Confused → Clarity
Finally understand why you feel like this.
Whole-person health coaching for women in (peri)menopause
“It’s normal at your age.” It’s not the whole story.
Coaching for women in (peri)menopause. Together we find out what's really behind how you feel, and what you can do about it.
Frustrated → Calm
No more guessing, no more being brushed off.
Resigned → Back in control
Small changes, felt within weeks.
Finally seen, finally heard
You might recognize this: something that used to just work suddenly stops responding the way you're used to. Your weight seems stuck, even though you haven't really changed how you eat. Your energy drains away sooner, a broken night's sleep lingers longer, and on exactly the busiest days cravings can suddenly feel much stronger. Meanwhile you keep everything running — your work, your family, the appointments, and the people counting on you.
What this does to you is sometimes hard to put into words. You recognize yourself less in the mirror and notice you're overwhelmed more quickly. And when you then hear that this is simply what comes with your age, the question you came in with stays unanswered. Underneath that frustration there's often a quiet fear:
What if this is permanent, and from here it only gets worse?
That fear doesn't deserve a quick reassurance, but a place where your story is taken seriously and where we zoom out to see the whole picture.
“I'm 24 kilos lighter, reached my balance weight, and now know how to adjust things myself.”
Miranda (50)
“The hot flashes, low mood, and fatigue I struggled with are gone. I sleep through the night again and wake up rested.”
Cynthia (54)
“I sleep more deeply, wake up rested, and no longer feel like a sack of sand. It feels like my life is falling back into place.”
Charill (43)
Things nobody told you
Perimenopause can start about 10 years before your last period. In the Netherlands the average last period is around age 51. Source: NHG
Aching joints and a stiff shoulder can be hormonal. Source: NHS
Women with regular menopause symptoms report burn-out symptoms 3 times as often. Many are first told it's stress. Source: NVOG
About Marja
My own way back
For ten years I ran two hotels, until I didn't recover enough after a difficult pregnancy. Constant fatigue, a foggy head, no energy left: in the end I had to sell the hotels, because my body stopped cooperating.
The WILDFIT® program was the turning point. I saw it happen for my mother Ineke too, who has lived with fibromyalgia for 35 years: she dropped her daily afternoon rest. That's why I do this work.
Is it stress, or is it your hormones?
Find your pattern in 3 minutes, plus a 7-day experiment.
No diagnosis, just insight. Most women say: so that's why.
Two ways to begin
Do you first want to understand which patterns around food and lifestyle are playing a role? Or are you longing for a concrete picture of how your body is doing? At Back to Balance you can begin in two ways.
WILDFIT®
In this group program you learn to look at your relationship with food through the lens of behavior and evolutionary biology. The starting point isn't that you need to try harder, but that you first understand why you do what you do.
Read more about WILDFIT®Body measurement and treatments
The body measurement gives a personal picture of where you stand. From that information and your own story, we look together at which physical support fits you.
Read more about the treatmentsBoth routes are valuable. If it fits you, we can connect them, so that changes in food and lifestyle and the physical support complement and strengthen each other.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know where to start?
No. You don't need to make a choice in advance. During an introduction or body measurement, we look together at what's fitting right now.
Is Back to Balance suitable for chronic pain or fibromyalgia?
Yes. Many women with chronic pain or fibromyalgia feel drawn to Back to Balance's calm and attuned way of working. We don't treat diagnoses, but support the body in recovery and regulation, always within what's achievable, with extra attention for sensitivity to stimuli and resilience.
Can I combine this with regular care or medication?
Yes, in most cases you can. Discuss beforehand what care you're receiving and what medication you're using, so we can look at what's fitting.
Do I need to start with a programme right away?
No. You can also start with a single treatment, body measurement, or conversation.
What if it doesn't fit me?
After an introduction or body measurement, you're not obliged to anything. You decide for yourself whether you want to continue and which form of guidance fits you.
If you choose a programme or a package of treatments, we discuss the arrangements beforehand. Different additional guarantee or compensation arrangements apply to the package of ten treatments, WILDFIT® and VIP Transformation. You'll find the conditions for these in our terms and conditions.
Can I also ask a question first, without making an appointment?
Yes. Via WhatsApp you can easily ask a question without making an appointment right away.
Free introduction
Discover which next step fits you
In a free Whole Picture Assessment (45 minutes, online or in Randwijk) you fill in a longer questionnaire first. Together we find out which stage you're in, what's driving your symptoms, and where to start.
Normally €149, free while I'm completing my menopause consultant certification.
Prefer to ask a question first? Send me a WhatsApp