Empowered Wellness: Navigating Perimenopause with Fitness and Expert Support

Navigating perimenopause can be confusing for many women due to its varied symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms often lead to misunderstandings or misdiagnoses by health professionals. Many women also hesitate to discuss their symptoms due to societal stigmas. Therefore, it is crucial for women to seek healthcare providers knowledgeable in perimenopause. These specialists can offer a comprehensive approach, considering both physical and emotional impacts, and develop personalized treatment plans. By understanding perimenopause's nuances, healthcare providers can ensure a smoother transition through this life stage.

As fitness coaches, we are committed to a collaborative, holistic approach to your perimenopause experience. We connect with local women's health specialists to ensure a comprehensive, tailored experience that addresses your fitness goals and integrates essential health and wellness aspects.

Through our collaboration, we aim to focus on preventative care, which is crucial during the perimenopausal phase. This involves a thorough examination of your nutrition, lifestyle choices, and overall well-being. We believe that by working together with healthcare professionals, we can provide you with personalized guidance that takes into account your unique circumstances and health history. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions about your health.

In addition to nutritional guidance, we will develop a tailored weight lifting program designed specifically to help you ward off age-related diseases that can arise during this time, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, heart disease, muscle loss, and diabetes. Strength training is essential not only for building muscle but also for enhancing bone density and improving metabolic health. We will ensure that your weight lifting regimen is safe, effective, and aligned with your fitness level and goals, gradually increasing in intensity as you progress.

We recognize that lifestyle factors significantly impact your health during perimenopause. We'll help you adjust habits like stress management, sleep hygiene, and physical activity. Our collaborative approach aims to establish a balanced lifestyle promoting well-being and resilience during this transition.

Ultimately, our mission as fitness coaches is to support you through every step of your perimenopause journey. By combining our expertise in fitness with the insights of local healthcare providers, we can create a comprehensive support system that prioritizes your health, empowers you to take control of your wellness, and helps you thrive during this transformative time in your life.

In order to serve you better and give you a head start on finding the support that you need, we have included a list of the local health professionals that we know and trust below:

We've compiled a list of trusted local health professionals, including general practitioners, mental health counsellors, physical therapists, and nutritionists, all committed to high-quality care. Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, so we've simplified the process by vetting each professional based on qualifications, experience, and client feedback. Below, you'll find their expertise, contact information, and credentials. We hope this resource empowers you in your health journey. This list isn't comprehensive, and many other excellent health professionals are available in our city:

Access the list here: https://www.opexregina.ca/womens-health/local-practitioners

Coach/Owner

Hayley Millard, B.Kin, Menopause Coaching Specialist