Slice 21 💡: A New Light-Therapy Approach to Vaginal Health

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast, Emma Thornton and Claudia speak to Ella Harris, Founder and CEO of UVISA, about one of women’s health’s most common but least comfortably discussed issues: vaginal dysbiosis. We explore why so many women end up self-diagnosing, why current treatment pathways can feel repetitive and frustrating, and what happens when innovation finally enters a space that has been underserved for far too long. Ella explains how UVISA’s reusable light-therapy device is being developed as a non-pharmacological approach to common vaginal infections, and shares the science, the product journey, and the realities of building a women’s health medical device company. The conversation also explores clinical trials, startup funding, grants, cash flow, and what founders really need to know when taking an idea from concept to market.