Claire WalkerMSN, CNM
Founder & Nurse-Midwife
Claire went into midwifery to help patients take an active role in their own care, and treats wellness as mental, physical, emotional and spiritual at once.
Health & Wellness in South Bend, Indiana
Whole-Person Care in South Bend, Indiana
EMSCULPT NEO, EMSELLA, menopause care, medical weight loss, gynecology and aesthetics — under one roof, from clinicians who know your history.
Andrea K.
Thank you for you listening! Thank you for caring! Thank you for what you do best! …
Kammē
Margaret saved my life…literally! I have been suffering from Perimenopause symptoms for years, while being ignored by other providers. She spent quality time with me and listened! The treatment I received has been transformational. Thank you Margaret! Please go see her now if you need help. Don’t wait and suffer like I did.
Shannon G.
There are not enough stars to express how amazing Claire is!! From the moment I stepped into her office, I instantly knew I was where I needed to be. Claires calming presence and wonderful personality makes you feel very at ease. She …
What we do
Providing Care for Men and Women in Michiana
Serving you with a variety of comprehensive care options at Candescent.
EMSCULPT NEO
The only body-contouring treatment that adds muscle while it takes fat away.
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EMSELLA
A 28 minute treatment produces the equivalent of 11,800 kegels. Treating incontinence, sexual health, and pelvic floor strength.
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Medical Weight Loss
Semaglutide and GLP-1 medication, with the clinical support that makes it work.
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Menopause Care
Hormone therapy, symptom relief, and a clinician who takes it seriously.
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Hormone Health
Hormone replacement therapy, testosterone therapy, and the evaluation that decides whether either is right for you.
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Botox & Aesthetics
Neurotoxin and filler, with an honest conversation about what will and won't help.
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EMFEMME 360
Radiofrequency treatment for intimate health, function and comfort.
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Sexual Health
The clinic where you can actually finish the sentence.
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Gynecology
Annual exams, contraception, and the problems that get dismissed elsewhere.
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EMSCULPT NEO Before and After
Photographs of our patients showing their results.
Our own patients, published with their permission and unretouched. Individual results vary.
Who you’ll see
YOUR Care Team
A small team, one building on Ironwood Circle. You’ll see the same faces every visit, and whoever you see will have read your history before you sit down.
Margaret GerwelsMSN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner caring for individuals and families across the lifespan, with a focus on preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
Before you book
What actually happens
Many people delay a call regarding their health and wellness for months, typically not due to cost, but because they’re unsure what to expect or doubt their needs will be heard or met. Here’s exactly what happens:
You talk to our team first
Not a phone answering service. We answer your questions, what it costs, what an appointment looks like, and walk with you through the process each step of the way.
The appointment has time in it
Longer than you are probably used to. That is deliberate, and it is a big reason why we started this practice.
Nothing happens without you saying so
Every exam is explained before it is done, you can pause or stop at any point, and we work with you to find the best solutions for your health and wellness journey.
Bring whoever you want
A partner, a friend, your mom. Plenty of these conversations go better with two people in the room.
We will tell you if it won't help
If the treatment you asked about will not do what you are hoping, we will always be honest with you and help guide you to the best path forward for your specific health needs.
By concern
Start from what’s bothering you
Nobody arrives knowing which service they need. Pick whichever of these sounds most like you and we’ll work the rest out together.
Hormones
Intimate & Sexual Health
Aesthetics
Whenever you're ready
You don't have to have the right words
A name and a number is enough to start. Tell us roughly what's going on and we'll come back to you — or call and talk to us. We look forward to connecting with you!
- Call(574) 334-7444
- Text(574) 334-7444
- OpenMonday to Thursday, 7:30am – 2:30pm
We answer inquiries on the days we are open, usually within one business day. Nothing here is an appointment until somebody from the practice has spoken to you.