Building a menopause smart workplace
Retain and empower your most experienced women with Stage Health.
This is not just a medical issue. It’s a leadership, retention, and performance issue.
Unmanaged perimenopause and menopause can lead to burnout, absenteeism, and talent loss. Most companies don’t even realise it's happening until high-performing women start leaving.
We’re building Stage Health to solve this.
Retain and empower your most experienced talent
Reduce performance dips tied to unmanaged health issues
Build a culture where senior women feel seen, supported, and set up to lead
Meet your DEI goals with real, measurable outcomes
What we believe
Care at the core
Women’s wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do - empathy and business impact go hand in hand.
Measurable outcomes
Our programs map to your performance, DEI, ESG, and wellbeing targets so you can show real progress, not just good intentions.
Backed by science
Built on the latest clinical research in women’s health, performance, and workplace wellbeing.
It’s time to feel like you again
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It’s time for change
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It’s time to feel like you again
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It’s time for change
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It’s time to feel like you again ⬥ It’s time for change ⬥ It’s time to feel like you again ⬥ It’s time for change ⬥
Our founder’s story
Dr Jess Blomfield
PhD, Organisational Behaviour
With over a decade of experience leading talent, culture, and leadership strategy across high-growth startups and venture-backed companies, I’ve seen first-hand how midlife women, often at the peak of their experience and impact, quietly struggle with perimenopause while workplaces remain unequipped to support them.
Driven by both professional insight and personal experience, I founded Stage Health to close the gap between what women need and what workplaces provide. We bring together deep expertise in organisational design and leadership development with evidence-based clinical partnerships, helping companies retain top talent and build truly inclusive cultures.
“It’s time to take action. We’re building Stage to provide compassionate, expert care so women can fulfil their potential in midlife”
Dr Emily Watters
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Watters is passionate about helping patients feel their best - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and is known for her thoughtful, individualised approach to care. She completed her medical degree at the University of Western Australia, where she was nominated for Junior Doctor of the Year during her early hospital training. She went on to achieve the highest exam results in Queensland's General Practice fellowship exams, earning the Duke & Sullivan Memorial Award.
Dr Watters is also the founder of Pause Clinic, a holistic practice dedicated to supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Alongside her specialist work, Dr Watters continues to serve the North Brisbane community as a GP, offering compassionate, evidence-based care across all stages of life.
Dr Richard Barker
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, MAICD
Richard is a Specialist General Practitioner with a passion for preventative medicine, true generalism, and innovative modes of care delivery.
Richard is currently a Director of the Australian General Practice Alliance, a Medical Advisor to Digital health businesses, and is a General Practice owner and practicing GP. Richard is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His private practice is actively involved with Primary care research in conjunction with the University of Queensland.
Seeing the great unmet need in contemporary Perimenopausal and Menopausal care, Richard is thrilled to be involved in bridging the care gap for Australian women.
Irregular periods
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brain fog
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night sweats
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Mood swings
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Low libido
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Hot flushes
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Anxiety
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Weight gain
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Fatigue
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Trouble sleeping
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Breast tenderness
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Joint pain
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Hair thinning
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Palpitations
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Irregular periods ⬥ brain fog ⬥ night sweats ⬥ Mood swings ⬥ Low libido ⬥ Hot flushes ⬥ Anxiety ⬥ Weight gain ⬥ Fatigue ⬥ Trouble sleeping ⬥ Breast tenderness ⬥ Joint pain ⬥ Hair thinning ⬥ Palpitations ⬥
Why parter with us
Trusted, evidence-based, and built for business impact
Specialist clinicians in women’s health and menopause
Expert consultants in workplace performance, wellbeing and DEI
Confidential, scalable, and aligned with your HR strategy
Tailored to your size, culture, and leadership goals