Defining Health

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to all my wonderful patients 🎄

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the trust you’ve placed in me and to acknowledge the effort, courage, and commitment you’ve shown toward your health this year.

Whether you took big steps, small steps, or simply showed up when life felt challenging, every step counts, and you should be proud. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside so many of you through growth, healing, learning, and change, and it has truly been an honour.

I hope this festive season brings you rest, connection, joy, and a chance to reflect on how far you’ve come. Please be kind to yourselves over the holidays, health is not about perfection, but progress and compassion.

Thank you for being part of the Defining Health community. I look forward to supporting you again in the new year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, empowered year ahead ✨

29/11/2025

✨ What an incredible day! ✨

Today we delivered our Thrive Through Menopause workshop and I’m still buzzing from the energy in the room!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, asked thoughtful questions, shared openly, and brought so much curiosity and kindness to the space. It was such a privilege to spend the afternoon with women who genuinely want to understand their bodies, feel empowered, and take control of their health and wellbeing.

I was joined by two phenomenal colleagues:

👩‍⚕️ Dr Sarah McDonnell, who unpacked hormone therapy with clarity, compassion and zero judgement, such a gift.

💛 Marnie Poiner, who absolutely nailed her pelvic floor and pelvic health session while rocking her beautiful baby. Talk about women supporting women! Just incredible.

Workshops like this remind me why I love what I do. The laughter, the “aha” moments, the solidarity… menopause doesn’t have to feel confusing or isolating when we learn together.

Thank you again to everyone who showed up with enthusiasm, honesty, and heart. I’m so grateful for you.

If you missed today, don’t worry! More events are on the way. Stay tuned.

11/11/2025

This is a very exciting day for women’s health and menopause care in USA, hopefully the flow-on effect will be in all countries 🌸

Watch the full announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/x7YJo-Ho2eo

The U.S. FDA has announced it will remove the long-standing black box safety warnings from all hormone therapy creams, pills and other treatments used to ease the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

These prominent warnings, first introduced more than 20 years ago, claimed hormone therapy could raise the risk of certain cancers, dementia, heart attacks and strokes.

But this week, the FDA confirmed those warnings will be removed following an extensive review of the latest scientific evidence.

“The FDA today is announcing that we are going to stop the fear machine steering women away from this life-changing, even lifesaving treatment,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. “This is based on a robust review of the latest scientific evidence.”

Makary added that it was time for a change, noting that too many women have been “denied or never offered hormone replacement therapy despite its profound short-term and long-term benefits.”

For many women, this represents a significant shift—one that may finally open the door to more informed, balanced conversations with their healthcare providers about whether hormone therapy is a safe and effective option.

Menopause care continues to evolve, and this is a powerful reminder that every woman deserves access to accurate, evidence-based information to make the best decisions for her body and health.

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28/10/2025

Had a wonderful day on Saturday presenting my Thrive Through Menopause workshop to a room of fantastic women at Speedfit Springwood. If you would like more information on Menopause I am running another workshop on 29th November. Get tickets here: www.defininghealth.com.au

23/10/2025

Introducing my co-presenters for the "Thriving Through Menopause" workshop on Saturday 29th November.

Dr Sarah McDonnell: Dr Sarah is a GP with a special interest in the
management of menopausal symptoms and women’s health in midlife and has a strong interest in women’s wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.

Shauna Browne: Shauna is a Physiotherapist with strong interest
in pelvic health and women’s healthcare. She is passionate about
empowering women to understand and embrace their bodies holistically,throughout every stage of their life.

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1836405762069?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/10/2025

Menopause Awareness Month
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