NATUROPATHIC, SCIENCE-BASED PERIMENOPAUSE SUPPORT
Perimenopause doesn't have to be a sh!t show
I'll help you understand what's really behind the weight gain, rage, exhaustion, and "who even am I?" moments, and what to eat, drink, and do to feel calm, clear, and comfortable in your body again. Without giving up your social life.
Spend 25 minutes on the phone with Sarah McLachlan, The Perimenopause Naturopath.
No pressure, no obligation.
Prefer the details first? Read about The Chaos to Calm Method here.
Degree-qualified Adelaide naturopath | Perimenopause specialist since 2017 | Hundreds of women supported across Australia, NZ and the USA via telehealth
It's like your body's been hijacked. I bet you feel...
- like your wardrobe's the enemy. Your fave jeans are too tight, and getting dressed takes ages because nothing feels comfortable or looks right anymore.
- your fuse getting shorter by the day. One tiny thing sets you off, you snap at your kids or partner, then drown in guilt thinking, "Who even am I right now?"
- exhausted before you even get out of bed. You drag yourself through the day, then collapse on the couch with zero motivation left for chores, let alone connecting with your partner or doing something for yourself.
- frustrated because you're doing all the right things and nothing's working. So now you're wondering if you're the problem.
And underneath it all, the quiet thought you'd never post about: "What if this is just who I am now?"
You're not imagining it.
You're not lazy.
And you're not the problem.
Your body isn't broken. It's just having trouble adapting to your changing hormones.
WHAT'S ACTUALLY GOING ON
Your body is having trouble adapting to changing hormones. There are reasons, and they're findable.
Perimenopause asks your body to adjust to a new hormonal reality. Whether that adjustment is smooth or rough depends on what your body has to work with: nutrient levels, blood sugar stability, sleep, stress load, metabolic health.
When those supports are shaky, symptoms show up. Even when every blood test comes back "normal."
"Here's what most women don't realise. Standard lab ranges are designed to detect disease, not to tell you how well your body is actually functioning. So you can be told everything's normal while your iron, thyroid and blood sugar are quietly making perimenopause much harder than it needs to be."
SARAH McLACHLAN, THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH (BHSc NATUROPATHY), ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
And if you've been waved away, sadly, you're in large company. A 2023 Harris Poll survey found one in three women aged 45 to 54 were given an incorrect diagnosis before finding out their symptoms related to menopause (Kindra/Harris Poll, 2023).
Dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told it's just stress. Common. Not normal, and not where your story has to stop.
So you do what women do: cut harder, walk further, workout more, white-knuckle through another Monday. And it keeps not working, because pushing harder is exactly what your body doesn't need right now.
The cost of the wrong strategy isn't just feeling crappy through this season. It's feeling the same, or worse, through the next one, and the one after that.
It's not you failing the plan. It's the plan failing you.
When you start working with your body instead of against it, your energy lasts past 3pm without sweet treats, chocolate or another coffee.
Your fave jeans fit and feel comfortable all day long.
Your fuse isn't lit before breakfast.
Sleep that actually restores you.
And you have the head-space to enjoy your people, instead of managing yourself around them.
So what actually helps? That depends on where you're at: how loud your symptoms are, how long you've been guessing, and how much support you want right now. Which is why there isn't one program here. There are four doors, and one of them is just right for you.
WHERE TO START
Wherever you're at, there's a right-sized next step
No one-size-fits-all here. Start where you are, and we'll see where you land.
PerimenoGO
$147
Just starting to notice changes? Hello mood swings, random weight gain, worse PMS and dodgy sleep. PerimenoGO is my self-paced foundations program: understand what's happening and exactly what to eat, drink, and do about it, while still enjoying your social life.
The Chaos to Calm Method (Together)
$597
An 8-week group program. Weekly live calls with me, a personalised plan for your body, and a community of women doing it alongside you. First cohort starts late October.
The Chaos to Calm Method (1:1)
$1697
For the woman who's been told "everything's normal" and knows it isn't. Twelve weeks, one-on-one. A full functional blood panel read against optimal ranges for women, six private sessions, and Your Eat, Drink, Do Plan built for your body and adjusted as we go.
1:1 Consultations
$497
Want personalised clinical help without a full program? In private sessions I'll review your symptoms, lifestyle and blood test results to work out what your body's trying to tell you, and what to do about it.
HOW IT WORKS
From chaos to calm, in three steps
1
Find the real problem
There's usually more going on than "just perimenopause". So we start by investigating what's actually driving your symptoms: your history, your symptom patterns and, in clinical programs, blood test results read against optimal ranges for women. Real data, not guesses.
2
Understand it, then plan for it
Once you know what's in the way, everything makes sense, and we can do something about it. You get a personalised plan for exactly what to eat, drink, and do for your body and what's driving your symptoms, not somebody else's.
3
Make it your new normal
Implementing is where change happens, so you're not left to figure it out alone. Structured support helps you turn the plan into habits that survive real life: busy weeks, eating out, holidays. This is where trying hard turns into results that last.
REAL WOMEN, REAL LIFE, REAL RESULTS
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"I finally felt like me again."
MANDY, THE CHAOS TO CALM METHOD PROGRAM CLIENT
Mandy came with migraines, night sweats, bloating, and the fear that "this is just how life is now". By week three of her personalised plan, the night sweats and migraines were gone and her energy was back.
Jo was gaining weight despite doing all the right things. Within the first week she felt the difference; over 12 weeks she lost 9.4kg while eating more, moving less, and bringing bread and cheese back.
Claire didn't realise how bad her sleep was until it wasn't. Deep sleep for the first time in years changed how she moved through her long, busy days.
SCIENCE AND SOUL. PRACTICAL AND KIND.
Sarah McLachlan, The Perimenopause Naturopath.
My approach is shaped by my clinical training and my own lived experience of perimenopause, including the unexplained weight gain and the "you're too young for this" dismissals. I know how unsettling it is when your body changes and the old rules stop working.
I look beyond surface symptoms, including reviewing blood tests using optimal ranges for women and functional analysis, so decisions are based on real data, not guesses. Then we focus on what actually matters for you: what to eat, drink, and do in a way that fits your real life, even when your energy is low and life is full.
Homeschooling mum of four, coffee drinker, chocolate eater. I'm a busy woman who works with busy women.
NOT READY TO TALK TO ANYONE YET?
Start with The Perimenopause Blockers Buster. Free.
Work out what's actually going on first. The Perimenopause Blockers Buster helps you make sense of your symptoms, what's driving them, and what to do first, in plain English, without a single mention of willpower.
We'll be a great fit if...
- ✓ You're open to change and trying new things, even when they feel a little uncomfortable at first.
- ✓ You're ready to understand your changing body and what it truly needs, instead of trying to beat it into submission by eating less and exercising more.
- ✓ You're willing to prepare meals (they don't need to be fancy) and make changes that fit your family, budget and life.
- ✓ You want a plan based on science and your own body, delivered with empathy and zero judgement.
- ✓ You want a long-term approach built for women 40+, not another fad diet.
And not the right fit if...
- ✕ You expect results without changing what you eat, drink, and do.
- ✕ You'd rather keep DIY-ing with random diets, expensive supplements and Dr Google.
- ✕ You want someone to do the work for you rather than with you.
- ✕ You're after a quick fix instead of a strategy.
Questions?
How do I get started?
Book a free Clarity Call. It's a relaxed, no-pressure phone conversation to explore what's been happening and decide on a next step that feels right for you. Not proceeding is always a valid outcome.
What if I'm not ready for a program?
Completely okay. The Clarity Call helps you work out which option suits, if any. Some women start with PerimenoGO, some with a 1:1 session, some take what they learn on the call and go from there.
Can a naturopath help with perimenopause?
Yes. As a perimenopause naturopath, I investigate what's actually driving your symptoms: blood sugar, thyroid, iron, sleep, stress load. Then I build a personalised plan for what to eat, drink, and do so your body can adapt to its changing hormones. Naturopathic care also works alongside your GP and MHT if that's part of your picture. Support, not sides.
Do I need to be in Adelaide to work with you?
No. I'm an Adelaide naturopath, but appointments run via telehealth, and I support women through perimenopause and menopause across Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Phone or Zoom, same care, no travel required.
I've been told my blood tests are "normal". Can you still help?
Yes. I review blood tests using optimal ranges for women, not just standard ranges, and use functional analysis of your results and health history to understand what's behind how you're feeling. This gives deeper insight than a standard "all clear".
I've tried a lot already. How is this different?
Most approaches fail because they never find the real problem behind the symptoms, and yes, there's usually more going on than just perimenopause. My job is to uncover what's actually driving how you feel, then guide realistic, personalised changes. Understanding first, then action.
What if I don't have time for something complicated?
I get it (homeschooling mum of four here). Support is tailored to your capacity and season of life. Telehealth appointments, clear resources, progress over perfection.
Do I have to give up carbs, wine, or my social life?
No long-term restriction, no skipping food groups, no calorie counting. Any changes I ask for are strategic, explained, and designed to work with eating out, social occasions and family life.
What if I'm not in perimenopause, or I've been told I'm too young for it?
That's okay. Hormonal shifts don't follow a neat timeline, and symptoms often show up before there's a clear label. I work with women across all ages and stages. We focus on what you're experiencing now and what your body needs.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
One free phone call to make sense of what's going on and find your right next step.