How One Nurse Practitioner Is Changing the Menopause Conversation in Australia

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For Julie Farrelly, Nurse Practitioner and founder of My Menopause Clinic Australia, the journey to functional wellness began with frustration—both as a clinician and as a woman.
Too many women were being dismissed when they described fatigue, mood changes, weight fluctuations, or brain fog. They were told it was “just aging.” Julie knew better.

With a background in nutritional and functional medicine, she dug deeper. What she found was a world of overlooked solutions and preventable suffering. That realization reshaped her purpose and gave rise to a practice built on compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence—one that helps women move through menopause feeling informed, supported, and strong.

Meet the Founder of My Menopause Clinic Australia

Name: Julie Farrelly, NP
Business: My Menopause Clinic Australia
Location: Australia (telehealth-based nationwide)
Business Philosophy in Three Words: Empathy. Evidence. Empowerment.

“Empathy is where everything starts. Evidence is the anchor. Empowerment is the goal.”

What Makes My Menopause Clinic Different

  • Root-cause care that combines functional medicine and evidence-based hormone therapy.
  • A focus on listening first—patients feel seen, validated, and understood.
  • Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) prescribed with confidence and precision.
  • Medically supervised weight-loss programs that address metabolism and hormones together.
  • Practitioner education and mentorship to expand access to safe, informed menopause care.
  • Flexible telehealth model serving women across Australia with ongoing support and accountability.

A Practice Born From Frustration—and Fueled by Purpose

Julie’s turning point came when she realized that nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle alone weren’t enough for many of her patients. Some women could eat clean, exercise, and meditate—and still feel depleted.
The missing piece was hormonal. Once she began incorporating bioidentical hormone therapy into treatment plans, the results were undeniable. Clarity returned. Energy improved. Women began to recognize themselves again.

For Julie, hormones became the scaffolding of wellness. Everything else—nutrition, movement, mindset—could finally build from a strong foundation.

Innovation in Action

What began as a hormone-therapy clinic has evolved into a multifaceted platform for education and empowerment. In addition to her telehealth practice, Julie now offers:

  • Online programs that help women cut through misinformation and understand their bodies.
  • Practitioner training courses that teach Nurse Practitioners how to prescribe BHRT safely and confidently.
  • Transformation-based wellness packages that replace the traditional appointment model with structured, results-driven journeys.

By shifting from transactional visits to transformational care, she’s creating space for true healing and long-term change.

A Myth Worth Challenging

Myth: Menopause is something women just have to “push through.”

Julie’s take: “Menopause isn’t a mindset problem—it’s a physiological shift. For many women, hormone therapy can be the missing piece that restores vitality, confidence, and mental clarity. We don’t ask people to ‘tough out’ other hormone deficiencies, so why are we still doing that to women?”

Advice She Lives By

“Build the thing you wish had existed when you needed it.”
That philosophy guides every part of Julie’s work—from patient care to practitioner education. She doesn’t chase trends or compete for attention; she focuses on solving real problems with empathy and precision.

A Glimpse Into Julie’s World

Daily Wellness Habit: Morning beach walks with her dogs at sunrise to sync with circadian rhythms.
Soundtrack of Her Life: “Unstoppable” by Sia—a reflection of clarity, alignment, and purpose.
Creative Outlet: Designing educational courses that turn complex topics into practical guidance.
Grounding Force: Her grandchildren—“a daily reminder of what all of this is really for.”

Looking Ahead

After transitioning fully to telehealth, Julie is once again innovating—moving beyond single appointments toward the comprehensive, transformation-driven programs taught by The Advanced Practice.

In the next five years, she envisions My Menopause Clinic Australia as a leading hub for midlife women across the country, combining medical precision with warmth, connection, and community.

“It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about clarity, confidence, and care that actually changes lives.”

Want to Learn More About My Menopause Clinic Australia?
Australia • mymenopauseclinic.com.au • Instagram @mymenopauseclinicaustralia

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Carmen Stansberry

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