Stephanie Bouwer

Stephanie Bouwer, DO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Her research focuses on integrative medical approaches for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), particularly exploring the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and mindful yoga practices on autonomic nervous system regulation and hormonal parameters. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG 3).

• Specializes in PCOS pathophysiology and innovative therapeutic interventions
• Conducts clinical trials evaluating complementary therapies
• Investigates sympathetic tone modulation in chronic conditions

Key research areas include androgen level management through yoga interventions, osteopathic manipulative treatment protocols, and neuroendocrine correlations in PCOS patients. Her studies bridge conventional medical practice with osteopathic principles.