Restore your flow 🩸 & fertility 🌱 with an evidence-based method
Without medication or invasive medical procedures. I help women understand what’s driving their missing periods and support them in restoring ovulation and regular cycles using evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
The FLOW Method™ is a science-based framework designed to restore ovulation and menstruation by addressing the key drivers of hypothalamic amenorrhea:
- F — Functional Food & Fitness Protocol
- L — Lifestyle Audit
- O — Ovulation Optimization Protocol
- W — Win back your flow & fertility
Losing your period isn’t just a missing date on your calendar.
Losing your period can feel confusing, isolating, and deeply stressful, especially when you want to conceive or simply want to know your body is functioning as it should. You may be unsure why your cycle stopped, worried about your fertility, and overwhelmed by conflicting online advice. And perhaps most of all:
you want clarity, support, and a plan that actually fits YOUR life, instead of generic advice that leaves you more confused.
Why what you’ve tried hasn’t worked
- You didn’t have clarity on what your unique HA driver(s) were.
- The advice you found was generic and not scientifically proven, but HA is deeply individual and requires a personalized, evidence-based approach.
- You didn’t have professional, scientific guidance or reassurance when you second-guessed yourself.
- Your fear, confusion, and conflicting goals (such as athletic performance) are keeping you stuck.
1:1 Period Recovery Support
Stop letting uncertainty hold you back. Get a step-by-step plan tailored to your specific HA driver rather than a one-size-fits-all program. You’ll receive expert-level support, structured guidance, and compassionate accountability from a PhD-level Nutritionist who has been where you are, so you’re not navigating this alone.
Apply for 1:1 SupportWho is this for?
- You have been diagnosed with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea.
- You want a clear, personalized plan that aligns with your lifestyle, goals, and future fertility hopes.
- You are ready to commit to a tailored step-by-step HA recovery plan.
- You want someone to walk beside you, not just tell you to 'eat more'.
What's Included
- A Personalized Step-by-Step Plan based on your unique HA drivers.
- Weekly 1:1 Support Calls (12 total) to review your recovery progress and adjust.
- DM Support in-between Sessions for questions, clarification, reassurance, or support during challenging moments, so you never feel stuck between calls.
- HA-focused Education & Tools: Clear explanations of your hormonal patterns, stress physiology, metabolism, and recovery milestones. No overwhelming lectures, just what you need to make confident decisions.
- Custom Recovery Resources: Depending on your needs, this includes meal ideas and templates, tracking and reflection sheets, lifestyle and exercise plans, and scientifically grounded education that simplify the daily “what should I do?” decisions.
Your Investment
Intensive, personalized, evidence-based support, to go from:
- 🪫 living with low energy, food rules, or exercise pressure → to 🔋 feeling empowered, nourished, and connected to a body that feels safe and regulated again
- 🌀 worrying about long-term fertility and hormonal health → to 🎯 understanding exactly what causes your HA, and what your body needs in order to heal
- 🌫️ feeling stuck with the guessing game and DIYing your period recovery → to ✨ following a personalised plan that feels achievable, supportive, and grounded in science
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About Dr Julia
I'm Dr Julia Haarhuis and I created this program because I saw a significant gap between scientific knowledge and the guidance women actually receive.
Many women are told to “go back on birth control,” “just wait it out,” or “go the IVF route if you want to get pregnant,” without receiving evidence-based lifestyle support.
I experienced hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) myself for over 2 years and I know how overwhelming and confusing the period recovery process can be, especially without appropriate guidance.
I now help women like you - ambitious, active, career-driven and ready to get pregnant - to restore their menstruation and ovulation, without medication or invasive assisted reproductive technologies, using the FLOW Method™.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
This program is for women experiencing functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) or an absent/irregular cycle likely related to low energy availability, stress, or overtraining. It’s for you if you want personalized guidance to restore your cycle and fertility.
Do I need testing before starting?
Not necessarily. Many women recover from FHA without additional testing once lifestyle and nutrition changes are addressed. If needed, I can advise which tests to request from your GP.
Can you guarantee results?
While I cannot guarantee a specific timeline (every body is different), I guarantee you’ll receive a personalized, evidence-informed plan. Most clients see improvements in biomarkers or symptoms within the duration of the program.
What if I don't start my period within the duration of the program?
Cycle recovery timelines vary. Many clients see strong physiological progress during the program even if bleeding hasn’t yet returned. We can discuss continued support options if needed.
Is this safe if I have other health conditions?
Always consult your doctor. I provide nutrition and lifestyle guidance, not medical treatment. I do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication, but I collaborate with your clinical team when needed.
Is this suitable if I do NOT want children?
Absolutely. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign of metabolic, hormonal, and overall health—independent of pregnancy plans.