At Navy & Sage Benefits, we believe a thoughtful benefits plan does more than check boxes.
It listens to real needs and supports real people. While traditional wellness perks are great, women often find value in less obvious services that address hormonal health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
Let’s dive into four underrated benefits every plan should include.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Women often overlook pelvic‑floor issues, until they can no longer. Whether it’s postpartum recovery, incontinence, or pain, a specialized physiotherapist can make a life-changing difference. Including coverage for pelvic‑floor physio in your plan empowers women to seek early care, preserve their health, and stay active
Gender-Informed Mental Health Therapy
Life and hormones both fluctuate, and so does mental health. Many plan-covered programs don’t address premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perinatal anxiety, or transition phases like menopause. Offering gender-informed counselling ensures women have access to therapists trained in women’s emotional wellness, helping them thrive.
Naturopathy & Integrative Health
From managing stress and digestion to supporting fertility, naturopaths take a whole-person approach that resonates deeply with many women. Coverage for naturopathic consults allows women to explore wellness beyond pills and procedures.
Hormone Testing & Consultation
Hormones impact everything from energy and mood to weight and focus. Yet it’s easy to chalk up symptoms to “just stress” or “getting older.” Benefits that include hormone panels (e.g. thyroid, estrogen/progesterone, testosterone) and follow-up consults encourage early detection, better treatment, and improved daily functioning. It’s practical, personalized care.
Often, doctors can agree to do this testing, but it’s not covered if a naturopath wants the tests completed. Including coverage for additional tests allows all health professionals access to critical health information.
Why It Matters
Now that you know four unique benefit plan options, you may still be wondering why these truly matter. We want to make it easy to understand why women’s health matters in your office.
Here’s why:
Employees feel seen when benefits reflect their real health needs. This boosts engagement & employee retention.
Early treatment in areas like pelvic health or hormone balance keeps people well and at work, reducing the likelihood of absenteeism.
A one-size-fits-all model leaves gaps. Holistic, women-centred benefits deliver tangible results. When you focus on personalized care, you will have better ROI.
We Understand Women.
At Navy & Sage Benefits, we partner with employers to build benefit plans that support their employees through every stage of life. We are a women-founded and women-run business, and we understand why women’s health matters.
Well‑designed benefits are about more than cost control; they’re about caring. By prioritizing women’s wellness, you’re building a workplace where everyone can show up well, every day.
If you’re ready to reimagine your benefits plans, speak to one of our advisors today. We’d love to help you create wellness that works.
