We are Harmonia Healthcare
A specialty women’s health platform committed to closing the healthcare gender gap and revolutionizing female healthcare
The go-to resource for women to find information on research, clinical trials, and new treatments in women’s health, starting with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
As mothers, we started Harmonia because women deserve better advocacy, access, and attention in today's medical system. We believe the best way to elevate and support women is through better healthcare. Great health sets the stage for everything else in life.
Leslie Gautam
President and Co-Founder
We Believe That Women Deserve Better
Harmonia Healthcare is committed to closing the healthcare gender gap by focusing on diseases and conditions affecting women that are often underdiagnosed, like hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Our goal is to elevate women’s well-being, ensuring they lead healthier, higher-quality lives through our accessible, innovative care and education, alongside strong advocacy for those underserved in healthcare.
Why HG Matters So Much to Us
HG is an area of high unmet need where treatment expertise is scarce
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A lack of disease awareness means it's severely under diagnosed
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The emergency room is the primary treatment center for many HG patients
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Poor disease management significantly impacts the health of both mother and baby
Looking Beyond HG
What our proven care model has achieved with HG can be replicated with other indications in women’s health that meet the following criteria.
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Complex poorly diagnosed diseases with poor standard of care – service or pharmaceutical. Current standard of care is not generating effective health outcomes
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Diseases with poor understanding of etiology
Our Radically Improved Care Model
We have a proven care model that has been used to improve the health outcomes of over 500 women struggling with severe morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy. We're all about teamwork. Our physician works hand-in-hand with your regular healthcare provider to ensure you're getting the best care possible. We'll stay in touch with your doctors and keep them updated on the treatments you're receiving, so they can continue to monitor the overall health of you and your baby.
The best part is there are no referrals needed.
Leslie Gautam
President and Co-Founder
With 15+ years in healthcare and life sciences, I've been a senior investment banker, held executive roles in corporate strategy, finance, and marketing for women’s health and supportive care pharma companies. I'm also a mom of two kids and a dog.
Kristen Williams
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
As a former executive of a global boutique investment bank focusing on life sciences, I transitioned into advocating for women’s healthcare, particularly maternal health, driven by my personal journey into motherhood.
Marlena Fejzo, Ph.D
Chief Scientific Officer
As a Research Advisor for the HER Foundation, I'm leading efforts to advance understanding and treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Our research shows that HG patients have elevated GDF15 levels during pregnancy and reduced levels before conception. We're pioneering prediction tests and drug development targeting GDF15 to improve HG management and outcomes.
OUR TEAM
Clinical Partner
Dr. Andrew Housholder
Advisor & Strategic Partner
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Founder of The Morning Sickness Clinic
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Successful business model with real results due to his proprietary infusion treatments
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Working with us to scale this clinic model & treatment plan to more cities
Patient Advocacy Partner
Kimber MacGibbon, RN
Advisor & Industry Partner
Co-founder/Executive Director of the HER Foundation
Survivor of 2 HG pregnancies
Strong patient advocate with over 20 years of experience
Medical & Industry Partnerships
