Menopause Made Easier: Gut Health, Bone Health & Exercise Options
Join Us for a 2-Hour, Evidence-Based Menopause Workshop for General Practitioners
Explore the intersection of gut health, menopausal physiology, pelvic support, and functional movement. This interactive session brings together specialist medical insight with practical Pilates-based strategies you can discuss with your patients.
Dr Michelle Chen, Colorectal Surgeon
• Menopause-related changes in gut and pelvic floor function
• Rectal prolapse and defecatory dysfunction: assessment and management
Dr Lauren Ferris, Urogynaecology
• Pelvic floor weakness and organ prolapse
Complemented by a guided movement session with Robert Cox, Clinical Pilates Teacher
- Movement strategies to support pelvic floor function
- Exercise approaches to improve bowel motility
- Safe movement options for menopausal women with low bone density
- Functional routines to manage fatigue and improve daily confidence
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Describe how menopause affects the gut and pelvic floor
• Outline how to assess a woman with pelvic floor problems
• Identify safe movement strategies and the role of pilates during/post menopause
• Identify safe movement strategies for peri-menopausal women
Presenters
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Dr Michelle Chen - Colorectal surgery
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| When |
02 May 2026 11:45 AM
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| Where |
Fitness Yin Yang
Level 1
43 Pearson Street
Charlestown (above the Post Office)
3 hours free parking at Charlestown Square across the road |
| RSVP |
24 Apr 2026 |