Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1309 NE 134th St, Suite B
    Vancouver, WA 98685

    The entrance is around back from the Shell station. Follow signs for “Hey Sister Spa.” Embrace is located within the spa on the 2nd floor.

    If you have any trouble finding the office, please text us at 360-845-1388.

  • If you are already a patient, you can self-schedule through Embrace’s patient portal.

    If you are new to Embrace, please schedule a complimentary consultation first.

    If you have any trouble, please email us at info@embracegyn.com and someone will contact you to help you get scheduled.

  • Embrace requests at least 48 hours advanced notice of any cancellations or reschedules.

    If you cancel/reschedule within the 48h window, you may be charged a $50 fee.

    If you no show your appointment, will be required provide a card to keep on file prior to being allowed to reschedule the missed appointment. The card on file would be used to apply a $50 fee for any further late cancellations/reschedules or no shows.

  • All major credit cards, HSA/FSA. Financing options are available.

  • Natalie Mohler is an out-of-network provider. By not contracting with insurance companies, she is able to provide comprehensive and personalized care to patients. It also allows her to minimize wait times and provide transparent pricing. 

    Patients are provided with the necessary clinical documentation to allow those interested to submit to insurance for out-of-network reimbursement on their own behalf. 

    It’s always a good idea to check your out-of-network benefits prior to scheduling.

  • Natalie has opted out of Medicare. She is able to see patients with Medicare insurance in the same fee-for-service model as those with commercial insurance. 

  • A women’s health nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who obtained an advanced degree (either Master’s or Doctorate) in the science of nursing as a specialist. This typically involves an undergrad degree (4-5 years) to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, experience working as an RN (2 years), and then an advanced degree (2-3 years).

    The advanced degree for a women’s health nurse practitioner differs from other types of nurse practitioners, since it is only focused on gynecology (and a little obstetrics/pregnancy care). So, our graduate education is highly focused and specialized.

  • A nurse practitioner’s education and training does differ from a medical doctor. A medical doctor completes a 4-year undergrad, a 4-year medical school degree, and then a 4-year (sometimes longer depending on their specialty) residency. Their education includes training in high-level skills as well, such as surgery or procedures.

    Women’s health nurse practitioners are not trained to perform complex procedures or surgery. We are also not trained to deliver babies. So, we would refer to a medical doctor or other practitioner in these cases.

    A simplistic way to view the similarities and differences - nurse practitioners and medical doctors are both highly trained to assess, diagnose, and treat. In Oregon and Washington, both practitioners can practice independently. A medical doctor’s scope of practice (meaning what types of care and service they can provide) is greater than a nurse practitioner. However, in areas of overlap, the quality of care, outcomes, and patient satisfaction are equal (this has been extensively studied).

  • Natalie is a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), attended ISSWSH conferences in 2019 and 2022, subscribes to The Journal of Sexual Medicine to stay up-to-date, and completed two post-graduate certificates from the University of Michigan (sexuality counseling and sexuality education).

    Read more about Natalie here.

  • Embrace has created its model based around the patient experience. The environment is clean and comfortable, wait times are short, your comfort, privacy, and safety are top priority.

    If you are visiting Embrace for the first time, you’ll be scheduled for an 80-minute intake appointment. This allows for adequate time to get to know you, an exam (if recommended and you consent), and further discussion of the plan.

    Thanks to the cash-pay model, Embrace is able to schedule fewer patients per day, which means your provider has more availability to support you between your appointments, and it is easier to be seen quickly.

  • Embrace works with anyone assigned female at birth (AFAB). So, this includes cis women, gender non-confirming folks, non-binary folks, and trans men. If you were born with a vulva/vagina and you reside in Washington or Oregon state - we can work with you.

    For an explanation of services provided, click here.

  • After you are checked in (either by the front desk or by your provider), your visit will always start with simply talking. With your clothes on.

    Natalie will see you in her office (not in the exam room) to get to know you, get a thorough medical history, and discuss concerns. Then, if an exam is recommended (and you consent), you’ll be walked to the adjacent room to have an exam.

    All steps of the exam will be explained thoroughly and in advance. Each step will require your verbal consent. You may have a support person with you in the room, or Embrace can provide a chaperone if that is wanted.

    After the exam, you’ll be able to get dressed and meet Natalie back in her office to discuss your plan together and what the next steps are.