Closing The Gaps In Women's Healthcare
At Lume Women + Health, our all-female team is redefining how women experience healthcare. Through proactive, comprehensive care designed specifically for the female body, we help women take back control of their health and well-being—at every stage of life.
Where Women Take Centre Stage
Our goal is simple—to provide care that fully recognizes the unique ways women experience health.
We’re building a model that listens more closely, looks deeper, and treats more comprehensively.
Women's Healthcare Redefined
Traditional healthcare often applies one-size-fits-all protocols based primarily on male physiology.
Women’s health should reflect the full complexity of the female body.
That’s why we’ve developed a 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.
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We believe the key to longevity is proactive health. We evaluate, educate, and treat women across 8 pillars of women’s health.
Women are 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed during a heart attack.1
That’s why we assess heart health through a female-specific lens — recognizing how pregnancy, hormones, and cardiovascular fitness shape risk differently in women.
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.
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.
On average, women receive a cancer diagnosis 2.5 years later than men.3
We take a proactive approach to cancer screening, informed by early indicators, to help you stay on top of what matters most.
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.
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.
Mental and emotional health are foundational to overall well-being.
We take a strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology — supporting emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, purpose, and engagement to support women through life transitions.7
Welcome to our clinic
Our private clinic provides:
A refined and comforting environment
Advanced technology that uses state-of-the-art equipment
A supportive client-care approach
Privacy and discretion
A proprietary integrated care model
Women Empowering Women’s Health
Meet the founders who are lighting the way.
A passionate philanthropist and advocate for women’s health, Lindsay is a founding partner and board chair of Lume Women & Health.
A lifelong advocate for girls and women, Dr. Shaw is passionate about illuminating health issues for midlife women and is committed to raising awareness for improved menopause care.
Dr. Woganee Filate is a passionate and dedicated adult respirologist and sleep medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care.
Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is a tireless advocate for women’s healthy aging. She has been an MD for almost 20 years, working in the Greater Toronto Area since 2011 as an Emergency Medicine Specialist.
Women Empowering Women’s Health
Meet the team who will support your journey.
Dr. Finn earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto and completed Family Practice Residency at the University of British Columbia. After over a decade managing her own practice, her passion is now in providing evidence-based menopause care, with a focus on women’s sexual medicine.
Rachel is a compassionate chiropractor with experience in managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has a passion for supporting women in maintaining an active lifestyle and moving confidently without pain. Rachel earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree and completed her residency at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Dr. Laderoute is a dedicated clinical psychologist and mental health advocate. She has diverse clinical training spanning various therapeutic approaches, and brings a wealth of experience dealing with mental health concerns. She is passionate about helping women feel seen, heard, and freed-up from emotional burden.
Jamila Kanji is a Registered Dietitian and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is passionate about helping women in the menopause transition as she has seen firsthand the positive impact that nutrition and lifestyle changes can have at this time in a woman’s life.
Nikki holds Masters degrees in both Psychology and Kinesiology, combining her expertise in human movement and behaviour with a passion for helping clients achieve their potential in life and sport.
Julie is a passionate and caring physiotherapist who has clinical experience treating both orthopaedic and pelvic health conditions. She is a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and its Pelvic & Reproductive Health Division.
Dr. Castleman is registered in good standing with Therapeutics and Prescribing Authority through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, The Menopause Society, and the International Menopause Society (IMS).
Dr. Amandeep Takhar completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto and her residency training in Family Medicine at Queen’s University. She is committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based care to women of all ages.
Dr. Jessica Yu has 20 years of experience in family medicine with a special interest in women’s health. She completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Toronto and has worked in various primary care settings such as student health clinics, academic family medicine units, and comprehensive family practice.
Dr. Vowinckel graduated from family medicine residency at the University of Toronto in 2005, winning awards for patient advocacy and academic achievement. She started out in surgery, fell in love with family medicine and is now thrilled to make exceptional care for women a foundation of her clinical work.
Dr. Christina Biancucci has been a family physician since 2009, providing comprehensive care to patients in downtown Toronto. She is passionate about women’s health and delighted to support midlife women on their health journeys.
Dr. Verma is a mid-career family physician, with a psychotherapy designation, interested in women’s health, cognitive behavioural therapy (for insomnia and menopause), and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about improving the healthcare experience and outcomes for women in midlife.
Dr. Céline Sayed is a family medicine physician with a special interest in medical gynecology, menopause and vulvar medicine. She is bilingual in French and English.
Dr. Candice Holmes is passionate about Preventive Health. She spent 18 years in Academic Family Medicine, providing comprehensive primary care and teaching medical students and residents.
A lifelong advocate for girls and women, Dr. Shaw is passionate about illuminating health issues for midlife women and is committed to raising awareness for improved menopause care.
Dr. Woganee Filate is a passionate and dedicated adult respirologist and sleep medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care.
Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is a tireless advocate for women’s healthy aging. She has been an MD for almost 20 years, working in the Greater Toronto Area since 2011 as an Emergency Medicine Specialist.