Hello, I’m Cindy, an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for women’s health. I’m here to guide you through your perimenopause and menopause journey. Are you in your 40s or 50s and noticing gradual weight gain and stubborn belly fat? Do you often feel drained, overheated, emotional, or just not like yourself? The hormonal shifts during perimenopause can affect everything from your sleep and mood to your risk for serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes and bone loss. You don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can reclaim your physical and emotional well-being. Join my Group Peri + Menopause program, where over four engaging sessions, we’ll work on getting you back to your best self. Session 1: Dive into the details of hormonal changes and their effects, from blood pressure and insulin resistance to cholesterol and bone health. We’ll also tackle symptoms like weight gain, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep issues, mood swings, and forgetfulness. Our goal? To find practical ways to ease these symptoms. Note: Session 1 is a prerequisite for the other sessions. Session 2: Discover how to meet your perimenopause and menopause nutrition needs. We’ll explore how to boost your energy, maintain a healthy weight, and embrace a positive relationship with food. Session 3: Maximise your time and efforts with strategies for meal planning and dining out. We’ll decode food labels and nutrition panels and learn how to make smart choices without the guesswork. Session 4: Tackle emotional eating head-on. We’ll uncover why we eat for reasons beyond hunger—like stress, fatigue, or boredom—and how to turn those patterns around. Learn to manage cravings, break free from the diet cycle, and enjoy food mindfully while tuning into your body’s hunger signals. Our group Peri + Menopause programs offer a supportive space to connect with women who are navigating this life stage. With a maximum of 5 participants per group and a confidentiality agreement, you’ll find a welcoming and secure environment. If a group setting isn’t your style, I also offer personalised consultations to craft a plan tailored just for you. Ready to start your journey? Let’s work together to rediscover your vitality and well-being! Please contact Cindy on 0493 108 940 if you would like to book in for the Group Peri + Menopause program. Check with your private health fund as some offer rebates for group dietitian consultations. Cindy also specialises in a non-diet approach to concerns with weight/your relationship with food. Are you tired of dieting? Are there lots of rules and restrictions about what you can and can’t eat? Do you label food as good or bad and feel guilty if you eat one that’s labelled as unhealthy? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger such as boredom, stress, anxiety, fatigue or mood (unhappy or happy)? Do you wish you could just enjoy a meal and not think about how many calories/kilojoules/energy are in it or how long you will need to exercise to burn it off? Would you like to enjoy food, stop dieting, feel healthier and be supported to achieve realistic and sustainable lifestyle goals? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, Cindy will support you to achieve your food and lifestyle nutrition goals. Cindy is a foodie who enjoys cooking, experimenting with recipes and sharing meals with her friends and family. She also loves body boarding with her kids at the beach and playing driveway cricket and basketball with her family. Rebates for Private Health Funds (pending your level of cover) and Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans are available.