Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness

Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness This practice is powered by a Nurse Practitioner with more than 3 decades of experience in Gynecology

05/22/2026

Self collected pap smears/HPV, while not always the best option, are better than nothing or no exam. Sexual abuse survivors as well as severely atrophic post-menopausal women may not be able to tolerate speculums and thus shy away, get nervous or even delay well women gyn exams. Weight,childbirth,vaginal laxity, organ prolapse can all impact and limit visibility of the cervix especially when trying to minimize patient discomfort with thinner or virginal, shorter or pediatric speculums which often times do not work.

ACOG Endorses 2026 WPSI Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

05/20/2026

Self collected pap smears/HPV, while not always the best option, are better than nothing. Sexual abuse survivors as well as severely atrophic post-menopausal women may not be able to tolerate speculums and thus shy away, get nervous or even delay well women gyn exams. Weight,childbirth,vaginal laxity, organ prolapse can all impact and limit visibility of the cervix especially when trying to minimize Patient discomfort with thinner or virginal, shorter or pediatric speculums which often times do not work.

Regardless of whether or not you need a pap or HPV or cultures, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO HAVE A YEARLY PELVIC AND BREAST EXAM (WHY WE CALL IT YOUR ANNUAL) WELL WOMAN EXAM TO TALK ABOUT CYCLE CHANGES, OSTEOPOROSIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION, PERIMENOPAUSE, FERTILITY, CONTRACEPTION, (IF NEEDED) MENOPAUSE, URINARY AND VAGINAL/VULVAR ISSUES/DISCOMFORT/PROBLEMS AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR OVARIES AND UTERUS (IF YOU STILL HAVE THEM) ARE NORMAL AND HEALTHY. IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE ABOUT LIFE STYLE, NUTRITION AND GET EXPERT ADVICE FROM A BOARD CERTIFIED WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE PROVIDER INSTEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA MISINFORMATION AND INFLUENCERS AND ON LINE TELEMEDICINE PLATFORMS. NOTHING CAN TAKE THE PLACE OF AN IN-PERSON EXAM. IT'S MERIT AND WHAT IT CAN DISCLOSE IS INVALUABLE AND CAN BE LIFE AND HEALTH SAVING.

Please consider coming to Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness.!! We are trauma informed, know how to take the edge off these exams offering emotional, physical and spiritual comfort and making this whole experience as pleasant as possible. We meet each individual woman where she is and I have even had to see one specific patient 18 times who was highly traumatized, before I could actually do her exam. We desensitized her over many months and going forward, she knows she doesn't have to be afraid anymore. This is a win win for both the patient and myself and our practice and I am very proud of her, me and our process, sensitivity and kindness. In the old days, women were gaslight or told just told to "Just get over it" or suggested she get examined under anesthesia. How truly disempowering those times have been for women. NO MORE should either of these things ever happen AND CERTAINLY, NEVER WITH US !!

PLEASE SEE THE ENTIRE ARTICLE THAT WAS TAKEN FROM DOXIMITY
In a new ACOG Committee Statement, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists endorses the 2026 Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) cervical cancer screening recommendations, adopted by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), with specific qualifications—particularly regarding patient-collected high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing.

Age 21–29 years: Continue cervical cytology alone every 3 years. No changes from prior guidance.
Age 30–65 years: Clinician-collected primary hrHPV screening every 5 years using U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved tests is now the preferred strategy. Co-testing every 5 years remains acceptable when primary hrHPV testing is unavailable or after patient counseling.
Patient-collected hrHPV testing: May be considered every 3 years for patients aged 30–65 years using clinician-ordered, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved kits, provided systems for documentation, notification, and follow-up are in place. ACOG recommends a 3-year interval due to insufficient data supporting a 5-year cadence for self-collection.
Age >65 years and post-hysterectomy: Routine screening is not clinically indicated in patients older than 65 years with adequate prior screening (three consecutive negative cytology results or two consecutive negative co-tests within 10 years, with the most recent within 3–5 years) or in those who have undergone hysterectomy with removal of the cervix and no history of cervical cancer or high-grade precancer.
https://www.doximity.com/articles/0e42ee3d-38d5-4503-a913-07a42cf942b4

Hello Ladies, Just wanted to share that I've been asked to speak at a women's empowerment seminar this Saturday by the l...
05/14/2026

Hello Ladies, Just wanted to share that I've been asked to speak at a women's empowerment seminar this Saturday by the lovely philanthropic Suzette Fowlkes President and Founder of Limitless Ladies Ministries Inc. and you can find out more at Limitless LadiesMinistries.org. Wishing abundant blessings, clarity, good health, empowerment and inner peace to all.

Please see this post from well respected women health and menopause advocate Jen Gunther MD (an OB/GYN)  about what wome...
05/06/2026

Please see this post from well respected women health and menopause advocate Jen Gunther MD (an OB/GYN) about what women need to understand about on line pharmacies and health platforms like MIDI that propose to be women's health advocates but truly are only interested in praying on women's pocket books selling supplements etc. Again, female buyers beware and see an in person clinician like us and develop a meaningful relationship with a board certified clinician that isn't interested in selling you anything but providing top notch, empowering women's health care, menopause hormone therapy (if you desire it) which includes a very labor intensive, nuanced type of care and conversations required to do the subject AND YOU and YOUR HEALTH justice to properly educate you to make the best decisions based on your values, body/physiology/health and lifestyle. Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness meets you WHERE YOU ARE. Please see the below post reposted here from substack

Thoughts on MIDI health, they are no longer a telemedicine company, they are a Pharmaceutical Adjacent Conglomerate

04/09/2026

Learn about our personalized patient centric holistic women’s health approach to gynecology and wellness We want to know YOUR STORY. # Womenswellness # exceptionalwomen’shealthcare

The Ins and Outs of Perimenopause and Menopause:The internet can be a complicated space to navigate especially when it c...
03/19/2026

The Ins and Outs of Perimenopause and Menopause:

The internet can be a complicated space to navigate especially when it comes to women's health. With social media influencers to actual clinicians trying to sway us with various information about menopause and hormone treatment, it's important to be able to distiniguish good factual information from those trying to forward their financial agenda's. Best practices include seeing a clinician LIKE US (Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness) in person, to make sure you are getting current up to date factual information without any agenda other than helping you stay healthy and feel great during this transition. To help you understand how complexed and nuanced these issues are, (please read our menopause page on our website under the additional info tab) and then come back to educate yourself with the link below regarding an amazing article by distinguished Menopause expert and Board Certified OBGYN MD and patient advocate, Jen Gunther. You'll learn a lot I promise!! Accurate knowledge is power and not self serving or predatory. Then come see us (me/Eve) for a patient centered focused appointment for an empowering menopause consult. You'll be glad you did!!! Wishing Blessings and knowledge with real information and empowerment for women. No more gas lighting or predatory behavior for women please. We are way smarter than that ......

https://vajenda.substack.com/p/six-steps-to-evaluating-conflicting menopause information on line.

Dr. X says one thing. Dr. Y says the opposite. Who’s right?

03/04/2026

Ladies, make a difference w/family, community or the world by engaging & getting involved this March for Women's History Month and International Women's Day Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Research has shown helping others indirectly uplifts, empowers & betters our own spirit & overall health besides the recipients. Its a win-win, natural mood & health fix. That said, women continue to need to be reminded to fill their cup and put themselves first so they can care and do for others.

An invitation to all --Please help us celebrate and acknowledge International Women’s Day Sunday March 8th and Women’s History Month during the entire month of March as we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and brilliance of women throughout history—while recommitting ourselves to the work that still lies ahead. From the suffragists who fought tirelessly for the right to vote to the modern leaders shaping policy, science, business, and culture, women have transformed societies across the globe.

Here in the United States, milestones like the passage of the 19th Amendment and the ongoing leadership of women in public office reflect progress born of persistence.
Globally, organizations such as United Nations continue to recognize women’s social, political, and economic importance, reminding us that when women rise, communities and nations thrive. The story of women’s progress is one of both triumph, setbacks, patience and tenacity. Women have entered and excelled in fields once closed to them—medicine, law, government, science, and entrepreneurship—reshaping what leadership looks like and expanding what is possible for future generations. Yet even today, women continue to navigate social, political, and financial barriers. Pay inequity, disparities in healthcare access, and underrepresentation in decision-making spaces remain real challenges. International Women’s Day is not only a celebration of how far we have come, but also a call to action to continue breaking down these barriers with wisdom, collaboration, and unwavering resolve.

As a Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner of a Holistic Health and Wellness Practice in Philadelphia, I am deeply inspired by the strength, and “super wisdom women bring to every aspect of life. Women are caregivers, innovators, healers, advocates, and leaders. Our intuition and lived experiences hold tremendous value—especially in healthcare. For too long, women’s voices have been minimized in conversations about their own bodies. Today, we are reclaiming that narrative. We are insisting on care that listens, respects, and empowers.

Our Holistic and Women’s Empowerment Health Practice is rooted in the belief that true wellness encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. By integrating Western, evidence-based medicine with Eastern, Asian, and Native American healing modalities, we offer a comprehensive approach to gynecological and overall women’s health. This integrative model honors both science and tradition—bridging the best of modern medical research with time-honored healing practices. It is a reflection of women’s own multidimensional strength: practical yet intuitive, grounded yet visionary. When women are empowered with knowledge about their bodies and supported in their total well-being, they are better equipped to thrive personally, professionally, and spiritually.

This International Women’s Day and Month, let us celebrate not only the historic accomplishments of women, but also the limitless potential that remains. Let us champion policies that protect women’s health, advocate for equity in every sphere, and support one another in dismantling the financial and social barriers that persist. Most importantly, let us remember that women’s power is not something to be granted—it is something we already possess. Together, through compassionate care, informed advocacy, and collective empowerment, we can continue shaping a world where every woman is seen, heard, healthy, and whole.

Ladies, This is why you want to choose to see a small credible telemedicine provider or BETTER YET, AN IN PERSON PROVIDE...
02/27/2026

Ladies, This is why you want to choose to see a small credible telemedicine provider or BETTER YET, AN IN PERSON PROVIDER either in and out of network,(WHICH WILL GENERALLY COST LESS THAN MIDI AND GIVE BETTER QUALITY EVIDENCED BASED CARE) - where you will get more individualized, personal care regarding menopause. Buyer beware of MIDi or any company upselling unnecessary lab and blood tests, weight loss meds when not indicated and oodles of unnecessary supplements bilking women out of millions of dollars. Go to a clinician that see's patients for the right reasons and has invested their heart, soul and spirit in helping women make evidenced based healthcare choices and empowering them and not pushing/selling guilting women into this crap.

Please read this link post by Jen Gunther well known OG/GYN MD and patient advocate about "Midi" a company that proposes to be a convenient health advocate for women's health and menopause on line care especially for those in rural areas. It is venture capital owned with seed money and now valued at over one million dollars and probably be sold soon for way more than that and scaled. This article addresses Midi's improper insurance billing, pushing non necessary monthly visits in order to obtain medications (totally not necessary)BUYER BEWARE. Come see us in Philly. We are what you see. Find out more at womenwisehealthcare.com

https://open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/p/midi-health-is-valued-at-1-billion?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Is that really a win for women or just for MIDI investors?

04/23/2025

Reputable Women's Health Educational Opportunity on a Variety of Topics with YOU the CONSUMER in mind.

Happy Spring Ladies HERtalks is a bi monthly lecture RE: a variety of topics & discussion for consumers like you. This educational opportunity is on Monday's @ 8 pm, bimonthly from amazing concierge clinicians from HERS MEDICINE. Don't miss the opportunity to learn & engage.
HERtalks is a FREE bi-monthly discussion for consumers like you in mind. Clinicans are welcome to join as well to be a part of this new discussion group! There will be two talks per month that is consumer focused on a wide variety of women's health topics. They are primary care practitioners who's mission/ work to empower patients by connecting them with expert providers who have advanced knowledge in neglected areas: menopause, sexual health, breast cancer risk, heart health, bone health, pelvic floor conditions, genetics, cancer survivorship, and sleep + nutrition. After the presentation there's an opportunity for a a small discussion group Q&A that is limited to 30 attendees so register early each week. Here's are the links https://www.hermedicine.org/hertalks or https://bit.ly/HERtalks-register .

Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness is run and staffed by a Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with 35 years experience Addressing MOST IF NOT ALL YOUR GYNECOLOGICAL AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NEEDS. PLEASE CHECK US OUT AT WOMENWISEHEALTHCARE.COM. Wishing everyone abundant blessings and Good Health !!

04/22/2025

Reputable Women's Health Educational Opportunities on Variety of Topics for YOU the Consumer

Happy Spring Ladies. HERtalks is a bi monthly lecture RE: a variety of topics & discussion for consumers like you. This educational opportunity is on Monday's @ 8 pm, bimonthly from amazing concierge clinicians from HERS MEDICINE. Don't miss the opportunity to learn & engage.

HERtalks is a FREE bi-monthly discussion for consumers like you in mind. Clinicans are welcome to join as well to be a part of this new discussion group! There will be two talks per month that is consumer focused on a wide variety of women's health topics. They are primary care practitioners who's mission/ work to empower patients by connecting them with expert providers who have advanced knowledge in neglected areas: menopause, sexual health, breast cancer risk, heart health, bone health, pelvic floor conditions, genetics, cancer survivorship, and sleep + nutrition. After the presentation there's an opportunity for a a small discussion group Q&A that is limited to 30 attendees so register early each week. You can check out this educational opportunity https://www.hermedicine.org/hertalks or https://bit.ly/HERtalks-register

We at Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness are Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioners with 35 years experience addressing MOST, IF NOT ALL YOUR GYNECOLOGICAL AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NEEDS. PLEASE CHECK US OUT AT WOMENWISEHEALTHCARE.COM. Wishing everyone abundant blessings

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