HOLISTIC GYNECOLOGYAnnual breast, pelvic and pap smear exams. She is licensed to write prescriptions for mammograms, breast and trans-vaginal ultrasounds, medications and laboratory or radiology tests that may be needed.BIRTH CONTROL/NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Birth Control pills, Nuva Ring, Patch, Paragard and Mirena IUDs, Depo provera, Implanon, Plan B and EC (Emergency Contraception), Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Ovulation mucus and temperature methods.MENOPAUSE… Show more HOLISTIC GYNECOLOGYAnnual breast, pelvic and pap smear exams. She is licensed to write prescriptions for mammograms, breast and trans-vaginal ultrasounds, medications and laboratory or radiology tests that may be needed.BIRTH CONTROL/NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Birth Control pills, Nuva Ring, Patch, Paragard and Mirena IUDs, Depo provera, Implanon, Plan B and EC (Emergency Contraception), Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Ovulation mucus and temperature methods.MENOPAUSE MANAGEMENTEvaluation and treatment of hot flashes, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, or sexual discomfort, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, mood changes, protection of the heart and bones, and vitamin D status.OSTEOPOROSISAs a Certified Clinical Densitometrist, Dr. Rassow specializes in diagnosis and treatment for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Nutrition, digestive health, and exercise are the cornerstone of treatment with the addition of pharmaceutical medicines only when truly indicated. She interprets Bone Density Scans and evaluates metabolite blood tests. PELVIC FLOOR WEAKNESS/BIOFEEDBACK THERAPY Urinary or fecal incontinence, uterine prolapse, cystocele, rectocele using biofeedback and rehabilitative exercises.CERVICAL DYSPLASIA/HPVA trial of alternative treatments.BREAST, ABDOMINAL AND PELVIC PAINFibrocystic syndromes, menstruation, PID, endometriosis, scar tissue/adhesions, or post-surgical pain.PMS MANAGEMENT POST-MASTECTOMYEffective and caring treatment for post- surgical adhesions & lymphedema.ABNORMAL MENSTRUAL BLEEDINGTreatment based on causes i.e. hormonal imbalance, anovulation, PCOS, or uterine fibroids.HORMONE TESTING AND BALANCINGPRENATAL/POSTPARTUM NUTRITION Lactation counseling & mastitis. WEIGHT LOSSObesity increases the risk of gynecological problems including breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Show less

• Midwifery Managed L&D unit-OB/GYN and Peds M.D. on-call as back-up only • Perform deliveries, labor management, triage, postpartum care and baby checks • Provide ambulatory antepartum, postpartum and gynecological care• Attended Training Conferences through: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Lactation Consultant International Society for The Study of Vulvovaginal… Show more • Midwifery Managed L&D unit-OB/GYN and Peds M.D. on-call as back-up only • Perform deliveries, labor management, triage, postpartum care and baby checks • Provide ambulatory antepartum, postpartum and gynecological care• Attended Training Conferences through: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Lactation Consultant International Society for The Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases Bone Denisitometry Clinician Course• Perceptor for Columbia Univeristy Nurse Midwife student’s integration Show less

Nurse Midwife since 2006