Booking
Most patients book directly online through the booking page. You'll see available time slots, pick one that works, and reserve it. If you prefer to call first to ask questions, you can — and Dr. Nicole will book the time for you.
No referral required. Georgia has direct access, which means you can see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral. The one exception is dry needling, which is a Georgia state law requirement — if you want dry needling, you'll need a referral first.
Intake paperwork
After you book, you'll get an email and text reminder along with a one-page intake form. Most patients say it's easy. Filling it out beforehand lets Dr. Nicole prepare for what you're coming in for, so the first visit can go straight into actual care instead of basic history.
You'll also have the option to save a card on file. It's not required — you can skip it and pay another way the day of.
Finding the clinic
The clinic is at 1135 Pacific Ave in Bremen, inside Ladies Way Fitness. The plaza is across from Blue Devil Park, near the ball fields. The signage isn't great yet — if you've never been, Dr. Nicole will call you ahead of your first visit to walk you through exactly where to park and which door to use.
The treatment room is private and at the back of the gym. Children are welcome, and there's space for a stroller. Many patients bring their babies.
The first hour
Every visit is one full hour, one-on-one with Dr. Nicole. The first visit is mostly conversation and assessment. She'll ask about your symptoms, your history, what you've tried, what you want out of treatment. About thirty minutes of education, about thirty minutes of hands-on work.
For pelvic patients, the assessment includes a full-body evaluation: hips, back, ribcage, breath patterns, abdominal wall. The pelvic floor is connected to all of it, and orthopedic training is what makes that whole-body view possible.
The internal exam — only if you're ready
Internal pelvic exams are a powerful diagnostic tool, but they are never required. If you are nervous, if you have a history of trauma, or if you simply don't want one on day one — that is fine.
We can do everything externally on the first visit and revisit the conversation in a future session, or never. You stay in control of every decision. Dr. Nicole will explain what an internal exam can and can't tell us, and the choice is yours.
Many patients come in expecting an internal and are completely comfortable with one on day one. Others take three or four visits before they're ready, or stay external for the whole course of care. There is no wrong answer.
Your plan to leave with
By the end of the first visit, you'll have a clear understanding of what's going on and what to do at home. A small set of exercises, breath work, or movement adjustments — designed to be doable, not to consume your life. The goal is to help you get better faster so you don't need to keep coming.
Most patients see real improvement in three to four visits. Some chronic conditions take longer. Some take just one. You will never be pushed into a longer plan than what your body actually needs.
Payment and follow-up
At checkout, you can pay by Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, cash, or credit card. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. If you'd like a superbill to submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, Dr. Nicole will provide one after every visit at no extra cost.
See pricing for the full breakdown, or the insurance page for how cash-pay and reimbursement work.