Dr. Mamta Mamik
Dr. Mamta Mamik, Endometriosis Specialist
City: New York City, New York
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: Embryonic rest theory, coelomic metaplasia, stem cell theory
What type of surgery do you perform for endometriosis: Excision
Medication: Only oral contraceptives and Mirena IUD. I recommend their use after excision surgery to avoid recurrence. I avoid using GnRH agonists, as this makes excision difficult unless the patient really would like to try this.
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: Multi-modality approach is always best. This includes collaboration with physical therapy, nerve blocks in the office, and possible neuromodulator implants depending on the severity of pain.
Dr. Amanda Chu
Dr. Amanda Chu
Amanda Chu MD – Endometriosis Specialist
Summary: Dr Amanda Chu MD is a highly regarded endometriosis specialist based in New York City. With a patient-centered philosophy, Dr Amanda Chu MD emphasizes that no single theory fully explains endometriosis, though she draws from retrograde menstruation, coelomic metaplasia, and emerging research in epigenetics and immune dysfunction to guide individualized care. She specializes in excision surgery, supported by thoughtful use of continuous progesterone-only medications to manage symptoms while avoiding more aggressive hormonal therapies when possible. Dr Chu takes a holistic approach to persistent pain after surgery, focusing on reducing inflammation and addressing musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain through non-invasive strategies. She acknowledges the importance of treating coexisting conditions and embraces complementary medicine as part of a broader, multidisciplinary care plan. Patients can expect compassionate, personalized treatment that integrates the latest research and whole-person care principles.
City: New York City, USA
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: No single theory adequately explains all presentations of endometriosis, but I believe that certain theories play more of a role in individual patients. Older theories have merit, e.g., retrograde menstruation and coelomic metaplasia, but we are constantly increasing our knowledge of endometriosis, & I think that epigenetics and immune dysregulation will become increasingly important.
What type of surgery do you perform for endometriosis?: Excision
Medication: Currently, hormonal medications are a useful and, at times, necessary adjunctive for cyclic symptoms and ovarian cyst prevention. Typically, I utilize continuous progesterone-only medications with the goal of amenorrhea/anovulation. I prefer to avoid GnRH agonists/antagonists for long-term use, given their severe side effect profile.
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: Postoperatively, I prefer to focus on finding less invasive ways to decrease inflammatory, musculoskeletal, & neuropathic pain rather than repetitive procedures. I believe in treating all etiologies of pain, including often coexisting comorbidities, and well as being receptive to approaches that expand beyond traditional Western medicine. Finally, the mental & social impact of endometriosis cannot be overstated, and a multidisciplinary team is essential.
Kristen Munoz, PT, DPT
Kristen Munoz, PT, DPT
City: New York, NY, USA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English and Spanish
Interpreting services for other languages: No
As a healthcare practitioner, I approach patient care through a philosophical lens that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the whole body system. I integrate yoga strategies to enhance flexibility as well as reduce pain, Pilates for pelvic girdle stability, and visceral and soft tissue mobilization techniques to alleviate pain and improve function. Additionally, I employ strategies to improve bladder and bowel function through targeted exercises and lifestyle modifications, emphasizing stress reduction techniques to support overall well-being. This comprehensive, patient-centered approach fosters a balanced, harmonious state of health and empowers patients to actively participate in their healing journey.
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.
Amy Stein, PT, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me: Beyond Basics is an international leader in pelvic floor physical therapy located in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan. Since 2003, we have helped thousands of people recover from a broad range of conditions rooted in pelvic floor dysfunction. Our physical therapists are trained in many kinds of treatment. We use internal and external manual therapy, including: myofascial release, trigger point release, connective tissue release, and craniosacral therapy. If necessary, we can even gently mobilize the organs themselves to improve function. We also use techniques such as biofeedback to retrain your muscles. We’ll teach you techniques you can take home with you and use between sessions to improve results. We also occasionally use cold laser, heat and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Neuromuscular re-education is a type of exercise aimed at retraining your muscles to perform in the way they were designed to perform in order to achieve coordination and optimal movement. This is essential to be able to carry out pain-free activities like standing, walking, and getting out of a chair, and also in maintaining healthy function going forward to prevent reinjury. Ultimately, we consult with our patients’ referring doctor or healthcare provider and work with our patients to create individualized exercise programs that are tailored to their needs. And we devote time every week to continuing education, so we’re always on the forefront of treatment options.
Rebecca Arkin, OTD, OTR/L
Visit types: Office/Hospital;At home;Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Rebecca earned her Doctorate and Master of Occupational Therapy from New York University after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Behavior and Health, graduating magna cum laude, from Boston University. She has a passion for women’s health and pelvic floor rehabilitation that led her to focus her doctoral studies on chronic pelvic pain. Rebecca has earned her Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace after taking several courses and passing a specialty examination.
As an occupational therapist, Rebecca is dedicated to facilitating her clients return to meaningful activities. She is passionate about educating her patients about the pelvic floor. She works to empower her patients to achieve their goals. Aiming to incorporate complementary and alternative methods, Rebecca has completed her 200 hour yoga training and hopes to help patients connect to their bodies and improve their quality of life.
Alexandra Bertucci, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Alex is a Physical Therapist and pelvic floor specialist. She lives in Philadelphia and practices in various settings across the greater Philadelphia area. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2018. After a few years of clinical practice, Alex saw a gap in care that pelvic floor PT’s provide and connection to the psychosocial aspect of patients health especially for patients experiencing pain with sex. With this inspiration she became 1 of 5 physical therapists in the world certified through AASECT as a sex counselor. With these skills she also began working closely with the LGBTQ+ population as an ally and provider to help patients understand how gender identity and/or varieties of sexual expression and pelvic floor dysfunction can impact one another. During the COVID 19 pandemic she was able to use patient education to make telehealth sessions more meaningful and continues to focus her practice around patient empowerment and education.
Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Celestine Compton, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy with a board certified specialization in women’s and pelvic health. Dr. Compton is both Herman & Wallace and APTA trained in the areas of pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, myofascial mobilization, pregnancy and postnatal care. She has acted as a consultant and content developer for various websites and blogs related to women’s health and continues to enjoy writing on the subject. Dr. Compton enjoys working in the orthopedic setting and began developing her specialization in women’s health physical therapy following her experience in the Women’s March of 2017.
She continues to expand her knowledge and capabilities within the field of women’s health physical therapy in order to provide her patients and community with the best care, advocate for her profession on local and national levels, and support the advancement of women’s health through contributions to research, public awareness, and education. As part of the Origin team, she hopes to do her part to raise the standard of care that all women receive at every stage of life and to improve patient access to quality care so that no individual, regardless of location, race, identity, education, sexuality, or economic status is left behind.
Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital;Virtual
Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Russian
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy
Pilates Lessons
Massage Therapy
Orthopedics
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Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed
Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO.. Physiatrist, Pelvic Pain Specialist
City: New York City, New York
Areas of Expertise: Pelvic Pain
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, M.D.. Pelvic Pain Specialist
City: New York City, New York
Areas of Expertise: pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
Dr. Sonia Bahlani
Dr. Sonia Bahlani, M.D.. Pelvic Pain Specialist
City: New York City, New York
Areas of Expertise: Vulvodynia, Interstitial Cystitis, Vulvar Itching, Clitoral Pain, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Pudendal Neuralgia, Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
