Introducing Lume’s 8 Pillars of Women's Health
At Lume, we believe women’s health should reflect the full complexity of the female body, not just reproduction or menopause. Yet most care models still miss the mark. That’s why we’ve developed a preventative, proactive approach to care grounded in eight key areas of health that are often overlooked or only addressed from the lens of the male body. At Lume, women take center stage.
Cardiovascular Health
Women are 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed during a heart attack.1 At Lume, we take into account female-specific risk factors, including pregnancy complications and hormonal shifts, and use VO2 max testing interpreted with female-specific norms.
Hormonal Health
Hormonal changes affect every system in the body. That’s why we look at hormone health across the lifespan – from menstruation through menopause – offering both hormonal and non-hormonal strategies based on individual needs and goals.
Bone & Muscle Health
Bone and muscle loss begins in our 30s,2 long before most routine screenings. Our focus is on long-term strength, function, and mobility to support health and independence through all stages of life.
Cancer Prevention
On average, women receive a cancer diagnosis 2.5 years later than men.3 At our clinic, we emphasize early risk identification and screening plans tailored to the individual to detect issues before they become problems.
Sexual Health
Only 64% of women report experiencing orgasm during their most recent sexual encounter.4 We view sexual health as a fundamental part of overall well-being, which is why we take a holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, and relational factors.
Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance tends to increase during perimenopause. At Lume, we adapt care to reflect changes in metabolism across life stages, offering individualized guidance for nutrition, movement, and lifestyle.
Brain Health
Nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women,5 and we know that almost half of the risk factors for dementia are potentially modifiable.6 We incorporate a review of each of these risk factors into our assessments and help women implement strategies to minimize or eliminate them.
Psychological Well-being
Mental and emotional health are essential to overall wellness. This is why we take a strengths-based approach to well-being grounded in Positive Psychology. This is a holistic lens looking at dimensions of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, purpose, and mastery of skills to support resilience and personal growth.7
Our goal at Lume is simple: to provide care that fully recognizes the unique ways women experience health. We’re building a model that listens more closely, looks more deeply, and treats more comprehensively.
We’re women’s healthcare. Redefined.
1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10945154/
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6360108/
4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11217024/
6. Lancet 2024; 404: 572–628. Published Online July 31, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/. S0140-6736(24)01296-0
7. https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/learn-more/perma-theory-well-being-and-perma-workshops
