Gender-Affirming Care

Dear trans and gender diverse folks, I see you and I’m here to help.

I’m more than queer and trans friendly; I’m queer and trans competent. As part of the queer community, I value your experience more than anything else. I honor your journey, and want to support you as you navigate whatever symptoms brought you here. I will do my best to use terminology that aligns with your preferences and will regularly check in for your feedback and enthusiastic consent for treatment.

Soft Power is the clinic of my dreams. It’s a safe and collaborative space where you can feel fully seen and supported.

I will address your needs with sensitivity, expertise, and respect. Whether you’re having bowel or bladder leakage, experiencing pain with sex, preparing for or recovering from gender-affirming surgery, or navigating the effects of binding or tucking, I offer a comprehensive treatment approach that puts your goals first. I understand the unique challenges these experiences can bring, and am here to listen to your whole story and provide care tailored to your body and comfort. At Soft Power, you’re more than a medical chart. Your healing process deserves my full attention, the highest quality care, and all my respect. My goal is simple: to support and align with your goals and help you feel affirmed and empowered throughout your experience.

nonbinary patient is seated with one arm raised for treatment of shoulder and neck pain. Gender-affirming provider is kneeling behind them supporting mobility of their shoulder and arm to reduce neck tension

Specific gender-affirming services:

  • pre-surgery evaluation of your pelvic floor muscles (required by some surgeons before pelvic procedures)

  • managing pressure and bowel movements after surgery

  • helping manage your dilator routine or pelvic wand use after vaginoplasty, to prepare for anal penetration, for large diameter penetration, or for any aspect of painful sex

  • helping you manage pain and/or scar tissue that may be related to surgical procedures or muscle guarding

  • assessment and management of genital changes due to gender-affirming hormone therapy

    • atrophy of muscle tissue and associated pain or leakage

    • increased sensitivity or decreased sensitivity in erectile tissues (clitoris, penis, etc.) or anywhere in the pelvic region

  • assessment and treatment of shoulder or neck issues potentially related to chest binding or preferred postures

  • maintaining or rebuilding mobility and strength so you can get back to activities you love

Please reach out if the cost of therapy is limiting your ability to take care of yourself. I’d love to work with you and am able to offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments each week. I can add you to the waitlist!