Women's+ Health Collective

02/15/2026

🚀 Exciting last day at the ISSWSH Annual Conference!

🎉 Since 2012, I’ve had the privilege of attending this amazing event. Every year, I gain a wealth of knowledge from incredible researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to groundbreaking research and data. And this is the 2nd year now that Audrey has been able to join!

💡 Grateful for the opportunity to connect in real life with such brilliant minds! We share insights, offer advice, and remind each other of valuable studies that truly make a difference for our patients.

🙌 This community is everything! Here’s to more learning and collaboration in the years to come! 💙

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02/14/2026

We speak volumes through our feet

01/29/2026

If you’re looking to know our founder, Nisha, a little better, here you go! The heart of why we’re here and how we do what we do. Thank you to Heather at Rising Together for uplifting women the way you do!💞

Rising Together 2026 🩷

Meet Nisha McKenzie 🩺 For 24 years, she has served as a PA in the West Michigan community—but she is also a mother, sister, daughter, friend, and advocate who came to find purpose in her work through discomfort, confusion, and eventually anger. Early in her career, she sat with women whose pain was minimized, whose bodies were misunderstood, and whose voices were quietly ignored by a system claiming to care for them. She remembers feeling agitated and unsettled—knowing something was wrong but not yet having the language to describe it. Over time, that discomfort morphed into a quiet rage which sharpened into clarity: women were being left behind in medicine, not by accident, but by design.

That realization changed everything. She chose to channel that rage at the system into purpose and committed her career to being loud for women—especially those who are told to shrink, to be quieter, more patient, or more “reasonable.” She founded the Women’s+ Health Collective to practice trauma-informed, evidence-based gynecologic, hormonal, and sexual health care rooted in autonomy, dignity, evidence, and respect. Her work lives at the intersection of medicine and social justice, where going against the grain isn’t rebellion—it’s responsibility.
She deeply believes we all have a microphone—and that it is ours to be used. If we have power, we speak for those who don’t yet have access to theirs. If we have access, we open the door. We challenge systems that cause harm, even when it is uncomfortable—especially when it is uncomfortable. Healing is not meant to happen in isolation, and progress is never solitary. We rise together—or not at all.

01/12/2026

The menopause movement continues to gain traction. And another step was made today! The FDA recently approved a non hormonal option for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats and Nisha was able to help increase awareness and education around this with Bayer. Grateful for menopause experts and grateful for organizations who want to keep learning for women!

12/20/2025

A lucky few of us got to enjoy a night out together to vibe along with 🎶❤️💚🎄❄️

11/17/2025

🌸 Welcome, Dr. Bottke! 🌸

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bottke to the Women’s+ Health Collective! 🌷

Dr. Bottke brings a compassionate approach to women’s health, ensuring every patient feels comfortable, informed, and empowered to take an active role in their care.

✨ In-office gynecologic services, including annual gynecologic exams, GYN concerns, contraception, colposcopies, vulvar biopsies, and endometrial biopsies will be offered✨

Dr. Bottke is a proud graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and completed her OB/GYN residency at Corewell Health and Trinity Health in Grand Rapids.

We couldn’t be more excited to have her join our collective of providers dedicated to uplifting, inclusive, and patient-centered care.

💗 Dr. Bottke will begin seeing patients on December 5th! 💗

Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 🌷

11/12/2025

Each Women’s+ Health Collective team member picked the song that best describes them — and the results were just as unique and inspiring as our team! 💕🎶

Your turn: what song would you walk out to? 🎤🎵🪩

10/30/2025

🤍 Community Food & Hygiene Drive!
Women’s+ Health Collective & Grand Rapids Specialty Therapy are collecting non-perishable food items and new, unopened hygiene products to support our community!
All donations will go directly to local pantries!

📍 Drop-Off Location: 630 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
📅 Collection Dates: October 30th – November 28th

Let’s come together to make a difference — every item helps! 💪✨

10/27/2025

Let’s normalize the conversation💫
Menopause isn’t something to hide — it’s something to understand, embrace, and navigate with confidence.

At Women’s+ Health Collective, our team includes three Menopause Society Certified Practitioners who are passionate about educating, empowering, and supporting patients navigate this stage of life:

🌟Nisha McKenzie, PA-C, CSC, MSCP, IF
🌟Tami Michele, DO, MSCP
🌟Audrey Macciomei, PA-C, MSCP

Whether you’re experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, our providers offer personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.

You deserve to feel supported, informed, and empowered during this phase of life! 💕

10/20/2025

Thank you to West Michigan Woman for highlighting such an important and overlooked topic in your recent article: “Approaching Sexual Wellness in the Face of Sexual Trauma.”

Navigating sexual wellness after trauma can feel overwhelming. We’re grateful to see this vital conversation brought into the spotlight. 🤍

✨A special thank-you for featuring our very own Nisha McKenzie, PA-C—we’re proud to see her voice and expertise contributing to such a meaningful dialogue.✨

Read the full article on West Michigan Woman’s website! Link is below!

https://westmichiganwoman.com/wellness/3861-approaching-sexual-wellness-in-the-face-of-sexual-trauma

10/18/2025

🌍💖 Today is World Menopause Day! 💖🌍

Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, but it’s often masked in silence and stigma. It’s way past time to break the taboo!👊🏼

Menopause (and perimenopause!) brings significant physical and emotional changes, and it’s crucial to understand that women across the globe experience it. By talking openly about these changes, we empower each other to seek support, share experiences, and embrace this journey together.

✨ Why is this important? ✨
1. Awareness: Many women are unaware of what to expect during menopause. Education is key!
2. Support: It’s vital for women to know they are not alone. Menopause is not some rare disease. Any of us who are blessed to live long enough will experience it. Let’s create a community of support.
3. Health: Menopause impacts not only physical health but mental well-being too. Awareness can lead to better healthcare options.
4. Empowerment: Understanding and sharing our experiences can shift the narrative around menopause, making it a topic of every day conversation rather than a rare whisper.

Let’s celebrate this day by highlighting the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women everywhere. 💪💕

Join the conversation, share your stories, and let’s advocate for better resources and support for all people experiencing menopause!

10/12/2025

Wonderful video to help us wrap up ! We love our PAs! Do you have a story about a PA you love? Thank you ZDoggMD💙