Racquel Kurzweg PT, PRPC
Racquel Kurzweg PT, PRPC
City: Amherst, NY
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
A comprehensive assessment precedes a multifaceted approach encompassing patient education, therapeutic movement, and manual interventions. Central to my methodology is prioritizing patient comprehension and providing robust support, followed by empowering patients with personalized stretches and movements to foster a sense of control over their condition. I incorporate skilled manual therapy techniques, drawing from my expertise in osteopathic manipulation, visceral mobilization, and myofascial release, among others, executed with a gentle touch. Additionally, I utilize adjunctive modalities including scar mobilization, cupping, and gentle instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), alongside specialized techniques such as nerve mobility work, to ameliorate symptoms effectively. Further enhancing treatment efficacy, I integrate modalities such as real-time ultrasound and surface electromyography (sEMG) to heighten patient awareness and facilitate the reprogramming of dysfunctional movement patterns.
Avery Madden, PT, DPT, WCS
Avery Madden, PT, DPT, WCS
City: Houston, TX
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
I am a well-rounded pelvic health physical therapist with a strong orthopedic skill set. I use therapeutic exercises, myofascial and trigger-point release techniques, and strategies to address nervous system dysregulation as it pertains to chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. I treat all clients holistically by aiding in addressing underlying causes of inflammation through referrals to necessary medical providers including excision specialists, dieticians, etc to provide care beyond musculoskeletal. I have undergone additional training in visceral mobilization techniques and plan to pursue training in dry needling in my ongoing continuing education. I have a true passion for treating the whole individual in my care and for optimizing their function in all aspects of their life.
Ana Arteaga-Biggs, PsyD
Ana Arteaga-Biggs, PsyD
City: San Diego, CA
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English and Spanish (native fluency)
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic-existential theories. I address unique cultural experiences and various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns through an intersectional lens. I approach each patient with endometriosis as an individual with their own unique experiences and needs. I remain empathic, open, and curious to understand all the areas of life endometriosis has impacted their lives to help each patient identify their goals for treatment. I use evidence-based techniques to manage pain, address grief and trauma resulting from seeking a diagnosis, and medical treatment, and navigate work/ relationship difficulties from living with this painful disease.
McCaul Butcher, PT, DPT
McCaul Butcher, PT, DPT
City: Fairfax, VA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
I am very passionate about taking a full-body, all-encompassing approach to treating patients with endometriosis. I use a combination of manual interventions (soft tissue work, myofascial work), education, exercise, and movement re-training to regain optimal function. Understanding the complexity of the diagnosis and the person in front of me is so imperative to provide optimal, evidence-based, and person-centered care.
Isha Mody, PT, MS
Isha Mody, PT, MS
City: New York, NY
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: I believe in using a functional approach, using movement therapy, posture education, ergonomics, breath work, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, and a biopsychosocial approach within my pelvic health practice.
Dr. Paulami Guha, MD, FACOG
Dr. Paulami Guha
Paulami Guha MD – Gynecology & Minimal Invasive Surgery, Endometriosis Specialist
Summary: Dr Paulami Guha MD is a compassionate endometriosis specialist offering advanced care in Jacksonville, FL. Patients searching for expert support from Dr Guha Jacksonville FL can trust her thorough and personalized approach. With a strong belief in multimodal treatment, Dr Guha combines surgical excision—both robotic and laparoscopic—with medical management to address the full spectrum of endometriosis symptoms. She treats each patient holistically, considering physical, emotional, and reproductive needs. After excision, she commonly prescribes continuous hormonal therapies and offers guidance for those trying to conceive. When pain persists, Dr Paulami Guha MD integrates pelvic floor physical therapy, acupuncture, and menstrual suppression strategies to improve quality of life. Her balanced approach is rooted in coelomic metaplasia and Sampson’s theory, with a deep understanding of the disease’s complexity. Patients across Jacksonville and beyond seek Dr Guha for her expertise, empathy, and dedication to long-term healing.
City: Jacksonville, FL
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: Coelomic Metaplasia; blockage in the reproductive tract, treating pain symptoms; multimodal management – surgical and medical, also addressing the mental component; surgical excision of endometriosis; medical management by suppression of menstruation and Sampson’s theory.
What type of surgery do you perform for endometriosis?: Robotic and Laparoscopic Excision
Medication: Surgical excision followed by continuous norethindrone vs. progestin-only pills vs OCPs. If the patient is waiting for surgery and is in pain or heavy bleeding, I do recommend GnRH antagonists or agonists. In infertility patients, I recommend trying for pregnancy right away. Have used letrozole in adenomyosis patients who are going to try for pregnancy.
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: For pain, I recommend pelvic floor physical therapy and acupuncture, and also suppression of menses.
Mary Beth Thompson, PT, PRPC
Mary Beth Thompson, PT, PRPC
City: Alexandria, Florida
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, all others via in-person or video interpretation
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
What you should know about me:
Endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary approach to management. I utilize a holistic approach to patient care including manual techniques (myofascial, visceral, trigger point), indirect manual, central nervous system education and techniques. I view my role as a “quarterback” to a patient’s management, aiding to help a client find their best “team”. I encourage other disciplines including acupuncture, massage, dietitian, therapist/counseling. I feel my role is to aid in “tossing the ball” to the patient to self manage their chronic condition.
Briana Wyatt, PT, DPT
Briana Wyatt, PT, DPT
City: Bonita Springs, Florida
Visit types: Office/Hospital;At home;Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
I take a holistic approach to physical therapy and wellness focusing on addressing the whole body, identifying the root cause of illness and injury, and maximizing the body’s potential to heal. I incorporate my education in functional and holistic medicine, as well as additional training in pelvic floor therapy, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, and extensive strength and conditioning training. I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis and enjoy working with additional providers for a well rounded journey to healing.
Brita Allgyer, PT, DPT
Brita Allgyer, PT, DPT
City: Great Falls, VA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Visceral mobilization, myofascial release, yoga therapy, joint mobilization, cupping therapy, Graston, deep breathing
Carissa Francisco, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me: With patients who have endometriosis I approach the plan of care with a biopsychosocial approach. Thus, I am assessing and treating the musculoskeletal impairments of endometriosis including visceral mobilization to address abdominal and pelvic viscera fascial adhesions, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization of pelvic floor muscles and surrounding pelvic muscles as well as address bowel and bladder habits. I also usually refer the patient to CBT or some form of therapy to address possible previous trauma, trauma from being gas light by medical providers regarding their pain/symptoms, for any anxiety/depression related to the disease from being in constant and chronic pain, and to receive education in pain science in order to prevent or treat central sensitization or sympathetic up-regulation. I will also educate the patient myself in the role of the sympathetic nervous system in regard to chronic pain and ways to manage the sympathetic response through activities that help them regulate whether that be meditation, yoga, acupuncture, journaling, etc. I address or refer to a nutritionist regarding diet in order to prevent increased systemic inflammation from food. Lastly, I address the relationship between sleep and pain management and discuss the avoidance of estrogen disruptors in their environment to prevent excess systemic estrogen.
Chelsea Petrakovitz, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me: My passion for endometriosis came from seeing patient after patient who had gotten nowhere with their treatment for YEARS. The physical, mental, and emotional toll it had taken on these people was heartbreaking. I committed myself to being the person to treat what I could and guide them to the right people for the things that are outside of my scope of practice.
take a biopsychosocial approach to treat all aspects of the person. Treatment techniques I use include myofascial release, trigger point release, stretching, scar tissue mobilization, and somatic exercises. We also work to decrease central nervous system sensitization that can amplify pain signals – breathing exercises, vagus nerve stimulation, and education. We use treatments such as TENS and dry needling for patients open to these modalities.
I help patients prepare for excision surgery and recover after surgery. I also treat secondary symptoms that occur with endometriosis such as hip/back/groin pain, pain with intercourse, interstitial cystitis, and more! I firmly believe in a team approach and am dedicated to using my network of other practitioners to help patients.
It’s not “all in your head” and I would love to help you.
Dr. Kenneth I. Barron
Kenneth I. Barron
Dr Kenneth Barron – Gynecology & Minimal Invasive Surgery, Endometriosis Specialist.
Summary: Dr Kenneth Barron is a leading gynecologist and minimally invasive surgeon in Charlottesville, VA, specializing in endometriosis care and advanced fertility support, including IVF in Charlottesville VA. Known for his compassionate, patient-focused care, Dr Barron Charlottesville offers expert excision surgery and custom treatment plans for those navigating complex pelvic pain and fertility challenges.
Kenneth Barron MD approaches endometriosis with the precision of cancer care—targeting lesions with wide excision to reduce recurrence. He combines surgical expertise with hormonal therapies like high-dose progesterone and GnRH antagonists to support patients before and after treatment. When pain persists, he continues care by assessing for other pain sources such as nerve or myofascial issues. Patients seeking both endometriosis relief and fertility options turn to Dr Kenneth Barron for trusted, long-term support and highly specialized care in the heart of Charlottesville.
City: Charlottesville, Virginia
Philosophy:
Medication: Hormonal medications can be helpful for patients in controlling symptoms, preparing for fertility treatment, and anticipating surgery. Patients seek me out for surgical management when medicine fails. I often have patients try high-dose progesterone (norethindrone at 2.5 mg) if they have not before. I occasionally treat with GnRH antagonists in cases of nerve involvement, desire to shrink the disease before operating to reduce the risk of oophorectomy, and prolonged waiting for surgery.
I always continue to take care of my patients after surgery. There can be more than one pain generator coexisting with endometriosis. If pain persists post-operatively, I re-evaluate the patient for other sources of pain, if not already recognized pre-operatively, such as myofascial pain, neuropathic pain, primary uterine pain, or bowel and bladder-related pain.
