Why We Became HMW Method

A Letter From Our Founder
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Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Edens, MD
Founder & CMO, HMW Method · July 2026
TL;DR

TouchCare Method is now HMW Method. Same physician-led team, same evidence-based care — nutrition, movement, coaching, medication management, and physician-formulated supplements — under a name that finally reflects our full philosophy: health and wellness working together, not separately.

When I started caring for patients years ago, I quickly realized something that medical school hadn't fully prepared me for.

Most women weren't struggling because they lacked willpower. They were struggling because our healthcare system often treated one symptom, one diagnosis, or one prescription at a time — without ever looking at the whole person.

As a physician, I could prescribe medications. But I also knew medication alone wasn't enough.

Health is built through nutrition. Through movement. Through sleep. Through stress management. Through accountability. Through education. Through feeling heard.

That's why I founded Health Meets Wellness — a clinical practice built around the idea that medicine and wellness shouldn't exist separately. They should work together.

That philosophy eventually became the foundation for our patient program, HMW Method.

Today, that philosophy has grown into something even bigger. Today, we're proud to introduce HMW Method.

More Than a New Name

This isn't simply a rebrand. It's a reflection of who we've become.

But as our clinical approach evolved, our name no longer told the full story.

Everything we build today — from our mobile app and personalized nutrition plans to physician care, health coaching, movement programming, and evidence-based supplements — is rooted in one philosophy: health meets wellness. Medicine and lifestyle are not competing approaches. They're partners.

HMW Method finally gives that philosophy a name.

What HMW Method Means

Every recommendation we make begins with science and ends with real life.

As physicians, we know that evidence matters. But we also know that health has to fit into your everyday routine.

That's why HMW Method combines:

  • Physician-led medical care
  • Personalized nutrition from Registered Dietitians
  • Exercise programs built for your body
  • Health coaching and accountability
  • Medication management when appropriate
  • Physician-formulated supplements designed specifically for women

Because lasting health isn't created by one appointment or one product. It's created through small, sustainable decisions repeated over time.

Our brand says it simply: the science of feeling like yourself.

Why Women's Health Deserves a Different Approach

Throughout my career, I've cared for women balancing careers, aging parents, changing hormones, chronic stress, and countless responsibilities.

Yet most wellness advice still treats everyone the same.

Women deserve healthcare that acknowledges how unique their bodies are. That means understanding muscle health, metabolism, hormones, nutrition, reproductive health, and the realities of daily life — not chasing trends or quick fixes.

At HMW Method, every product, every feature, and every recommendation is designed with women in mind. Evidence first. Always.

Our goal isn't perfection. It's helping women feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their own bodies.

Why We Expanded Beyond Clinical Care

As our practice grew, I kept hearing the same frustration from patients: "I know what I should do — I just don't know how to make it fit into my life."

That's why HMW Method has become much more than a medical practice. Today, we're creating an entire ecosystem that supports women every day — not just during office visits.

Our app helps you plan meals, log nutrition, track movement, monitor health metrics, communicate with your care team, and stay accountable.

Our supplements were created after years of struggling to recommend products I truly believed in. I wanted formulations that were evidence-based, thoughtfully dosed, and made specifically for women's needs.

Everything we create is designed to make healthy choices simpler, not more complicated.

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What Isn't Changing

Although our name has changed, our commitment hasn't. You'll still receive:

  • Compassionate, physician-led care
  • Personalized nutrition guidance
  • Individualized movement recommendations
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • A clinical team that knows you personally
  • A community focused on long-term health — not quick fixes

The heart of what we do remains exactly the same. Only now, our name reflects it.

Looking Ahead

HMW Method represents where we're going — not just where we've been.

We'll continue expanding our educational resources, developing physician-formulated supplements, enhancing our technology, and building tools that help women care for their health every day.

Because healthcare shouldn't stop when your appointment ends. It should support you through every meal, every workout, every question, every challenge, and every victory.

That's the future we're building. And we're incredibly grateful you're building it with us.

Thank you for trusting us with your health.

Welcome to HMW Method.

— Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Edens

Bottom Line

Our clinical philosophy — physician-led care combined with nutrition, movement, coaching, and evidence-based supplements — hasn't changed. Only the name has, and it now fully reflects what we've always believed: health meets wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do anything as a current patient?
No. Your care team, your app, and your treatment plan continue exactly as before — only the branding has updated.
Is HMW Method still connected to Health Meets Wellness?
Yes. HMW Method is the patient program built on the clinical foundation of Dr. Sharp's practice, Health Meets Wellness.
Where can I find the supplements mentioned in this letter?
Foundation and Perform, our physician-formulated multivitamin and creatine chews, are available through our online store.

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Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Edens, MD
Founder & Chief Medical Officer of HMW Method. Board-certified physician dedicated to physician-led, whole-person care for women.