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Watercolor illustration of a pink artichoke with green leaves and orange-tipped stems.

Supporting women. Transforming workplaces.

FemmeFyn was born with the mission of making the workplace a better, more inclusive space.
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Four women standing against a plain white wall, dressed in business casual attire and holding various items such as a phone, coffee cup, tablet, and a notebook.
Invest in
your team’s
future!

WHY WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS IN THE WORKPLACE

Women make up nearly half of South Africa’s workforce, yet they face a 35.9% unemployment rate (vs 31% for men) and earn just 78 cents for every R1 earned by men. They hold only 6.8% of managerial positions.

Much of this gap stems from inadequate support surrounding: menstruation, maternity, and menopause, challenges that are unique to women.

Without targeted support, companies lose productivity, experience higher absenteeism, and struggle to retain talented mid-career women. At FemmeFyn, we help organisations turn women’s health into a strategic advantage — improving retention, engagement, and performance.

WHY FEMMEFYN

The name FemmeFyn combines “Femme” (woman) with “Fynbos”, the unique and beautiful indigenous flora of South Africa. Fynbos is renowned for its ability to bloom and flourish even after the harshest conditions, including fire.

This powerful symbolism reflects our commitment to supporting women through the natural seasons of menstruation, maternity, and menopause — helping them emerge stronger, more resilient, and able to thrive both personally and professionally.

We believe every woman deserves to feel Fyn — strong, resilient, and thriving.

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A woman with long brown hair smiling, wearing a white eyelet dress and rings, sitting against a plain gray background.

MEET DR LIZZY

I’m Dr Lizzy von Westerholt, a General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health.

With experience in menopause care, community gynaecology, sexual health and lactation support — and as a woman and mother myself — I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to help women navigate these important transitions.

“At FemmeFyn, I’m passionate about breaking the silence around women’s health and translating global best practices into practical, locally relevant solutions so that women can thrive - both personally and professionally.”

Practical, sensitive and stigma-free solutions designed for busy corporate teams

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Practical, sensitive and stigma-free solutions designed for busy corporate teams •

Our Services

At FemmeFyn, we provide practical, compassionate, and evidence-based women’s health support tailored specifically for corporate environments. All programmes are designed to be stigma-free, highly relevant, and focused on real results for both employees and organisations.

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EDUCATIONAL TALKS &
LUNCH-AND-LEARNS

Our engaging sessions are ideal for teams, managers, and leadership groups.
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INTERACTIVE
WORKSHOPS

Our longer, hands-on workshops offer a deeper dive into each life stage. 
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PERSONALISED
1:1 COACHING

For women who need 
more individual support, 
we offer confidential 
6-session coaching 
packages.
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ADDITIONAL
CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

Policy Development Workplace Assessment
Manager Training
Annual Programmes

TESTIMONIALS

"For the first time in 7 years of dealing with a very difficult menopause, I finally feel seen and supported.” 

— Menopause Workshop Participant

“Dr Lizzy’s educational talk on menopause was excellent. I went from knowing very little on the subject to feeling confident and much more able to address menopause-related issues with my team. The session was clear, well-presented, and highly professional. I now feel much more comfortable supporting and talking to the employees I manage about this topic.”

— HR Manager 
“Absolutely inspirational 
and practical webinar.
I left feeling empowered.” 

— Team Leader

A smart investment in workplace wellness

Let’s partner to create a workplace where every woman can perform at her best!