Hi, I’m Andrea
Holistic nutritionist, menopause coach, former teacher and a woman in late perimenopause myself. I help women in perimenopause and postmenopause feel strong, energized and able to trust their body again, without the extreme diets or the guilt.
Health first
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Fat loss follows
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Muscle matters
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Eat enough
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Food first
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Health first ✳︎ Fat loss follows ✳︎ Muscle matters ✳︎ Eat enough ✳︎ Food first ✳︎
My story
For over 20 years I was an elementary school teacher. If you’ve ever kept a room full of kids engaged on a rainy Friday afternoon, you know I can explain just about anything in plain English (and yes, I still love a good handout).
Somewhere in my 40s my own body started rewriting the rules. My energy dipped, my sleep went sideways and the things that always worked for me quietly stopped working. I went looking for answers and mostly found conflicting advice, a lot of it telling women to eat less and do more cardio.
So I went back to school. I studied women’s hormone health, nutrition and menopause coaching, tested everything on myself first, and now I help other women do the same, one small habit at a time.
What I believe
Health comes first and fat loss follows. Support your body well and fat loss becomes a natural side effect.
Eating less after 40 usually backfires. Undereating stresses your body and costs you muscle, so around here we eat enough, on purpose.
Carbs are welcome. Muscle soaks up the energy you eat like a sponge, which is one more reason to build it.
Muscle is your best friend in midlife. It supports your blood sugar, mood, brain and how well you age.
Food first, supplements second. We start with what’s on your plate.
HRT deserves an honest conversation. I share what the evidence says, and your doctor helps you decide.
Consistency beats perfection. Small habits done most days change things, and a messy week is just part of the deal.
My training
This is the part where my inner teacher gets a little excited.
Holistic Nutritionist Diploma, Nutraphoria (2026)
Health Coach Diploma, Nutraphoria (2023)
Women’s Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner, Mind Body Food Institute
Menopause Coaching Specialist, Girls Gone Strong (2023, recertified 2026)
B.Ed., Canisius College
Over 20 years as an elementary school teacher in Ontario
Want me in your corner more closely?
I take on a small number of private clients for high-touch, one-on-one support. If that sounds like what you need, send me a note and tell me a little about where you’re at right now.
Not sure which is right for you? Start with the Collective. Most women find it gives them exactly the support they were looking for.