Women's Health Clinic Peterborough & Virtually in Ontario
Finally, Healthcare that Listens.
Specialized care for pelvic, hormonal & autonomic health – grounded in evidence, guided by empathy, and tailored to you.
Welcome to Rise Women's Health
Let’s figure out what’s really going on — and what can actually help.
Rise Women’s Health provides in-person services in Peterborough and virtual services across Ontario. We are a nurse practitioner-led clinic providing holistic, evidence-based care for women and gender-diverse individuals across Ontario, with a focus on pelvic, hormonal, and autonomic health.
Rise was created for patients who need another option — whether you’re navigating a new concern, living with symptoms that haven’t been fully explained, looking for another perspective, or simply need more time to understand your health and your choices.
Here, there is time to tell the whole story, look at what may be connected, and decide together what comes next.
Our Areas of Focus
Our Women's Health Servics
We provide patients with trauma-informed, evidence-based care for:
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Birth control and reproductive health
- Pelvic pain and sexual health
- Irregular or complex menstrual concerns
- Hormonal mood symptoms
- Metabolic and hormonal weight concerns
What Patients Value Most
Years of clinical experience have reinforced that what patients value most often isn’t just a medication or procedure. It’s how they feel during their care
- Heard
- Believed
- Respected
- Informed
Excellent healthcare starts with listening.
Why Rise Women's Health is Different
Rise Women's Health
- Time to understand the whole picture
- Comprehensive assessments when appropriate
- Ongoing follow-up and continuity
- Individualized care based on your goals and health history
- Time for questions, education, and shared decision-making
Many Virtual Clinics
- Brief, problem-focused visits
- One concern per appointment
- Episodic care
- Standardized treatment pathways
- Limited discussion time
Your time is valuable, too.
When something is affecting your health, sometimes you just don’t want to wait months to figure out what to do next.
Private care is an investment, and it won’t be the right choice for everyone. But when something is affecting your health and your life, having another option — and the time to really explore what’s going on — can matter.
Answers to Our Most Common Questions
Can I receive care if I live outside the Peterborough area?
Yes. Rise Women’s Health provides virtual consultations to patients located anywhere in Ontario including Durham, Kawartha Lakes, & Northumberland. You do not need to live in Peterborough or the surrounding area to access virtual care.
Do I need a referral?
No. Most services are available through self-referral. Patients may self-refer by completing the Become a Patient form. Referrals from healthcare professionals are also welcome and may be submitted through OceanMD or secure fax.
What happens after I submit a self-referral?
After you submit the Become a Patient form, your request will be reviewed to determine whether Rise Women’s Health may be an appropriate fit for your healthcare needs.
Once these are reviewed, we’ll contact you with the recommended appointment type, anticipated visit length, individualized fee estimate, and next steps for booking.
Submitting a self-referral or completing intake forms does not establish a patient-provider relationship or guarantee acceptance into the practice.
Will I still need a family doctor or specialist?
Yes.
Rise Women’s Health does not replace primary care, specialist care, or emergency services. Patients are encouraged to maintain relationships with their family physician and existing specialists whenever possible.
Collaborative care and communication with other healthcare providers may occur when appropriate and with patient consent.
Does Rise Women's Health provide emergency care?
No.
Rise Women’s Health does not provide emergency, urgent care, or after-hours medical services.
Patients experiencing urgent or emergency symptoms should seek immediate medical attention, attend their nearest emergency department, or call 911.
Are services covered by OHIP?
No. Services provided through Rise Women’s Health are private-pay and are not billed to OHIP. Some services that are insured in other healthcare settings cannot be billed through an independent Nurse Practitioner clinic.
However, many laboratory tests, diagnostic investigations, imaging studies, and specialist referrals may still be covered through the publicly funded healthcare system when medically appropriate.
Can I submit my appointment fees to private insurance?
Possibly. Coverage for Nurse Practitioner services varies by insurance provider and benefit plan. Some extended health plans and Health Spending Accounts may reimburse eligible NP services.
Rise Women’s Health will provide a detailed receipt that you can submit for consideration. Patients are encouraged to confirm coverage directly with their insurance provider before booking.
How much do appointments cost?
Appointment fees vary depending on the complexity of your concern and the professional time required.
- Focused Initial Consultation – from $175
- Comprehensive Initial Consultation – from $350
- Complex Initial Consultation – from $550
- Follow-up Appointments – from $75
Some additional services, such as forms, letters, procedures, and asynchronous clinical review, may have separate fees.
Before confirming your appointment, you’ll receive a personalized appointment recommendation, an estimated fee, and our complete Fee Schedule to review before confirming your appointment.