Helping women understand their bodies so they can make informed decisions about their health.
I'm Alyssa, the founder of Poiema Project and Rooted Rhythm. I started Poiema to help women better understand their bodies and to help organizations better educate and care for the women they serve. My work includes menstrual health education, women's health research, wellness programming, and speaking.
Alyssa Blackson
Women's Health Advocate and Educator
The problem I kept seeing
Too many women are making decisions about their health without ever being taught how their bodies actually work. The information exists, but it is often scattered, confusing, and difficult to know who to trust.
So I started Poiema Project.
ποίημα
poe-ee-ma
Greek. Workmanship, masterpiece.
Poiema is the Greek word for workmanship or masterpiece. It reflects a belief at the center of this work: every woman is intentionally made by God, and her body deserves to be understood and cared for well.
Poiema Project advocates for the health and wholeness of young women, giving them the research, resources, and representation they deserve.
Two ways to start
Learn
Start with simple, research-informed education on your menstrual cycle, hormones, period health, and what it can look like to care for your body well.
Explore Women's HealthWork With Me
If you serve women and want to offer better health education, I can help through wellness programming, research, speaking, or workshops.
See How I Can HelpWant to build something that helps the women you serve understand their health better?
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