New clinic promotes women’s health and wellness through visibility, accessibility and equity for all
Calgary, AB, August 16, 2021– MAUD Medical Clinic is a new Calgary-based gynecological health facility that’s taking a knowledge-based approach to advancing women’s vaginal health and wellness. Run by women, for women, MAUD treats its clientele threefold: through evidence-based medical support, through education and exploration of body and biology, and further emboldening women to become their own advocates for positive body health and equity.
“When women have access to the right resources to properly understand their body and biology, they become even more powerful and capable,” says Maria Wu, Founder & Director of Operations at MAUD. “We wanted to provide and create a safe, evidence-based healthcare facility for women.” In addition to a personal focus, the clinic aims to cultivate a community that comes together to foster and empower all women.
The highly qualified team of medical professionals offers a suite of services and educational resources that address vaginal health issues at various stages for women and girls. The team is at the forefront of technology and treatments. Services include routine vaginal examinations, first-period support, menopause education/assistance, sexual function/wellness, pelvic care/comfort, and incontinence.
MAUD’s premiere flagship facility, located at 909 1 Ave NE in Calgary, is deliberately at street level. “We believe that vaginal health and wellness should be accessible to all and thus, our location is intentionally highly visible, easily accessible and approachable.” The 1,500-sq.ft. the facility includes three procedure rooms, a physiotherapy room, an education/flex Emsella room, and a welcoming reception and retail area offering products that promote vaginal health, wellness and empowerment. Interiors are designed by Louis Duncan-He Designs and boast a soothing, modern aesthetic that underpins MAUD’s mission to make women’s health issues mainstream.
“MAUD’s model was born out of necessity. There was an inherent need for more clinics that are visible, welcoming and openly accessible to all women,” says Louis Duncan-He, founder of Louis Duncan-He Designs. “The MAUD brand philosophy really guided the entire design of this space.”
ABOUT MAUD
MAUD Medical Clinic opened its doors in Summer 2021 and offers its patients access to licensed and registered medical and health/wellness practitioners. The clinic’s focus includes:
• Vaginal Health Care: Medical advice and care on all vaginal-related concerns. PAP smear screening, pelvic floor function, sexual function, menstrual comfort, contraceptive advice, incontinence. Physician services are fully covered by Provincial Health Care.
• Education & Resources: Advancing vaginal health & education. We source a variety of vaginal-related items including educational books, organic hygiene products, medical-grade lubricants and local gifts.
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Learn about your body with our physiotherapist. Treatments for pelvic pain, bladder control, sexual function, prenatal, postpartum recovery, and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Women’s Health Acupuncture: assists with reducing PMS symptoms, decreasing period cramps, regulating the menstrual cycle, managing PCOS and Endometriosis, promoting ovulation and fertility, increasing IVF success, labour preparation, gut health and digestive support, reducing headaches and migraines, and stress reduction and adrenal support.
