Services
How we can help with menopause and perimenopause health support.
Appointments
Book an online or in-person consultation with Dr Michelle Cliffe.
Resources
Evidence-based health information from Bloom and trusted sources.
Embrace every season
About Bloom
Bloom Menopause Care is a specialised general practice clinic for menopause and perimenopause support.
We encourage you to be positive about this phase of your life, and to embrace every season.
Everyone’s experience of menopause is personal, so we listen to you and tailor care to your needs.
We provide balanced, evidence based medical care. Depending on your medical history and preferences, your care may include menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT).
We have regular in-person clinics in Nelson, and Christchurch and online consultations throughout New Zealand for those seeking perimenopause and menopause healthcare and support. In-person clinics may also be available in Auckland from time to time (please email for details).
Meet Dr Michelle Cliffe
FRNZCGP MB ChB
I have a special interest in perimenopause and menopause medicine. I recognise the challenges that this phase of life can bring and look forward to helping you feel like yourself again.
I have been working as a family doctor in the Nelson community since 2010. Before working in general practice, I was a physiotherapist, and have always been interested in health and wellbeing for your whole self. I understand the challenge menopause symptoms can present when juggling family, work and all life’s other commitments.
I have developed a focus on menopause care and am a member of the Australasian Menopause Society, the International Menopause Society and the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners.
Appointments
Appointments are available in person at our clinics in Nelson and Christchurch (Halswell) or online for anyone in Aotearoa New Zealand experiencing menopause or perimenopause.
We also have intermittent clinics in Auckland. If you would like to book an Auckland in-person appointment and this option is not showing in our booking system, please email us for details of the next planned clinic.
Resources
A collection of evidence-based information from Bloom Menopause Care and other trusted sources.
Frequently asked questions
You should consider discussing your symptoms with a doctor if:
- they are impacting on your enjoyment and quality of life or your ability to do all the things that your life demands or that you desire – such as juggling family, work and play;
- you are already taking menopause treatments and they aren’t working for you or you are having side effects; or
- you would like more information about the perimenopause or menopause and the health risks associated with this phase of life, and how to prevent these.
Dr Michelle Cliffe is a qualified and practising medical doctor. She is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP).
No, Bloom Menopause Care is a clinic just for menopause care. We’re not here to replace your GP or family doctor – we work with them.
Initial consultations are 60 minutes (45 mins contact time plus 15 mins administration time which includes a consultation summary to you and your GP), and cost $290. Follow-up consultations are 30 mins (20 mins contact time and 10 mins administration time), and cost $140.
Yes. We can prescribe menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) – sometimes known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
There are also other treatment options for those who choose not to take hormones or who cannot be prescribed hormones (because of their medical history).
Yes. We want to keep your family doctor (GP) informed of any treatments we start with you. They manage your general health, and may manage your ongoing prescribing once your treatment regime is established with us.
Our Nelson clinic is located at 124B Bridge Street, Nelson (this is in the Sleepwell Clinic at the end of the walkway between Buxton Square and Bridge Street). Our Christchurch clinic is located within You First Physiotherapy clinic rooms at Longhurst Health, Level 1, 53 Caulfield Ave, Halswell, Christchurch. We occasionally run clinics in Auckland from Unity Studios (Pilates and Physiotherapy). Please email us to enquire about our next Auckland clinic.