According to Jessica de Mesa, the opening of Kindred’s second clinic is not just about expanding its services. It’s about creating sanctuaries where women feel empowered
One of the comments Jessica de Mesa heard from a new patient at the first clinic of her women’s health company Kindred was, “I’ve never felt like I had a doctor who listened to me.” It wasn’t the first time she’d heard those words, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last. As Kindred’s co-founder and CEO, de Mesa is working to create a different kind of healthcare experience—one where women feel seen and heard, not just treated.
This ethos carries into the opening of Kindred’s second clinic in Quezon City’s Vertis North—strategically located north of the capital, directly across from its first clinic in the bustling central business district of BGC, Taguig City.
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“Women often feel like they’re just a number in the system, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like reproductive health,” de Mesa says. “At Kindred, we want to change that. We’re not just opening clinics; we’re creating spaces where women can take control of their health in an empowering, not intimidating way.”
In Vertis North, this vision takes on new life. It is designed to be a sanctuary for women, a place where they can have more than their physical needs met. From specialised OB-GYN services to mental health consultations, the clinic has one aim: to foster trust and provide holistic care beyond prescriptions and diagnoses.
Women’s health clinic Kindred opens a new clinic in Vertis North, Quezon City (Photo: Kindred)
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To be free of any judgement
De Mesa is adamant about creating a stigma-free environment at Kindred’s clinics. “Women are more likely to seek care and engage in meaningful health conversations when they feel their privacy and dignity are fully respected,” she says. Whether it’s discussing reproductive options, addressing mental health concerns or navigating complex diagnoses, the goal is to make every woman feel in control of her healthcare decisions.
“Women are conditioned to be silent about so much of their health,” adds Charmaine Isabel Lim, Kindred’s newly appointed COO. “But when you give them a space that feels safe and supportive, they start asking questions they’ve never asked before. That’s when real healing happens.”
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The decision to open a second clinic in Quezon City wasn’t arbitrary. Most of Kindred’s patients come from the area and demand for its services has been increasing.
The Kindred Karavan, a mobile clinic, also launched earlier this year, offering women services such as 30-minute consultations and intravenous (IV) drips.
