my best advice is being upfront with this new one and asking them to walk you through everything properly and tell you before anything happens, it'll help make the experience the most comfortable it can while building a relationship you feel comfortable going back to

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Remember that you’re paying for a service and they cannot do anything without your consent. You’re in control and you can up and walk out at any time, ask to pause, or switch to a talking-only visit. Consider giving them a high level understanding of your experience and request that they tell you what they’re doing each step of the way. Do you know what type of visit you’re going for?

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I’m so sorry you had that experience. I can say I personally have found a good office with an amazing all female staff. I would recommend researching reviews, calling the office, and getting females to look at you. You are allowed to say no to anything you don’t feel comfortable with and if there are students you can say you don’t want them to shadow. Make sure to communicate your experience and the privacy and extra care you need. A good staff will understand and comply to meet your needs

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