The foundation of the Hormone Therapy Institute began with a pivotal moment in Dr. Orlandis Wells’ career as a gynecologist and hormone specialist. Over two decades of caring for women’s health had brought countless success stories, but one case would forever change his perspective—a young woman battling chronic migraines that had taken over her life.

Dr. Wells had tried every conventional treatment available. Medications, referrals to specialists, psychological assessments—nothing worked. Exhausted of options, he had to tell her the words no doctor ever wants to say: “I don’t know what else to do. My hands are tied.”

Her response stuck with him. “Do I have to live like this for the rest of my life?” she asked, her voice filled with both hope and despair. His reluctant answer—“I think so”—marked a turning point in his journey.

“She was the one that got away,” Dr. Wells reflects. “That patient made me realize that there was more to medicine than I knew. I needed to look deeper, to explore solutions beyond the conventional methods I’d been trained to rely on.”

That moment became the catalyst for his discovery of hormone health as a critical but often-overlooked piece of the puzzle in women’s wellness. He dove into research, attended specialized training, and began developing an approach to medicine that focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions, rather than just treating symptoms.