check-in on your continued success in your health journey and discuss any questions, which you may have. We also recommend bi-annual check-ups from then on to really make sure that you continue to Thrive Through Menopause and beyond……
We recommend a follow-up consultation in 3 months-time, to check-in on your continued success in your health journey and discuss any questions, which you may have. We also recommend bi-annual check-ups from then on to really make sure that you continue to Thrive Through Menopause and beyond……
Do I have to pay in advance?
Payment is made before commencing the program – or at the initial consultation. If this is not possible for you, we can arrange a payment plan throughout the 8-weeks.
Can I claim a health fund rebate?
Health fund rebates for our services are available with most funds including NIB, AHM, Medibank private, CBHS, GU Health etc. You must be covered for Nutrition (not just dietetics) in your chosen extras package if you'd like to claim for appointments.
If your fund is not listed or you are unsure if you are covered for Nutrition services, we urge you to contact your fund directly.
If your fund is not listed or you are unsure if you are covered for Nutrition services, we urge you to contact your fund directly.
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