Seattle area therapist question?
Looking for anyone who has seen, or knows someone who has seen the therapist Robin Singer. I am going to see her, and just curious what she is like, and what sort of questions she asks, etc...?
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Docs/Endo
Hey guys--
I currently live up in Bellingham and I have not, in all of my years of looking, found any recs or listings for docs/endos willing to proscribe hormones here, and any help I can get would be appreciated. I'm just over half way through my 3 months of therapy, which I've been commuting all the way down to Seattle for, and I'm desperately hoping for some tips for some place closer.
I currently live up in Bellingham and I have not, in all of my years of looking, found any recs or listings for docs/endos willing to proscribe hormones here, and any help I can get would be appreciated. I'm just over half way through my 3 months of therapy, which I've been commuting all the way down to Seattle for, and I'm desperately hoping for some tips for some place closer.
The Low Cost Clinic vs. Pike Clinic
So, right now I'm going to the Pike Clinic. I really, really appreciate what they do for the community by providing much-needed low cost medical care. I have to say though, I'm really dis-satisfied with my experience there. I've been there a few times, and have yet to meet the doctor that is offcially *my* doctor. The first time I went, I had an appointment specifically scheduled for HRT and I saw some rotating doctor who didn't know anything about it. I had a UTI and the soonest I could get an appointment with any doctor there was a week and a half out.
Reasons aside, I'm unhappy, and you just have to be happy with your doctor. At Pride there was a booth for a clinic in Shoreline called The Low Cost Clinic (web research also implied it's called My Pain Clinic). At Pride they had info geared towards people transitioning.
I'm curious if any of you have been a patient at this clinic? What'd you think? Did the doctors seem to know their stuff? Were they personable? The office comfortable? I'm especially interested in opinions of people who've been to both clinics, but just opinions of the Shoreline clinic are better than nothing.
Like I said above, I really appreciate what Pike does for the community. I'm not bashing them at all. You need a doctor and don't have insurance? Don't hesitate to go there. That's why I go there. I'm just weighing other options that may be better for me individually. I also really like that the Shoreline clinic is more geared towards natural medicine.
Thanks in advance for any help!
-joe
Reasons aside, I'm unhappy, and you just have to be happy with your doctor. At Pride there was a booth for a clinic in Shoreline called The Low Cost Clinic (web research also implied it's called My Pain Clinic). At Pride they had info geared towards people transitioning.
I'm curious if any of you have been a patient at this clinic? What'd you think? Did the doctors seem to know their stuff? Were they personable? The office comfortable? I'm especially interested in opinions of people who've been to both clinics, but just opinions of the Shoreline clinic are better than nothing.
Like I said above, I really appreciate what Pike does for the community. I'm not bashing them at all. You need a doctor and don't have insurance? Don't hesitate to go there. That's why I go there. I'm just weighing other options that may be better for me individually. I also really like that the Shoreline clinic is more geared towards natural medicine.
Thanks in advance for any help!
-joe
SHE: A New Women's Party
Join us every third Friday of the month as She redefines the concept of women's parties at the Center. We welcome all CSPC members and guests who identify as women. If you prefer people to use feminine pronouns to address you then you are welcome at SHE. Let our Party Hosts, EC, and volunteers present an evening that is inviting, comfortable, and satisfying. Come help us make SHE an amazing experience!
Free social 8pm-8:45pm, party 9 pm to 2 am
Chocolate is optional.
"SHE" addresses a problem that exists with the current Women's Event: Trangendered women whose ID does not have a F for the gender marker are forbidden from partaking in, and contributing to, the women's space the Women's Event represents.
By introducing a play party which is open to all self-identifying women who agree to respect women's space, we hope to provide an answer to this problem. We feel that enforcing the need to respect the women's space may make it easier to police that space. If this admission policy proves workable, which we believe it will, the policy can be applied to the existing Women's Event, making it more inclusive.
If you have any questions about SHE, please take a few moments to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Free social 8pm-8:45pm, party 9 pm to 2 am
Chocolate is optional.
"SHE" addresses a problem that exists with the current Women's Event: Trangendered women whose ID does not have a F for the gender marker are forbidden from partaking in, and contributing to, the women's space the Women's Event represents.
By introducing a play party which is open to all self-identifying women who agree to respect women's space, we hope to provide an answer to this problem. We feel that enforcing the need to respect the women's space may make it easier to police that space. If this admission policy proves workable, which we believe it will, the policy can be applied to the existing Women's Event, making it more inclusive.
If you have any questions about SHE, please take a few moments to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Toby Meltzer in Seattle tomorrow night
Hey Seattle folks:
Toby Meltzer will be presenting at the Ingersoll Center tomorrow night at 7. The address is 1216 Pine St., Suite 300. He'll be there to answer questions about SRS, but I'm not sure if he is doing consults or not. Meltzer is a surgeon based in Arizona.
Toby Meltzer will be presenting at the Ingersoll Center tomorrow night at 7. The address is 1216 Pine St., Suite 300. He'll be there to answer questions about SRS, but I'm not sure if he is doing consults or not. Meltzer is a surgeon based in Arizona.
Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival, May 7-10, 2009
Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival, now in its 4th year, is happening May 7-10, 2009. Out of the entire world, Seattle is one of a handful of places that has a transgender specific film festival, so since it's in your back yard, make sure to come on out.
Highlights include:
*Opening night party at Cafe Stellina on 12th and Pike
*Discussion of digital media and gender variance
*Documentary on black transmen called Still Black
*Rare screening of a vintage transplotation film: Let Me Die a Woman
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: http://threedollarbillcinema.org/0….
Translations is produced in partnership by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, producer of the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and Gender Odyssey, producer of the Gender Odyssey conference and is supported in part this year with a generous grant from the Pride Foundation.
Highlights include:
*Opening night party at Cafe Stellina on 12th and Pike
*Discussion of digital media and gender variance
*Documentary on black transmen called Still Black
*Rare screening of a vintage transplotation film: Let Me Die a Woman
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: http://threedollarbillcinema.org/0….
Translations is produced in partnership by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, producer of the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and Gender Odyssey, producer of the Gender Odyssey conference and is supported in part this year with a generous grant from the Pride Foundation.
LGBTQI Friendly Neurosurgeon
I am a vp shunt patient. I have had this condition (hydrocephalus & spinalmeningitis) since birth. I'm also a 30 yr old ftm transguy. I've been on testosterone for one month today. I am planning to have top surgery in the next three months. The surgeon I have been talking to is willing to perform my surgery if they can move the shunt tubing out of my chest before the actual top surgery.
Does anyone here in Seattle know of a neurosurgeon who works with the LGBTQI community?
Pls email me.
Thanks for your time!
Brian T. Marr
Does anyone here in Seattle know of a neurosurgeon who works with the LGBTQI community?
Pls email me.
Thanks for your time!
Brian T. Marr
queer housing!
My awesome house is looking for a new housemate. We're queer and trans friendly & competent, and we've had some good replies so far, but we'd prefer to offer the room to another queer or trans person.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/….
Thanks!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/….
Thanks!
Trans friendly ATS Belly Dancing Class
For the last year or so I have been wanting to take a belly dancing class and a friend of mine recommended her studio, Mandala Tribal, which is lead by Sahron Moore. Mandala Tirbal teaches American Tribal Style Belly Dance. When I enquired with her about joining her class, I was turned away on account of my birth sex.
Mandala Tribal and Sharon Moore is not trans friendly.
On the other hand, Skin Deep Dance Studio, which not only accepted me for class, but welcomed me with open arms and said I had come to the right place.
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Mandala Tribal and Sharon Moore is not trans friendly.
On the other hand, Skin Deep Dance Studio, which not only accepted me for class, but welcomed me with open arms and said I had come to the right place.
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