Women's health · Owasso, OK
Women's health clinic in Owasso and Tulsa
Pathway Health & Beauty is a women's health clinic in Owasso where Tia Christ, APRN-CNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, provides well woman exams, hormone care, perimenopause and menopause treatment, thyroid and weight care, and everyday preventive care.
You see the same provider every time, visits are long enough to cover everything on your list, and your care connects hormones, metabolism, mood and sexual health instead of splitting them across five offices. The clinic is a short drive from Tulsa, with telehealth across Oklahoma.
HSA and FSA accepted · Financing through Cherry
Services
Women's health services
Our women's health care covers preventive care, hormones and the health conditions that affect women most. For pregnancy care, birth and postpartum care, we refer you to obstetric providers and certified nurse midwives, and we are happy to coordinate before and after.
| Service | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Well woman exam | Physical exam, clinical breast exam, pap smear and HPV testing when due, blood pressure and preventive screenings |
| Hormone care | Perimenopause, menopause and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy |
| Sexual and reproductive health | Birth control counseling, sexually transmitted infections testing, low libido, vaginal dryness and painful sex |
| Thyroid and metabolic care | Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, PCOS and weight |
| Bone and breast health | Bone health counseling, breast cancer screening referrals and early detection |
| Mental health and sleep | Anxiety, low mood, poor sleep and stress, with referrals for counseling when needed |
Your annual visit
What happens at a well woman exam
A well woman exam, sometimes called a well woman visit or annual exam, is a preventive visit focused on your overall health. At Pathway, it usually includes:
- Medical history review. Your medical history, family history, menstrual cycle, sexual health, medications and any health conditions.
- Physical exam. Blood pressure, weight, heart, lungs, thyroid and abdomen.
- Clinical breast exam. A check of the breasts and underarms, plus guidance on breast health and mammograms.
- Pelvic exam and pap smear when due. A pelvic exam checks the reproductive organs, and a pap smear or HPV test screens for cervical cancer.
- Screenings and labs. Cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid and other medical tests based on your age and risk.
- Health education and next steps. Birth control, vaccines, bone health, nutrition, exercise and a plan for anything we find.
Prevention
Recommended screenings by age
Screening recommendations change, and your history may call for a different schedule. The well woman exam is also a good time to bring up symptoms you have been putting off, like irregular periods, hot flashes, low libido or fatigue.
We help you schedule mammograms, bone density scans and other screenings through local imaging centers.
General guidelines
- Cervical cancer: a pap smear every 3 years from 21 to 29; from 30 to 65, a pap every 3 years, an HPV test every 5 years, or both every 5 years
- Breast cancer: a mammogram every 2 years from 40 to 74, sooner if you are at higher risk
- Blood pressure: at every visit
- Cholesterol and blood sugar: regularly in adulthood, more often with risk factors
- Bone density: starting at 65, or earlier with risk factors
- Sexually transmitted infections: based on age and risk
One provider, every visit
Hormones, thyroid, weight, sleep and mood in one plan.
Visits up to 60 minutes with the same nurse practitioner who knows your history.
Everyday women's health
Gynecologic care, family planning and health promotion
Beyond your well woman exam, individualized care at Pathway covers the parts of women's health that change through every stage of life, from birth control to menopausal care.
Family planning and birth control
Counseling on birth control options, cycle tracking, preconception health and what to expect as you approach perimenopause.
Cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV)
Pap smears and HPV testing on the right schedule, follow-up for abnormal results and HPV vaccine guidance.
Breast health and early detection
Clinical breast exams, breast cancer risk review and mammogram referrals, because early detection saves lives.
Health promotion and education
Health education on nutrition, exercise, bone health, sleep and mental health, so you leave every visit with a plan.
Family nurse practitioner or women's health nurse practitioner?
A women's health nurse practitioner (WHNP) focuses only on women's reproductive and gynecologic care. A family nurse practitioner (FNP) like Tia is trained to care for patients across the lifespan, including well woman exams, hormones and primary care, so one provider can manage your whole health picture. For pregnancy and postpartum care, we refer to obstetric providers.
Midlife care
Hormones, perimenopause and menopause
Many women come to Pathway because they do not feel like themselves in their late 30s, 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can bring hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood swings, brain fog, weight gain, low libido and vaginal dryness.
Menopausal care at Pathway includes lab testing, hormone replacement therapy when it fits, non-hormonal options and lifestyle support.
Learn more about menopause and perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy for women and testosterone for women.
Why Pathway
Why women choose Pathway for women's health
- The same provider every time. Tia Christ, APRN-CNP, does every visit herself, so your care team is one person who knows your history.
- Real time. Visits up to 60 minutes, not a rushed 10.
- Individualized care. Hormones, thyroid, weight, sleep and mood in one plan.
- Primary care and wellness together. Annual physicals, labs and functional medicine under one roof.
- Close to home. Women come from Owasso, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville and Skiatook.
Serving Tulsa County
Women's health clinic near Tulsa, OK
Pathway Health & Beauty is at 7301 N Owasso Expy, Ste M115, Owasso, OK 74055, an easy drive from Tulsa. If you are looking for a women's health clinic with a nurse practitioner who takes time to listen, many of our patients make the short trip.
Many follow-up visits can be done by telehealth anywhere in Oklahoma, while exams are done in person. See also direct primary care.
FAQ
Women's health questions
How often should I get a well woman exam?
Most women benefit from a well woman exam once a year, even when a pap smear is not due. It is a chance to review your health, screenings and any new symptoms.
Do I still need a well woman exam after menopause?
Yes. After menopause, the well woman exam shifts toward breast health, bone health, heart health, vaginal and urinary symptoms and menopausal care. Pap smears may stop after 65 if past results were normal, but the yearly visit still matters.
Is a nurse practitioner a good choice for women's health?
Yes. Nurse practitioners provide much of the women's health care in the United States. Tia Christ is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with advanced training in hormone therapy and functional medicine.
What should I bring to my well woman exam?
Bring your medical history, a list of medications and supplements, the first day of your last period, past pap smear or mammogram results if you have them, and a list of questions. Nothing is too small or too awkward to bring up.
Do you do pap smears?
Yes. Pap smears and HPV testing are done as part of a well woman exam when you are due, based on your age and history.
Do you provide birth control?
We offer birth control counseling and prescriptions for many methods. For IUD or implant placement, ask us when you call.
Do you offer prenatal care?
No. We refer pregnancy and postpartum care to obstetric providers and certified nurse midwives, and we can coordinate with them.
Does insurance cover a well woman exam?
Many insurance plans cover a yearly well woman visit at in-network offices. At Pathway, an annual physical is included in our memberships, lab work can often be billed to insurance, and we will give you the price before your visit.