Moon and Bloom’s mission is to empower people and community leaders, like you, with the menstrual health knowledge and tools to flow through life’s cycles with confidence.

The current healthcare and education systems don’t have the capacity to adequately support or educate the 51% of us with periods. Moon & Bloom bridges that gap by providing menstrual and menopause education, body literacy, and compassionate support.

THIS is how we normalize conversations and make the movement towards a period friendly world.

About Heather Litster

Growing up , Heather didn’t have the tools to express the big feels she was experiencing. Sound familiar? As many do, she and her family were doing the best with what they had, but you don’t really know what you don’t know, until you know. Ya know? Anyways, flash forward to her early 20s, and she was experiencing an unimaginable amount of distress due to her inability to support my nervous system. Heather had been going to therapy, groups, and seeing doctors but still - nothing really stuck. She was coping with the world around her the best way she knew how. Substances, being too busy, and unhealthy relationships.

In her mid 20’s Heather knew something had to change, but still didn’t know what it was. So, she moved. Then moved again. Heather signed up for many different micro-courses and only took about 2 of them. The first one was a Holistic Health Practitioner training. The second, was a Menstrual Cycle Literacy course, and these things - these two things - completely changed the course of her life.

Heather grew up in Cambridge, Ontario and moved to Peterborough, Ontario when studying Anthropology and Biology at Trent University. After graduating, Heather moved to Etobicoke for a year before ultimately settling in downtown Peterborough with her partner and two cats.

Heather was a recipient of the Fall 2024 Starter Company Plus Grant.

The Cycles of Change Project was founded by Heather in partnership with Heather Doughty Photography.

The Red Tent is a menstrual equity initiative Heather brought to Peterborough to help reduce period stigma.

Heather Litster was a nominee for the 2025 Luminary awards.

Media & Podcast Placements

Rewild and Free Podcast

Cycles, Sensitivity, and the Significance of Labels

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Kawartha Now

Cycles of Change Project in Peterborough aims to end the shame and stigma around menstruation

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Ruck & Rise Podcast

Perimenopause with Heather Litster & Jodi Lee Nutrition.

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Sweat Happy Podcast

Menstrual Health x Wellness

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Illuminate And Inspire Podcast

Why Menstrual Education is so Important

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Kawartha Now

21 local businesses to participate in Community Futures Peterborough’s revamped Starter Company Plus program

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PtboCanada - Stoos News

StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Heather's Holistics

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FAQs

What is menstrual cycle awareness?

Menstrual cycle awareness (MCA) is a practice of understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact daily life. It goes beyond just tracking periods and dives into the physical, emotional, and even spiritual shifts that can occur throughout the cycle. MCA can empower folks to understand their bodies better, make informed decisions about their health, and potentially improve their overall well-being.

What other services do you offer?

As a holistic menstrual cycle guide, Heather offers menstrual cycle coaching, workshops, speaking as well as hand and foot reflexology, and reiki energy healing. Heather also offers self-paced learning on her growing digital resource library.

Who does Moon & Bloom support?

In an effort to reduce period stigma, Moon & Bloom provides comprehensive menstrual literacy to anyone who is willing to learn. In workshops and at the Red Tent, Heather has worked with men, women, gender diverse folks and children of all ages and life experiences.

What makes you qualified?

Besides lived experience as someone with menstrual irregularities that were misdiagnosed for 15 years and the time she spent since 2019 learning about menstrual cycle awareness Heather has a BSc in Anthropology and Biology, studied as a Holistic Reproductive Practitioner with By the Moon and is currently completing certifications as a Cycle Coach Facilitator and Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Heather does however work in a feminine form of leadership where she will happily refer clients on to other practitioners should they not fit her scope of expertise.

Why does menstrual cycle awareness matter?

As of 2016, 1 in 6 Canadians face period inequities. This means that they do not have adequate access to education, resources, healthcare, period products, or sanitation to care for their menstrual cycle in a dignified manner. Menstrual Cycle Awareness helps to reduce menstrual stigma, but to also promote bodily autonomy for folks to make better informed decisions about their body and health.

1 in 6 Canadians face Period Poverty

• The average endometriosis diagnosis takes 7-11 years

• A 2018 study confirmed that menstrual pain can be as painful as a heart attack

• 1 in 6 Canadians face Period Poverty • The average endometriosis diagnosis takes 7-11 years • A 2018 study confirmed that menstrual pain can be as painful as a heart attack •

Upcoming events.

Moon & Bloom hosts events and collaborates with various organizations in an effort to bring menstrual cycle awareness into the greater community.

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Previous Sponsors & Partnerships

At Jo Anne’s Place, we chose to support The Red Tent because its mission deeply aligns with our own: "inspiring wellness on purpose now, and for future generations." We are inspired by Heather’s expertise and unwavering dedication to creating safe, empowering spaces for education and healing. The Red Tent’s work in supporting women’s health and breaking down stigma around menstrual wellness and education is a vital part of building a healthier, more inclusive community!