If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and your body suddenly feels unfamiliar, you’re not imagining it; and you’re not falling apart. Perimenopause can begin earlier than most women expect, and it affects far more than your cycle.
Why perimenopause matters beyond symptoms
Perimenopause is one of the most significant biological events in a woman’s life, not because of the symptoms, but because of what the hormonal shift does to the brain, the metabolism, the immune system, and the cardiovascular system.
The research is clear: the years between 38 and 55 are a critical window for laying the foundations of long-term brain health, metabolic resilience, and physical vitality. The women who come out of this chapter thriving are the ones who understood what was happening; and made informed, targeted changes early. That is exactly what this coaching is for.
MIDLIFE INSPIRED
the 3 month signature 1:1 coaching programme
This is not a generic wellness plan. Every element is built around your body, your history, and your goals. This is a sneak peek into what we will be working on together:
You’re a woman aged 35+
It doesn’t matter if you are very early in the transition or if you’ve been at it for a while. My coaching will apply to either.
This programme is not a substitute for medical care. If you need a diagnosis, medication review or HRT assessment, I will always refer you to the right practitioner. What coaching adds is the depth, time and personalisation that a GP appointment cannot provide
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My passion is longevity. I work with women in their 40s who are beginning to feel the effects of shifting hormones and who want real answers, not generic advice.
To me, wellbeing extends well beyond nutrition and exercise. It encompasses how you move, how you sleep, how you manage stress, how you nourish your gut, how you reduce your toxic load, and how you align with the natural rhythms of your body through every stage of life. My coaching brings all of these threads together into a personalised plan that fits your life not someone else’s.
My name is Desirée Windfuhr. I’m a certified holistic health coach (College of Naturopathic Medicine, London), a GGS-certified menopause coaching specialist, and currently completing an MSc in Nutritional Therapy because I believe the women I work with deserve a coach who never stops learning.
I’m also a mother of three, a woman in my 40s, and someone who has lived on two continents across four countries. I understand the particular kind of pressure that builds when you’re holding everything together and silently wondering when it became so hard to take care of yourself.
My clients tell me that for the first time, they feel like someone is taking their symptoms seriously (and giving them tools, not just reassurance).
My approach is rooted in clinical nutrition, naturopathic principles, and the science of behaviour change. But it is always, first, built around you.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation about where you are and whether this is the right fit for you.
