To start, all new patients are seen by one of our incredible pelvic health therapists. You can decide between scheduling a 90-minute evaluation or a 30-minute consultation online or in-person.

The Pelvic Health Evaluation comprises a comprehensive review of your health history, an examination, and the development of a detailed care plan designed to address your pelvic and sexual health concerns.

During a 90 minute evaluation, your pelvic therapist will:

— Take ample time to listen to your story, understand your concerns, and address any questions or apprehensions you may have.

— Conduct a thorough pelvic health exam which could include checking the external genitalia, assessing the pelvic floor muscles, and possibly performing an internal rectal or vaginal exam.

— Discuss the assessment of any findings.

— Work collaboratively with you to set personalized goals and develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses your specific needs.

We understand that your pelvic health may be sensitive and personal, and want to ensure that you feel comfortable and heard throughout the entire process. Our priority is to support your emotional and physical well-being, and we are dedicated to providing trauma-informed care that is sensitive to your unique experiences and needs.

The Pelvic Health Consultation is a conversation that helps you decide if our clinic or pelvic health therapy is right for you.

During a consultation, you’ll:

— Share a brief summary of your concerns.

— Ask questions about your pelvic or sexual health and potential treatment options.

— Learn about pelvic health therapy and how our clinic uniquely brings together pelvic therapy, sexuality counseling, mental health therapy, and nutrition therapy.

— Receive advice based on your unique situation.

Please note that a consultation doesn't establish a patient relationship and our pelvic therapists will not be able to diagnose or create a comprehensive treatment plan during a consultation.

If you’d like longer than 30 minutes to discuss you concerns, you can schedule an extended consultation by emailing us at support@drsusieg.com or calling the office at (828) 545-2996.

Prior to your initial appointment, you'll receive a brief nutrition questionnaire to fill out. This will assist your nutritionist in tailoring their approach specifically to your needs. With your permission, your nutritionist will collaborate with your pelvic therapist and the rest of your care team to gain a comprehensive understanding of your individual situation.

During your first session, you and your nutritionist will delve deeper into your background and experiences to identify opportunities where nutrition-focused strategies can effectively address your concerns. Our goal is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to talk about your health concerns and create nutrition-focused solutions to tackle them. You'll walk away empowered with tools to feel better.

In addition to addressing concerns with chronic pelvic pain, digestion, urinary health, and sexual health, nutrition counseling can address issues with blood sugar, cardiovascular health such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, food sensitivities or intolerances, and more. Many patients take dietary supplements and medications, and these can often interact in unexpected ways. Your nutritionist will take a look at your health history, medications, supplements, typical dietary patterns, and food preferences and consider all of these factors together when developing a plan.

No way! A lot of patients are understandably anxious about this before their first visit. Our philosophy is to meet patients where they're at and help them develop a relationship with food that honors the importance of food in all aspects of life. Food is vital to health, but it's so much more than just nourishment--it's family, culture, and an expression of ourselves. We'll work with you to help you find balance.

Our clinic does not follow protocols or set a generic number of sessions. Your health blueprint is unique and we believe in an individualized care plan based on your specific needs, goals, and resources.

After your initial nutrition therapy appointment, you and your nutritionist will discuss an approximate number of sessions that are informed by the complexity of your health concern.