Dr Donna McCook

Donna is dual-qualified in Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, with over 25 years’ clinical experience supporting people through menopause, healthy ageing, injury rehabilitation, and weight management.

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She works with individuals across the lifespan to improve mobility, strength, fitness, body composition, and long-term health — particularly when hormonal changes and midlife transitions make progress feel more complex. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based exercise, strength training, and practical lifestyle strategies, with a strong emphasis on maintaining muscle mass, supporting bone health, and building sustainable habits that fit real life.

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Alongside her clinical work, Donna is completing a PhD focused on strategies to reduce muscle and bone loss during weight loss, including in individuals using GLP-1 medications. This research lens informs a prevention-minded approach to protecting muscle mass, bone density, and functional capacity while improving weight-related health outcomes.

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Donna takes a holistic, patient-centred approach and values working collaboratively with other clinicians to ensure care is aligned, safe, and sustainable.

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Menopause Clinic

Within Lifestyle Metabolic’s Menopause Clinic, Donna provides movement, strength, and rehabilitation guidance as part of the multidisciplinary team.

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She supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause by addressing the physical changes associated with hormonal transition — including loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density, changes in body composition, and increased injury risk. Her focus is on preserving strength, maintaining functional independence, and improving long-term metabolic health through structured, evidence-based exercise.

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Working alongside the GP, endocrinologist, dietitian and healthcare coach, Donna contributes to an integrated care plan that balances medical management with practical, achievable movement strategies tailored to each individual.