Thrive Through the Change

A whole-woman program for perimenopause and menopause, grounded in herbal wisdom and evidence.

If you have been lying awake at 3am, feeling unlike yourself, or quietly wondering whether this is just how it is now, you are not imagining it. And you do not have to work it out alone.

You were never given the full picture

Most women arrive at perimenopause with almost no information about what is coming. The hot flushes and broken sleep are only part of it. There is the anxiety that appears out of nowhere, the brain fog, the weight that settles around your middle no matter what you eat, and the sense that your body has changed its rules without telling you.

Many women are told it is stress, or just their age. They are handed a pamphlet and sent home.

The menopausal transition touches almost every system in your body, including your brain, heart, bones, gut, sleep and metabolism. When you understand what is happening and why, it stops feeling like failure. It becomes something you can work with.

A ten-module program for the whole of you

Thrive Through the Change is a ten-module program created by Michelle Ringin, Medical Herbalist, drawing on more than 14 years of clinical practice. It brings together hormone education, nutrition, sleep, stress physiology, movement and herbal medicine in one clear, structured path.

Each module comes with a comprehensive workbook you keep, so what you learn stays with you long after the program ends.

Module	What you will explore
1	Understanding Your Hormonal Transition: what is changing, and why it affects every system
2	The Menopause Mindset: grief, identity and self-compassion as part of the physiology
3	Testing, Tracking & Advocating for Yourself: the tests to ask for and how to be heard
4	Nourishing Your Changing Body: protein, phytoestrogens, gut health and bone nutrients
5	Weight, Metabolism & Hormonal Fat: insulin resistance and the cortisol connection
6	Sleep, Rest & Restoration: your sleep pattern and the 3am protocol
7	Stress, Cortisol & Adrenal Health: calming your nervous system and choosing the right adaptogen
8	Movement for Menopause: strength, bone health and moving more intelligently
9	Your Herbal Medicine Toolkit: herbs traditionally used to support each symptom area
10	Your Ongoing Thriving Plan: daily rhythms, seasonal living and your plan for the years ahead

Two ways to take the journey

Both programs share the same ten modules. The difference is how you are supported along the way.

	Thrive Complete	Thrive Together
Best for	Women who want individual clinical care and a herbal formula made for them	Women who want to learn alongside others in the same season of life
How it works	Ten modules completed at home, at your own pace- with regular weekly check in's via email.	Ten weekly 30 minute live group sessions online- you do the work at home and the we have the online sessions.
Clinical consultations	Three: initial, midpoint and final review	Not included (can be added separately)
Personalised herbal formula	Included, made in Michelle's dispensary and adjusted at each review	Not included
Module workbooks	All ten, yours to keep	All ten, yours to keep
Support	Email and phone support throughout	Group connection and live Q&A each week
Investment	$1,197 founding offer	$1,197 (not included in the Founding offer/ cohort)

Thrive Complete: clinical care alongside the program

Thrive Complete is for women who want more than education. You work through the ten modules at home, in your own time, with Michelle beside you at three key points.

• Initial consultation: before you begin, a full assessment of your health history, medications, symptoms and goals. Michelle builds your personalised liquid herbal formula from her in-clinic dispensary.

• Midpoint review: around Module 5, you meet again to see how you are responding and adjust your formula.

• Final review: after Module 10, you look back at what has changed and plan your ongoing care.

Consultations are held in-clinic in Lithgow, with telehealth available if you are not local.

Thrive Together: you are not the only one

Thrive Together is the group program. Over ten weeks, a small group of 8-12 women meet online with Michelle each week to work through one module together.

There is real power in hearing another woman say, "That is exactly what happened to me." Thrive Together gives you that connection, along with the same workbooks and practical tools as Thrive Complete.

Meet Michelle

Michelle Ringin is a Medical Herbalist (NHAA #155639), Nutritionist and Weight Management Practitioner with more than 14 years of clinical experience. From her clinic in Lithgow, she supports women through fatigue, burnout and hormonal change with personalised herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle care.

Her approach is calm, grounded and evidence-informed. She listens closely, explains things clearly, and works alongside your GP and other practitioners rather than instead of them.

The founding offer

To mark Menopause Awareness Month, the first cohort of Thrive Through the Change opens with founding offer pricing.

• Thrive Complete: $1,197

• Thrive Together: NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOUNDING OFFER/ COHORT

The founding offer is available until November 15th 2026. Regular price after this date - Thrive Complete $1,697 and Thrive Together $1,197. Pay in 4 is available at the checkout and Health fund rebates may be available for Thrive Complete.

Common questions

How do I know which program is right for me?

If you have a complex health history, take regular medication, or want a herbal formula made specifically for you, Thrive Complete is the better fit. If you would value learning in a group and want the program content without the clinical consultations, Thrive Together is a lovely place to start. If you are unsure, book a free 15-minute discovery call and Michelle will help you decide.

I am not sure whether I am in perimenopause yet. Is this still for me?

Yes. Module 1 helps you understand where you are in the transition, and many women in the program are just beginning to notice changes.

Can I do the program if I am taking HRT or other medication?

Yes. The program sits comfortably alongside HRT. In Thrive Complete, Michelle reviews everything you take and checks for herb-drug interactions before prescribing. In Thrive Together, you will learn which questions to raise with your GP or practitioner.

Do I need to live near Lithgow?

No. Thrive Together is held online. Thrive Complete consultations are in-clinic in Lithgow, with telehealth available if you are not local.

Is herbal medicine included in Thrive Together?

Thrive Together includes Module 9, which covers the herbs traditionally used to support each symptom area, but it does not include a personalised formula. You can book an individual consultation at any time if you would like one.

How much time will it take each week?

Most women spend around one to two hours a week on each module, including reading and reflection. In Thrive Complete you set the pace. In Thrive Together you follow the weekly group rhythm.

Does this replace my GP?

No. The program is designed to work alongside your GP and other healthcare providers. Module 3 helps you prepare for those appointments so you leave feeling heard.

What if I need to cancel?

Change-of-mind refunds aren't available once you've enrolled. Program consultations can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice. Personalised herbal formulas can't be returned once dispensed. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not affected. See our full Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refund Policy for details.

This chapter can feel different

Not the story of decline. The story of a woman who understood what was happening in her body and chose to support herself with knowledge, care and the right people beside her.

Start with Thrive Complete | Join Thrive Together

Herbal medicine is traditionally used to support wellbeing. Individual results vary. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.