The Experts Behind the Content in the Stella App

Stella is designed by doctors, clinicians and experts in women’s health and menopause. The Stella app works across a range of symptoms, including sleep problems, mood changes, bladder issues, weight gain, hot flushes, night sweats, low libido and brain fog. Let’s get to know the people behind the plans and content within the Stella app…

Our expert team

Dr Katie Armstrong MBBS MRCGP DFFP DCH, GP and clinical advisor to Stella.

Dr Katie has been a GP in the NHS for over 20 years and is a menopause specialist. She trained at St Mary’s, London and did her specialist training in menopause with Louise Newson, the British Society of Menopause, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproductive Medicine. She is the founder of Clinic51 a women’s health and hormone clinic in West Sussex.

Meera Bhogal, Founder of health and wellness website Meera’s Made From Scratch.

Meera is the founder of Meera’s Made From Scratch, offering dairy, gluten and refined sugar-free products, a fitness instructor and recipe creator. You may recognise Meera as the face of some of our exercise demonstrations within the Stella app and on our blog.

Dr Michelle Griffin MB BChir MRCOG DFSRH PGCert Medical management and leadership, Doctor and Women’s Health Expert.

Dr Michelle trained as a doctor at the University of Cambridge, worked in the NHS for over a decade and is a gynaecologist. She specialised in urogynaecology, diagnosing and managing many women who had problems related to their pelvic floor. She has also worked at Public Health England, Department of Health and World Health Organisation on women’s health initiatives. Website.

Dr Nicole Jaff PhD NCMP

Dr Nicole is a North American Menopause Society certified menopause practitioner (NCMP), member of the Professional Board of Psychology (South Africa) and the Staging Reproductive Aging collaborative group (STRAW+10). She has authored four books for women on understanding menopause. ResearchGate.

Dr Liz Kaltman ND MPH NCM

Dr Liz is a sexual and reproductive health specialist, epidemiologist, national clinician educator, and public health leader. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Provider and enjoys supporting women through all stages of perimenopause with individualized care.

Dr Rebecca Love BSc MSc PhD, Behavioural Scientist (PhD) and founder of Stella.

Dr Rebecca specialises in preventative medicine and how lifestyle behaviour can reduce later life chronic disease. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge, and has led work for Public Health England, World Health Organisation and UNICEF.

Baz Moffat BSc MSc, Women’s Health and Fitness Coach.

Baz is a World Championship medal-winning rower, and since been a personal trainer and now specialises as a health and fitness coach for women. She focuses on the female pelvic floor, core strength and women’s fitness. She is the co-founder of The Well HQ and co-author of the book Train Like a Woman. Website.

Janet Padfield MBANT CNHC, Registered nutritional therapist.

Janet is a registered nutritional therapist and women’s health expert at Apples to Zinc Nutrition. She specialises in nutrition support for hormonal health and helps women with maximising fertility and managing PCOS, menopause, blood glucose balancing, and energy levels. Website.

Becky Potts CSP HCPC, Women’s Health Physiotherapist, is co-founder of Perfect Motion Physio.

Becky is passionate about female pelvic health at all stages of a woman’s life. She works with women on issues such as urinary incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain. Becky feels strongly about the importance of re-setting the balance of a woman’s body, to restore health, function and quality of life. Website.

Lee Pycroft HG Dip, P; MHGI, Psychotherapist.

Lee started her career as a high-profile makeup artist working with A-list talent and creating makeover events in vulnerable sectors. Fascinated by human behaviour, she trained as a psychotherapist and helps people with mental health, self-image and wellbeing. Website.

Zoe Sever, Sexologist.

Zoe is a sexologist, researcher, clinical advisor/consultant and women’s health advocate. Since training as a nurse, Zoe has completed a Masters of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is a member of the Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd. She is pursuing a DPhil in Women’s and Reproductive Health and is passionate about empowerment through knowledge and demystifying women’s health.

Dr Emily Simon MBChB, GP with experience in women’s health and sexual health.

Dr Emily is a GP with experience in women’s health and sexual health, and has worked as a clinical advisor for Vira Health. In the NHS, she works for a community Gynaecology service where she manages patients with complex menopause needs. She is a member of The Royal College of GPs, The British Menopause Society and the Institute of Psychosexual medicine and has recently been elected to council for the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She trains and teaches in medical schools, at GP training schemes and in the community at large on all matters relating to women’s health and wellbeing.

Dr Beverley Taylor BSc MSc DHealthPsych, Chartered Psychologist.

Dr Beverley Taylor is a specialist trainer in menopause and is a health researcher and chartered psychologist (DHealthPsych). She is passionate about the patient experience, menopause, women’s health, empowerment and supporting people to be the very best they can be through training, education and research.

Dr Lucy Wilkinson BSc MBChB DFSRH DRCOG MRCGP MA SFHEA, GP with special interests in women’s health and digital health.

Dr Lucy is a GP with special interests in women’s health and digital health. She trained at the universities of St Andrews, Manchester, and the Autonoma University of Madrid, and holds postgraduate qualifications in obstetrics, gynaecology and sexual health. She is a member of the British Menopause Society and clinical advisor at Stella.

Our plans

Stella offers plans for seven key treatment areas. Each plan provides users with a guided approach to tackling menopause symptoms. Strategies include psychological approaches, physical training and dietary changes among others.

Stella treatment plans can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatment approaches (including HRT).

Sleep

The Stella sleep plan is a holistic way to tackle menopause-related sleep problems, including feeling tired, difficulty getting to sleep, or staying asleep.

Content includes:

Why menopause can affect sleep
Tips on using a sleep diary and understanding sleep and wake drive
The impact of lifestyle choices on sleep and tips for improving sleep
Sleep scheduling and compression techniques
Techniques to manage stress