Feel Strong, Clear & Energised Through Perimenopause & Menopause - Coaching for Women 40+

Navigating menopause can feel like a challenge. Here’s how I can make it work for you.

Struggling with Energy, Weight, and Unpredictable Symptoms?

I help you rebalance your nutrition, movement and lifestyle habits so you can tackle menopause weight gain, feel more energised and reduce symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings —without restrictive diets or exhausting workouts. You deserve a clear path forward.

Feeling Lost, Unsupported, or Unsure About What Works?

With my focused guidance, you’ll get a clear, personalised plan tailored to your goals—helping you cut through misinformation and finding out what truly works for your unique menopause journey. Break free from the cycle of an unhealthy eating and embrace nutrient-dense, flavourful and satisfying foods.

Worried About Losing Strength and Confidence as You Age?

I empower you to build lasting strength and sustainable habits so you can feel strong, capable and confident at every stage of menopause. You don’t have to endure the frustration of hormonal balance any longer. Clear brain fog, reduce anxiety and step into a more vibrant life where you feel like yourself again.

Ready for a heart-to heart? Let’s schedule some time together and look to create your personalised roadmap.

  • “Phillipa helped me understand my body in a way I never had before—how the type of exercise and the right nutrition, or to use her words fuel, work together to support my energy, hormones and long-term health. With Phillipa’s support, I stayed consistent and now I feel stronger, healthier and more in control of my wellbeing than ever before.  This was the best investment I could have made in myself.”

    Charlotte J.

  • “Fuel and Live Well completely changed my approach. Phillipa helped me see that nourishing my body isn’t about rules or restrictions—it’s about learning what works for me, listening to my body and building habits that last. This wasn’t just coaching; it was self-discovery and I am so grateful for the knowledge I gained from her and her gentle and supportive manner throughout our coaching sessions.”

    Anna W.

  • “Every time I tried to exercise or eat well, I would get frustrated when I didn’t see instant results. As I entered perimenopause, I didn’t recognise the woman I was becoming. Everything was changing and I had no idea why. I felt fatter, weaker, grumpier and I ate to comfort myself. This programme guided me through the process, educating me on what my changing body needed and helping me focus on small, meaningful shifts rather than chasing perfection.”

    Lola Q.

  • I was struggling with my menopause and the death of my parent, everything felt difficult but Phillipa gave me the steps to get out of this dark place. She worked with me, she didn’t push me, she eased me into finding my own path to wellness and feeling something like myself again. She taught me how to really care for myself. I think I’m so used to putting others first, she made me realise you have to put your own breathing mask on first before you attend to others. Phillipa is such a professional, she is supportive, kind and experienced. She makes you feel you are important. Thank you!

    Emma E.

  • I worked with Phillipa for a few months, initially to address what I believed was my main perimenopause symptom: brain fog. We also looked at my constant tiredness and lack of motivation. However I soon realised that what I was really struggling with was feeling overwhelmed and a sense that I’d lost myself. There’s a kind of alchemy in Phillipa’s approach - her advice around exercise, nutritional changes, and her gentle encouragement to reflect honestly on how I was feeling and what I could do to help myself - that really worked. I’ve made changes to my diet and I go to the gym without feeling like a fish out of water. I feel stronger and healthier and most importantly, I feel more confident. I’ve regained some control over my life.

    Debbie B

Phillipa wearing glasses and a striped shirt working on a laptop, with white tulips in a vase and a mug on the table.

Menopause Consultations – Personalised Guidance for Every Stage

I offer 60-minute and 90-minute menopause consultations designed to provide immediate, practical guidance for perimenopause and menopause challenges. Whether you need a comprehensive overview of symptoms and solutions or a personalised menopause health plan, each session is tailored to your needs.

Coaching Menopause Coaching Programmes – 12 Weeks to Better Health

My Fuel and Live Well and Fuel and Move Well programmes help peri- and post-menopausal women regain energy, build strength, improve sleep, manage weight, and boost overall wellbeing.

You’ll get:

  • A personalised nutrition plan for hormonal health.

  • Strength and movement strategies for bone and muscle.

  • Sleep and stress management tools.

  • Regular check-ins for support and accountability.

Ideal if you’re ready for lasting lifestyle change.

Corporate + Community Menopause Workshops

I deliver engaging workshops for workplaces and community groups to raise awareness, share evidence-based education, and offer practical menopause support.

Benefits for organisations:

  • Improved employee wellbeing

  • Reduced absenteeism

  • Inclusive, supportive culture

Phillipa is smiling while preparing a healthy salad in her kitchen.

Nice to meet you

Welcome to The Menopause Health Coach, where I help women navigate menopause and midlife with strength, confidence and renewed energy. My name is Phillipa Jacobs-Smith and my journey to becoming a menopause health coach has been deeply personal.

In my younger years, I was a competitive middle-distance athlete. Exercise felt natural to me; I thrived on it and my body responded effortlessly. But as I got older, things started to change. By the time I reached my 40s, I was confronted with a new reality: shifts in my body composition, a visible loss of strength and feelings that didn’t align with how I had always viewed myself. These changes led me to study menopause and midlife health. I believe every woman deserves to understand her own body so she can make informed, empowered choices for her health.

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