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My name is Victoria and as a Health Coach, I work with women who are in the perimenopause or menopause who for one reason or another find themselves in a confusing and frustrating place. They may be gaining weight, suffering from low motivation, be low in energy or just feel out-of-sorts. Research now shows that we can make effective health gains by implementing personal changes to our diet, movement and day-to-day habits. However, we all know that making these changes can be hard and that is where coaching comes in.

Coaching is a unique tool in your self-care journey because it can be the key to unlocking the self-awareness necessary to create truly life-changing habits. . As a Health Coach, I have the skills and expertise to guide you this process, giving you the ability to self-manage your way through difficult and challenging times

If you feel ready for this powerful and non-judgemental support, please contact me to arrange a free, introductory call – visit my website for more information, or email me [email protected].

I have worked as a nurse and psychosexual therapist in the field of sexual medicine for over 20 years.

When working with clients I will often refer to ‘seasons of sex’, recognising that are many things that we face in life that can impact the way our bodies respond sexually and our sexual desire. Perimenopause and menopause is one such season. Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause (GSM) is a condition where women are more susceptible to urinary problems and vaginal issues which can often be triggered or exacerbated by sex. This can affect a woman’s desire to want to be sexual and if a couple are not used to talking about their sex life, navigating these challenges and implementing a plan can be difficult. For some women and couples, the menopause can be a liberating time sexually because it encourages couples to have candid conversations (sometimes for the first time) about their sex life and this can result in greater emotional intimacy, increased sexual pleasure and as a result increased sexual desire.

As a Psychosexual nurse therapist, I can see individuals or couples, and provide a safe and confidential space to listen carefully as they describe their sexual problems. There is a thorough assessment to see whether these difficulties are caused by psychological or physical factors – or both – and a treatment plan is then developed. I take a holistic approach when tailoring their treatment plan, considering each individual’s physical and emotional needs.

I offer both a medical and therapeutic approach when working with clients. This means I combine talking therapy, which involves analysing feelings, behaviours and thought patterns, and  also discussing the relationship. I combine this with covering the practical issues, and recommending practical steps.

Once the initial assessment has been completed we formulate a treatment plan. For some women or couples I may see them for just one or two sessions and for others the work might be longer term.  To arrange an appointment , or to learn more about the services I offer please visit my website, or email me [email protected].

‘Treatments for what life throws at you and how that shows up in your body’

I have been working as a massage therapist for 20 years. Originally training in holistic massage, I have broadened my experience into many different aspects of bodywork during that time, before returning to where I started.

Our bodies are such wonderful, complicated things and can often bear the brunt of the demands that life brings. This can show up in many ways: tiredness, overwhelm, discomfort, aches and pains, sleeplessness. The list can be endless. And what causes problems for one person, may not for someone else – and vice versa. We are all different.

I provide restorative massage treatments for the individual you are. And for me this means the whole person that you are – body, mind and soul. Whether you have pain and discomfort or need space to switch off (or both), I believe that there is no one way of treating the body, it varies for each of us. This is reflected in the way that we might work together, creating a treatment that is tailored specifically for you.

This is particularly important when supporting you in perimenopause and menopause. The impact of hormones varies hugely and consequently so can your experiences around this deeply individual and potentially challenging aspect of your health. Your body can feel like it is changing dramatically during these times and this may feel confusing, scary and painful. Treatments provide a place to allow your body to be whatever it needs to be in that moment, to receive care at the level it is able to do so and give you some time for your nervous system to be supported.

The aim of our work together is to provide a space in which you feel heard and understood, where empathy and understanding are as integral as the touch used to soothe and ease your body. So that you feel more resourced as a whole and able to move through the world in your way, at your pace, with greater ease.

For more information, please visit my website: www.clarebaker.co.uk

Or for an informal chat or more information, feel free to contact me:

t: 07776 116105

e: [email protected]

As a mum of a 10 year old I understand first hand the impact pelvic floor dysfunction can have. I wanted to learn more to help myself and others. Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction can be distressing and often emotive, but the good news is there is help. I’m passionate about helping people make sense of their symptoms and find solutions to enable them to get the most out of life.

An assessment with Sunnydale Physiotherapy starts with hearing your story, understanding your key issues, bringing together a picture of where you are now, how you got here and crucially where you want to get to. After a thorough assessment we come up with a plan together, work out next steps, making it all achievable, giving you realistic short term goals. In devising your tailor-made plan, I draw from my experience and training in whole body physiotherapy, pilates, acupuncture and specific pelvic health training.

Conditions treated include:

• Urinary and bowel incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
• Pelvic pain (including endometriosis)
• Post natal body checks (The Mummy MOT)
• Pregnancy related pain (including pelvic girdle pain)
• Sexual dysfunction (including vaginismus)

To contact me or book online visit my website www.sunnydalephysiotherapy.co.uk or email me at [email protected] or call 07990538051.