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 .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222}.nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px}.nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454}.nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d}.nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}.nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity}.nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1}.nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important} .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222}.nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px}.nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454}.nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d}.nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}.nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity}.nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1}.nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important}

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.

Course: Movement for Menopause
Approvals Listed: 65
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1 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
10 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
10 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
10 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
10 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
10 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
10 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
10 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
10 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
4 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
6 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
10 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
10 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
10 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
10 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
10 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
10 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
10 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
10 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
10 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
10 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
10 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
10 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
10 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
10 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
10 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
10 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours
10 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
10 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours
10 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
10 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
10 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Approved Hours
0.1 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
10 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
10 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
10 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
10 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
10 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
10 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
10 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
10 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
10 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
10 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
10 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
10 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
10 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
10 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
10 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
10 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
10 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
10 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
10 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
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Movement for Menopause

Professional Reviews & Feedback

The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.

★★★★★ 4.6 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me

“Phillipa Butler brings together menopause education, movement science, and Pilates principles in a very practical way.”

Valerie M., PT

“This course gave me a much better understanding of how movement can support women during menopause and beyond.”

Niamh R., Massage Therapist

“The Pilates-based movement progressions were excellent. They were realistic, accessible, and easy to apply.”

Danica V., RMT

“A thoughtful and empowering course. The content was evidence informed without losing sight of practical application.”

Faris J., OT

“I appreciated the focus on strength, mobility, confidence, and long-term wellbeing rather than simply symptom management.”

Maribel K., LMT

“Phillipa explains movement concepts beautifully. The Pilates influence throughout the course was particularly valuable.”

Kristof E., Sports Therapist

“The course helped me better support female clients navigating changes in strength, balance, and movement quality.”

Ayesha P., Massage Therapist

“The practical movement sessions were one of the highlights. Everything felt achievable and clinically relevant.”

Leif S., PTA

“This course gave me a fresh perspective on how exercise and movement can support healthy ageing.”

Bianca T., RMT

“The Pilates foundations were explained clearly, even for therapists without a Pilates background.”

Samir C., ATC

“I found the discussions around posture, breathing, and movement confidence especially helpful.”

Naomi L., Manual Therapist

“A well-structured course that combines education, movement, and practical strategies exceptionally well.”

Viktoria H., PT, DPT

“The course encouraged me to rethink how I discuss movement and exercise with midlife female clients.”

Noura B., LMT

“Phillipa's teaching style is engaging and easy to follow. The material felt highly relevant to today's clinical practice.”

Tobin F., Sports Therapist

“The movement demonstrations were excellent and showed how Pilates-based principles can be adapted for different abilities.”

Mireya D., RMT

“I liked the positive and practical tone throughout the course. It focuses on possibilities rather than limitations.”

Javed W., DC

“This course has already influenced how I design movement and self-care recommendations for clients.”

Anneliese A., Massage Therapist

“The explanations around movement quality, stability, and functional strength were particularly valuable.”

Kenji Q., Manual Therapist

“A practical, encouraging course that provides realistic movement strategies for women during menopause.”

Daniel G., LMT

“One of the most useful menopause-related courses I have completed. The blend of education and movement was excellent.”

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