Stretching Through the Change: Fascia Therapy + Menopause
Let’s be honest—this season of life can feel like a bit of a mystery tour. . . Iv been there!
One day you’re cruising along fine, the next your hips feel like they’ve rusted overnight. Or your back’s grumbling, your shoulders won’t stop nagging, and your usual ways of moving just don’t feel the same. And no one really warned you how much menopause could impact your whole body, did they?
If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone. And you’re not broken.
What I’ve learned—both in my own body and from working with others—is that fascia stretch therapy can be a game changer.
When I learn’t fascia stretch therapy I came into the course with back pain and right hip pain I had for years and in just 4 days of the course it was gone!
So, what’s fascia got to do with it?
Fascia is that stretchy, supportive web of connective tissue that wraps around your muscles, joints, and organs. It helps everything move smoothly and keeps your body held together.
When we go through perimenopause and menopause, our estrogen levels drop, which can affect the health and hydration of our fascia. That’s when things start to feel tight, achey, stiff, and harder to move. It’s like the tissues in our body lose a bit of their spring and glide.
Fascia Stretch Therapy gently helps to hydrate, loosen, and release those sticky or tight areas. It’s not about pushing through pain or forcing anything—it’s slow, supportive movement that helps your body unwind at its own pace.
Why it matters during menopause
Hormonal shifts during this time can lead to:
Sore joints and musclesUnexplained aches (especially hips, shoulders, and back)Reduced flexibility and mobilityIncreased tension and poor sleepFeeling a bit “disconnected” from your bodySound familiar?
I work with lots of women in this stage of life—and I’m in it too. Many of us have spent years giving so much to others. Fascia Stretch Therapy gives something back to your body. It’s calming, grounding, and a way to reconnect with yourself.
Here’s what clients often say:
“I didn’t realise how stiff I’d become until I felt the difference.”
“I feel like I’ve got space in my body again.”
“I actually slept properly for the first time in weeks.”
“I feel more like myself.”
Gentle, powerful support for a changing body
This isn’t about “fixing” anything. It’s about honouring your body, meeting it where it’s at, and giving it the support it deserves.
You don’t need to stretch yourself into a pretzel. You don’t have to push harder. This is a different kind of care—one that softens, supports, and reawakens movement in your body, gently.
If you're noticing that your go-to ways of looking after yourself aren’t quite cutting it anymore, fascia stretch therapy might be exactly what your body’s been asking for.
Want to give it a go?
I’d love to work with you.
Whether you’re new to this kind of work, or just feel like your body’s calling out for something different—I’m here to guide you, one breath and stretch at a time.
With warmth,
Jodie 🤍