Intimate wellness gaining ground among women | The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines — Refining Cebu’s growing health and wellness sector, a Cebuana Obstetrics and Gynecology expert leads the charge in introducing intimate wellness, enhancing the array of modern services available in Metro Cebu.

Dr. Stephanie Gail Mesina, who operates the SMV Obstetrics and Gynecology based in Cebu, announced the entry of TimeWalker IntimaLaser, a groundbreaking non-invasive treatment designed to address various vaginal health conditions.

TimeWalker IntimaLaser is said to offer safe and effective solution with minimal discomfort and no serious reported side effects.

“At SMV, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that empower women to take control of their health. TimeWalker IntimaLaser represents a significant step forward in addressing women's intimate health concerns with a safe and effective approach,” she said.

Dr. Mesina said Cebu is well-positioned and prepared to ride the wave of the country's growing health and wellness industry. This is the reason her clinic continues to invest in state-of-the-art facilities to address this growing market.

Dr. Mesina’s clinic, located at the Medical Arts Building of Cebu Doctors University Hospital, is so far the first to provide the TimeWalker IntimaLaser.

In an interview with Mesina, she said that intimate wellness is now gaining interest from women, who are more aware of integrating this specific service to their overall health and wellness routine.

A study by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) revealed flourishing wellness economy in the Philippines, estimated at US$41 billion in 2022.

The country also secured the eighth position out of 45 countries in the Asia Pacific Region and the 22nd position out of 218 countries globally, highlighting significant potential for growth in the wellness tourism sector.

GWI, a nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, defined wellness as: the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.

It recently announced the addition of the Philippines to its expanding Geography of Wellness platform through a strategic collaboration with the Philippines Department of Tourism