The NEWH Directory

(The Midlife Bench)

A community-built, crowd-sourced guide to trusted midlife clinicians, specialists, and local resources across Central New Jersey.

What We Mean by

“The Midlife Bench”


A trusted lineup of local midlife-minded providers

The Midlife Bench is a trusted lineup of local, midlife-minded clinicians, practitioners, and resources — built from direct recommendations shared with NEWH by women across our broader community.

Like a sports team, a bench gives you more than one player for every position. You’re not left scrambling when something changes; you have a lineup to choose from.

NEWH does not rate, rank, or review providers. We only share practitioners who have been personally recommended to us or submitted directly to NEWH.

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How the Directory Works

NEWH’s directory is built entirely from community input. Every listing begins with a personal recommendation — a provider someone has seen, knows, and trusts. Nothing is scraped, rated, or ranked.

Providers are organized into twelve categories so women can find care that fits their needs. Each listing includes the provider’s name, location, and website.

The directory will continue to evolve as our community grows. As new recommendations come in, we update the listings and expand the information available. Over time, the full directory will also migrate to this website for easier access.

Our weekly NEWH newsletter, In Network, highlights area clinicians, practitioners, and businesses and emerging insights into how each supports women in midlife.

The fall semester of In Network runs from September 8, 2025 to December 10, 2025.

Directory Categories

NEWH releases each directory category once it reaches a minimum of 4 to 5 community-submitted names. This ensures women have real options before a category goes live.

Women’s Health and Midlife Care

OB-GYNs, menopause clinics, hormone specialists, pelvic floor therapists

Primary Care and Internal Medicine

PCPs, internists, family physicians, general medical care

Specialty Medical Care

Endocrinology, urology, GI, cardiology, neurology, rheumatology, medical dermatology, and other medical or surgical specialties

Mental Health and Emotional Support

Therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, LCSWs, trauma-informed coaches, grief support

Fitness, Movement, and Rehabilitation

Gyms, studios, yoga, personal training, strength classes, physical therapy, chiropractic, mobility coaching, movement-based pain support

Nutrition and Wellness Coaching

Registered dietitians, health coaches, intuitive eating, weight support, lifestyle medicine

Legal, Financial, and Professional Services

Estate planning, family law, general legal, tax professionals, financial planners, realtors, organizers, career coaching

Beauty, Skin, and Aesthetic Health

Medspas, injectors, cosmetic dermatology, laser clinics, skin rejuvenation

Integrative and Alternative Health

Acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal medicine, energy healing, functional and naturopathic care

Faith and Spiritual Communities

Churches, synagogues, mosques, sanghas, spiritual centers, support groups rooted in shared values

Hair, Nails, and Personal Style

Hair salons, nail care, wardrobe consulting, personal styling

Local Shops and Joy-Based Spaces

Bookstores, cafes, florists, markets, boutiques, creative or gathering spaces that spark joy or belonging

Note: Categories still in development will go live as soon as they reach 4–5 community-submitted names.

Add a Name to the Bench

NEWH’s directory grows through community input.

If you’ve had a positive experience with a midlife-minded clinician, practitioner, or local resource, you can submit their name here.

Every recommendation helps another woman find care she can trust.

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