ABOUT US
Advancing Menstrual & Hormone
Health Education
Educating the Next Generation
of Women's Health Practitioners
Transforming Women's Hormone Health
Through Education
The Institute for Menstrual Health (IMH) is a global education platform advancing menstrual and hormone health literacy for practitioners. We train and support a community of nutritionists, health coaches, doulas, PTs, RDs, and integrative wellness professionals who want to deliver research-driven, compassionate, and client-centered care.
WHO WE ARE
A Trusted Standard of Care for Women, Worldwide
Founded in 2021, the IMH has become one of the most trusted certification programs in women’s hormone health. IMH is known for its academic rigor, practical protocols, and commitment to elevating the standard of care for women worldwide.
Today, IMH graduates are actively supporting clients in 65+ countries, helping to close the knowledge gap left by traditional healthcare systems and shaping a new era of menstrual health education.
Our Mission
To bring accurate, actionable menstrual and hormone health education to practitioners everywhere so they can confidently guide clients through menstrual disorders, cycle irregularities, fertility concerns, and hormone-driven symptoms using evidence-based, integrated approaches.
Our Vision
We envision a world where menstrual and hormone health is understood, prioritized, and accessible; where practitioners are equipped with the tools, science, and support to create meaningful change in their communities.
OUR GLOBAL REACH
A Worldwide Community of Practitioners
WHAT WE DO
Advanced Practitioner Education, Rooted In The Science
The Institute for Menstrual Health provides advanced practitioner education across the full landscape of menstrual and hormone health.
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Menstrual physiology & endocrine function
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Cycle tracking & pattern recognition
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Nutrition & lifestyle interventions
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Integrative protocols for menstrual disorders
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Client communication & trauma-informed coaching principles
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Business-building support for practitioners growing their practices
OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Women's Hormone Health Certification
Our flagship Women’s Hormone Health Certification blends foundational science with real-world application, giving students immediately usable frameworks to support clients with PMS, PCOS, irregular cycles, hypothalamic amenorrhea, endometriosis, perimenopausal changes, and more.
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HOW WE'VE GROWN
From One Training Into a Learning Ecosystem
The Institute for Menstrual Health began with one practitioner training and has since expanded into a comprehensive learning ecosystem while maintaining the intimacy, depth, and responsiveness students value.
Globally Recognized Certification
A flagship practitioner credential in women's hormone health recognized in over 60 countries with two international accreditations.
Continuing Education
Guest instructors across nutrition, pelvic health, fertility, funcational medicine and more.
A Robust Alumni Network
Long-term mentorship, collaboration, and community!
Business Support Resources
Tools to help practitioners build sustainable practices.
A Growing Specialized Faculty
Educators who contribute to curriculum depth and diversity.
Annual Research Updates
We ensure our content remains aligned with the latest science.
WHO WE SERVE
Practitioners Bridging Conventional Training & Real Client Needs
Our students come to the Institute for Menstrual Health for advanced education that fills the gaps left by their degrees, board certifications, and conventional training.
Health Coaches
Integrative Nutritionists
Registered Dietitians
Acupuncturists & TCM Practitioners
Naturopaths
Fertility Practitioners
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
Doulas & Birth Workers
Women’s Health Educators
Community Leaders Supporting Menstrual Health
WHAT SETS US APART
Rigor, Range, & Real-World Readiness
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Research-Driven Curriculum
Our program synthesizes the latest menstrual and endocrine research into practical, client-ready frameworks practitioners can use immediately.
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Multi-Instructor Expertise
While the Institute for Menstrual Health was founded by Nicole Jardim, our certification is supported by an expanding faculty and annual guest educators who deepen the learning experience across specialties.
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Practical, Real-World Application
Our training goes beyond theory. Students learn how to interpret patterns, design protocols, and guide clients through sustainable changes with clarity and confidence.
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Supportive Community and Mentorship
Students receive ongoing mentorship, weekly calls, continuing education, and long-term alumni support.
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A Signature Blend of Science and Compassion
We teach the physiology, but also the emotional, psychological, and social nuances of menstrual health. Practitioners learn how to hold space, build trust, and support clients holistically.
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Nicole’s background allows her to operate outside the narrow constraints of conventional medical models, giving her the ability to specialize deeply in menstrual and hormone health: an area significantly underserved in typical medical training. This freedom from institutional bias enables her to synthesize research, client data, and integrative frameworks with far greater nuance and accessibility.
- Extensive training in integrative women’s health and functional nutrition
- More than a decade of real-world client work
- Deep research and synthesis of emerging menstrual and hormone science
- A proven ability to translate complex physiology into accessible, accurate education
Nicole Jardim is a menstrual health educator, author of the bestselling book Fix Your Period, and a leading voice in the modern hormone health movement. Over the past decade, she has taught menstrual physiology and integrative cycle support to hundreds of thousands of people through her programs, writing, speaking, and practitioner training.
Her expertise is built on:
Nicole Jardim
OUR FOUNDER
OUR FACULTY & GUEST EDUCATORS
Nicole is Joined By A Rotating Faculty of Specialists
Experts who deepen the curriculm across nutition
Health Coaches
Integrative Nutritionists
Registered Dietitians
Acupuncturists & TCM Practitioners
Naturopaths
Fertility Practitioners
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
Doulas & Birth Workers
Women’s Health Educators
Community Leaders Supporting Menstrual Health
OUR ORGIN STORY
Founded in Response to A Growing Need
The Institute for Menstrual Health was founded in response to a growing need – Practitioners around the world were seeking deeper, more accurate, and more applicable knowledge of menstrual and hormone health.
Nicole saw that conventional education frequently overlooked menstrual physiology or addressed it in superficial ways that didn’t reflect the real experiences of clients. She began developing an integrative framework that blended functional nutrition, cycle tracking, endocrine science, and practical coaching tools. What started as mentorship evolved into a full certification. Since then, the IMH has grown into a global training institution with alumni in more than 60 countries.
LOOKING AHEAD
A Growing Ecosystem of Practitioner Education
In the coming years, the Institute of Menstrual Health will expand beyond its core certification into advanced specialty tracks, continuing education, and a wider faculty of experts who deepen the curriculum.
Graduates will connect through the international practitioner directory, community events, case clinics, and collaborative learning spaces that strengthen their work and amplify their impact. Partnerships with clinics and wellness organizations will bring the Institute of Menstrual Health’s methodologies into more professional settings, while digital tools and client resources help practitioners deliver even greater value in their own practices.
Ultimately, the Institute of Menstrual Health will grow into a vibrant, multi-layered platform and one that continues to evolve, diversify, and reach more people worldwide, ensuring menstrual and hormone health education becomes accessible, respected, and truly transformative.
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ACCREDITED & RECOGNIZED BY
36 CEs (Continuing Education Credits) through NBHWC (The National Board For Health & Wellness Coaching) for certified health coaches in the US (Provider #CEA-000505-1)
66 Training Hours through the UKIHCA (UK & International Health Coaching Associations) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)