Business Details
Your Trusted Women's Health & Integrative Medicine Specialist in Carmel, CA
A Woman's Wellspring was founded on the principle that medical care should prioritize holistic, patient-centered treatment. Our practice, led by Dr. Stephanie Taylor, MD, PhD, combines decades of expertise in obstetrics, gynecology, and integrative medicine to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. We specialize in women's health, menopause management, supportive counseling, and complementary medicine, emphasizing unhurried appointments that allow thorough evaluation and personalized treatment planning. Our unique medical cooperative model removes insurance barriers, enabling direct physician-patient collaboration while maintaining affordability through transparent pricing.With over 30 years of clinical experience and dual credentials in medicine and psychology, Dr. Taylor implements evidence-based protocols alongside natural therapies to address both immediate concerns and long-term wellness goals. Our commitment to community health extends through educational initiatives like our Mini-Medical School, empowering patients with science-backed knowledge. By maintaining limited patient capacity, we ensure consistent access to care that respects individual dignity, fosters open communication, and prioritizes measurable health outcomes.
Services
Medical Cooperative
Women's Health
Primary Care
Menopause Management
Supportive Counseling
Complementary Medicine
Highlights and features
- We offer 60-minute appointments for comprehensive care
- Our physician holds dual MD/PhD credentials in medicine and psychology
- We implement personalized treatment plans combining traditional and natural therapies
- Our direct payment model eliminates insurance bureaucracy
- We provide educational resources through our Mini-Medical School program
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Holistic Medicine
What people say
Personalized attention
Unhurried appointments
Comprehensive care
Expertise in menopause
Effective counseling
Services
Medical Cooperative
Our medical cooperative model provides direct access to physician care through annual membership. This approach eliminates insurance bureaucracy while maintaining affordability, allowing personalized treatment plans and 60-minute appointments. Members receive comprehensive wellness education through our Mini-Medical School and newsletter, with opportunities to influence educational content through annual surveys. The program supports both preventive care and chronic condition management through unhurried consultations.
Women's Health
We offer complete women's health services including annual exams, Pap smears, mammogram coordination, and bone density screening. Our holistic approach integrates reproductive health with general wellness, providing birth control counseling, menopause support, and mental health services. Treatment plans combine prescription medications with natural therapies like nutrition counseling and tai chi, addressing both immediate needs and long-term wellness goals.
Menopause Management
As a certified menopause specialist with 30+ years experience, Dr. Taylor creates personalized transition plans addressing hot flashes, mood changes, and other symptoms. Treatment options include hormone replacement therapy, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Our approach emphasizes bone health, cognitive protection, and cardiovascular wellness while maintaining individualized care through extended appointment times.
Supportive Counseling
Our psychological services address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based counseling. With Dr. Taylor's dual expertise in medicine and psychology, we combine emotional validation with practical problem-solving strategies. The cooperative model enables extended sessions for building therapeutic rapport and developing customized coping mechanisms that integrate with overall health management.
Complementary Medicine
We incorporate evidence-based complementary approaches including herbal medicine, nutrition counseling, and mind-body practices. Our integrative model combines conventional treatments with natural therapies for chronic pain, stress management, and preventive care. Each 60-minute appointment allows thorough discussion of treatment options, with personalized plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness aspects.
People
Stephanie Taylor
Physician & Founder
Dr. Stephanie Taylor, MD, PhD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and holistic medicine specialist with over 30 years experience. She holds dual credentials in medicine and psychology, pioneering integrative approaches to women's health since establishing this practice in Carmel. Her research background informs evidence-based treatment protocols.
Questions
What makes your medical cooperative different from traditional practices?
Our cooperative model removes insurance barriers, allowing 60-minute appointments and direct physician access. Members pay an annual fee covering extended consultations, educational resources, and personalized treatment planning that integrates traditional and complementary medicine.
What women's health services do you offer?
We provide complete gynecological care including annual exams, Pap smears, menopause management, and mental health support. Our holistic approach combines reproductive health services with general wellness planning through extended appointment times.
How are appointments structured?
All appointments are scheduled for one hour, allowing thorough evaluation and personalized care. This includes time for discussion, education, and developing comprehensive treatment plans that address both immediate concerns and long-term wellness goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a direct-pay practice without insurance contracts. This allows unhurried care and personalized treatment planning. We provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement, but do not bill insurance directly.
What complementary medicine options are available?
We offer integrative approaches including herbal therapies, nutrition counseling, tai chi instruction, and mind-body techniques. These evidence-based complementary treatments are combined with conventional medicine to create personalized wellness plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Reviews (1)
Kiska Icard
Jan 25, 2019
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Very lucky to have access to Dr. Taylor's services. As a new resident of Monterey County, Dr. Taylor provided me has greatly assisted me in navigating health care resources beyond my female needs. She spent over an hour with during my annual visit. Often times I call, she answers the phone personally. Dr. Taylor's practice provides a very different and welcomed model for health care.
