Melissa Canavan is an experienced nurse, educator, and advocate for women’s health, with a particular focus on mindset and self-care during perimenopause. With over a decade in clinical practice, she combines evidence-based knowledge with a compassionate, practical approach to care. Melissa is passionate about empowering both patients and healthcare professionals to better understand the emotional, psychological, and lifestyle aspects of this life stage. She has delivered training across primary and community care settings, helping to build confidence in supporting women holistically. At this conference, Melissa will share insights, tools, and strategies to promote resilience, wellbeing, and more supportive conversations around perimenopause in everyday nursing practice.