Dr. Michele Couri

04/22/2026

The BEST of the best. Grateful to all of these amazing women. ❤️

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep the Couri Center running seamlessly.

It takes a team—and ours is truly exceptional.
From answering phones and scheduling appointments to check-in, check-out, billing, surgery coordination, pellet therapy support, and chart preparation—every detail matters, and you handle it all with care, precision, and compassion.

You are often the first voice our patients hear and the steady support behind every visit. Because of you, every appointment runs smoothly and every patient feels supported.

We are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for everything you do—we couldn’t do it without you. 💙

04/19/2026

I love the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I have been going there since I was a child, and the Minocqua area is our kids' second home. When I ran across this, I had to share it. Whether you love the outdoors, appreciate nostalgia, or just want a memorable experience surrounded by lakes, pines, and everything that makes the Northwoods special, this looks like a super fun place to stay.

Twelve glamping units. Twelve decades of American camping history. Each one is a fully immersive museum exhibit you can actually sleep in—from a 1920s Prohibition Era A-frame tent with original Al Capone fishing photos, to a 1930s tiki-style yurt, a rare 1952 Lighthouse Double Decker camper (one of only eight known to exist), a classic 1965 Airstream, and a 1972 Holiday Rambler styled in Tequila Sunrise colors. They all look adorable! Take my advice -- escape to the Northwoods this summer -- you won't regret it.

https://povresort.com/pov-glamping-wisconsin

04/14/2026

Would love to see you all at our Church’s Lebanese Food Festival. I’ll be working it so stop by and say hi if you come. 😊❤️

Join us Sunday, April 26th. 48th Lebanese Food Festival!!!

04/09/2026

Proud momma moment. Student Research Day at Harvard School of Dental Medicine -- John Couri, 4th year dental medicine student, examined how artificial intelligence (AI) can help dentists decide whether a tooth should be saved or removed, one of the most important decisions in treatment planning. While dentists rely on established guidelines, few tools bring together the full range of clinical factors involved. His project evaluated how accurately AI could make these predictions in both ideal scenarios and real-world treatment planning.

“Clinically, I see these models more as decision-support and educational tools rather than a replacement for clinical judgment,” he said. “They have the potential to help clinicians make more consistent, data-driven decisions, especially in cases where prognosis is uncertain.”

Couri will continue his training in Boston after graduation in May through an orthodontics residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

04/07/2026

A doorway is more than an entrance—it is an invitation.

To step into something new.
To care for yourself differently.
To choose health, balance, and vitality.

This World Health Day, consider what door you are ready to open.

Because your next chapter of health is waiting.
Couri Center for Gynecology and Integrative Women's Health

04/07/2026

A doorway is more than an entrance—it is an invitation.

To step into something new.
To care for yourself differently.
To choose health, balance, and vitality.

This World Health Day, consider what door you are ready to open.

Because your next chapter of health is waiting.

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04/02/2026

Menopause is not just a phase—it’s a major life stage. Learn how hormone therapy, new research, and personalized care are transforming menopause treatment at the Couri Center in Peoria, IL.

03/25/2026

Muscle strength is emerging as one of the most powerful predictors of longevity in women—and the data is compelling.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open followed over 5,400 women aged 63–99 for more than 8 years and found that those with the greatest muscle strength had a 33% lower risk of death compared to those with the lowest strength.

Even more striking—this benefit held true regardless of aerobic exercise levels.

This is especially important for women navigating cancer recovery. Many patients cannot tolerate high levels of cardio due to fatigue or treatment effects—but this study reinforces that strength alone matters.

Muscle strength is not just about fitness. It is about:
• Resilience
• Independence
• Metabolic health
• Long-term survivorship

Simple measures like grip strength or the ability to rise from a chair can give us powerful insight into overall health.

And the good news—strength can be rebuilt.

Even modest resistance training, just 2 times per week, can significantly improve muscle function, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life.

At the Couri Center, we have always believed this:
Lifestyle is the foundation. Strength is medicine.

Stronger muscles truly support stronger lives.

https://cancerfitness.org/blog/muscle-strength-longevity-and-cancer-survivorship-why-strength-matters-for-women/

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open provides compelling evidence that muscular strength plays a critical role in longevity among older women. The

03/16/2026

“If you are using, prescribing, or paying for GLP-1 therapy without a nutritional offramp, you are not buying permanent health—you are just renting weight loss, at a cost of thousands of dollars.”
— Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian

I could not agree more.

At the Couri Center, GLP-1 therapy is never used in isolation. It is always paired with our comprehensive lifestyle program so that patients build a strong nutritional and metabolic foundation while they are losing weight. Medications can be powerful tools, but lasting health comes from sustainable nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management.

We are honored that Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian will be our keynote speaker at Empowered Wellness in October 2026, where he will share his groundbreaking work on nutrition, metabolic health, and the Food Is Medicine movement.

03/07/2026

Three days. Countless lectures. One clear message.

The International Gynecologic and Endocrinology World Congress in Rome brought together 3,000 attendees and 106 expert lecturers from around the world to share the latest science in women’s health. The amount of knowledge exchanged over these three days was remarkable.

One thing is clear: there is growing global interest in menopause and midlife women’s health.

After more than two decades of confusion and fear following the initial interpretation of the WHI study, the conversation is finally returning to the science. Women deserve better than outdated narratives. They deserve evidence based, thoughtful care grounded in data and clinical experience.

Hormone therapy should not be feared. When used appropriately, it can be a safe and effective option for many women. At the same time, patients should be cautious about the growing number of social media influencers trying to monetize menopause.

Equally important, lifestyle matters. Diet and nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exercise/strength training, and stress reduction are the foundation of any treatment plan we recommend. Medications and hormones can play an important role, but they work best when built on a strong lifestyle foundation.

This has always been our philosophy at the Couri Center for Gynecology and Integrative Women’s Health.

The path forward is simple:
Stay grounded in science. Use common sense. Continue to put our patients first.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn from so many brilliant colleagues dedicated to improving women’s health around the world.