Jamaican wellness coach aims to transform PMOS care with app tailored to Caribbean women

Jamaican entrepreneur and wellness coach Denesha Bailey has developed 'My Healing Notes,' a web-based app designed to empower women in managing Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Bailey, who was diagnosed with PMOS in 2025, identified a critical need for clear, affordable, and practical guidance tailored to the condition, particularly for women in the Caribbean.

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It’s basically built on a five-step system that includes sleep, nutrition, rest, supplement, and stress. That basically sets out a step-by-step guide on how women can manage their PMOS on a day-to-day basis.

The app operates on a comprehensive five-step system encompassing sleep, nutrition, rest, supplements, and stress management. This structured approach provides users with a day-to-day guide on managing PMOS symptoms. Launched on March 18, 2026, 'My Healing Notes' allows users to meticulously track meals, menstrual cycles, sleep patterns, moods, and weight. It also offers educational resources and wellness tools specifically curated for women living with PMOS.

A standout feature of the app is its Caribbean-centric approach. Recognizing that many wellness apps are developed with North American audiences in mind, 'My Healing Notes' provides region-specific meal plans, including vegan options, ensuring inclusivity for diverse dietary needs within the Caribbean. Bailey emphasized that existing apps often fail to cater to regional specifics, making her platform a vital resource.

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A lot of times, we try to use different wellness apps, but they are not tailored for our region. So My Healing Notes gives you access to meal plans from six different regions so it’s very inclusive for our region and it also has vegan options.

Bailey highlighted a significant gap in both awareness and treatment of PMOS. She noted that many women struggle with the condition due to a lack of proper education on what PMOS is and how to manage it. Often, medical professionals may not emphasize the condition's metabolic nature or its long-term implications, especially if a woman is not actively seeking to conceive. PMOS, if left untreated, can worsen over time and is a leading cause of infertility.

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What I find is that a lot of women struggling with PMOS, number one, they’re not properly educated on what PMOS is and how to treat it.

'My Healing Notes' also educates users on dietary strategies to help regulate insulin resistance, a common PMOS characteristic that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. One of its most innovative features is an AI-powered coach that can answer user questions, analyze meals, and scan food labels to identify suitable products for women managing PMOS. This AI integration aims to provide personalized support and simplify the often-complex task of navigating dietary choices for the condition.

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So this is actually one of the most exciting features for me because I know that when I go to the supermarket sometimes, a lot of times we will see things advertised as being healthy, they might not be.