What is Menstrual Cycle Therapy?

Menstrual Cycle Therapy is a holistic, biopsychosocial approach that tackles complaints surrounding the menstrual cycle.

The starting point of the therapy is to restore the self healing ability of the body (instead of relying on the use of hormonal birth control, synthetic hormone therapy or painkillers). Hormonal symptoms are often a sign of a bigger imbalance. That is why a menstrual cycle therapist will always aim to find the root causes of your symptoms.

By making adjustments to diet, managing stress, practicing nervous system reset techniques, optimising movement and exercise, improving sleep hygiene, and using natural supplements, many health complaints can be significantly improved, if not fully resolved.

That being said, not all conditions can be “cured”. But the level at which you suffer from the symptoms can drastically diminish when making the necessary lifestyle changes.

Let’s debunk some myths!

  • "It's normal that I have pain during my period"

    Nope, not true. On a pain scale from 0-10 it’s normal to experience a 3 or 4. This means that you perceive the cramps but you are not in pain. If your score is any higher we are talking about an actual symptom or abnormality.

  • "Changes in my lifestyle won't have enough of an impact on my cycle"

    Also, not true. Research has shown over and over that changes in for example nutrition, stress management and exercises can have a massive impact on egg quality, pain levels, PMS and cycle length amongst other things.

  • "Women are small men"

    Hell nah! There are so many unique processes and aspects to a woman’s body. And therefore it also has its unique needs. But guess what, we have never been taught what these are, because today’s society is build around a man’s body.

  • "It is unrealistic, complicated and expensive to live according to your cycle"

    Only if you don’t know how to do this in a sustainable, conscious and easy way. It’s not just about what you eat and do, but also about the energetics. This type of lifestyle can actually save you a lot of money on the long run.

  • "My body is working against me"

    Nope. Your body is sending you messages, but you do not (yet) speak your body’s language. Your body always wants to be in balance, so if that’s not the case, then you have to find out what’s going on. Building a relationship with your body is like a building a friendship, it takes some time, but is so worth it!

  • "My problems can only be fixed with medication"

    Well, in some very specific cases medication may be needed. But medication more often than not works as a bandaid and doesn’t tackle the root cause of the imbalance. Also, plants, herbs, spices and seeds have incredible abilities to balance your hormones, if you know when to use which.

  • "I don't have stress, so my symptoms can't be stress-related"

    Unfortunately, in today’s society it’s almost impossible not to overload your nervous system. We have constant appointments, deadlines, messages, stimuli, worries and anxiety. Truth is, we all underestimate the toll our lives take on our nervous system, and even though you might not “feel” stressed, it might be showing in your symptoms.

What Other Women Are Saying

"Where regular healthcare keeps sending you from pillar to post with hormonal complaints, Rosa really knows how to help you"

“Thanks to Rosa I have much fewer menstrual complaints”

“Really a life investment”

"Since completing my trajectory, I feel much more balanced both physically and mentally”

“I am in much less pain and my emotions are much more regulated”

“Those unpleasant symptoms have disappeared and I feel emotionally balanced”

For who?

Everybody is different, and this is why symptoms vary from person to person. Below you will find a list of the most common complaints for which Menstrual Cycle Therapy is indicated.

  • Painful and/or heavy periods

  • Irregular periods that show up whenever 
they want

  • PMS and cyclical mood swings

  • PCOS-related symptoms

  • Hormonal acne and skin rashes

  • Unexplainable low energy, fatigue poor sleep and burn-out symptoms

  • Post hormonal birth control symptoms

  • Chronic stress and/or chronic inflammation

  • Female athletes who want to improve their performance

If you experience slightly different symptoms, don’t hesitate to send me an email.

What Other Women Are Saying

“Since completing my trajetory, I feel much more balanced both physically and mentally.”

The six-month trajectory with Rosa was a very enriching experience! The duration of the program allowed me to focus on different aspects of myself over a longer period of time, and there was space to address my menstruation and cycle-related issues at their source. The set monthly goals were completely personalised and very manageable and concrete: each month it was clear where extra focus would be placed the following month, allowing for a step-by-step approach towards specific goals. The monthly workbooks were also a super helpful support in this process!

Since completing my trajectory, I feel much more balanced both physically and mentally, and I have learned to allow myself to live according to my cycle. Not only have my eating habits changed due to Rosa's tips and lessons, but other aspects of my lifestyle as well.

These positive changes are also noticed by those around me, and the changes have given me extra motivation to carry everything I have learned with me, in order to continue moving through life as balanced as possible!

— Anonymous