Menstrual Coach Academy Reviews: Graduate Reflections
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If you're considering training as a menstrual cycle coach, one of the best ways to understand what the experience is really like is to hear directly from the people who have walked the path before you.
Every year, women from around the world join the Menstrual Coach Academy Professional Training with different hopes, experiences and professional backgrounds. Some are therapists, teachers, nurses or health practitioners. Others are coaches, creatives, entrepreneurs or simply women who feel called to deepen their understanding of the menstrual cycle and support others in a meaningful way.
What they share is a curiosity about menstrual cycle awareness, a commitment to personal growth, and a desire to create positive change in the lives of the people they work with.
The reflections below come from graduates of our 2025 cohort. They represent women from across Europe, North America, Oceania and beyond, each bringing their own unique story and perspective to the Academy.
Rather than tell you what the Menstrual Coach Academy is like, we'd much rather let our graduates tell you themselves.
Every testimonial below is shared in the graduate's own words.
Our 2025 Graduates
Lili ~ Hungary, Kundalini Yoga Teacher & Life Coach:
“I can wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone who feels drawn to menstrual cycle awareness and coaching - whether for personal healing, professional work, or both.
This course exceeded all my expectations. Lisa is a deeply inspiring teacher and a brilliant coach; her presence, openness, and the way she holds space added an incredible depth to the learning experience. Being guided by her felt both safe and expansive, and it was a true privilege to learn from her in person and online.
The group container was also far more powerful than I had anticipated. What I initially approached with some hesitation became a supportive, nourishing space where we could reflect, heal, and deepen our understanding together. The course material itself is rich, informative, and layered - something I know I will return to again and again as my practice continues to grow.
Perhaps most importantly, this training helped me move from a long-held dream into real-life action. By the time I completed the course, I was already stepping into practice, working with clients, and feeling confident that this path is not only meaningful, but truly possible for me.
Looking back, I can say with full certainty that joining this program was a very good and aligned decision. The training was held with great professionalism, clarity, and care, and the support I received made a real difference. I’m deeply grateful for this experience and would recommend it without hesitation.”
Stephany ~ Germany, Consultant:
“The course is much better than I thought I would be. Lisa created a safe space for us to learn deeper not only about ourselves as women but also to gain the right skills to support our clients on their menstrual health journey. It was a pleasure to grow and learn among all other women during these 6 months program. I thankful that I followed my intuition to take this course. It was really worth it.😊”
Emily ~ USA, Career Counsellor, Consultant, Lecturer & Doula:
“Lisa cultivates a beautiful global community of women who are interested in and passionate about menstrual cycle coaching. I was so impressed with the way Lisa held space, created a container, and facilitated in response to the needs of the group. Her emphasis on the coaching skills was excellent and I appreciated that she pushed us out of our comfort zones, especially in the Process Groups. If you're interested in both learning more about the cycle, developing valuable coaching skills, and connecting with a community of like-minded women, this program is for you!”
Kirsten ~ United Kingdom, School Teacher:
“Training to be a certified Menstrual Health Coach. What a privilege to have spent 6 months with a group of lovely, like minded women, who shared their life experiences and wisdom openly, welcoming authenticity and vulnerability and a great enthusiasm for our shared purpose of learning, practising and being in community.
Lisa de Jong’s style of leading and teaching is so informative but more importantly focuses on what it means to grow a practice-based business, where compassion for the self is equal to the care given to the client; where reflection and understanding the process of coming into coaching is as important as the fact and knowledge based modules.
Many of us showed up to the course with prior knowledge of menstrual health and period education, with years of self-study from books and podcasts, as well as lived experience of hormone-related issues. The model of convening as a group, online, regularly positively impacted the integration of this knowledge differently by consolidating prior learning, bringing new analysis through discussion of the topics and being together for coaching practice and follow-up reflections. Learning in this way, as a group, provides excellent support and the opportunity to connect, grow and learn together with Lisa providing a safe environment.
I am grateful for investing my time, money and commitment into this course. I chose the Menstrual Coach Academy and Lisa de Jong because her methods align with my values, she mixes the science-backed with the intuitive, is extremely intelligent, an expert in the field, warm, authentic and she strives to create a beautiful business model that aligns with her principles.
This course has given me the skills, tools and self-knowledge to launch my own business in menstrual health coaching, women’s circles, workshops and youth period education.”
Kelci ~ Canada, Graphic Designer:
“I loved this menstrual cycle awareness coaching programme with Lisa! This course took me on a very reflective and informative journey to better understand the menstrual cycle and the various skills I can employ in working with others. The programme itself is very comprehensive and Lisa does a beautiful job of presenting the content in a digestible, interesting, and customisable format. There is a lot of flexibility to connect with the subject matter in your own time and work through the various videos and documents Lisa has spent hours curating for her students. My favourite part of the programme was the strong sense of community that emanates from both the lecture classes and process groups. Lisa does a fantastic job of facilitating a welcoming environment and really holds space for any feelings or thoughts that come up.
I'm leaving this course with a reignited passion for women's health and am proud to be a Menstrual Coach Academy alumni!”
Chantelle ~ United Kingdom:
The Menstrual Coach Academy with Lisa has completely changed my life. I signed up to learn how to coach others with PMDD and what I actually gained was not only the coaching skills in order to provide others with Menstrual Cycle Coaching, that was in-depth, informative, practiced monthly in groups and with study partners. But I learnt SO much about myself and the next level of healing and journey which was completley unexpected and really took me by surprise. Lisa is a fantastic group facilitator, she's mindful, personable, highly organised, committed, dedicated calm (her sessions always felt like a big hug) and deeply understanding and understands that everyone experiences learning but daily life differently and she's very accommodating of this. Thank you Lisa for providing this opportunity, for bringing together a nurturing and supportive group of women interested in learning about the menstrual cycle and how we can advise and support others and not only that but the deep level of healing, processing and self awareness your practice offers up and provides.”
Enida ~ Spain , HR Manager:
“The MCA course has made a huge impact on my daily life and the menstrual cycle coach I want to be. I have become so much more in tune with my self and my nervous system, and the course has provided me with so many reflections and tools that I and my future clients can benefit from. It has felt like a safe addition to my daily life. I have felt excited and connected to each single session we have had, and so grateful to have been part of an amazing and supportive community.”
Abbie ~ Ireland, Massage Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Sport Science Graduate:
“For anyone thinking of joining Lisa course please do! If you are in need of support for your menstrual health or just want to learn more about women's health Lisa's course will support you on that journey and help you reconnect with yourself. I used to suffer from chronic pain everyday but this journey helps me regain my confidence within myself to support my menstrual health and not live in pain anymore!”
Miriam ~ Austria, Product Owner (FemTech):
“I came into this course thinking I already had a solid grasp on the menstrual cycle, but it made me realize how much deeper this work actually goes. It helped me integrate what I knew, understand myself on a completely different level, and start truly living the embodied practice I now bring into my work.”
Hanna ~ Sweden, High School Teacher (Swedish & Psychology):
“I would without a doubt recommend this course to others. It really is a journey both in terms of all the professional aspects we learned, but also a deeply personal one, if you let it. I loved that the course structure had a flowy feminine approach, it felt very intuitive, free and profound. It let me be fully me, and it let me to practice regulate my nervous system regularly throughout the whole course and to praise my wellbeing over results.”
Shannell ~ Australia, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner:
“Lisa De Jong is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable educator. She holds space with genuine care and intention, creating an environment where women from all walks of life feel supported to learn and grow. Her approach is patient, thoughtful, and deeply empowering. The course provides both practical skills and meaningful insight into menstrual cycles and women’s health. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge or explore a new career path in this area.”
Nathalie ~The Netherlands, Nutritionist, Dietitian & Menstruality Mentor:
“The Menstrual Coach Academy has been a truly transformative journey. Before joining, I felt a heavy pressure to be an 'expert' and fix things for the people I work with. This programme taught me how to put down my magnifying glass and instead hold a grounded, trauma-informed space. It is a beautifully paced, process-oriented training. Lisa is a wonderful guide and teacher, holding the space with deep compassion. The small process groups and listening partnerships offered such warm and ongoing support. If you are looking to step into this work with quiet authority, gentle boundaries, and a profound respect for the body's natural rhythm, I cannot recommend this training enough. It will change not only how you facilitate, but how you relate to yourself as well.”
Isabella ~ Italy, Performer, Event Producer & Nutraceutical Consultant:
“Yes, absolutely, I would recommend this course without hesitation to anyone who feels called to explore and share the menstrual cycle as something deeply meaningful for women’s health, wellbeing and personal growth.
I believe this course is especially valuable for those who want to explore not only the educational side of the cycle, but also its deeply transformative, creative and human dimension.
The level of support, presence and listening throughout the program felt truly impeccable to me.
Another very meaningful aspect was the connection with so many other women who shared the same passion and sense of purpose around this work. I think this is incredibly important, because it helps you feel less alone in a path that can sometimes feel very personal and unconventional.
I would genuinely recommend this course wholeheartedly.
There is a value in both the content and the lived experience of the program that is difficult to fully explain beforehand because it is really through experiencing it yourself that you understand how meaningful and impactful it can be.”
Tarikura Kapea ~ New Zealand, Podcast Host, Wellness Facilitator & Cultural Educator:
“This programme is so well thought out, the style of learning is so supportive and empowering, it meets you where your at. Lisa has put so much wonderful thought into how to offer this work, and it really shows. The programme is seamless, professional, articulate and grounded. I gained so much knowledge around the inner seasons, the nervous system, pain science, group dynamics and coaching - it's incredible how much can be packed into 6 months! If you are wanting to lean into Menstrual Cycle Coaching this is the place for you!”
Ruth ~ Ireland, General Nurse:
“It honestly was better than I expected. I thought it would be mostly theory and tips and tricks, I did not expect the personal work, learning about the nervous system, grounding practices, and the support from the rest of the group.”
Phoebe ~ USA, Permaculture Design Apprentice, Landscaper & Folk Herbalist:
“I would absolutely recommend this course! Lisa is an amazing teacher who attracts such a gorgeous group to her offering. Learning with her, alongside such passionate humans, was deeply inspiring. The content she shares is enlightening and the nature of the program cultivates an intuitive, loving approach to coaching. I believe a whole lot of people will be supported and grateful to the students of these teachings.”
Anneli ~ Australia, Entrepreneur & Creative:
“Lisa is just incredible, being able to learn from her was an honour. The coaching course was so well put together, with so much powerful information, I have come out with a much deeper and integrated understanding of not only the work but of myself and how I can support others. I think the greatest and most valuable aspect was the process groups and especially having Lisa there as we explored different coaching methods. I think I learnt more from listening to her than anything else!
I would absolutely recommend joining this course. I looked at several other courses, cheaper, more local but none had what Lisa has to offer, she is the reason I joined and I am so glad I did!”
Fiona ~ United Kingdom, Emergency Services:
“Being part of this Menstrual Coach Academy cohort has been so incredible. I have learnt so much and feel that it was the ultimate investment into myself and my future. Lisa is so insightful and being part of a group of women who listened to, validated and supported one another has been incredibly healing, I feel lucky to be part of this community as I move forward in my work as a coach.”
Ready to Begin Your Own Journey?
Every graduate featured on this page started in exactly the same place: wondering whether this training was right for them.
Some came to deepen their own relationship with their menstrual cycle. Others wanted to integrate menstrual cycle awareness into their existing work as coaches, therapists, educators or health professionals. Many arrived with questions and left with far more than they expected—new perspectives, lifelong friendships, greater confidence, and a deeply embodied understanding of what it means to support others through the menstrual cycle.
If these reflections resonate with you, we'd love to welcome you into a future cohort of the Menstrual Coach Academy.
We hope these stories have given you an honest glimpse into the experience of learning with us. Thank you to every graduate who generously shared their reflections and allowed us to share them here.
We can't wait to see where your work takes you next.
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