Mila Q. McManus, M.D.
Founder and President
Dr. Mila McManus graduated at the top of her class from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2000, completed her residency training at Christus St. Joseph in downtown Houston in 2003, and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.  Dr. McManus has always had a special interest in preventive medicine, but it wasn't until her interest in alternative and complimentary therapies became personal that she decided to leave her private practice to specialize in the treatment of hormonal imbalance.  She not only began suffering with fatigue, weight gain, headaches, PMS symptoms, severe allergic symptoms, and trouble concentrating herself, but also noticed a disturbing trend in the number of patients presenting to clinic with similar complaints.  Routine exams and bloodwork were failing to reveal an underlying etiology for her patients' symptoms as well as her own.  Dr. McManus went in search of answers and discovered that there are simple, practical, and studied ways of treating the underlying causes of many common health problems.  She became certified by the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy in 2004.  As she began trying to incorporate wellness into her traditional medical practice, she realized that her passion was using hormonal balance and lifestyle changes, rather than typical and generally ineffective prescription drugs, to treat problems such as depression, fatigue, weight gain, low libido, trouble concentrating, PMS, headaches, high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorders.  In January 2005, she made the decision to focus 100% of her time on The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness.

Sandra Caldwell, PA-C
Physician's Assistant, Certified
Sandra graduated from UTMB Galveston in 2001 and has clinical experience in orthopedics and  in an  ENT, Allergy, and Snoring Clinic.  Prior to being a PA, she worked in the Biotechnology field in Cancer and Gene therapy research.  Sandra is a Certified Physician Assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association.  Sandra also serves on the Board for My Service Dog, Inc., which was formed by Allie Keaton to fulfill a need for Service Dogs in and around the Houston area.  She has always had a personal interest in health and wellness  and   now  can incorporate  this into her practice  to better serve her patients.
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Jessica Genghini, LVN
Nurse
Jessica graduated from nursing school in 1997.  She started her nursing career at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Telemetry Unit/Cardiac Care.  Jessica then went into Women’s Health Care and worked as an OB/Gyn nurse for six years. In 2004, she was introduced to Health and Wellness and Preventive Care when she began working for Dr. Hotze. Jessica joined the TWIHW team in May 2006, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from her experience in the medical field as well as Health and Wellness.
 

Kim Beale
Nutritional Services and Wellness Consultant
Mrs. Beale comes to The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness with a passion for good nutrition.  Prior to moving to Texas, she owned and operated a catering business which specialized in nutritionally balanced meal planning.  Her experience with The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness began as a patient.  She had symptoms of low thyroid, adrenal fatigue, and progesterone deficiency.  Dr. McManus customized a treatment plan for her and within two weeks she felt better than she had in many years.  She is now using that knowledge to help others achieve good health and wellness.  Her education in nutrition continues through advanced studies at the prestigious Cooper Institute. 

Sandy Booker
Wellness Consultant