Claire Walker
Certified nurse midwife · Women's health
6–10 years of experience
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
About Candescent Health and Wellness
Claire Walker founded Candescent Health and Wellness in South Bend and runs it as a women's health practice for the Michiana area. She is a nurse midwife and says she went into midwifery to get patients taking an active role in their own healthcare. Menopause and perimenopause care sits alongside gynecology, sexual health, urinary incontinence treatment and medical weight loss, so one visit can cover more than one of those. Pelvic exams are done with trauma informed care, and consent is checked at each step of the exam. Her stance on hormones is open, and the practice says most patients are candidates for hormone replacement even with a personal or family history of cancer. The clinic runs a monthly menopause support group for patients and their partners, and appointments can be in person or by video.
Care
Treats
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Hot flashes
- Sleep problems
- Mood & anxiety
- Brain fog
- Vaginal dryness
- Low libido
- Irregular periods
Prescribes
- Hormone therapy
- Vaginal estrogen
- Weight medication
- Gyn procedures
- Supplements & lifestyle
- Lab testing
Particular focus
- Menopause after cancer
- Bone health
- Bladder & UTIs
- Pelvic pain
- Weight & metabolism
Cost and insurance
Insurance
Aetna
Anthem
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Community Health Alliance (CHA)
Meritain
UMR
Doesn’t accept Medicare or Medicaid
Self-pay
Available — prices aren’t published, ask for rates
- Free consultation
- Itemized receipts for out-of-network claims
In-network with a short list of commercial plans, and everyone else pays at the visit and gets an itemized superbill to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Verified October 2026. Coverage depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer before your visit.
Qualifications
CNM, MSCP
