About Us - PelviZen

Our Story

My vision for PelviZen is to build the go-to digital community, marketplace, and medical practice for women living with incontinence.

Today, one of the biggest problems in healthcare is the feeling that meaningful care can't begin until a provider is involved — as if you must wait for a plumber to arrive before even trying to stop a leak. This delay leaves too many women stuck between awareness and action.

PelviZen changes that. Our mission is to provide medical guidance in a way that's understandable, trustworthy, and actionable — empowering women to take accurate, evidence-based steps toward improvement without having to wait for a clinician to start the process.

We begin by helping each user identify their true diagnosis group, then tailor their experience, from the home screen to the educational resources they see, so it feels personal and relevant. Unlike existing pelvic health apps, PelviZen isn't tied to a single device or treatment modality. We're building a supportive ecosystem that combines community, education, and access to proven solutions, from curated devices to direct appointments with providers trained specifically in incontinence.

Because PelviZen is physician-led, every aspect is grounded in clinical credibility. Users can confidently take action independently, knowing expert guidance is available when they're ready for it.

In short, PelviZen isn't just about awareness, it's about transforming understanding into action. We're redefining healthcare for women by making urinary wellness accessible, empowering, and immediate — no waiting room required.

Why We Exist

Millions of women silently endure bladder leaks and pelvic health issues every day. But what if your path to control didn't start in a sterile clinic or with shame—but with a community that understands?

To prove that You're Not Alone

Maybe it started with a laugh. Or a sneeze. Or a run to the mailbox. Bladder leaks and pelvic changes can feel like a betrayal—of your body, your freedom, your confidence. But you're far from alone. Nearly 1 in 3 women between 35 and 70 experience pelvic floor challenges, yet most are never given the tools to take control. At PelviZen, we believe silence shouldn't be part of your care plan.

To make this a Shared Struggle rather than the Hidden Struggle

Pelvic floor issues affect millions of women—mothers, grandmothers, professionals, athletes, caregivers. And yet, so few talk about it. At PelviZen, we're breaking the stigma. We created a space where women can reclaim their confidence, find tailored support, and take simple steps toward real, lasting change.

To eliminate The Confidence Gap

Leaking when you laugh? Hesitating on hikes? Avoiding intimacy? These aren't minor inconveniences—they're confidence thieves. We built PelviZen to help you get that confidence back. No judgment. No pressure. Just expert-guided support, personalized tools, and a calm, private place to start feeling like yourself again.

Our Mission

Bring Confidence Back

To bring confidence through urinary wellness back into everyday life

Evidence-Based Care

To blend evidence-based care with the modern day woman

Personalized Path

To provide a personalized path toward pelvic health empowerment

Shame-Free Space

To create a shame-free space for growth, community, and wellness

From Compassion to Creation

"My frustration with medicine's glacial pace of implementation began when I realized patients were waiting months for answers they should have received at a primary care level. The system prioritizes process over people. PelviZen is designed to recreate freedom by bridging the gap between specialized clinical knowledge and accessible, practical solutions for the digital age."

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, my path in medicine has been anything but conventional. I started in a urology residency, where I got an intense, two-year look behind the surgical curtain. While I realized surgery wasn't my long-term fit, that experience left me with a lasting, deep passion for the clinical side of urology, especially the complex and often-overlooked challenge of incontinence. This is where my frustration with the slow-moving world of medicine really began. I was constantly surprised by the glacial pace of implementation. While a cautious approach has its merits in maintaining standards, it often means patients suffer needless delays. I saw this most acutely with women dealing with incontinence: by the time they finally made it to a specialist's office, they had often only been introduced to the most basic levels of understanding or care. They waited months for a specialist appointment, only to be told things they should have learned at a primary care level. This wait, this systemic gap, is where the idea for PelviZen was born. I felt the fault lay not with the patients, but with the rigid format of our system that prioritizes process over people. Our system was not built for the actual customer—the individuals dealing with these conditions day in and day out. Through both my medical practice and the experiences of incredible women in my life, I've seen how incontinence limits far more than health. It shackles freedom, confidence, and opportunity, all while being surrounded by crushing stigma. PelviZen is the answer to that inertia. Our mission is to recreate freedom and openness in the medical marketplace by bridging the gap between specialized clinical knowledge and accessible, practical solutions. We are transforming healthcare for the digital age, ensuring that foundational, life-changing care is available not in months, but now.

Alex M. Ells, MD

Founder & Chief Medical Officer

What PelviZen Offers

Personalized Assessment

A brief incontinence assessment leading to a personalized app interface tailored to your specific needs

Support Groups

Condition-specific support groups for peer connection & privacy in a safe, understanding environment

Medical Resources

Medically reviewed resources providing education without overwhelm, backed by clinical expertise

Zen Garden Tracker

Gamified progress tracking for daily motivation and engagement that makes wellness fun

Professional Access

Access to trusted professionals when you're ready for more comprehensive care and support

Privacy & Security

HIPAA-compliant platform ensuring your health information remains private and secure

Confidence. Control. Community.