The programme is suitable for many women who live with pelvic pain; however, it is not the appropriate treatment for everyone.
In order to make sure that PIPPI is right for you it is a requirement that entry to the group can only be “prescribed” by a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician after a whole person assessment. If this assessment concludes that PIPPI is not the best next step for you then other options available in the DHB or private sector will be recommended instead.
You can ask your GP to refer you to a Pain Medicine Physician, or use find a provider and search for “pain medicine”
Dr Karen Joseph is the Specialist Pain Medicine Physician who co-designed the PIPPI programme and you can be referred to see Dr Joseph by your GP or specialist.
If you have any questions please get in touch via PIPPI@pelvicpain.co.nz
Email PIPPI@pelvicpain.co.nz for information