Care Created by Women Who’ve Lived It

For 12 years, I lived with debilitating symptoms that disrupted half of every month. Since high school, I'd endured severe cramps and migraines, but was consistently told this was just "normal" for women. It wasn't until I began experiencing unexplained vomiting that a doctor finally took my concerns seriously enough to investigate.

The diagnosis was endometriosis—a painful condition affecting 1 in 10 women that had been silently impacting my life for over a decade. The years of delayed diagnosis came at a significant cost: tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses for surgeries, IVF treatments, and countless other medical interventions. What stayed with me most wasn't just the physical pain or financial burden—it was feeling like a number in the system rather than a person with a story.

These experiences fundamentally changed me and ignited a passion to create something better for women's healthcare. I founded Eras with a clear vision: to build a practice where women receive care that honors their individual experiences, fits seamlessly into their lives, and addresses their complete health picture—not just their symptoms. At Eras, we're redefining what women's healthcare can look like, ensuring that no woman has to wait 12 years for answers or feel dismissed when seeking the care she deserves.

I’ve spent my career helping companies grow—leading teams, managing complex operations, and serving as legal counsel for innovative businesses. But my perspective shifted when I faced my own health challenges and suddenly in my mid-50’s did not feel in control of my own body. That is difficult for anyone, but particularly hard for someone who is a bit of a control freak and who had long held the mistaken belief that I could grit through anything by asserting enough will power.

Like many women, I didn’t feel prepared to ask the right questions about my health as symptoms began to escalate—poor sleep, hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, and vision changes—all while managing a demanding career. With time, persistence, and supportive care, I eventually began to feel at home in my body again.Seeing friends my age struggle with similar symptoms and uncertainty sparked a passion for aging well and staying strong through midlife and beyond. I continue to learn about how lifestyle, nutrition, supplementation, and, when appropriate, hormone therapy can work together to support women through perimenopause and menopause.

When Natalie and I started talking about what women’s care could be, we kept coming back to the same idea: care that listens first, sees the whole picture, and evolves with each stage of life. Eras is our way of making that happen—for ourselves, for our friends and families, and for every woman who walks through our doors. I want next generations of women to be better equipped to enter these eras of their lives, educated to ask questions and demand the care they need. I believe we can do better for all women.