Why Perimenopause Matters in Massage Therapy

Most RMTs are never trained to recognize how hormonal shifts impact pain perception, soft tissue health, and recovery. That means your patients—especially perimenopausal and menopausal women—aren’t getting the care they truly need. It’s not about diagnosing or stepping outside your scope—it’s about understanding how hormones impact the musculoskeletal system and knowing exactly how to adjust your treatments for better outcomes. If you’re ready to stop guessing, feel more confident in your treatment plans, and become the go-to RMT for midlife women, this course was made for you.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

✅ The perimenopausal body through an RMT lens—what’s really happening at the muscular, fascial, and joint level  ✅ How hormone shifts affect pain, inflammation, and tissue resilience—so you can adjust your treatments with confidence  ✅ The must-know conditions linked to perimenopause & menopause (like frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, and plantar fasciitis)  ✅ How to create effective, scope-aligned treatment plans—without overstepping boundaries  ✅ The communication skills to have meaningful, professional conversations with your perimenopausal clients

This course is for you if...

✔️ You’re an RMT who keeps seeing midlife patients with recurring pain—but no clear cause ✔️ You want to stand out in your field as a knowledgeable, perimenopause-informed therapist  ✔️ You’re frustrated by the lack of training on treating perimenopausal & menopausal women ✔️ You want an evidence-based framework to confidently apply in your treatments  ✔️ You’re done with the trial-and-error approach and want real, practical strategies

💬 Now Featuring Discussion Boards

This course just got even more interactive. Every module now includes dedicated discussion threads where you can: Share insights and ask questions in real time Learn how other RMTs are integrating this knowledge Deepen your confidence through scope-safe collaboration You’re not learning alone — you’re learning together with a powerful, curious community.

What’s Inside the Course?

📌 Module 1: Menopause Literacy Crash Course A physiology and endocrinology review — aka what you didn’t learn in RMT school. We break down the hormonal shifts that change EVERYTHING for your patients and explore why RMTs need this knowledge, even if we’re not “hormone experts.” Includes a basic hormone review, visual cheat sheets, and links to evidence-based research. 📌 Module 2: Symptoms aka What the Fresh He[[ is this... Welcome to the 103 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. The old “just hot flashes” era is over. We explore symptom tracking tools, cognitive and emotional changes, and surprising patterns you’re already seeing in practice — but maybe didn’t know were hormonal. 📌 Module 3: The Neuroendocrine Transition of Perimenopause We dive deep into how the nervous system, brain, and hormones interact during perimenopause. This module pulls from leading neuroscientists and is backed by current research and peer-reviewed studies — making complex ideas relatable and usable in your practice. 📌 Module 4: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenopause & Menopause We break down the current research paper published by Dr Vonda Wright, and explain it with great visuals and some humour sprinkled in.One of our superpowers is taking evidence based researching peer reviewed studies, combing through it, and translating it into something that is engaging, funny, and easier to understand. This module helps you connect the dots between what you’re seeing on your table and what’s happening hormonally. 📌 Module 5: Scope, Safety & Self-Management How to support your patients without stepping outside your role. We cover scope of practice, the HER-BC study, why time rich validating care works so well, and provide reflective prompts to help you work confidently and compassionately with this population. 📌 Module 6: RMT Strategies for Conditions of Perimenopause and Menopause This is your big integration module. We go condition by condition — from local issues like frozen shoulder and gluteal tendinopathy  to systemic challenges like fibromyalgia, joint hypermobility, and inflammation. You'll walk away with evidence-informed treatment strategies that fit your scope and your patient’s lived experience. 📌 Module 7: How It Started vs. How It’s Going Your professional evolution — tracked. This final module invites you to reflect, co-create a community resource bank, and look ahead. You'll also build your own Professional Development Program (PDP) using our guided tools and Kim Fairall’s PDP walkthrough.

We Learn Better Together

We’re opening up our Menopause Literacy Community to other healthcare professionals who share our vision for time-rich, validating, collaborative care. This means: ✅ A broader network to connect with ✅ Fresh perspectives from other complementary modalities ✅ Even more scope-safe conversations to support your growth 🎁 And yes — this space will remain free for as long as we can sustainably offer it. Because we believe collaboration makes us all better. And we’re not going anywhere. You’re joining a movement. Inside our Menopause Literacy Community, you'll find: ✅ Honest, scope-safe case discussions ✅ A space to ask questions and share ideas ✅ Support from a network of like-minded RMTs and wellness pros ✅ Mentorship, encouragement, and thoughtful conversation “We created this space because perimenopause shouldn’t feel confusing—whether you’re treating it or living it.” We’re in this together. Let’s keep learning, growing, and changing the way we care for women—one conversation at a time.

Learning alongside others is one of the best ways to stay motivated—and inspired. Let’s do this together.

Enroll now and get instant access to the Menopause Literacy Community ✅ Lifetime access + downloadable resources ✅ Completion certificate provided

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Meet Your Instructors: Tara Findlay, RMT & Kim Fairall RMT

IWith a combined 47+ years as RMTs, backgrounds in personal training, yoga, menopause coaching, standing members of The Canadian Menopause Society, and firsthand experience navigating chemically induced menopause, perimenopause & menopause, we created this course because we know what it’s like to feel unprepared for these clients. We’ve been on both sides of the treatment room, wondering:  ❓ Why isn’t this client responding the way I expect?  ❓ What’s causing all this inflammation and tension?  ❓ How can I help—without overstepping my scope?   This course is the resource we wish we had years ago—and now, it’s here for you.

What Our Students Are Saying:

“Taking this course will influence 50% of your patients and how you view them in their wellness. It completely shifted how I assess and treat my midlife clients—and how I care for myself." “All you never knew you needed to know about hormone health. An amazing overview of what your clients may be experiencing, and how to actually guide them." “This course is very informative—even if you haven’t gone through menopause yourself. You’ll gain insight, empathy, and confidence to better support your clients." “I now understand that hormonal changes might be behind symptoms we’ve been treating for years. This gave me a whole new lens for SI joint issues, frozen shoulder, and tendinopathy."

Curriculum

11 Chapters · 42 Lessons

  1. 1

    Start Here: How to Access the PDP Guide

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      Welcome, and thanks for joining us!

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    Welcome Module: Orientation + Expectations

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      Welcome Video & Land Acknowledgement (Kim)

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      Welcome Video & Land Acknowledgement (Tara)

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      How to Navigate the Menopause Literacy Community

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      Self Paced Certification Course Information

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      Copyright

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      Copyright Acknowledgement

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    Module 1: Menopause Literacy Crash Course

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      Introduction

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      Lesson 1: Sex & Gender

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      Lesson 2: Other Useful Terms

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      Lesson 3: Welcome to the Hormonal Symphony!

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      Lesson 4: Hormones 101 - MHT - The artist formerly known as HRT

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      Download: Visual Summary (cycle chart)

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      Quiz: Hormonal Orchestra & Menopause Literacy

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      Links - Read What we Have Read

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    MODULE 2: The Perimenopausal & Menopausal Symptom List

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      A-Z of Symptoms

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      Insights from Morphus Research- Signs & Symptoms

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      RMT's Insights- Symptom Summary

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      RMT Practice Tool- National Menopause Foundation Symptom Checklist

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      Comprehensive Perimenopause Symptom Checklist

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      Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause Quiz

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 3: The Neuroendorcine Transition of Perimenopause

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      This is your brain, in Perimenopause - Any Questions?

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      Quiz - The Brain on Perimenopause – Neuroendocrine Changes & Clinical Insight

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 4: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenpause & Menopause

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      The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      Quiz - The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenopause – A Biopsychosocial Lens

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 5: Scope, Safety & Self-Management

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      RMT (BC) Standards of Practice- Scope of Practice

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      RMT Standards of Practice- Scope of Practice Quiz

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      Lesson 2: The HER_BC Study

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      QUIZ - Patient-Centered Care & the RMT’s Role in the Menopause Transition

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 6: RMT Practical Applications for the Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause and Menopause

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      Introduction to RMT Practical Applications for the Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      RMT Practical Applications - Local Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      Local Conditions Quiz

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      RMT Practical Applications- Systemic & General Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      Systemic & General Conditions Quiz

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    Module 7: How it Started Vs. How it's Going

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      Tying It All Together: Your R.E.A.C.H, Our Why, and the Road Ahead

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    Final Exam -The Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause for RMTs

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      ✍️ Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question. Reflective questions are not graded but are essential for integration and personal growth. Be honest and thoughtful in your responses.

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      🧭 Final Self-Evaluation: How Confident Are You?

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    One Survey to Rule Them All

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      End-of-Course Survey

🔄 Need to Recertify in the Future? We’ve Got You.

We know CEU cycles come around fast — and we’ve built this course with that in mind. You’ll not only get certified now, but you'll also have lifetime access to updated lessons, bonuses, and a recertification pathway that grows with you. We’ll continue refining and updating content as the science evolves — and when you come back, it’s all here for you. You’re not just collecting CEUs — You’re joining a mission to reshape how we care for midlife women, one session at a time.

You’re not just learning new information. You’re remembering what you already know—and getting the tools to use it with more impact.

This course supports your CEU requirements now — and includes bonuses you can use toward future PDP submissions. It’s also a valuable resource if you're personally navigating this transition.

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