My Wellness Physicians

11/03/2026

Do your legs feel heavier at 6 PM than they did at 9 AM? Are your ankles puffy after a long day, or are there veins you didn’t have at 30? 🦵

You’re not imagining it, and it’s not “just your legs.” In a survey of more than 16,000 adults, over 1 in 5 had signs of vein disease, two thirds of them were women, and most didn’t see a doctor first.

Swipe through Dr. Częstochowa Francois’s carousel to learn:
✅ How hormone shifts in pregnancy, birth control and menopause affect your veins
✅ The signs of lipedema, which is often mistaken for weight gain
✅ Which leg symptoms need care today (from an emergency physician)
✅ Everyday habits that help: move, elevate, compress
✅ Three questions to ask your doctor

Dr. Częstochowa Francois of Center for Vein Restoration joins us at Piece by Piece: A Women’s Health Workshop, alongside eight other Loudoun County specialists covering hormones, inflammation and burnout.

📅 November 7, 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials

The workshop is this week. Reserve your seat: https://mwpnov7.eventbrite.com

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11/02/2026

Dry brushing, lymphatic massages, “depuffing” routines... your feed is full of them. But what does your lymphatic system actually need? 💧

Your lymphatic system is your body’s quiet cleanup crew. It moves extra fluid out of your tissues, filters waste and supports your immune system, and it relies on your muscles, movement and breathing to keep it flowing.

Swipe through Dr. Grace Villaver’s carousel to learn:
✅ Signs your lymphatic system may be struggling
✅ The myths behind the trend (it doesn’t melt fat or detox you)
✅ Where lymphatic therapy truly shines, including lymphedema and recovery after surgery
✅ Why 1 in 5 women develop lymphedema after breast cancer treatment, sometimes years later
✅ When swelling means you should see a doctor first

Dr. Grace Villaver, DPT, COMT, CMTPT, of Level Up Lymphatic Therapy joins us at Piece by Piece: A Women’s Health Workshop, alongside eight other Loudoun County specialists covering hormones, inflammation and burnout.

📅 November 7, 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials

The workshop is this week. Reserve your seat: https://mwpnov7.eventbrite.com
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10/30/2026

Do you cross your legs before you sneeze? Map out every bathroom before a trip? Skip the jumping jacks at the gym? 🙋♀️

You’re far from alone. In a 2024 survey, 63% of women in perimenopause or menopause had bladder leaks in the past year, and 40% never got care for them.

Leaks, urgency and pelvic pain are common in midlife. They are also very treatable, and medical guidelines recommend pelvic floor training as the first step, before pads, pills or surgery.

Swipe through Dr. Kim Dixon’s carousel to learn:
✅ How lower estrogen affects your bladder and pelvic tissues
✅ What the guidelines actually recommend
✅ Why Kegels aren’t right for everyone (some pelvic floors need to relax, not tighten)
✅ Three questions to bring to your next appointment

Dr. Kim Dixon, DPT, of Pearl Physical Therapy joins us at Piece by Piece: A Women’s Health Workshop, alongside eight other Loudoun County specialists covering hormones, inflammation and burnout.

📅 November 7, 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials

Reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piece-by-piece-a-womens-health-workshop-tickets-2001899805207

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10/29/2026

Ladies, this one's important. ❤️

Four of the biggest medical organizations in the country just released the first shared plan for women's heart health. It links your heart to four life stages: your periods, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause.

Here's what surprised a lot of people:
❤️ Heart disease and stroke kill more women than breast cancer, lung cancer and chronic lung disease combined.
❤️ Only 4 in 10 women know it's their biggest health threat.
❤️ Problems during pregnancy, like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, can signal heart risk years later.
❤️ More than 80% of heart attacks and strokes after menopause are preventable.

That's why we're bringing nine local specialists together for one day focused on YOU.

🧩 Piece by Piece: A Women's Health Workshop
📅 November 7 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piece-by-piece-a-womens-health-workshop-tickets-2001899805207

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10/28/2026

Eating less and still struggling? You’re not doing it wrong. Your body has changed, and your plate should too. 🍽️

In midlife, shifting estrogen affects muscle, bone and metabolism. That’s why so many women feel hungrier, more tired and less strong, even while cutting back. The fix usually isn’t eating less. It’s building your plate with the two nutrients most of us are missing: protein and fiber.

Swipe through Allison Tepper’s carousel to learn:
✅ Why 20 to 30 g of protein per meal helps protect muscle
✅ How much fiber women actually need (and why most of us fall short)
✅ “Fibermaxxing,” done right without the extremes
✅ A simple four-step midlife plate

Allison Tepper, MS, RD, LDN, of Tepper Nutrition joins us at Piece by Piece: A Women’s Health Workshop, alongside eight other Loudoun County specialists covering hormones, inflammation and burnout.

📅 November 7, 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials

Reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piece-by-piece-a-womens-health-workshop-tickets-2001899805207

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10/27/2026

This review stopped me in my tracks. 💜

“She saved me months, perhaps years… I could not have done this without you!”

If you or someone you love has lipedema, you know how long the road to answers can be. Too many women are told “it’s just weight,” sent from office to office, and left to figure out referrals on their own.

That’s why I created The LiLy Collaborative. It’s a team of local specialists who actually talk to each other: a vascular and vein specialist, a certified lymphedema therapist, mental health support, a registered dietitian, plastic surgeons who specialize in lipedema, and more. I coordinate your care from evaluation to treatment, so you get what you need when you need it.

We also host free LiLy Socials, monthly gatherings where women with lipedema and lymphedema connect, share, and support each other.

Thank you to my patient for trusting me with her journey. 💜

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📍 My Wellness Physicians, Leesburg, VA

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

Your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body. It’s where your gut, heart and hormones meet. 🧩

Here’s what changes during perimenopause and menopause:

Hormonal: Falling estrogen reduces saliva. Dry mouth heightens your mouth’s reactivity to bacteria, and cavities can increase.
Gut: Just like the gut microbiome, the oral flora can change significantly during peri and post menopause.
Heart: Gum disease is a form of chronic inflammation, and it’s associated with heart disease.

Most women never hear this. In one survey, 84% of women 50 and older didn’t know menopause could affect their oral health, and only 2% had discussed it with their dentist.

Dr. Joana Claustro, a functional and cosmetic dentist, will connect the dots at Piece by Piece: A Women’s Health Workshop, less than two weeks away. 👉

📅 November 7 | 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piece-by-piece-a-womens-health-workshop-tickets-2001899805207

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10/24/2026

I used to be fun. 🎉
Now I’m differently fun. 😌

Somewhere along the way, my idea of a good time changed:

🥣 I read nutrition labels to make sure I’m getting enough protein and fiber
😴 I protect my 8 hours of sleep like it’s a prescription
🍋 Seltzer with lime has replaced the cocktail
🛋️ Friday night means a cozy blanket and a K-drama marathon
🩹 And I always double-check that my estrogen patch is on

And honestly? I don’t miss the old version of “fun.” These aren’t sacrifices. They’re how I take care of the body that’s carrying me through perimenopause.

Protein and fiber help protect muscle and keep blood sugar steady. Good sleep affects mood, cravings, and metabolism. Alcohol hits differently as hormones shift. Rest isn’t lazy. And hormone therapy, when it’s right for you, can change how you feel day to day.

If midlife has you feeling like a stranger in your own body, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. 💜

Which one is you? Tell me in the comments 👇

10/22/2026

“I’m just bloated.” If you’ve said that more in your 40s and 50s than ever before, there’s a reason. 🧩

As estrogen shifts through perimenopause and menopause, so does your digestion. In a study of nearly 600 midlife women, 77% had bloating, 54% had constipation and almost half had acid reflux. Most said their symptoms began or got worse during the menopause transition. Your liver changes too: after menopause, the odds of fatty liver roughly double.

Dr. Rahul Kataria, a gastroenterologist and obesity medicine physician at Colon, Stomach & Liver Center, will break down how hormones affect your gut and liver, which symptoms need a closer look, and when to start colorectal cancer screening.

The event is just over two weeks away, and seats are limited. 👉

📅 November 7 | 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Byre Stockyard, Leesburg, VA
🎟️ $40, includes lunch and materials
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piece-by-piece-a-womens-health-workshop-tickets-2001899805207

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