Gail is passionate about supporting women through the confusion and symptoms of menopause with natural solutions for both the body and mind. Gail helps women: 🌿Balance hormones and moods 🌿Reduce stress and anxiety 🌿Improve digestion and liver function 🌿Track improvements in symptoms Explore the benefits of holistic therapies and support throughout your menopause journey.

Stef runs the Stef Scanlan Method and is a Master Practitioner in NLP with 20 years of experience as a former Solicitor. She uses NLP to help people overcome their limiting beliefs, move forward, and achieve their goals. NLP is all about re-wiring the unconscious mind using visualization techniques, hypnotherapy, and timeline therapy. Many women managing the physical effects of menopause and perimenopause are also dealing with major life changes such as caring for elderly parents, children leaving home, relationship issues, career challenges, and even raising young kids. These challenges can leave us feeling unseen and overwhelmed, coping with stress and anxiety. Stef helps women navigate these changes with her expertise in law and NLP, including support for legal issues such as divorce. Did you know that more women than men (62%) petition for divorce, with the most likely age range for females being 45-49, right in the middle of peri/menopause?

Maxine Smillie is an Acupuncturist of 25 years experience working with and supporting women through the peri-menopause, menopause and post menopausal years. Its vital that women are informed about these rites of passage years to make informed decisions with regard to ones health and feel well. She is also a Zita West affiliated Fertility Acupuncturist, 519 babies born to date with the support of her practice. She trained in the UK and China and for 44 years she has been teaching the Animistic and Shamanic practices in the UK and internationally. Women's sacred practices, womb work and re-connection to the Earth are a core part of the work offered. Women are feeling the call of the Earth at the time of the Menopause so keenly. Trauma, grief, exhaustion,anger and heat can be released and healed with care and support.

Sharon is the owner of fitin30 ladies only gym based in Chepstow…it is very much a “community” like fitness centre with members of all ages. She is a GP referral qualified personal trainer with a number of specialist/master qualifications in various areas including menopause movement. She is also a muskoskeletal rehab coordinator with the NHS physio hub. She firmly believe fitness during menopause is essential for managing symptoms and maintaining overall health. Hormonal changes can lead to weight gain, muscle loss, decreased bone density, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A well-rounded fitness routine can help counter these effects.

Helen uses these touch based healing arts to deeply acknowledge the interrelationship of physical; emotional & psychological challenges to wellbeing. She holds space for a welcome to all that is passing through your experience, which is good news for your nervous system, especially during powerful personal transitions like menopause.

Corinna is an independent Tropic Ambassador with a passion for peri and menopause wellbeing. She understands how challenging these times can be, especially with the myriad of hormone disruptors and toxins we encounter daily. Many women and girls struggle with endocrine regulation, which often manifests in various skin conditions. Whether you're curious about your skin condition or the formulations of skin and body care products that are 100% fresh, natural, and packed with nature's goodness, Corinna is here to support you through all stages of your lifecycle. From teens to those 80 years young, Corinna's clients span generations, all benefiting from the power of plant-based goodness. Discover how these amazing products can enhance your skin health. Find out more here https://linktr.ee/mindful.plant.based.collective

Stacey Charles is a complimentary therapist qualified in reflexology, aromatherapy and massage. She also makes homemade products, including soaps, lotion bars and lip balms to help support self-care and wellbeing.

Sarah Taylor Phillips wants you to live and work happily ever after. When you get to midlife, you might have a midlife meltdown and not know which “M” pushed you over the edge. Was it menopause, money, mental health, motherhood, marriage, midlife crisis or your Mum? It’s difficult to untangle. It’s often a combination of the above. You have spent so much time looking after everyone and else, midlife meltdown is mother nature’s genius of not allowing you to the bandwidth to worry about others, it has to now be about you. What’s your purpose? What makes you happy? What makes unique brand you? Once you know your strengths and your competitive edge, what you want to be when you grow up becomes really clear. Sarah can help you create a life and work that you love and help you understand, know, articulate, feel and believe what makes you amazing. She runs a DIAMOND 💎 programme so you KNOW what makes you valuable, precious, unique and brilliant.

As a Somatic therapist Ali's work can support you physically, emotionally and mentally through a combination of dialogue, clothed bodywork and movement. Rooted in science but with a holistic approach to body-mind wellbeing, a somatic approach recognises body, emotion and mind as inseparable; giving space for body intelligence to bring new insights to old problems and life experiences. The role of a somatic therapist is to support including your body in your awareness knowing that your body is an ally even when communicating through symptoms and and dis-ease. In bringing the separated parts of self together somatic work invites a creative and collaborative approach, guided by curiosity and compassion. Each session can unfold in a unique way as the experience is anchored to the body and together we explore the issues that concern you. Menopause, a deeply transformative time during which our friendly ‘yin’ hormones plunge and it so no longer possible to go sweetly or quietly through life. We are being called into a state of unrest, how can we honour this spirit that disturbs us? Our hormonal tide retreats with a pulling force that reveals all the unaddressed areas of our lives; our diet, relationships, lifestyle and our spirit. The call is to transform into the Mature Woman who has learned to live as she is made, not as the culture makes her. Holistic therapies can support you physically, emotionally and psychologically as you embrace menopause’s challenge and opportunities.

Stephanie is a solution focused and clinical hypnotherapist working at the Soma rooms in Chepstow. Her work with clients is embodied and cooperative. This means that through dialogue and exploration together you find a way forward to restore the mind and body’s balance, move out of stress and foster embodied resilience. For menopausal women, she offers a package that helps regulate the mind-body to support them in making the changes to lifestyle that would be positive for them during this transition. She focuses on empowering women to own their strength and qualities, and move forward with confidence.

Fleur is passionate about inspiring others to create lives they love. As the author and illustrator of the Magical Guidance Oracle Deck, she offers a range of beautiful greeting cards, prints, and both in-person and online art workshops. Fleur’s mission is to help people shift from believing they have "no creative bone in their body" to feeling confident in their artistic abilities. For the past 25 years, Fleur has had the privilege of connecting with people worldwide, creating commissioned artworks that reflect their brilliance. This journey has only strengthened her belief that creativity is innate in us all. As she navigates her own perimenopausal journey, Fleur has found simple practices like meditation, doodling, and painting to be powerful tools for reducing stress and shifting limiting beliefs. Sharing these techniques with other women has been deeply rewarding for her, as she's witnessed firsthand how they bring calm, balance, and joy through life’s transitions.

Sarah has been teaching the Side Kicks how to line dance for almost 18 years. She uses all genres of uplifting music and enjoy learning simple run routines - rhumba, cha cha cha and waltz and stomp. It is amazing how so many walks of life (with just the enthusiasm to dance in common) have integrated, forming a vital community of friends, confidants, supporters and life-long connections. Over the years it has become increasingly more apparent the benefits are not simply physical. The social interaction, the increased mental capacity for concentration and cognition, the build up of fitness, stamina and co-ordination, on top of the feeling of immense wellness. When you dance – you leave the world at the door. There’s a space just for you - to find yourself, to grow and have LOTS of fun. And leave with a smile on your face.

Claire Williamson is a therapeutic writing practitioner. She uses writing for emotional healing, personal growth, and mental wellbeing. She has been practising since 2000 and pioneered a Masters at Metanoia Institute in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes and was Director of Studies for 10 years. She is a qualified counsellor and a published poet. Her latest collection is Visiting the Minotaur (Seren, 2018). She has recently submitted a doctorate to Cardiff University, reflecting on grief narratives.

Alana is a passionate complementary therapist dedicated to empowering women to navigate life's hormonal transitions. She specialises in synergistic therapy, blending deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and reiki to create a holistic healing experience tailored to each individual's needs. My approach is unique as it combines multiple therapeutic techniques to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. With a deep understanding of hormonal changes, I offer targeted support and relief for women at all stages of life, especially peri and menopause. By choosing Alana's services, you can expect a personalized and compassionate therapy session designed to alleviate stress, balance hormones, and promote overall well-being. Her goal is to help you feel rejuvenated, empowered, and in tune with your inner self. Feel free to reach out to Alana to learn more about how she can support you on your journey to wellness, embracing the changes to thrive!

Georgina is a shiatsu practitioner based in the Soma Rooms in Chepstow. Part of Shiatsu is creating a space to acknowledge and witness what is happening in life, in the mind and in the body as the first step towards transformation. Georgina works with people going through menopause and perimenopause which may be part of the flow of life or unexpected following medical procedures, using HRT or not. She works to restore yin energies and cool down all those hot dry and irritating symptoms, soothe aches and pains, promote sleep, and makes space to celebrate the incredible gifts that older women bring, and the freedom that lies beyond menopause.