We Provide Ostomy Care
With Insight Into Your Needs

The ostomy experience moves from pre-operative assessment through surgery, aftercare, and recovery. Ostomies are indicated for many health conditions and situations, ranging from temporary and reversible to long-term. For some, the path leads to closure of the circle through take-down surgery. For others, it leads to a new lifestyle with a permanent ostomy.

In most cases, ostomies improve health and lead to one’s ability to enjoy life again after serious illness.

You Are Unique...
Your Care Should Be, Too

That’s why we take into account your individual needs like:

Clinical History
& Care Plan

From pre-surgery through recovery and ongoing care including take down surgery

Dietary
Considerations

Support stoma, peristomal skin, output consistency and nutritional/hydration needs

Emotional
Support Network

Sexual counseling, anticipatory guidance,
and advocacy

Social History

Consideration to lifestyle, dreams, goals, interests,
and responsibilities

Caregiver Network

Identify, access, and educate your team of friends, family, and clinicians

Logistics Challenges

Optimize supplies, troubleshoot, educate, and facilitate resources

What to Expect at a Visit

We provide education for people and their families before and after ostomy surgery. We also problem solve with people who encounter difficulties with their pouching systems or stomas. We are here for you whether you are seeking a consult or need more ongoing support.

  • Education, anticipatory guidance, and support

  • Ostomy site marking that keeps your lifestyle and unique body mechanics in mind

  • Stoma and peristomal skin assessment

  • Ostomy pouch system fittings

  • Transitional care of the stoma and your healing process

  • Introduction to different pouching systems to extend wear time by improving pouch seal, preventing leakage

  • Assessment of peri-stomal issues like skin irritation and itching

  • Adapted care to accommodate challenges with dexterity and vision

  • Selection of new pouch systems to support your desired activities (swimming, biking, running, etc)

Participate... It's Your Body!

Our care circles around your needs. We invite you to participate fully in your care. Please arrive to our first appointment with: 

  • Your list of ostomy related questions
  • One complete set of your current ostomy pouch supplies

We strive to establish a safe environment where you can learn to thrive with an ostomy.

Contact Us

Available by appointment.

Feel comfortable leaving a message on our secure phone, fax, and e-mail or reach out via social media.