On October 22nd, something truly special happened at the Intimate Wellness Institute of VA. We hosted our “Women’s Wellness Series with Annie: Hormone Harmony,” and the atmosphere was everything we strive for at IWI: light-hearted, educational, and wonderfully relaxed.
No formal, stuffy lectures or sales pitches. It was a true, open-hearted conversation with special women about their health.
Our expert Nurse Practitioner, Annie Edwards, NP, didn’t just talk at our guests; she talked with them. The evening was filled with powerful, personal moments, with several women bravely sharing their own stories. We heard a common, frustrating theme: feeling dismissed by other doctors and struggling through tough life situations, all while imbalanced hormones were “adding fuel to the fire.”
This is precisely why we host these events. In a world where it seems every type of clinic is suddenly offering hormone therapy, our expertise lies in understanding the whole woman, not just a single symptom. Annie was able to provide deep context, even discussing the history of menopausal care, and personalized it with her own experiences. It was this blend of high-level medical knowledge and genuine, “I’ve-been-there-too” understanding that truly resonated.
Because the vibe was so relaxed, our guests felt comfortable moving past the myths and asking the practical, candid questions they’ve always had about hormone replacement therapy—questions about the process, what to expect, and the treatment journey.
This is where our expertise truly shone. Instead of a one-size-fits-all answer, Annie was able to demystify the entire process, providing the clear, direct, and personal answers that are so often missing from a rushed, 10-minute office visit. Our guests left with a true understanding of their options, not a generic pamphlet.
A fun highlight of the night was the “field trip” to the Emsella chair! It sparked a lot of conversation and was a perfect way to show how we view hormone harmony as a holistic process—one that includes supporting your pelvic floor to help you feel strong, confident, and like yourself again.
We are so grateful to the amazing group of women who came, listened, and shared. You are the reason we are so passionate about changing the conversation around women’s health.
If you missed this event but are feeling those same frustrations, please know your concerns are valid, and we have real, expert-driven solutions. We’d love to talk to you about them.
Contact The Intimate Wellness Institute today at 804-523-2533. Let’s take the first step down the path that leads back to wellness.
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