Wellness Care

I offer midwifery-style care for a variety of wellness, gynecology and pelvic exam needs. This means the care is in your own comfortable home space, informed consent is deeply woven into my care, and each step of the appointment moves forward at the pace you choose and are comfortable with. I am experienced at providing trauma-informed care, and we will make a plan together about what works for you before starting any care. I am always so particularly glad when I get to be part of offering someone’s first Pap smear and exam as a safe and empowering experience in the comfort of your own home.

Wellness visits can include:

  • Pap smears (cervical cancer screening) and HPV co-testing

  • Testing for most types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  • Pelvic and genital exams

  • Chest/breast exams

  • Contraception / birth control options information and counseling

  • In-depth teaching of cycle tracking and Fertility Awareness Method contraception

  • Pregnancy options information and counseling

  • Support, discussion, and holistic recommendations related to sexual health, pelvic health, reproductive health, and menstrual cycle questions or concerns

I cannot prescribe medications to treat STIs, prescribe birth control, insert IUDs, or provide the follow-up care and/or treatment for abnormal pap smears when that is recommended, but I will connect you with the referrals and resources you need for any follow-up care from our visit.

Fees

We will discuss ahead of time what appointment length makes the most sense based on your needs and what you would like to cover in your appointment. It’s rare that a half-hour visit is sufficient if it is our visit in care together.

1.5-hour appointment: $200

1-hour appointment: $125

Half-hour appointment: $75

As a starting point for our conversation about fees, please look over my payment and fees guidelines to learn more about my sliding scale and barter options.  

Free Pregnancy Testing and Pregnancy Options Counseling

I offer pregnancy testing for free, knowing that for many people their pregnancy testing options are limited by concerns about cost, privacy, confidentiality, accessibility, and feeling safe. Along with pregnancy testing, I offer free pregnancy options counseling discussions to those who want it.

I am supportive of the full range of pregnancy options, and I am comfortable discussing and connecting you with referrals for abortion, adoption, obstetric care, midwifery care, herbalists, or other support as wanted.

If you are able to safely access pregnancy testing and options counseling for free in other ways, or pay for the appointment with me, I ask that you please do so. This will allow me to continue offering this service for free to those who most need it.