Menopause Coach and Certified Nutritionist
Perimenopause and menopause
affect far more than periods.
I help women over 40 understand the hormone shifts behind their symptoms -
and why their bodies feel so different now.
These changes often start quietly - and aren’t always recognised in the moment.
There’s a reason things feel different now.
Weight shifts. Sleep changes. Mood feels different. Energy isn’t what it used to be - even when nothing else has changed.
These changes tend to show up together.
During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating and declining hormones affect far more than the menstrual cycle.
They influence metabolism, stress response, brain chemistry, and how the body stores and uses energy.
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When you understand the physiology, what’s happening starts to make sense.
This is how I work with women in midlife and why it works
Where We Start
I focus on what actually makes a difference. I don’t overhaul your life or hand you a rigid plan.
We start with small, targeted changes that support hormones, metabolism, and energy — and build from there.
Your symptoms are the starting point
Hot flashes, poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, weight changes — these don’t show up by chance.
They tell us where support is needed, and we work from that information rather than guessing.
Sleep and energy come first
When sleep is off, everything feels harder — appetite, mood, cravings, motivation.
Nutrition strategies are chosen to support better sleep and steadier energy, not just numbers on a page.
Weight support that makes sense in midlife
Weight changes in perimenopause and menopause aren’t about trying harder or eating less.
They’re shaped by hormone shifts, stress, sleep, and how the body now uses energy — and we adjust your nutrition to reflect that.
Straightforward and realistic
There’s no expectation of perfection here. No complicated rules or constant tracking.
The focus is on practical changes you can actually live with — because consistency matters more than doing everything “right.”
I don’t push extreme approaches, unnecessary supplements, or rigid plans.
And I won’t ask you to ignore your symptoms or override what your body is telling you.
What I Don’t Do
Vivienne Stallwood
Menopause Coach & Certified Nutritionist
About Me
I’m Vivienne, a Certified Nutritionist and Menopause Coach with over 25 years’ experience in women’s health.
Previously, I have worked as a registered nurse, midwife, and public health nurse. I’ve supported women through pregnancy, postpartum, and now through perimenopause and menopause.
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Like many women, my own perimenopause didn’t arrive with a neat explanation.
Sleep changed. Energy dipped. My body stopped responding the way it always had. Despite all my professional experience, I still found myself thinking, why does this suddenly feel so hard?
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That experience is what shapes how I work today. I don’t believe women need more rules, stricter plans, or another round of “just try harder.”
What we need is an understanding of what’s actually changing in the body, and nutrition that supports it.
If you’re tired of trying to make sense of this on your own, you don’t have to.
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