I’m Jacqui Wood, creator and founder of Essential Menopausal Retreats.
I have worked as a holistic beauty therapist for over 20 years and have recently qualified in Shiatsu. I have combined this with my own experience of the perimenopause and menopause which was a journey of self-discovery and a natural process for women to experience.
Trying to seek real life informed advice and support was a minefield with a lack of general understanding of and research-based knowledge of the menopause.The lack of an integrated approach to women’s health left me often confused, disappointed and certainly not empowered.
After reading many books and applying my knowledge of Chinese medicine, I decided to develop an integrated approach to women’s menopausal health to address both the mind and the body.
I have now embarked on a mission to support other women to understand their own bodies and to move forward with compassion knowledge and self-empowerment.
My aim for the retreat is to create a safe, nourishing and empowering workshop environment using yoga for movement and a comprehensive psychological biological and cultural workshop Shiatsu treatments and plant-based food.
| · Location: | Hall Farm Barns, Gimmingham, Norfolk NR11 8EZ |
| · Date: | 7th – 10th March 2025 |
| · Price: | £740 based on sharing a double room with ensuite |
| £810 based on single occupancy with ensuite |
An Experienced & Informative Workshop Team:
The Psychotherapist:
- Anish will bring to the fore the impact of the menopause within our lives sharing knowledge through both her lived experience and research-based knowledge.
- Anish is an experienced trainer, qualified therapist and supervisor whose work is underpinned with both compassion and somatic based practices which she sees as an integral part of having an holistic understanding of ourselves.
- Anish is currently studying for a doctorate in psychological trauma, and she holds a Masters Degree in trauma informed practice and life coaching.
The Yoga Teacher:
- Beth is the yoga teacher who qualified in Seattle in 1997 and has been teaching the dynamic Chinese Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga since 2003.
- Beth also has a Fitness and Pilates qualification
The Chef: Megan Powell
- Megan Powell is the chef and founder of Marigold Catering who is a neuropathic nutritionist.
- Megan puts her holistic approach passionately into her food when facilitating well-being events.
