Perimenopause Resources
Support for women navigating the transition and life changes
Unmasking of symptoms
Health & wellbeing during transtion
Access to support & information
Supporting women through transition
Book a Perimonpause
1:1 Session
I support you to understand what’s happening in your body, calm your nervous system, and find practical, compassionate ways to care for yourself in this season — while still showing up for work, family, and life.
Woman's circles
Rites of Passage
Bespoke ceremonies, circles and workshops to honour this final transition. Perimenopause, menopause and motherhood. Improving sense of self, confidence and connection to self and others.
Presented by a
WA teacher:
Program approved by gynaecologist, endocrinologist, fertility specialist
Perimenopause is the long hormonal transition leading up to menopause, bringing changes to
SLEEP QUALITY
MOOD & EMOTIONS
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
ENERGY LEVELS
YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
What is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause & common symptoms
Perimenopause is the time when your hormone levels — especially oestrogen and progesterone — start to fluctuate as your ovaries gradually wind down. This phase can last several years before your final period.
Common experiences can include:
Changes to your menstrual cycle (shorter, longer, heavier, or more spaced out)
Hot flushes or night sweats
Sleep problems and 3am wake-ups
Anxiety, low mood, irritability or feeling “not like myself”
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Changes in libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort with sex
Pelvic floor symptoms like heaviness or leaking
Many women are told this is “just stress” or “just getting older”. It is normal for hormones to change — but you also deserve support, understanding, and options.
Why Perimenopause is likened to 'reverse puberty'
If puberty is the body gearing up its reproductive system, perimenopause is like puberty in reverse. Hormones are changing again, your sense of self may be shifting, and your emotional world can feel more intense.
Only this time, you may also be:
Parenting tweens or teens going through their own puberty
Juggling work, relationships, finances, and aging parents
Carrying the mental load at home
No wonder so many women feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or confused. My work is to help you name what’s going on, find steadier ground in your body, and approach this transition as a rite of passage — not a problem to fix.
When you should see a health practioner
Perimenopause is a normal life stage, but some symptoms need medical attention.
Please book with your GP or a women’s health specialist if you notice:
– Very heavy bleeding (soaking through a pad or tampon in an hour, or passing large clots)
– Bleeding between periods or after sex
– Periods that are extremely painful or debilitating
– Sudden changes in mood, intrusive thoughts, or signs of depression or anxiety
– Chest pain, shortness of breath, or sudden severe headaches
– Any symptom that feels frightening, extreme, or “not right” for your body
If you’re ever unsure, seek medical help.
Coaching and education are not a replacement for medical care, and I encourage you to work with a trusted GP alongside this support.
Where to start?
Online | Face to face
Book a 1x 15-minute Perimenopause Clarity Call with me.
It’s a short, gentle conversation to help you work out what kind of support you need (and whether I’m the right person to help).
In this 15-minute call, we will:
- Briefly talk through your top 1–2 concerns or symptoms
- Clarify whether this sounds like perimenopause or if something else may be going on
- Explore which type of support might suit you best (GP, women’s health physio, counselling, coaching with me, or a mix)
- Decide together if a longer 1:1 session or resource is a good next step
Downloadable parent's guide;
'First Period Starter Kit'
How to celebrate her First Period (for Parents)
A downloadable guide to
fear-free periods with your child
"Shame fills the space where there’s a lack of knowledge.”
- Jane Hardwicke Collings
Conversation starters & guides
Period pain assessments
Period pain
screening
A short 5-question PIPPA screen developed by Canberra Health Services.
Period pain self management tool
Explore Canberra Health Services’ tools for managing period symptoms
Notes for GP
appointment
Download a letter to help you explore the best treatment path for period pain
What women are saying
The Wellwise approach
- Age-appropriate content approved by GP and Specialists
- Celebrates the strength and wisdom of the menstrual cycle
- Teaches practical skills: period care, emotional regulation, cycle awareness
- Builds self-worth, not just body knowledge
Encourages open communication between parent and child - Supports mums, dads, carers and educators
Meet Katrina Christian
Founder, Teacher & Menstrual Health Educator
With years of experience working in schools (and raising a tween and a teen herself), Katrina knows just how powerful it is when girls are taught to trust their bodies. She specialises in girls’ wellbeing, with a focus on the knowledge, wisdom, and power of the menstrual cycle.
Her presentations are real, honest, and empowering—because confidence starts with understanding.