Menopause healthcare programme to launch in Tipperary in October

A new free six-week online health education programme focusing on perimenopause and post-menopause is launching in Tipperary this October.

Aimed at women aged 30 and over MenoWell Tipperary will begin on Friday, October 17, and is already attracting widespread attention.

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Delivered by EduFit and funded by Healthy Tipperary, Sláintecare Healthy Communities, and Tipperary County Council, this new initiative offers accessible support to women navigating the often-challenging symptoms of menopause.

MenoWell Tipperary includes:
-Two 40-minute live online exercise classes per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8
pm) focused on menopause-specific, multimodal fitness;
-One 30-minute live online masterclass each Friday at 1pm, offering expert-led
education on women’s health and menopause;
-All sessions are recorded so participants can access them at their convenience – ideal for busy mums and shift workers.

Dr Diane Cooper, CEO of EduFit, said she was thrilled to collaborate with Tipperary County
Council on the programme: “For 20 years I’ve worked with women of all ages on health, lifestyle, and research programmes. Time and again, women express the need for age-appropriate, time-efficient, and accessible solutions. MenoWell is built on exactly that – evidence-based, practical, and supportive resources that empower women in their health journey.”

Dr Cooper, a clinical exercise physiologist and health researcher, emphasised that menopause can bring symptoms with long-term impact on women’s well-being, yet education and lifestyle approaches can make a significant difference.

“We designed MenoWell to give women the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their health at all stages of life – especially in perimenopause and beyond.”

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Many women face confusion or feel overwhelmed by the flood of information around menopause.

From the late 30s to 70s, hormonal changes can bring symptoms that are often misunderstood or mismanaged. MenoWell Tipperary aims to change that by making expert knowledge and targeted exercise available online and on demand.

Eoin Kaar, Healthy County Coordinator, Tipperary, said: “We’re delighted to launch this initiative in Tipperary. I previously trained with EduFit and know the quality of instruction and support they provide. The positive early feedback reflects a strong demand for menopause education and exercise across the county.”

Live Classes via Zoom: Each 40-minute session includes a warm-up and cool-down, targeting cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility – suitable for all fitness levels and ages.

On-Demand Library: Participants can complete workouts at their convenience, anywhere and anytime.

Masterclasses: Topics include bone and cardiovascular health, healthy nutrition, muscle strength, sleep hygiene, and self-care.

All are delivered by qualified professionals and available to replay.

Women in Tipperary can sign up now via the link below:
https://edufit.ie/menowell-tipperary/

For further information, contact: Eoin Kaar, at eoin.kaar@tipperarycoco.ie.