This 45-minute SPARK Session is designed for exercise professionals working with women and explores the relationship between nutrition, hormonal function, and overall well-being. It covers key hormonal dysfunctions, including PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, thyroid disorders, and endometriosis, and their impact on menstrual health and metabolism. The lesson also addresses nutritional strategies to support hormonal balance, the role of diet in the menstrual cycle, and key considerations during the transition to menopause. Exercise professionals are in a unique position to educate clients on the broader connections between lifestyle, movement, and hormonal health while recognizing when a client may need additional support from a dietitian or healthcare professional. By understanding these principles, practitioners can confidently guide women toward better health while staying within their professional scope.

ABOUT STEFANIE

Stefanie Valakas APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team of fertility & pregnancy dietitians are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis.

The Dietologist has been awarded multiple awards for their excellence in nutrition care and Best Pregnancy & Fertility Nutrition Clinic in 2022. Stefanie has also been recognised for her contributions in the fertility nutrition arena as a finalist for the Dietitian of the Year Awards for 2020-21, and Impact & Innovation Finalist for 2022 by the Allied Health Awards.

Stefanie also hosts the chart-topping fertility health podcast, Fertility Friendly Food.

Stefanie truly believes every hopeful parent should have access to scientifically-backed nutrition information to prepare their body prior to conception, support them through fertility treatments, pregnancy and ultimately bringing home a healthy and happy baby.

You can learn about how you can work with Stefanie and The Dietologist team below.

Website: thedietologist.com.au

Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian

Facebook Pages: The Dietologist and The Endometriosis Dietitian

Podcast: Fertility Friendly Food