Thrive: Perimenopause & Beyond - Wellness, Education & Pampering Self-Care

“I felt like I was going crazy - like a stranger in my own body.”

If you’ve ever thought the same, you’re not alone.

For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive without warning. Suddenly the things that once felt certain no longer make sense. Food that worked in your 30s doesn’t anymore. Clothes don’t feel right on a body that’s changing. Makeup sits differently on skin that no longer behaves the same. Nights stretch long with little sleep. And through it all, the quiet question lingers: is this normal… or is it just me?

It’s not just you. And it’s time we stopped trying to push through it alone.

Thrive: Perimenopause & Beyond is a one-day women’s wellness retreat at the Macclesfield Institute, proudly supported by the Mount Barker District Council. A community event created to bring clarity, confidence and connectioninto this stage of life - with local experts, local catering, and a room full of women who truly get it.

• A women’s health physiotherapist explaining why things feel different “down there” and how to confidently support your body in midlife
• A Dietician sharing what your body truly needs now and what doesn’t work
• A stylist helping women over 40 dress for evolving bodies with confidence and ease
• Makeup & skincare experts showing how to enhance midlife skin so you glow, not hide
• A mindfulness guide to bring calm, clarity and space to breathe
• Honest conversations about body acceptance and what movement really looks like in this season of life.
  Plus: a nourishing locally catered lunch & afternoon tea, a curated gift bag - from local female-led businesses, and time to connect with women who understand.

- Relieved to finally have answers - from experts who truly understand this stage
- Reconnected to your body with compassion instead of criticism
- Energised, confident and inspired to embrace the next chapter with clarity and support

This is more than a wellness day. It’s a community gathering for women - a moment to stop whispering, wondering and feeling confused about perimenopause and menopause, and to start thriving through it, together.

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Mount Barker.