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Ridgefield, CT

Providing culturally-connected virtual care to empower underserved women in their health journeys.

• Mission: Transforming women’s healthcare by providing culturally-connected virtual care tailored to underserved women of color, addressing gaps in traditional healthcare.  
• Innovation: Offering personalized care through Lifestyle Health Coaches and Care Navigators, empowering women to take control of their health journeys with a focus on maternal care, menopause, fertility, and chronic conditions.  
• Health Equity: Focuses on reducing health disparities and improving outcomes by providing culturally competent care that considers the unique identities, stories, and goals of each patient.  
• Comprehensive Care Model: Partners with health plans, systems, and employers to create an inclusive healthcare approach that fosters trust, enhances patient engagement, and improves health outcomes.  
• Leadership: Founded by Vanessa Guzman, Ella Es Health is driven by a vision to equip women with the tools and support they need to thrive, contributing to healthier communities.  
• Holistic Approach: Integrates clinical, psychosocial, and experiential aspects of care to address the individual needs of women, fostering trust and long-term relationships with healthcare providers.  

Ella Es Health is dedicated to transforming women’s healthcare by providing culturally-connected, virtual care and navigation specifically designed for underserved women of color. Founded by Vanessa Guzman, the company aims to address the shortcomings of traditional healthcare, which often fails to consider patients’ cultural identities and personal health goals.

By offering personalized care plans through Lifestyle Health Coaches and Care Navigators, Ella Es Health seeks to empower women to take control of their health journeys, reducing health disparities and improving overall quality of life. The company focuses on critical areas such as maternal care, menopause, fertility, and chronic conditions that disproportionately affect women.

By partnering with health plans, health systems, and employers, Ella Es Health strives to create a comprehensive care model that not only enhances patient engagement but also fosters trust and improves health outcomes. The investment will support the hiring of health coaches, development of coaching materials, and the creation of a user-friendly application to facilitate access to care.

Ultimately, Ella Es Health envisions a future where women are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive, contributing to healthier communities overall.

Company Info

Ella Es provides culturally-sensitive healthcare services focused on the individual needs of women.

Ella Es is a healthcare provider that focuses on the individual needs of women, taking into account their culture, personal stories, and journeys. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including primary care, OB-GYN care, lifestyle and nutrition coaching, family planning, LGBTQ+ care, caregiver support, and wellness services. Ella Es aims to provide culturally-sensitive care that specifically targets vulnerable and underserved communities, ensuring that care is accessible and empowering. The approach to healthcare is holistic, integrating the patient’s identity, upbringing, and daily life to address their clinical, psychosocial, and experiential needs. By fostering trust and long-lasting relationships between patients and healthcare providers, Ella Es enables women to openly discuss their health and personal challenges, leading to better identification of issues and achievement of wellness goals. While the services are available to all individuals, the company specializes in sex-specific care for those assigned female at birth, promoting the belief that personalized care should be available to everyone, regardless of sex or gender.