Hi, I'm Claire
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I'm a Hormone Health Coach, Martial Arts and fitness Instructor & massage therapist based in Bristol
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I am a wife and mum of three wonderful boys and have been involved in fitness and sport all my life. I started my Martial Arts journey when I was 12 years old which is still a huge part of my life, I run my martial art and fitness academy teaching children and adults Kickboxing and Tang Soo Do which I love but after having my health issues I wanted to expand my knowledge and be able to help others like myself.
Although I have always been fit and active throughout my life after I had my third child back in 2003 I found that the weight I gained during pregnancy didn’t shift even though I went back to my Martial Art training 4 weeks after he was born. I found myself gaining two stones in weight, my body and mind seemed to change dramatically. My hair was falling out in clumps and I was extremely tired and my brain was fuzzy all the time.
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I had always been happy and full of life but I found myself feeling low and worthless. I just didn't feel like me. So I went to see my GP and explained my symptoms. They discussed depression and said that I was a busy mum and that could be contributing to how I was feeling so I left with no further help.
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When I got home I did some research and found hypothyroidism and my symptoms seemed to fit. I went back to the GP and asked them to do a blood test just to check my levels. They did and the results came back borderline so I was told to come back in 6 months and they would check again. So I did and the next test came back borderline again. In total it took three years and lots of visits to the GP from that initial blood test to get a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s.
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So I have, like many people with Hashimoto’s struggled with my symptoms and I have had to work hard to keep my weight down and keep myself motivated to keep active and happy I have been doing well on meds and controlling my diet and my exercise and then this year I started feeling lousy again and I have now established that I am perimenopausal.
I understand that our hormones and mindset are responsible for so much of what goes on in our lives hence why I have trained as a health coach specialising in Hormone health and now gut health as well.
As a qualified Hormone Coach I want to motivate, empower and educate you so you can start living your life to the full.
What Does A Menopause Coach Do?
Menopause is a hormonal transition that every woman experiences.
The process begins with the perimenopause, which is characterised by intense hormonal fluctuations and typically occurs in a woman's 40s.
Every woman's menopause journey is unique, and everyone manages their symptoms differently.
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I work with ladies that want to try and approach perimenopause with lifestyle changes.
How can a menopause coach help you?A menopause coach provides supports you to navigate this stage in your life that feels right for YOU.
But it goes much further than just navigating the hormonal changes that comes when we enter perimenopause. We assist in identifying all your health goals, creating an action plan to develop healthy habits, fostering a positive mindset, and providing motivation. Additionally, offer accountability and support, particularly when faced with obstacles that hinder behaviour changes.
We establish an active, supportive partnership that enables you to progress, whilst navigating your bodies changes in a sustainable way.
How I Can Help?
I follow seven steps to help any woman through her menopause
1. Clarity: The first step is to get some clarity on what you want – there is so much information out there, it’s difficult to know what to do!
2. Nutrition strategies: Together, we create a simple, healthful diet plan for life, without the need for restrictive diets, calorie counting, or weight recordings.
3. Sleep management: Menopause often brings night sweats, anxiety, and reduced energy levels. I provide guidance on good sleep hygiene to address these issues.
4. Personalised exercise plans: As your body changes during menopause, we design exercise routines that are suitable, enjoyable, and catered to your specific needs.
5. Stress management and relaxation techniques: Menopause can be a stressful time, together we focus on techniques to find calm and balance in your life.
6. Reducing alcohol and smoking: If you are looking to lower your alcohol consumption or quit smoking, I offer support and strategies to help you achieve these goals.
7. Embracing change and finding purpose: We nurture your sense of purpose and life satisfaction, helping you approach this stage of life with a positive mindset.
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Who Can Benefit From Menopause Coaching?
The menopause phase can be a time of uncertainty, transition, and change.
It can also be overwhelming and confusing. Managing family responsibilities, successful careers, aging parents, personal relationships, and the roller-coaster ride of hormonal fluctuations can be challenging.
Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce, and the impact of menopause on a woman's professional life should not be underestimated. Despite increased media coverage, discussing the menopause can still be difficult for some women.
As a Perimenopause coach, I utilise my expertise and experience to provide recommendations, resources, and strategies that optimise hormonal health, helping you feel better, healthier, and more positive during this stage of life.When is the best time to seek menopause coaching?It's never too early or late to seek assistance, when you are in the perimenopausal stage.
However, it is beneficial to consider coaching during the premenopausal stage, typically in your late 30s to early 40s. This allows you to understand menopause, its symptoms, and develop strategies to manage and plan for them.
It provides an opportunity to evaluate your current lifestyle and identify areas for improvement, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, dementia, and metabolic disease. These risks increase during menopause due to a decline in protective female hormones.​
Why Choose Me?
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1. Personal experience: I am currently going through perimenopause. This firsthand experience allows me to empathise with and understand what you may be going through.
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2. Understanding of individual journeys: Everyone is different – so having different client, with different goals, in different stages gives me valuable insights into the unique experiences and challenges faced during the menopausal journey.
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3.Emphasis on holistic health and wellbeing: I strongly believe in the power of lifestyle changes, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, relaxation, and connection, in balancing hormonal changes during menopause. I recognise that these changes have a significant impact on overall health and quality of life – these are lifelong benefits, that reach much further than the phase of hormonal change.
4.Personalised recommendations: I take the time to deeply understand your goals, health needs, and lifestyle, allowing me to provide personalised recommendations. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, as what works for one person may not work for another. I aim to help you incorporate sustainable healthy changes into YOUR life.
5.Flexibility and convenience: I am dedicated to working around your schedule and commitments. Whether you prefer a single session or regular sessions on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis, we find a scheduled arrangement which accommodate your needs.
6.Cutting through the noise: The abundance of information and misinformation about menopause can be overwhelming. As your coach, I help you navigate through this noise, providing accurate and reliable information to support your journey.
7.Empowering you beyond the menopause: I firmly believe that you are more than just your menopause. My purpose is to educate, support, and empower all women to embrace their menopause journey, leading to better health, happiness, and personal growth.
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Contact Info
Phone Claire
+447939441941
