Movement for Menopause - NAT Certification Course (10 hrs)
Movement for Menopause
10 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Phillipa Butler PT MSCP
Menopause is far more than a hormonal milestone. It may influence strength, balance, sleep, recovery, cardiovascular health, pelvic function, joint comfort, confidence, and long-term physical resilience.
Movement for Menopause is a comprehensive online course designed to help rehabilitation, movement, fitness, and healthcare professionals better understand how menopause-related changes may affect movement capacity and healthy ageing.
Presented by Chartered Physiotherapist Phillipa Butler PT MSCP, this course explores practical, Pilates-informed movement strategies that support strength, confidence, balance, recovery, pelvic health, cardiovascular resilience, and sustainable physical activity throughout menopause and beyond.
Course Overview
This 10-hour CE/CPD course provides a clinically informed and movement-focused exploration of menopause, physical function, and long-term healthy ageing.
The course examines how hormonal change may influence the musculoskeletal system, bone health, muscle strength, balance, pelvic health, nervous system regulation, sleep, fatigue, cardiovascular health, and recovery capacity.
Rather than presenting menopause as decline, the course emphasizes practical strategies that help individuals remain active, capable, confident, and physically resilient through midlife and later life.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Menopause as a Whole-Body Transition | Understanding how menopause may influence multiple body systems |
| Musculoskeletal Change | Strength, stiffness, recovery, joint comfort, and movement tolerance |
| Bone Health and Osteoporosis | Loading principles, fall resilience, and skeletal health |
| Pelvic Health and Core Function | Breathing, pressure management, posture, and functional control |
| Pilates-Informed Movement | Movement quality, coordination, body awareness, and sustainable exercise design |
Course Content
The course is structured to build a practical understanding of menopause-sensitive movement care, beginning with the wider physiological context before progressing into specific movement, rehabilitation, and healthy ageing considerations.
| Module | Theme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Menopause as a Whole-Body Transition |
| 2 | Hormones, Movement, and Musculoskeletal Change |
| 3 | Bone Health, Osteoporosis, and Loading Principles |
| 4 | Sarcopenia, Strength Loss, and Functional Capacity |
| 5 | Balance, Coordination, and Fall Prevention |
| 6 | Pelvic Health and Core Function Through Menopause |
| 7 | The Nervous System, Mood, Sleep, and Fatigue |
| 8 | Cardiovascular Health and Movement Strategies |
| 9 | Pilates Principles and Menopause-Sensitive Exercise Design |
| 10 | Long-Term Healthy Ageing Through Movement |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for physiotherapists, physical therapists, Pilates instructors, massage therapists, manual therapists, personal trainers, strength coaches, yoga teachers, movement educators, wellness professionals, and healthcare practitioners who work with women during midlife, menopause, and healthy ageing.
It is especially relevant for professionals who want a clearer understanding of how menopause may influence movement, recovery, strength, balance, pelvic health, cardiovascular resilience, and long-term physical confidence.
About Phillipa Butler PT MSCP
Phillipa Butler is a Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience across both the NHS and private healthcare sectors, specializing in rehabilitation following injury, illness, and physical dysfunction.
Phillipa is also a certified Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher, Hatha Yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. Her integrated approach combines physiotherapy principles with movement awareness, controlled exercise progression, breathing, posture, strength, balance, and whole-person wellbeing.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Tutorials | Detailed instruction and practical movement education |
| Workbook | Comprehensive supporting course material for study and review |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Companion Course | Additional learning content, summaries, lesson quizzes, and key takeaways |
| Final Exam | Online assessment for CE/CPD completion |
| Certificate | 10 Hours CE/CPD after successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.
Approvals Listed: 65
CE Broker Provider: #20-903300
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Movement for Menopause
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Phillipa Butler brings together menopause education, movement science, and Pilates principles in a very practical way.”
“This course gave me a much better understanding of how movement can support women during menopause and beyond.”
“The Pilates-based movement progressions were excellent. They were realistic, accessible, and easy to apply.”
“A thoughtful and empowering course. The content was evidence informed without losing sight of practical application.”
“I appreciated the focus on strength, mobility, confidence, and long-term wellbeing rather than simply symptom management.”
“Phillipa explains movement concepts beautifully. The Pilates influence throughout the course was particularly valuable.”
“The course helped me better support female clients navigating changes in strength, balance, and movement quality.”
“The practical movement sessions were one of the highlights. Everything felt achievable and clinically relevant.”
“This course gave me a fresh perspective on how exercise and movement can support healthy ageing.”
“The Pilates foundations were explained clearly, even for therapists without a Pilates background.”
“I found the discussions around posture, breathing, and movement confidence especially helpful.”
“A well-structured course that combines education, movement, and practical strategies exceptionally well.”
“The course encouraged me to rethink how I discuss movement and exercise with midlife female clients.”
“Phillipa's teaching style is engaging and easy to follow. The material felt highly relevant to today's clinical practice.”
“The movement demonstrations were excellent and showed how Pilates-based principles can be adapted for different abilities.”
“I liked the positive and practical tone throughout the course. It focuses on possibilities rather than limitations.”
“This course has already influenced how I design movement and self-care recommendations for clients.”
“The explanations around movement quality, stability, and functional strength were particularly valuable.”
“A practical, encouraging course that provides realistic movement strategies for women during menopause.”
“One of the most useful menopause-related courses I have completed. The blend of education and movement was excellent.”
