Nutrition for Women in Perimenopause
Personalized nutrition, gut microbiome testing, and lifestyle coaching to help women improve energy, digestion, metabolic health, and sustainable weight through perimenopause and beyond.
Certified Nutritional Counselor • Metabolic Balance® Coach • Specialized in Female Hormones & Sports Nutrition
When The Old Strategies Stop Working.
Perimenopause Changes More Than Your Period
You may be eating well, exercising, and doing everything that used to work. Yet, your energy is low, your digestion feels unpredictable, your sleep is off, and your weight is changing anyways.
You don’t need another generic list of foods, supplements, or workouts.
You need to understand what is happening in your body, which changes matter most, and where to start.
You might be:
Watching your weight creep up, especially around the midsection.
Feeling bloated or uncomfortable after eating foods that never used to bother you.
Dragging yourself through afternoon crashes, cravings, and brain fog.
Waking throughout the night and starting the next day already exhausted.
Struggling with heavier periods, worsening PMS, mood changes, or hot flashes.
Seeing your blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure begin to rise.
You’re not lazy, undisciplined, or failing. Your body has changed, and the strategy supporting it may need to change too.
You Want More Than a Smaller Number on the Scale
You want to wake up with enough energy to get through the day without running on caffeine and willpower. You want to eat without constantly second-guessing your choices or wondering what will leave you bloated. You want your workouts to make you feel stronger instead of more depleted.
Most of all, you want to feel comfortable, confident, and like yourself again.
This is what we are working toward.
REAL WOMEN. REAL, MEASURABLE CHANGE.
Results That Go Beyond the Number on the Scale
Amy
32 pounds and 15.5 inches lost in 12 weeks.
Amy also reduced her body fat percentage and metabolic age while building habits she could continue beyond the program.
Stephanie
Goal weight reached within 2 months, and 13 inches lost
After a lifelong struggle with weight, even following bariatric surgery, Stephanie felt confident, energized, and in control of her health again. Jess
25 pounds lost, with better sleep and no more acid reflux.
After previously working with another coach for four months without change, Jess also experiences less puffiness and felt better in her clothes. Jen
20 pounds lost and perimenopause symptoms lessened.
Jen reported more energy, clearer thinking, less bloating and pain, fewer cravings, and rarely experiencing hot flashes.PERSONALIZED MEANS MORE THAN ADDING YOUR NAME TO A PLAN
Stop Guessing. Start With the Information That Matters.
Your symptoms are important, but they are only one part of the picture. Depending on the program you choose, we may include your health history, lifestyle, blood work, food preferences, and microbiome results to create a strategy specific to you.
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Every NourishHer coaching program begins with an individualized Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan. A nurse practitioner coordinates the required blood work, and your blood values, medical history, food preferences, allergies, and goals are used to create your plan.
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GutID testing provides a detailed snapshot of the microorganisms and functional patterns present in your stool. GutID practitioners review your results alongside your symptoms, medical history, medications, supplements, and lifestyle before developing personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations. I then review the protocol with you and help you implement it realistically.
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A plan is only the starting point. Through private sessions and regular check-ins, we monitor how your energy, digestion, hunger, sleep, mood, cycle, and weight respond. From there, I help you adjust priorities, troubleshoot challenges, and determine what should happen next.
Blood work and Metabolic Balance® are included in every NourishHer coaching program. GutID microbiome testing is available as a standalone service or included according to the coaching option you select.
THE NOURISHHER METHOD
One Body.
Three Connected Areas.
A Clear Place To Start.
Nourishment, movement, and your nervous system each play a different role in your health. But real, lasting change happens when all three are working together. The NourishHer Method looks at where you are struggling, what your body needs most right now, and how each pillar can support your energy, metabolism, digestion, and overall well-being.
NOURISH
Eat in ways that support steady energy, digestion, and sustainable weight.
MOVE
Build strength without running your body into the ground.
RESTORE
Sleep, recover, and get out of constant survival mode.
Ways To Work With Me
The Nourished Woman
Personalized coaching, available in three levels of support.
Every option includes blood-work-informed Metabolic Balance® nutrition, the NourishHer Method, private coaching, and ongoing guidance. Choose based on your time and microbiome testing needs.
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For the woman whose old nutrition and exercise strategies have stopped working, and who wants a clear, personalized way to improve her energy, support sustainable weight loss and feel more confident in her changing body.
Your individualized Metabolic Balance® plan is combined with private coaching through the NourishHer Method so we can support your nutrition, movement, sleep, stress and perimenopause symptoms together.
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For the woman who wants the benefits of personalized nutrition coaching but also struggles with persistent bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities or unpredictable digestion.
Along with your individualized Metabolic Balance® plan, GutID testing gives us another layer of information to help make your nutrition and lifestyle recommendations more specific to your microbiome.
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For the woman with a longer or more complicated history of digestive, metabolic and perimenopause concerns who knows that a quick fix isn’t going to cut it.
Over six months, we have time to establish your starting point, implement your personalized nutrition and microbiome recommendations, monitor how your body responds and adjust your strategy using a second GutID test.
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For adults or children dealing with digestive concerns, new food sensitivities or uncertainty about which foods best support their gut.
Choose the Core Gut Intelligence or Comprehensive Microbiome Analysis test and receive personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations, plus three private sessions to help you understand and implement them.
*GutID Microbiome Testing is available for anyone.
Making Personalized Support More Accessible
Flexible Payment Plans
Choose from available payment options to spread the cost of your program.
Extended Health Care Benefits
You may be eligible for reimbursement through your health-benefit plan. Check with your provider to confirm coverage for a Certified Nutritional Counselor.
Interest-Free Financing
Interest-Free financing may be available to eligible applicants.
Not Sure What Kind of Support You Actually Need?
You may know something needs to change, but not whether to focus on your nutrition, digestion, metabolism, hormones, or all of the above.
Watch this short video to learn how NourishHer programs work, what makes each level of support different, and where you may fit.
Still Have Questions?
Book a free 30-minute virtual consultation and we’ll talk through your symptoms, goals, and which option may be the best fit.
Real Client.
Real Results.
Jess had previously worked with another coach for four months without seeing the progress she wanted. She was struggling with weight, sleep, reflux, and feeling uncomfortable in her body.
Her results:
25 pounds lost
Reflux resolved
Improved sleep
Less puffiness
Clothes fitting comfortably again
Hi! I’m Lacey
Your no-BS, hormone-loving, women’s health advocate who’s been exactly where you are.
Tired. Bloated. Frustrated. Trying to do all the right things but still feeling like crap. Sound familiar?
I’m a Certified Nutritional Counselor and Metabolic Balance® Coach who helps women navigate the chaos of perimenopause with personalized nutrition, movement, nervous system support, and a whole lot of compassion.
There’s a lot of health advice out there. Most of it contradicts itself. And honestly? Most of it wasn’t made for women in perimenopause.
I bring together blood-work-informed nutrition, optional microbiome testing, more than eight years of fitness experience, and one practical method built for women navigating perimenopause.
Want to know how I got here (and why I’m so passionate about this work)?
FAQs About Perimenopause Nutrition & Personalized Coaching
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A perimenopause nutrition coach helps women adapt their nutrition and lifestyle as their energy, sleep, digestion, body composition, menstrual cycle, and recovery begin to change. At NourishHer, support goes beyond general nutrition advice. Every coaching program includes an individualized Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan, the NourishHer Method, private sessions, and regular check-ins so your strategy can be adjusted according to your progress and real life.
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Nutrition can support many areas affected during perimenopause, including energy, blood-sugar stability, digestion, muscle maintenance, sleep, cravings, and sustainable weight management. However, perimenopause symptoms can have multiple contributing factors, and nutrition does not replace appropriate medical care or hormone treatment. My role is to help you build a practical nutrition, movement, and nervous-system strategy that supports your health alongside your healthcare team when needed.
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Metabolic Balance® is a personalized whole-food nutrition program. Your plan is created using your blood values, medical history, food preferences, allergies, and individual goals. Rather than following a generic calorie target or prewritten meal plan, you receive a structured list of foods and portions selected for you. I then help you implement that plan through private coaching, education, troubleshooting, and ongoing adjustments.
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Yes. Because every NourishHer coaching program includes an individualized Metabolic Balance® plan, blood work is required. A nurse practitioner helps coordinate the appropriate requisition, and the blood values are submitted as part of the Metabolic Balance® planning process. Your blood work is one source of information and is considered alongside your medical history, symptoms, food preferences, lifestyle, and goals.
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Yes. GutID microbiome testing is available as a standalone package or as an optional addition to selected coaching programs. Testing provides a snapshot of the microorganisms and functional patterns identified in your stool. GutID practitioners review your medical history, symptoms, and results to develop personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations, which I then review with you and help you implement.
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The package includes your choice of the Core Gut Intelligence test or Comprehensive Microbiome Analysis, an at-home collection kit, and three private sessions. We begin with an initial session, meet again to review your results and personalized recommendations, and complete a follow-up session to discuss implementation, progress, and questions. This option is ideal for someone who wants microbiome testing without enrolling in a longer coaching program.
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You do not need to choose before contacting me. The best option depends on your symptoms, health history, goals, budget, and desired level of support. During a free 30-minute virtual consultation, we’ll discuss what you are experiencing and what you have already tried. I’ll then explain which coaching or testing option appears most appropriate and why, without pressure to enroll.
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Yes. NourishHer services are delivered virtually, allowing you to attend appointments from anywhere. Your sessions, check-ins, resources, and ongoing communication are managed online, while any required blood work is completed through an appropriate local laboratory. NourishHer services are available across Canada. Contact me if you are outside Alberta so we can confirm testing logistics and service availability in your location.
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Some extended health-benefit plans provide coverage for services delivered by a Certified Nutritional Counselor or a member of the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners. Coverage varies by insurer and individual policy, so contact your benefits provider before enrolling to confirm whether your plan recognizes the designation and what documentation is required. You can email info@nourishher.ca to receive NourishHer CANNP registration information.
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Yes! I offer flexible payment plans, as well as interest-free financing for eligible clients. The available options depend on the program you choose, and I’m happy to walk you through them during your free consultation because investing in your health shouldn’t create more stress.
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No. While I specialize in helping women navigate perimenopause, I work with adult women at many different ages and stages of life. My youngest client is 18, and my oldest is 75.
Women come to me for support with concerns such as low energy, digestive issues, inflammation, stubborn weight changes, blood-sugar regulation, metabolic health, sleep, stress and changing nutritional needs. Your age matters, but your symptoms, health history, goals and what your body needs right now matter more.
