Perimenopause doesn’t stay at the door.
It comes to work too.
Workplace Perimenopause Programs.
Well staff, work Well
Work + Well gives organisations a clear, practical framework for supporting women through perimenopause — equipping both managers and their teams with science-based tools built for busy workplaces.
THE BUSINESS CASE
This is a workforce performance issue,
not just a wellness one.
The women navigating perimenopause are often your senior leaders, subject matter experts, and tomorrow’s leadership team. In most organisations, that's the talent you can least afford to lose.
64 %
Of NZ women say symptoms directly affect their work
11 %
Of these women have ever discussed this with their manager
1 in 10
Have reduced their hours or quit because of symptoms
50 %
Of employers had no idea this was happening
Source: NZIER / Global Women — The Silent Transition, 2023
The options
Start small or go all in — the format is yours to choose
The Ally Session
For people leaders and mixed-gender teams.
One session is often all it takes to start the conversation.
The Ally Session explains what perimenopause is, how it shows up at work, and gives managers practical tools to support their people — without making it awkward.
What’s included?
60-minute interactive session
Anonymous digital Q&A — questions answered live and via email post-session
A follow-up resource pack — so the conversation doesn't stop in the room
In-person or virtual delivery
Work + Well Series
Designed for all women in your organisation.
Four sessions (often delivered a month apart).
Each session covers one core topic — hormones, energy, focus and stress — with practical, evidence-based tools to help them manage symptoms and keep performing at their best.
What’s included?
4 × 60-minute interactive sessions
Anonymous digital Q&A - questions answered live and via email after all four sessions
A follow-up resource pack — so the conversation doesn't stop in the room
In-person or virtual delivery
Want to add on coaching or additional support? Or want something more tailored?
If you're looking to build a longer-term perimenopause support framework, get in touch and we'll design something that fits.
video tools
science-based
practical tools
What can you expect?
Interactive wellness education - full of simple easy-to-understand knowledge and tools.
Engaging Sessions. Includes a digital platform to ask questions anonymously - answered in-session and via email post-session.
Tailored to the audience. Sessions and content are tailored to suit entry-level to executive-level attendees.
Actionable Plans. Everyone will leave armed with practical tools and techniques they can implement straight away.
Proven Framework. Your people will get results - benefiting from my training with leaders in their fields.
Get Excited. Watch your people leave each session inspired.
Seminar Topics
These can be customised to suit the audience.
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Simple strategies that lead to more balanced hormones.
We will cover:
What a ‘normal’ cycle looks like & the hormones involved.
Why hormone cycles might feel ‘out of balance’.
Perimenopause and the natural shifts during this period.
Hormones & Mood (anxiety, depression, low tolerance to stress, fatigue).
Evidence-based supplements that might help
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Learn nutrition strategies for more stable energy.
We will cover:
How to eat for stable energy.
Why blood sugars matter & how to stabilise them.
The vital role of sleep in energy restoration.
Evidence-based supplements that might help.
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How to offset the effects of stress on your health.
We will cover:
What happens to the body under stress.
Why sleep, digestive & weight issues might be driven by stress.
Simple tools and strategies you can implement today.
Evidence-based supplements that might help.
FAQ
How Does It Work?
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An interactive 60-minute sessionswith a wellness expert
Q+A time - including a digital platform to submit questions anonymously. Answered in-session and afterwards via email.
Add On: 15-30min individual coaching sessions for attendees (additional cost ).
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Allow 60 minutes for the seminar and time for questions.
These often lead to conversations between colleagues afterwards, so I suggest considering adding in food to encourage connection and discussion.
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Absolutely. Each session can be tailored to the audience, their level of understanding and their group needs. Please discuss these with me before booking.
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These seminars can be delivered in-house at your offices, or online.
They provide a great incentive to bring your people into the office for the day - before work, or at lunchtime means you’ll have a reason for everyone to get together for the day.
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As an add-on service I can provide healthy snacks or meals (including special dietary requirements).
Please provide the number of staff so that I can quote.
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If there is a specific topic you’d like me to present on - just ask.
I’ve curated seminars for organisations, gyms and I’m also a brand ambassador (I’m used to working with different briefs).
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These sessions are designed to get people thinking, to understand the impact of their daily habits and most importantly to inspire change.
Some organisations offer attendees individual coaching - where they can get advice specific to their situation.
I offer 15-min or 30-min post session coaching and custom nutrition plans as an add-on service.
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Individual sessions are $1500 + GST.
Purchase 2 sessions and receive a 10% discount, or 3 sessions and receive a 20% discount.
International Training
You’ll work with a wellness expert - trained by industry leaders both here + in the U.S.
Knowledge is Power
I believe everyone should have access to simple, easy to understand advice when it comes to their health.
Lived Experience
Driven. Years in corporate. A life-changing accident. That’s what lead me here.
Behaviour Change Expert
You’ll learn from an expert on how to create better workday habits - making changes that ‘stick’.
Your speaker, Vanessa.
I’m not just a Functional Nutritionist….
I still work in the world your team lives in.
Alongside speaking and 1:1 consults, I continue to contract in senior project roles.
I know exactly what it takes to perform under pressure, juggle competing demands, and keep going when the tank is running low - because I need to do it too.
That dual perspective shapes everything I teach.
I blend lived experience with science-based tools from nutrition, behaviour change, and stress physiology to deliver seminars that are practical, relatable, and immediately useful.
No woo and no overwhelm — just real strategies for people who want to feel better and show up at their best.
What Clients Say
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Simple, science-based advice proven to work