Life changed for me in 2019 when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune condition. Now, as I move through perimenopause, everything is changing again.

MS and menopause share many overlapping symptoms and both have a whole-system impact, affecting the brain, body and central nervous system. Learning to live well with one has given me valuable insight into living well with both.

I draw on everything I've learned through my MS journey to help you move well and feel better. The tools I offer are evidence-informed and focused on functional benefit.

I qualified as a mindset coach in 2013 before completing my first 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2015. I've since completed 300+ hours of additional training, specialising in functional yin yoga, myofascial release, restorative yoga, yoga nidra and the neurobiology of stress.

Women are four times more likely than men to develop an autoimmune condition. And many of the symptoms—chronic fatigue, brain fog, poor memory, digestive issues, insomnia, and swollen or stiff joints—can look a lot like perimenopause.

Our susceptibility to autoimmunity increases during menopause as oestrogen levels decline. Environmental factors also play a role, with the demands of work, family, caregiving, and everyday life contributing to chronic stress and immune dysregulation.

Supportive practices like yoga and meditation that aid stress management, functional movement, and nervous system regulation, can be essential during this phase of life.