The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness

The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness Integrative medical practice serving The Woodlands and all of Texas. Personalized, patient-centered care.

Hormone optimization, thyroid disorders, autoimmune care, chronic fatigue, IV therapy, and complementary cancer support. Mila McManus, M.D., is the founder and president of The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness. Our clinic is different from most medical clinics in that we bridge the gap between traditional and holistic medicine.

One week from today! Curious about why root canals might not be the best idea for your health?Discover the issues and yo...
04/28/2026

One week from today!

Curious about why root canals might not be the best idea for your health?

Discover the issues and your options regarding root canals. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Teresa Scott, DDS, MIABDM, AIAOMT, Certified Biological Dentist as she unveils the truth about what’s hiding in your mouth.


Email us At RSVP@TWIHW.com and we will send you the zoom link.

What Causes Brain Fog? Understanding the Root ContributorsYou walk into a room and forget why you're there. You're mid-s...
04/28/2026

What Causes Brain Fog? Understanding the Root Contributors

You walk into a room and forget why you're there. You're mid-sentence, and the word just disappears. You've slept eight hours but feel like you haven't slept at all. You read the same paragraph three times, and none of it sticks. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Brain fog causes are real, measurable, and almost always point to something happening beneath the surface that deserves a closer look....

You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. You’re mid-sentence, and the word just disappears. You’ve slept eight hours but feel like you haven’t slept at all. You read the same paragraph three times, and none of it sticks. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Brain fog ...

Ondamed is a pulsed electromagnetic field therapy designed to interact with the body’s bioenergetic signaling systems.At...
04/28/2026

Ondamed is a pulsed electromagnetic field therapy designed to interact with the body’s bioenergetic signaling systems.

At a physiological level, the body depends on electrical and magnetic communication to regulate circulation, inflammation, and cellular repair.

When those signaling pathways become disrupted or inefficient, multiple systems can be affected simultaneously.

Ondamed is used in clinical settings to support the regulation of these processes through targeted electromagnetic frequencies.

It is most effective when integrated into a comprehensive functional medicine approach that may include diagnostics, nutrition, and lifestyle-based interventions.

Want to give it a try?
Call our office

04/25/2026

The Legacy Table inside the lobby at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness was designed with your comfort and care in mind.

Curious about why root canals might not be the best idea for your health?Discover the issues and your options regarding ...
04/24/2026

Curious about why root canals might not be the best idea for your health?

Discover the issues and your options regarding root canals. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Teresa Scott, DDS, MIABDM, AIAOMT, Certified Biological Dentist as she unveils the truth about what’s hiding in your mouth.


Click here to rsvp: RSVP@TWIHW.com

and we will send you the zoom link.

Long COVID: Your New or Chronic Health Issues Could Be This! (Part 1)Months—or even years—after an initial infection wit...
04/22/2026

Long COVID: Your New or Chronic Health Issues Could Be This! (Part 1)

Months—or even years—after an initial infection with COVID-19, many patients continue to experience lingering symptoms, or even develop new ones. This condition, often called “long COVID,” is increasingly recognized in both conventional and functional medicine. Clinicians like Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Mark Hyman have helped clarify what can otherwise feel like a confusing and frustrating condition. We want to explore long COVID, including the patterns, risks, and why healing takes time....

Months—or even years—after an initial infection with COVID-19, many patients continue to experience lingering symptoms, or even develop new ones. This condition, often called “long COVID,” is increasingly recognized in both conventional and functional medicine. Clinicians like Dr. Paul Ander...

What does your body need? At The Institute for Health and Wellness we have exactly what your body needs. The Recharge Ro...
04/20/2026

What does your body need?

At The Institute for Health and Wellness we have exactly what your body needs.

The Recharge Room focuses on your nervous system and how your body produces energy

The Detox + Recovery Room supports lymphatic flow and how your body clears inflammation and toxins.

HBOT increases oxygen at a cellular level to support deeper repair and healing.

All three therapies are now located inside our main building, making care more connected and easier to navigate.

If you’ve been trying different things without clear results, it may not be that nothing works,
it may be that you haven’t been targeting the right system yet.

Not sure what you need? Call us we can guide you

Most people are careful about what they eat.But they’re still putting dozens of unregulated ingredients on their skin, e...
04/17/2026

Most people are careful about what they eat.

But they’re still putting dozens of unregulated ingredients on their skin, every single day.

Your skin isn’t just a surface.

It’s your largest organ and a critical part of your immune system.

And when it’s constantly exposed to irritants, synthetic fragrances, and hormone-disrupting chemicals…
it can show up as:

• Persistent breakouts
• Dryness or sensitivity
• Redness + inflammation
• Barrier dysfunction

This is what we call skinflammation—and it’s often overlooked.

The problem?

Many of these ingredients are hidden behind vague labels like “fragrance,” making it difficult to know what you’re actually using.

The solution isn’t perfection. It’s awareness.

Start simple:
Scan your products. Check your ingredients. Make small swaps.

Because reducing your daily toxic load doesn’t just support your skin, it supports your overall health.

Have skin concerns? At The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness, we can help with that

Most people don’t realize that the liver is involved in far more than “detox.” It plays a central role in hormone balanc...
04/16/2026

Most people don’t realize that the liver is involved in far more than “detox.” It plays a central role in hormone balance, energy production, and inflammation regulation.

And the reality is, liver support doesn’t come from a quick cleanse or trend.

It comes from what you do consistently:
how you eat, hydrate, manage stress, sleep, and reduce your daily toxic load.

These small, foundational habits are what allow the body to function the way it was designed to.

If you’re experiencing ongoing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or hormone imbalance, it may be worth looking deeper, because the liver is often part of the bigger picture.

Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with our wellness consultant

☎️ 281-298-6742
📍The Woodlands, Tx

Quorum Sensing: How Microbes Decide When to Help—or HarmMost of us think of bacteria as simple, independent organisms—bu...
04/16/2026

Quorum Sensing: How Microbes Decide When to Help—or Harm

Most of us think of bacteria as simple, independent organisms—but in reality, they behave more like a coordinated community. Through a process called quorum sensing, bacteria communicate with one another, sense their population size, and act collectively. From a functional medicine perspective, this microbial “group decision-making” has important implications for both health and disease. What Is Quorum Sensing? Quorum sensing…...

Most of us think of bacteria as simple, independent organisms—but in reality, they behave more like a coordinated community. Through a process called quorum sensing, bacteria communicate with one another, sense their population size, and act collectively. From a functional medicine perspective, th...

04/11/2026

Autoimmune conditions can affect virtually every system in the body, and their symptoms often overlap.

That’s why our process begins with a thorough health history, advanced diagnostic testing, and in-depth consultations to assess the communication between the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems.

Based on your results, your autoimmune disease treatment plan may include:

*Anti-inflammatory nutrition support
*Detoxification support
*Hormonal and adrenal balancing
*Gut healing protocols
*Nutraceutical therapy
*Stress and lifestyle modifications
*Treatment of chronic stealth infections like bacteria, viruses, yeast, and parasites

We don’t just treat symptoms, we aim to restore balance and function.

Experience the difference our functional medicine approach can make in your life

Check out our website woodlandswellnessmd.com or schedule your free consult with us 281 298-6742

Everyone’s talking about ticks this year.But the real issue isn’t the bite. It’s what the bite can cause. Most people wi...
04/10/2026

Everyone’s talking about ticks this year.

But the real issue isn’t the bite. It’s what the bite can cause.

Most people with Lyme disease:

Never see a tick
Never get a rash
Never think to test

Instead, symptoms show up later:
fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, inflammation

and get treated as separate problems.

Here’s where it gets more complicated:

Standard testing often:
• Looks for one strain of Lyme
• Misses co-infections
• Depends on immune responses that can be suppressed

Meanwhile, there are hundreds of strains worldwide.

So people are told:
“You’re fine.”

When in reality… they just haven’t been fully evaluated.

This is why we take a functional medicine approach.

Not just asking if Lyme is present
but understanding how infections, immune response, and inflammation are working together.

Because when you stop guessing,
you can finally start getting real answers.

Address

26110 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX
77380

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
2:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12812986742

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Bridging the Gap between Conventional and Holistic Medicine.

The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness is here to serve your entire family. The Functional Medicine approach combines the science of conventional medicine with the wisdom of natural holistic approaches (treating the body as an interconnected whole), wholesome nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Institute founder, Dr. Mila McManus and her team of medical providers, Sandra Caldwell PA-C and Dyvette Warren PA-C, are firm believers in functional and preventative medicine to promote health. They are passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health and an improved quality of life, while avoiding the side effects and discomfort of prescription drugs and surgery.