Navigating Menopause with Confidence: A Menopause Awareness event

Join three healthcare professionals for an empowering evening designed for women and those who support them:

• GP Dr. Rita Maia, a menopause specialist, who will help you understand the symptoms of menopause and what treatment is available.
• Personal Trainer Clare, a specialist in menopause fitness, will provide practical fitness and weight management advice.
• Massage Therapist Anja, who provides menopause massage, will explain how therapeutic touch can help relieve symptoms and promote well-being.

This event is for anyone—women, men, partners, family, and friends—who wants to gain a deeper understanding of menopause. Come connect with a supportive community and leave with the knowledge and tools you need.

Agenda

18:15 - 18:30

Arrival, registration and networking.

18:30 - 19:45

Menopause awareness

• GP Dr. Rita Maia – Symptoms of menopause and treatments available (Alternatives to HRT)

• PT Clare – Weight management and menopause fitness

• Massage Therapist Anja – Menopause massage and self-massage techniques

19:45 - 20:30

Closing - Questions and Answers

• Your chance to speak directly with the specialists

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Gallery Opening Times (Workshops often take place outside of these hours)

Monday - Closed Tuesday 10am-5pm Wednesday 10am-5pm Thursday 12-7pm Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday - Closed

LOCATION

10 Cutter Lane. Ground floor unit 5, London, SE10 0XX - Our entrance is opposite the Thames Clipper Stop for North Greenwich. Nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. Google maps has our location.

About this event

Navigating Menopause with Confidence: A Menopause Awareness event

Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Location: Firepit

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Join us for an empowering evening designed to help you navigate menopause with confidence. Learn about how the body changes and how to manage it with expert guidance from GP Dr. Rita Maia (Menopause Specialist), Personal Trainer Clare (Menopause Fitness Expert), and Massage Therapist Anja (Menopause Massage Specialist).

You'll get practical strategies you can apply immediately, plus the unique opportunity to speak directly with specialists who empower women through this journey.

Who is this for?

This session is ideal for anyone who:

• Wants to better understand the symptoms and treatments of menopause.
• Is looking for practical, expert-led advice on managing weight, fitness, and overall well-being.
• Wants to connect with a supportive community and get answers directly from specialists.

Workshop Format

• Understanding Menopause – Learn about the menopause symptoms and what treatments are available.
• Practical Strategies – Find out actionable tips how to manage weight, improve fitness, and find relief through massage.
• Personalised Q&A – Your chance to get tailored advice and ask your questions directly to the specialists.
  

Meet the Specialists

Led by GP Dr Rita Maia, a specialist in menopause treatments and care, Personal Trainer Clare, who empowers women through menopause fitness, and Massage Therapist Anja, a specialist in therapeutic menopause massage. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge to help women feel their best.