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Reimagining the future of women’s health 

We are illuminating women’s wellness through authenticity, integrity, and empowerment.

“The most important thing one woman can do for another is to illuminate and expand her sense of actual possibilities.”  – Adrienne Rich

Most healthcare providers are forced to choose between clinical efficiency and patient engagement. I refuse to.

As a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, I’ve spent years inside of a healthcare system that incentivizes speed over substance—where the entire patient experience from check-in, to a full medical history, physical exam, and prescriptive plan is condensed into a mere 15-minutes.

As a result, patient’s concerns are compartmentalized into diagnosis codes and forced to fit into a cost-containment model where decisions are dictated by insurance companies, not clinical insight.

This isn’t just ineffective—it’s profoundly disempowering

It significantly limits provider and patient autonomy by reducing deeply nuanced concerns to a checklist of symptoms coded for convenience.

It is not designed to educate, empower, or collaborate with patients.

And it certainly isn’t structured to honor the emotional labor, mental load, relational shifts, and identity renegotiation that so many women experience during perimenopause.

And I reached a point where I could no longer participate in that.

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It wasn’t a single defining moment, but the accumulation of many.

Stories of women who felt misunderstood and misled, and my own feelings of frustration that I was failing because I could not provide the type of care that the system was simply not built to sustain.

I believed there could be a better way, one that truly honors the individuality of every patient and my integrity as a provider.

So I created Resplendence to offer a new standard in women’s healthcare—

Where science-backed solutions are soulfully centered.

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This is intelligent, integrative, evidence-based care that is also relational, reflective, and reverent.

We investigate. We interpret.
We implement.


But we also rebuild bodily trust, rewire thought patterns, and reframe identity.

This is more than just a refined clinical model—it’s a revolutionary movement toward autonomy, agency, and empowerment.

It’s where science meets self-discovery, where modern medicine meets embodied wisdom, and where you are fully seen and deeply supported.

Because I believe women deserve to understand what’s really happening in their body—and to reclaim their voice in the process.

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Jamie Ellis, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Menopause Society Certified Provider

This is about more than symptom relief. It’s about honoring your personal evolution and supporting your body’s needs with clarity and confidence.

So if you’re ready to completely transform your personal experience with perimenopause, I’d be honored to serve as your advisor, advocate, and ally along the way.

The best place to start? With the Clarity Consult

This is a deep-dive exploration of your symptoms along with a strategic lab analysis to produce a personalized plan and path forward.

“Strong women don’t have attitudes, we have standards.” - Marilyn Monroe

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Behind the Name


Resplendence signifies a state of radiant beauty, brilliance, and magnificence. Going far beyond outer appearance, resplendence encompasses a deeper sense of inner glow, vitality, and flourishing.
It suggests a holistic sense of well-being that radiates from within, reflecting not only physical health but also emotional balance, mental clarity, and inner harmony. A resplendent woman is a beacon of empowerment, showcasing the limitless potential within each of us to shine brightly.

“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity.” — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Passion and purpose is behind everything I do 

Inspired by the strength, resilience, and beauty of the women who shaped my upbringing, I’ve devoted my career to honoring the unique journeys that define us. My passion for women's wellness has guided me from the heart of global advocacy work to my role as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Today, as the founder of Resplendence, I’m proud to offer a space where women can redefine their radiance and receive the personalized care they deserve during every phase of their lives.