Meno & Life Style Speakers/Demos
Educate, Discuss and Communicate.
What's on the agenda?
Speaker Sessions:
The Meno Speaker Sessions are supported by a great range of topical and professional keynote speakers (menopausal experts). Some Sessions will have opportunities for Q&A sessions. Our expert speakers will create a greater awareness for discussion of the various symptoms of the peri/menopause, which will educate and provide strategies that can be put in place to reduce these symptoms. Our Speakers will be able to share the many faces of the peri/menopause journey, through their own eyes or other people’s personal or professional experiences.
This event is a prime opportunity to educate individuals, their whanau and even employers, so that they may provide support and empathy when required.
Lifestyle Demos:
Lifestyle demos will take place during the day, which will highlight the tools, resources and support that is currently available.
These lifestyle sessions will run alongside our guest speaker tutorials and will include topics such as:
- Skin & Beauty Coaching
- Nutrition & Sleep
- Fitness & General Wellness
Meet Your Speakers
Dr Linda Dear – Menodoctor
Founded by menopause doctor, speaker and advocate Dr Linda Dear, Menodoctor’s mission is to improve menopause awareness and support throughout Aotearoa.
We are one of New Zealand’s largest private menopause clinics, offering virtual appointments for women all over New Zealand, as well as in-person appointments in Tauranga. We also provide menopause training, resources and support for Kiwi workplaces through Menodoctor at Work.
Beyond our clinical and corporate work, we also conducted the biggest ever NZ menopause survey on over 4,000 women, released a petition to improve access to HRT and regularly appear in print and TV media to help get the menopause message out to everyone.
Dr Wai Tze Cheng – Menopause Care NZ
Dr Wai Tze Cheng is a menopause specialist who completed her training with the British Menopause Society and is a UK and NZ qualified GP. She has been a doctor for 18 yrs and worked in a public hospital dedicated Menopause clinic for over 4.5 yrs in London providing care to patients with complex medical histories and hard to treat menopausal symptoms.
Alongside working as a Menopause Specialist in her own clinic at Menopause Care NZ, Dr Wai Tze also works as a breast physician at Tauranga Hospital publicly, caring for women who have had breast cancer or a significant family history of breast cancer , specialising in their perimenopausal and menopausal care.
Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) – My Menopause Transformation™ (MyMT)
For over 40 years Dr Wendy Sweet has been involved in New Zealand’s health and exercise industry. Although Dr Sweet’s original career was as an ICU Nurse, she re-trained and helped to pioneer the Personal Training industry in New Zealand.
Dr Sweet then went on to become a Lecturer in the Health, Sports and Human Performance Department at the University of Waikato. It was during this time that Dr Sweet became so curious about how women perceived their ageing and the role of exercise during their menopause transition that she decided to undertake a PhD in this area, and is so pleased that she did! Because what Dr Sweet discovered was that now that we are in a different hormonal environment, what we have done in the past to manage our health, energy and weight, simply may not work anymore. Not many health coaches and other professionals understand this, because there has been very little research on the menopause transition and lifestyle changes that can help women adapt to their new hormonal environment.
Desperate to turn around her own health, weight and symptoms in a natural way, Dr Sweet set out to untangle the menopause-mayhem jigsaw. After decades of research, everything she discovered is now in fabulous programmes for women and CPD courses for Health Professionals.
Eleanor Tait – Mountside Physio + Wellness
Despite the significant impact of menopause on musculoskeletal health, this stage of life is often overlooked in physiotherapy and exercise science, leaving many women underserved at a pivotal time. We aim to educate and equip women with the knowledge to navigate their health and fitness with confidence—helping them reduce their risk of injury while maximising their physical potential.
Eleanor is a physiotherapist with a background in private practice and experience working with sports teams from a community to national level. With degrees in both Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, Ele has a deep understanding of how the body adapts to physical changes across the lifespan and brings a strong foundation in movement science, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal health— all key considerations during menopause.
As a mother of two young children, Ele is passionate about helping people stay active and resilient at every stage of life.
Sofie Ware – Scandi Health Coaching
Corporate Wellness Packages for Menopause Support. These packages help businesses to foster a healthier, more inclusive workplace while empowering employees through menopause with confidence.
For Employers: We boost productivity & reduce absenteeism. Managing menopause symptoms helps employees stay focused and engaged. While also improving retention & workplace culture – A supportive environment fosters loyalty and inclusivity.
For Employees – We aim to manage symptoms naturally through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management to ease menopause challenges. Whilst also enhancing energy & focus by combatting brain fog and fatigue for better performance. Scandi also offers emotional & community support by providing access to coaching, group programs, and wellness resources.
Key Offerings:
- Workshops & Webinars – Expert-led sessions on menopause wellness.
- 1:1 Coaching & Group Programs – Personalised and community-driven support.
- Resources & Challenges – Practical tools for ongoing well-being.
Lisa Pomare – Bay Functional Health
Lisa is a Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist with seven years of healthcare experience, specializing in uncovering the root causes of health challenges rather than just treating symptoms.
Having navigated a decade of perimenopause (and many of the symptoms that go with it) while completing her degree, she has a deep, firsthand understanding of the complexities women face during this transition. Her approach is holistic, considering not just hormones but the full spectrum of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that influence well-being. She believes in the power of nutrition as the foundation for healing, using food as medicine to create meaningful, lasting change.
Passionate about making naturopathic care practical and achievable, Lisa tailors her recommendations to fit into busy lives. She understands that real transformation happens when strategies are realistic, sustainable, and supportive of the body’s natural rhythms. Whether addressing fatigue, hormonal imbalances, mood shifts, or digestive health, her goal is to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to feel their best. With warmth, empathy, and a detective-like approach, she guides each person toward solutions that truly work for them.
Caci
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Jenna Moore – MenoMe
Jenna has a passion for helping women in midlife navigate perimenopause, post-menopause and weight gain. An accredited integrative health and menopause coach, and author, she’s walked, and continues to walk, the same journey. After encountering perimenopause (she had no idea what it was), experiencing severe symptoms and putting on 20kg, she took up formal study to help herself and other women.
She takes a holistic approach to all stages of menopause, encompassing nutritional awareness, breathwork, mindfulness and positive psychology. In addition, she looks at the influence of nutritional awareness, mental wellbeing, movement, spirituality, family, work, and leisure on our wellbeing.
After gaining a thorough understanding of her own body, releasing the weight and many symptoms through lifestyle and natural supplements, she supports other women through MenoMe® and Youology.co.nz.
Dr Corin Storkey – Seleno Health
Thrive Through Menopause with Cannabinoid Support – Introducing MCB oil.
Support your menopause journey through the power of MCB oil.
Dr Storkey will discuss the science and benefits of the endocannabinoid system and how it interacts with plant medicines like cannabis and maca to promote balance and well-being.
Dr. Corin Storkey
Dr. Corin Storkey, co-founder and co-director of Seleno Health, is a New Zealand-born biomedical researcher with over 20 years of experience in medicinal chemistry, specializing in antioxidant chemistry, oxidative diseases, and holistic health. Holding a PhD from the University of Melbourne and the Heart Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, Dr. Storkey leads a New Zealand-based research program at Otago University, studying the biochemical properties of Andean and Amazonian plant medicines, including maca and cacao. His work focuses on mapping bioactives like macamides to substantiate traditional uses, particularly for stress-related and inflammatory conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, which he personally overcame. Passionate about integrative health, Dr. Storkey has presented over 200 workshops across New Zealand, educating on the science and traditions behind plant-based remedies like MCB oil. His mission is to empower individuals to achieve wellness through education, connection, and sustainable practices.