Katie Blakely Wellness

Katie Blakely Wellness Naturopathic & clinical nutrition consults available at Synergy Massage & Wellness in Croydon

If your cycle feels different - shorter, heavier, missing altogether - blood tests can help make sense of what’s happeni...
21/10/2025

If your cycle feels different - shorter, heavier, missing altogether - blood tests can help make sense of what’s happening.

Here are 3 blood tests worth considering:

1. FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone): Rises in perimenopause as the ovaries become less responsive. A better marker than one-off oestrogen or progesterone, which can fluctuate daily.
2. Iron studies: Heavy periods can deplete iron stores, leaving you fatigued and foggy.
3. Thyroid Panel: Because thyroid issues mimic perimenopause symptoms, it’s important to check.

Keep in mind: these numbers only make sense when viewed alongside your symptoms & give us so much more value when analysed against optimal ranges.

Start a cycle + symptom journal now so you can connect the dots when results come back.

PS - did you know that we can privately order blood tests for you if needed?

20/10/2025

One event is done and dusted & we are already onto the next one!

Next Tuesday Dani is running a webinar especially for our ladies over 40 - "5 Things That You Should Know About Perimenopause"

Tuesday 28th October at 12:30pm + a recording will be available
$27

We hope to see you there! Leave a comment below if you'd like me to send you the link (or head to the KBW Health Hub & sign up there!)

What a fantastic day at celebrating all things birth & community connection.It was lovely to meet with lots of families...
19/10/2025

What a fantastic day at celebrating all things birth & community connection.

It was lovely to meet with lots of families, as well as women who passionately support and empower other women through pregnancy & birth.

I'm already looking forward to next year's community gathering!

16/10/2025

Our little clinic library is growing!!

I'm so excited to now have two books available for our clients 🥰

15/10/2025

Something I never thought I’d say as a nutritionist… it’s not all about food.”

Yes, nutrition matters. Nutrients matter. They play a huge role in how your body makes and uses energy. But when it comes to perimenopause fatigue, food is just one piece of the puzzle.

Hormones, mitochondria, stress, sleep, medications, nutrient absorption — they all feed into why you might be running on empty. And that’s why the answer isn’t always as simple as eating “better” or grabbing another coffee.

✨ I’ve unpacked the bigger picture (and the evidence) in our latest blog: Elevate Your Energy Naturally in Perimenopause.

📩 DM us for the link.

Women are told far too often that being exhausted in midlife is “just part of the deal.”And honestly? That messaging doe...
14/10/2025

Women are told far too often that being exhausted in midlife is “just part of the deal.”
And honestly? That messaging does more harm than good.

Here’s the truth: perimenopause fatigue has layers. Hormones, mitochondria, nutrients, stress — they’re all in the mix. Which is why another coffee isn’t the fix.

✨ 5 evidence-based ways to boost energy:
1. Balance blood sugar with protein at every meal
2. Stay hydrated (quality electrolytes matter!)
3. Support mitochondria with magnesium + B vitamins
4. Eat Mediterranean style — colourful, nutrient-dense, proven for midlife women
5. Test, don’t guess: iron, B12, vitamin D, magnesium, CoQ10

Because sometimes the reason you’re tired isn’t obvious — but once you uncover it, the path forward becomes clear.

📖 Read our latest blog Elevate Your Energy Naturally in Perimenopause for the full breakdown.
📩 DM us for the link.

13/10/2025

Heavy bleeding in perimenopause is common — often linked to the natural drop in progesterone.
But here’s the thing: common doesn’t always mean something you should just put up with.

Flooding, clots, or cycles that leave you wiped out aren’t simply “part of the deal.” While these changes are often hormonally driven and expected in perimenopause, they can also lead to iron deficiency, fatigue, and other issues that deserve attention.

This is where nutrition can make a real difference — from supporting iron stores to balancing blood sugar and helping your body cope with shifting hormones.

👉 If heavy cycles are leaving you drained, a discovery call is the best place to see how nutrition could support you.

Your period is one of the best insights into your health.And here’s the truth: it will change in midlife. Shorter cycles...
07/10/2025

Your period is one of the best insights into your health.
And here’s the truth: it will change in midlife. Shorter cycles, heavier bleeds, or missed periods are all part of the perimenopause transition, and they can give us important clues about what your hormones are doing.

👉 Instead of brushing it off, start tracking your cycle. The patterns you notice now can help you understand your body, support your energy, and take proactive steps in this next stage of life.

A few snaps from our lovely weekend away.It was so nice to have a few days away from home (and my never ending to-do lis...
05/10/2025

A few snaps from our lovely weekend away.

It was so nice to have a few days away from home (and my never ending to-do list). Pretty wonderful to have a little bit of time for some reflection, too.

On the drive back home I booked in my next holiday - super excited for some more fun in the sun!

I'll be back in clinic on Wednesday 🩷

We have some exciting things coming in October at KBW! The Nervous System Reset is here for those of us who are busy bee...
02/10/2025

We have some exciting things coming in October at KBW!

The Nervous System Reset is here for those of us who are busy bees 🐝 at this time of year - join us for 2-5mins a day over on the IG Close Friends story to take a little moment to learn a new nervous system regulation technique and take a second for yourself 🫁

Preparing for pregnancy is finally going to be running online (and yes - there will be a recording!)
This is for everyone thinking about having a baby in 2025 - remember, preconception care on average takes approximately 3 months - let's get started!

5 Things You Should Know About Perimenopause is here to answer all of your questions about your changing body, nutritional needs, hormones - and so much more! Learn practical tips to support your changing body over 40, and feel your best in this powerful phase of life!

Sign up for the webinars over on the KBW Health Hub (let me know if you want the link!) and DM or comment below to let us know if you're ready for our free nervous system reset!

Hello October!

✨ Meet Brielle ✨We’re so excited to welcome Brielle to the KBW clinic space! 💛While Dani and I support your physical hea...
22/09/2025

✨ Meet Brielle ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Brielle to the KBW clinic space! 💛

While Dani and I support your physical health, we know your mental and emotional wellbeing matters just as much.
Brielle offers counselling for women navigating:
🌼 Motherhood (from newborn days to parenting teens)
🌼 Fertility struggles, pregnancy loss & birth trauma
🌼 Perimenopause & big life transitions
🌼 Parenting challenges, including neurodivergence

With her professional expertise and lived experience as a mum of four, Brielle creates a safe, nurturing space where you can feel truly seen and supported.

Read more about Brielle in our latest blog or if you'd like to book a discovery call, feel free to contact Brielle via DM!

You don’t have to carry it all alone. 💛

22/09/2025

Unfortunately we do love...

Being your ultimate support team 🩷
Listening to what's happening in your body and in your life right now
Meeting you where you're at
Celebrating the small wins
And lots of talk about periods and poo 💩

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Croydon, VIC
3136

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Friday 9am - 2pm

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