Menopause Doula Certification
Become a Menopause Doula
1.1 Billion People Will Be in Menopause by 2026.
Most of them will navigate it alone.
You can change that.
The Menopause Doula Certification from Doula School International is the most comprehensive menopause support training available to birth workers and wellness professionals anywhere in the world. It is built for practitioners who are serious about expanding their scope, deepening their expertise, and building a practice that meets clients across the full arc of their reproductive lives.
This is not an introductory overview. This is a full certification program — research-informed, globally focused, and designed to make you genuinely exceptional at this work.
Ideal for:
The Menopause Doula certification is the right next step if you are:
- A doula or birth worker ready to serve clients beyond the perinatal window
- A health coach, nutritionist, or integrative wellness practitioner seeking specialized reproductive training
- A counsellor, psychotherapist, or social worker supporting clients through major life transitions
- A nurse, midwife, or allied health professional wanting deeper, client-centred menopause education
- A wellness professional building a career in reproductive health from the ground up
If your clients are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond — this is the training that makes you the practitioner they have been looking for.
Duration and Effort:
80+ Hours
6–12 months for modules, lectures & assignments (average)
2–4 months for practicum
Certifications:
Menopause Doula Certification
Maximum completion window: 24 months
Mentorship:
Available on request throughout your program
Materials:
Self-directed learning modules
Videos/Audio
What Makes This Program Different
There are other menopause courses. There is nothing else like the MSP.
First developed in 2011 and continuously updated through ongoing research and practitioner feedback, the MSP program was built by Shaunacy King, a registered psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, certified integrative health coach, and long-time doula.
This is a certification that covers everything from endocrinology and hormone therapy to sexuality, relationships, cognitive health, mental wellness, complementary therapies, and the practical skills to build a real, sustainable practice. It is the only program of its kind offered through Doula School International, trusted by over 6,500 graduates across more than 20 countries.
Your Investment
Self-paced Online-
Full access to all modules, video and audio lectures, and research content
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Members-only webinar and community event invitations
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Mentor support on request
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Administrative support throughout your program
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Membership in an international peer network across 20+ countries
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Certificate of completion upon submission of all quizzes and practicum requirements
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Practical assessment hours for at least two clients, totaling 10 hours each
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Each student has 24 months to complete certification requirements:
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Payment plans available through Sezzle at checkout
Doula School International does not charge any outside fees, membership fees or recertification fees.
Why Choose Doula School
International?
With graduates in more than 20 countries, DSI programs are built to be applicable across healthcare systems, cultural contexts, and practice settings worldwide.
No ongoing fees
One payment covers your full certification. No annual membership, no renewal fees, no additional certification fees. One payments gets you the mentorship support needed.
Curriculum that goes the full distance
From physiology to sexuality to business development, the MSP covers more ground than any comparable program on the market.
A team that shows up
The DSI trainer and mentorship teams take time with students who need support. You will not get lost in a course portal and left to figure it out alone.
How the Menopause Doula Program Works
Fully online and self-paced Start the day you enroll. Study from anywhere. No live attendance requirements, no rigid cohort timelines.
Video, audio, and written content Pre-recorded lectures, concept introductions, research articles, and originally developed practitioner resources — all in your secure online learning portal.
Module quizzes Each module includes an online quiz with a minimum 80% pass rate to reinforce learning and confirm mastery.
Practicum: 20 hours minimum with a minimum of 2 clients Real-world practice with mentor support available throughout. This is where your training becomes your confidence.
Educational Units: 8 required additional hours of self-directed learning you choose based on your practice focus. Webinars, conferences, readings, and community events qualify. We help you find free and low-cost options.
Estimated total duration 80+ hours of learning and contact time. Six to twelve months on average for modules and assignments. Two to four months for practicum. Maximum completion window of 24 months.
Student Testimonials
Start your transformation today with a fertility doula certification program that has helped many students succeed.
Doula Student
★★★★★
“I loved the format and how there was a variety learning methods – group work, videos, powerpoint, worksheets.”
K.N., Certifying Menopause Support Practitioner
★★★★★
“Your class reminded me of my why. You are so warm and loving and supportive and I really admire you.”
Katrina
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for such an amazing weekend. Your wisdom, authenticity and attentiveness has led to such security and openness in our learning environment. I am coming from this weekend feeling so affirmed and inspired. Thank you for being such a force and great leader.”
Taylor P.
★★★★★
“The community and collaborative works of this Doula School has made an incredible, tight knit vibe in Nova Scotia. I am so grateful everyday that I started my career and passion through Doula School International.”
Meet Your Instructor
Shaunacy King, Trainer
Shaunacy King is a registered psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, certified integrative health coach, and long-time doula who has spent decades supporting individuals through every phase of reproductive life. She first conceptualized the Menopause Support Practitioner program in 2011 and launched it in 2018 because she believed — and still believes — that every person navigating menopause deserves a knowledgeable, trauma-informed, genuinely caring practitioner in their corner.
Her teaching is warm, evidence-based, and grounded in real clinical experience. Her students notice the difference.
Menopause Doula - What You Will Learn
Eight comprehensive modules. Every dimension of perimenopause and menopause support. Taught with clinical depth and practitioner warmth.
Scope of practice, the global menopause landscape, and the foundations of compassionate, evidence-informed support.
Anatomy, endocrinology, and physiology. Symptoms, what is normal, vasomotor and genitourinary changes, fertility charting, and body system changes from skin to vision.
Endocrine health, hormone therapy options, bioidentical and alternative approaches, nutritional considerations, supplementation, and the intersection of hormone therapies and mental health.
Nutrition and menopause, cardiovascular health, joint and skeletal considerations, exercise, sleep, and practical strategies for supporting clients through meaningful lifestyle change.
Brain changes in menopause, memory, emotional symptoms, mental health supports, holistic stress management, and evidence-based models of emotional support.
Intimacy and arousal, physical changes and their impact on sexual expression, relationship dynamics, and skilled, sensitive support for your clients’ sexual health.
Mindfulness, guided meditation and breathing practices, movement therapies, herbal supplements, energy therapies, traditional medicines, and evidence-based guidance on integrative approaches.
Professional scope and limitations, client-centred communication, bias awareness, listening and empathy skills, and a complete practical guide to building your client base, your business, and your professional network.
Ready to Get Certified?
Doula School International has trained over 6,500 reproductive wellness practitioners across more than 20 countries. The Menopause Doula certification program brings that same standard of excellence to menopause support training — and to you.
Enroll today for $650 USD. Start immediately. Study on your schedule. Build the practice you have been working toward.
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