Barbara Birke
Barbara Birke is a sports scientist with a Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition and over 25 years’ experience in the fields of women’s health, exercise and behavioural change.
As an expert in women’s health, the menopause and healthy longevity, she supports women in using mid-life as an opportunity to improve their health, energy levels and performance. She regards the menopause as a crucial ‘window of opportunity’ to set the course for health and quality of life in the decades to come.
Through her podcast ‘Hallo Wechseljahre!’ as well as her talks, Online courses, coaching programmes, workshops and corporate programmes, she supports hundreds of women across German-speaking countries.
Barbara lives in Toronto, Canada, and in her work combines the latest insights and perspectives from North America with her many years’ experience in the German-speaking healthcare market.
Follow Barbara
- Instagram: @youroptimum
- Website: optimum-you.de
- Podcast: Hi, Menopause!
- LinkedIn: Barbara Birke
In addition to her academic qualifications, her other qualifications include, amongst others:
- MTT – Medical Training Therapy
- Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (NANP, USA)
- Registered Holistic Nutritionist (CAHN-Pro, Canada)
- Certified in Functional Nutrition (USA)
- Certified Mindset Coach (Unified Mindfulness, USA)
- Menopause Health & Performance Specialist (USA)
- Yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance)
As a speaker on the topics of women’s health, the menopause and healthy longevity, she regularly speaks at companies, health organisations and events in German- and English-speaking countries.
You can find out more about Barbara on her website, on Instagram and on the podcast ‘Hallo Wechseljahre!’