The balance app team
Ever wondered who the menopause warriors behind the balance app are? Well now you can find out!
As a fierce all female team, we like to think of ourselves as Dr Louise Newson’s army, on a mission to make menopause support inclusive and accessible to all – whilst having a little fun along the way!
Dr Louise Newson
BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGP
GP and Menopause Specialist
Dr Louise Newson is a GP and Menopause Specialist who works to increase awareness and knowledge of the perimenopause and menopause, and campaigns for better menopause care for all women.
She is the founder of the balance app, The Menopause Charity, Newson Health Research and Education, and creator of this website (home to the world’s largest menopause library), the Dr Louise Newson podcast and she is a member of the Government Menopause Taskforce.
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Dr Rebecca Lewis
MBBS FRCA DRCOG MRCGP
GP and Menopause Specialist
Rebecca qualified from Guy’s Medical school and initially pursued a career in Anaesthetics gaining FRCA in 1996.
She then changed speciality to General Practice (MRCGP 2000) having been interested in women’s health and gained DRCOG in 1998. During her time in General Practice, she became interested in the menopause and by how dramatically it could affect individuals. She found this the most rewarding area of medicine to be involved in as once a woman is correctly diagnosed and treated with the right type and dose of HRT their lives can be transformed and needless suffering stopped. As a result, she is now passionate about improving education and knowledge about the menopause, not only within medicine but in the workplace and society as a whole. Her aim is to make the menopause a positive experience not hampered by symptoms so that women can be allowed to get on and enjoy healthy, active lives for many years ahead.
She now works solely within the menopause speciality and dedicates her time to seeing patients and lecturing and writing articles with the aim to empower women with evidence based knowledge so that they can make informed decisions about managing their menopause. She works closely with Dr Louise Newson supporting her in her tireless work and is also a director of the not-for-profit company Newson Health Research and Education and is a director of the free balance app.
She is married with two teenage children and when not being a taxi service for them loves all sorts of exercise especially running and ski-ing.
Dr Rebecca Lewis
Caroline Roberts-Garth
Digital Product Lead
The best part of the last decade Caroline spent navigating the music industry, building her career as a singer-songwriter. As an advocate for mental health, women’s rights, and chronic illness, Caroline uses her platform to speak out on these issues and create a supportive space for fans.
During this time, Caroline was diagnosed with endometriosis, which, in line with the pandemic, sadly called for some career changes. Luckily, with a particularly techy brain and a plethora of self-taught skills under her belt, she was able put her passion into Product Management. Previously working at Fluttr, an ethical dating app, which left her for a true passion for developing apps with a clear priority to help people.
Determined to work for somewhere that carries mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, Caroline saw a perfect match in balance. In many ways, Endometriosis is similar to Menopause – Having little access to information, medical resources, and mental health support. Her experience has only left her with a fire in her heart, Caroline couldn’t sit back and watch as women’s healthcare is being so overlooked.
Don’t worry – Caroline is still very much in love with writing and performing music and continues to pursue her music journey, just without the pressure!
Caroline Roberts-Garth
