Dr. Michele Couri

08/11/2026

Motherhood: 70% love, 10% worrying, 20% wondering when you’re getting your garage back. 😂

07/30/2026

Proud to officially be a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).

After 25 years of caring for women through every stage of life, menopause care has become a true passion of mine. This certification is earned through professional eligibility and a comprehensive examination assessing knowledge of evidence-based menopause care.

It reinforces my commitment to helping women feel informed, heard, and supported throughout perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

07/26/2026

Summer is all about nights at the lake, bonfires, and s’mores.

07/17/2026

Some friendships are simply timeless. ❤️

It was such a joy to unexpectedly cross paths with my dear friend and former colleague, Sue Lang, CNM, last night. Sue and I spent many years delivering babies side by side, sharing long days, sleepless nights, countless miracles, and so many wonderful memories.

Seeing her again brought back so many smiles and reminded me how special those years were. So grateful our paths crossed again. 💕

07/09/2026

What do you want to understand better about your health?

Your hormones?
Your heart?
Your sexual health?
Your nutrition?
Your brain?
How to stay healthier as you age?

On October 3, six experts will come together for one day to share credible, evidence-based information about the health questions that matter to women.

One day. Six experts. So much to take with you.

Empowered Wellness 2026
📅 October 3
📍 East Peoria

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.couricenter.com/empowered-wellness-2026/

Take one day for yourself. The benefits could last a lifetime.

07/03/2026

As a proud alumnus of Bradley University, I never stop being inspired by the remarkable legacy of Lydia Moss Bradley.

At 80 years old, when many people would have considered their life’s work complete, she founded Bradley University. Long before women had the right to vote, she was a visionary businesswoman, philanthropist, and leader who believed education could change lives. Her courage, resilience, and determination continue to impact generations of students—including me.

Here’s to the power of a strong woman with a bold vision. Lydia Moss Bradley proved that it’s never too late to build something that changes the world.

https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/06/23/lydia-moss-bradley-peoria-philanthropist-who-gave-city-parks-university/

💛❤️

'Everything we’ve built for the benefit of our students at Bradley University for the last 130 years started with a gift from Lydia Moss Bradley.'

06/25/2026

We are honored to welcome as the keynote speaker for Empowered Wellness 2026.

Hosted by and the Couri Center team, Empowered Wellness was created to give women trustworthy, evidence-based information they can use to live healthier, stronger lives.

Dr. Maizes is internationally recognized for her work in Integrative Medicine and will present: Heal Faster: With Integrative Medicine

She joins an outstanding lineup of nationally recognized experts who will address:

• Menopause & Hormones
• Sexual Wellness
• Heart Health
• Brain Health
• Nutrition & Healthy Aging
• Integrative Medicine

Last year's inaugural event sold out, bringing together hundreds of women from across Central Illinois and beyond.

Take one day for yourself. The benefits could last a lifetime.

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria

Reserve your seat:
https://www.couricenter.com/empowered-wellness-2026/

06/24/2026

After a long day at the office, I came home to find this stunning bouquet waiting for me from one of my patients. 💗

I am continually humbled by the kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness of the women I have the privilege of caring for. God has blessed me with amazing patients who inspire me everyday.

To my sweet patient, thank you. Your kindness meant more than you know. I couldn’t be more grateful. 🌸💕

06/19/2026

My 1988 Jeep was built in an era when women were expected to suffer through perimenopause quietly. Thankfully, only one of those things belongs in the past.

A January 2026 study from Mayo Clinic and Flo Health, published in Menopause (the official journal of The Menopause Society), found that 55.4% of women aged 30–35, and 64.3% of women aged 36-40 reported moderate to severe perimenopause symptoms on the Menopause Rating Scale. This is far earlier than many women expect, and the symptoms are often misattributed to stress, work, or aging.

If you're in your 30s or 40s and don't feel like yourself, don't ignore it. Ask the question: Could this be perimenopause?

To learn more about perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, nutrition, heart health, sleep, and healthy aging, join us at Empowered Wellness: A Women's Health Summit on October 3, 2026, in East Peoria, Illinois. We are bringing nationally recognized experts together for a day dedicated to helping women understand and optimize their health. Register at www.couricenter.com

06/16/2026

🎉 I'm excited to officially invite you to Empowered Wellness 2026: A Women's Health Summit.

After last year's sold-out event, we are bringing together an incredible group of nationally recognized experts to discuss the topics women are asking about most:

✔ Menopause & Hormones
✔ Heart Health
✔ Brain Health
✔ Sexual Wellness
✔ Nutrition & Healthy Aging
✔ Integrative Medicine

My hope is that every woman leaves feeling informed, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to improve her health and well-being.

I would love for you to join us.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria
🎟 Tickets are now available: https://www.couricenter.com/empowered-wellness-2026/

Featuring:
Victoria Maizes, MD
Christine Vaccaro, DO
Sarah Zallek, MD
Sindhu Koshy, MD
Leslie Rusch-Bayer, MS, RD, LDN