The Menopause Movement training course

The leading online menopause training courses for fitness & health pro's

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Menopause training course with a
5-star learning experience.

Our core Menopause Movement course is CIMPSA-accredited and will award you 4 CPD points, allowing you to develop yourself professionally and use the title of specialist menopause coach.

The modular online training allows you to study at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you, making it easy to fit around your busy lifestyle and client commitments.

The essential core course curriculum covers all essential aspects of menopause, including its biology, physiology, and psychology. It also explores how menopause impacts heart and bone health, and provides guidance on the types of exercise menopausal women should do - and why.

Learn from a panel of experts including gynaecologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists and marketers. Our trainers are all leaders in their field, drawing on a wide range of disciplines to give you an unrivalled depth and breath of knowledge.

Questions? Check out our FAQs.

Curriculum

Nine steps to menopause expertise

8 hours of online education, our 9 module curriculum is divided into micro-learning sections so it's easy to pick up where you left off, at a time and pace that suits you. It allows you to extend your knowledge, and build your confidence to train menopausal clients wherever and whenever you like.

Module 1: 
‍Moving into Menopause

Take away the medical perspective you need to understand what happens when women move into menopause:

  • Understanding women’s reproductive system
  • Stages, phases and management
  • HRT: when do the benefits outweigh the risks (you’ll leave with a clear understanding of benefits and risks) and the range of HRT on offer
  • The bladder, a barrier to exercise - a gynaecological perspective

Module 2: 
The Pelvic Floor & More

What happens to women's intimate health covering sex, poop and bladders? You’ll discover:

  • What works and what can be left on the shelf – why does it matter so much?
  • How to activate your pelvic floor muscles
  • How to confidently teach pelvic floor rehab in a 1-1 & group setting

Module 3: 
‍Why Movement Matters

Discover how to help women build a rock-solid fitness foundation into the menopause, so you can integrate this in your practice:

  • How best to work with women to optimise their heart, bone, mental & metabolic health.
  • The science behind movement, hormones, changing physiology and early risk factors.
  • Why muscles are women’s best friend into the MP & the specialist knowledge you need to train women
  • Why muscles are women’s best friend into the MP & the specialist knowledge you need to train women

Module 4: 
‍Redefining Resistance Training

Why strengthening, recovery & fitness in menopause matters:

  • How to appropriately scale resistance training to match the needs of peri and postmenopausal women.
  • How to confidently integrate pelvic floor training into exercise
  • When and how to load & unload tissues and when to do something different.
  • Recovery and working with the training athlete during the perimenopause & into the menopause

Module 5: 
‍The Menopause Mind

Gain an understanding of the psychological impact and complexities' of the menopause mind plus, solutions:

  • How menopause affects brain function.
  • How the brain can rewire itself.
  • The bridge between the plasticity of brain function & movement.
  • Using CBT & mindfulness to benefit mental & psychological health.

Module 6: 
‍Menopause Diet & Smart Nutrition

How does nutrition support women’s hormonal health, energy levels and mood?

  • Hormone balance – the impact of stress and how nutrition can help
  • Energy – discover how to renew energy, focus and vitality through diet
  • Digestion – the role of the gut microbiome in managing menopausal IBS

Module 7: 
‍Weight Management & Behaviour

You will learn the impact of menopause on weight management, heart & bone health:

  • Weight management – what may work and why, for a sustainable diet
  • How a healthy diet can prevent heart disease going into & after menopause
  • The impact of diet & exercise for boosting health in ageing bones.

Module 8: 
‍Springboard Your Business

Find out the best ways to grow your business online in this crash course from resident Menopause Movement Marketing wiz Charlie Apthorp.

Hear how to bring it all together, taking away:

  • Growth Marketing and the Pirate Funnel Framework
  • Winning Strategy including Positioning, Targeting and Personas
  • Generating Demand and growing through referral

Module 9: 
‍Menopause Movement Network

There’s no need to say goodbye following the course completion. MPM course certification automatically enrols you into our exclusive network, with all the Menopause Movement benefits. Discover:

  • The SEO & content you can use to promote your business
  • How the community will connect you with other health and fitness pros
  • Ongoing training opportunities through specialist CPD masterclasses & mentoring opportunities.
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Join Our Private Menopause Community

On enrolment you’ll receive 12 months of free access to our private community on Circle - a space to ask questions, connect, share successes, and support each other.

We know time is precious, so we do the research for you - bringing you the latest expert insights and fact-checked responses to media stories. You’ll also get exclusive access to our members-only archive of recorded webinars.

After 12 months, ongoing community access is just £3.99/month, but your free course access remains unchanged.
Our Experts

Meet our
menopause experts

Modules 1 & 9

Ann Stephens

Since 2016 Ann has been a campaign warrior championing menopause awareness. She uses her design background to create dynamic e-learning that is not only educational but engaging, colourful and motivating.
ModuleS 1 & 9

Jo McEwan

Jo has been at the forefront of delivering evidence-backed menopause-awareness training in the workplace, for health professionals, and for those looking for credible guidance. She is a regular contributor to the menopause debate, appearing on national TV and radio.
Module 1

Dr Karen Morton MA MRCP FRCOG

Dr Karen Morton is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. Her special interests are paediatric and adolescent gynaecology and menopause. Karen is a member of the British Menopause Society.
Modules 2 - 4

Christien Bird MSc, MCSP

Christien Bird specialises in women’s health physio, and has developed a clinical interest in treating and managing women during the peri menopause and beyond as well as tutoring and presenting at menopause events. She is on the education committee of the  Pelvic and Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy Network
Module 5

Maggie Chapman CBT

Maggie is an experienced therapist of over 30 years specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Maggie has spent the last 20 years working alongside women’s health physiotherapists and part of her graduate research explored the impact of the menopause on women’s mental health.
Module 6

Jackie Lynch BANT CNHC

Jackie Lynch is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and a highly experienced clinician, specialising in women’s health and the menopause. Author of The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish she also hosts an award-winning diet and lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause.
Module 7

Nigel Denby BSc RD

Nigel Denby is an award-winning Registered Dietitian, with special clinical interests in menopause and women’s hormonal health, lifelong weight management, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cholesterol management.
Module 8

Charlie Apthorp

Charlie Apthorp is a web marketing strategist and expert in building brand presence and profiles, helping to grow businesses online. Charlie played a key role in helping us to develop our community and network.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to our most common questions

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Do I get a qualification?

On completion of our 8-hour course, you'll receive a CPD Certificate of Attendance, earning you 4 CIMSPA CPD points. You'll also gain access to your certified Menopause Movement MOT® professional logo, allowing you to proudly display it on your website, social media, and in your workspace.

What’s the Menopause Movement Network?

It’s a closed private group hosted on Circle - a space where you can connect, cross-refer, share experiences and learnings from your practice. You’ll be able to access ongoing training through live webinars and as an exclusive member benefit, via free recordings of our extensive archive of previous webinars stored here.

How can I access the course?

Upon payment, you'll be automatically enrolled in the course hosted on Circle. Expect an invitation to set up a password and member profile on Circle. Once your password is set, access the course directly in your account.

Membership of the Directory & Network

Currently you have free membership from the date you enrol on the course.  

What is the Menopause Movement Directory?

On completion of our course, you’ll be invited to join our certified Menopause Movement members’ Directory – a publicly searchable space showcasing your business and contact details.

Can I split payments?

We understand the challenges our members may encounter. For those preferring split payments, you can opt for 4 monthly installments. Further details are available at checkout.

Any other questions?

Please drop us an email at hello@menopausemovement.co

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