Dr. Yaniv Larish
Dr. Yaniv Larish, M.D.. Urologist With Expertise in Endometriosis
City: New York City, New York
Areas of Expertise: Interstitial Cystitis, Overactive Bladder, Bladder Botox, Axonics, and InterStim Therapy.
Emma Codman, PT, DPT
Visit types:Office/Hospital; At home; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Emma’s interest in physical therapy began while she was training to be a classical ballet dancer. After sustaining several injuries, she was determined to understand how and why physical injuries occur and how they can be prevented. Her dance experiences resulted in her choosing to attend Northeastern University to earn a BS in Rehabilitation Sciences and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
While in school, Emma interned as a Rehabilitation Assistant at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. This is where she learned about the pelvic-health physical therapy specialty. She was drawn to this specialty because of the therapist’s ability to improve the patients’ quality of life for the long term.
In her final year at Northeastern, Emma was fortunate to be granted a clinical internship in pelvic health, where she received in-depth clinical training and completed her Herman & Wallace Level 1 Certification.
After completing her degrees, Emma moved to NYC to work at an outpatient physical therapy practice, treating both orthopedic and pelvic-health conditions. She continued her education, with Herman & Wallace, Barbell Medicine, and the Level Up Initiative. In 2021, Emma received her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification through the Herman & Wallace Institute.
Emma is empathetic, caring, and easy to talk to. She is passionate about teaching her patients about their bodies and how they can impact their own health. Her goal is to empower patients to be confident in themselves throughout the healing process.
Lila Bartkowski-Abbate, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Treatments can consist of joint mobilizations, soft tissue work, myofascial and trigger-point release, strain/counter-strain techniques, modalities for pain or tissue relaxation as well as re-education with computerized biofeedback up-training (strengthening) or down-training (relaxation). Real-time ultrasound is used for muscle imaging and instructional use to teach our patients how to control their muscles. We teach each patient a personalized home instruction program that can empower them to manage their own symptoms. Manual therapy for biomechanical pelvic positioning, osteopathic approach to all joints along with rib realignment, visceral mobilization, along with craniosacral therapy (if needed), internal vaginal and rectal pelvic floor muscle release to decrease muscle spasms to improve pain.
Neha Golwala, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Patients with endometriosis have pain, muscle dysfunction, fascial restrictions, postural dysfunction. Patients with endometriosis present as a chronic case and many times have multiple surgeries (laparoscopic). Patients with endometriosis benefit from the combination of the approach of visceral mobilization, myofascial release, posture education, stretching exercise, strengthening exercise, pelvic floor therapy, breathing mechanics, and pressure management. I was lucky enough to treat a patient post excision surgery. The surgery was performed by Dr Ken Sinervo for thoracic endometriosis and the patient benefited from the diaphragm and pelvic floor release and improve coordination of muscles (diaphragm-pelvic floor piston).
Alexandra Burtman, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital, Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
At Solstice Physiotherapy, we specialize in pelvic health. Our goals are to restore function and eliminate pain so that patients can improve their daily functionality. We treat a complex part of the body by integrating our knowledge of orthopedics, bladder, bowel and sexual function to fully understand the entire person. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we focus on communicating with other specialists and providers to create an appropriate treatment plan and provide the best care to our patients. We practice myofascial release, strengthening associated muscle weakness and providing evidence based intervention. We also perform yoga, pilates, and sports specific intervention. We are committed to helping patients decrease symptoms and live the life they want pain-free. We believe in empowering our patients and advocating for them.
Erica Michitsch, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
Myself and at Solstice Physiotherapy, I specialize in pelvic health and orthopedics. My goal is to restore function and eliminate pain so that my patients can improve their daily functionality. We treat a complex part of the body and I do this by integrating my knowledge of orthopedics, bladder, bowel and sexual function and myofascial mobility to fully understand the entire person. The experience I have gained over the years treating pelvic helped has allowed me to use empathy and detail when treated my patients. I am an avid yogi and a pilates instructor as well as a collegiate athlete and use these skills when performing movement with patients. I use an interdisciplinary approach to focus on communicating with other specialists and providers in order to create an appropriate treatment plan and provide the best care to our patients. I am committed to helping patients decrease symptoms and live the life they want pain-free. We believe in empowering our patients and advocating for them.
Kara Mortifoglio, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
I like to use a hollistic approach, including: bladder/bowel techniques and retraining, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, biofeedback, dilator training, internal manual manipulation, anorectal manometry balloons, therapeutic exercise, pilates, postural re-education. Along with this, I often work in conjunction with pelvic pain specialists, acupuncturists, talk therapists, and many other practitioners.
Claire Hamnett, PT, DPT
Claire Hamnett, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital/Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
At Solstice Physiotherapy, we specialize in pelvic health. Our goals are to restore function and eliminate pain so that patients can improve their daily functionality. We treat a complex part of the body by integrating our knowledge of orthopedics, bladder, bowel and sexual function to fully understand the entire person. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we focus on communicating with other specialists and providers to create an appropriate treatment plan and provide the best care to our patients. We practice myofascial release, strengthening associated muscle weakness and providing evidence based intervention. We also perform yoga, pilates, and sports specific intervention. We are committed to helping patients decrease symptoms and live the life they want pain-free. We believe in empowering our patients and advocating for them.
Mary Hughes-Johnson, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital, At Home
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
I am a manual therapist who focuses mainly on myofascial release techniques, in order to improve tissue mobility and progress with strengthening when tolerated.
Dr. Lora Liu
Dr. Lora Liu, M.D.
Dr Lora Liu – Endometriosis Specialist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon.
Summary: Dr Lora Liu, a highly respected endometriosis specialist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, is based in New York City. Known for her skill and compassionate care, Dr Liu NYC is a trusted name among patients seeking expert treatment for complex pelvic pain. At the core of Dr Liu Endometriosis care is a comprehensive understanding of the disease’s multifactorial origins, including inflammation, immune dysfunction, and hormonal influences. Patients turn to Lora Liu MD for individualized care that blends evidence-based medicine with a human-centered approach.
Dr Lora Liu believes in treating each patient uniquely. She often combines advanced excision surgery with hormonal therapy, non-opioid pain relief, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. At Dr Liu NYC, her multidisciplinary team supports long-term healing, even for those with persistent symptoms. Dr Liu Endometriosis care reflects a deep commitment to improving quality of life, and Lora Liu MD remains a leading voice in delivering compassionate, specialized care for women with endometriosis.
City: New York, NY, USA.
Philosophy: I believe that the etiology of endometriosis is complex and multifactorial. I support the Mullerianosis theory. However, there are other contributing factors such as oxidative stress and inflammation, impaired immune response, genetics, and hormones – both endogenous and exogenous that play a role in the pathogenesis and proliferation of endometriosis.
Medication: I incorporate medications into my practice for the management of symptoms. For hormonal suppression, I incorporate combined OCPs, progesterone-only pills, or progesterone IUD. I do not prescribe GnRH agonists or antagonists. Depending on the patient’s pain generators, I may also recommend non-opioid pain medication, such as NSAIDs, gabapentin, SNRIs, and compounded suppositories.
Approach to Persistent Pain: I am committed to closely following my post-operative patients to ensure that their persistent pain is managed and overall quality of life is improved. Patients with a long history of pelvic pain due to endometriosis will often require additional support following surgery. I am fortunate to work in a multi-disciplinary practice with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians who specialize in pelvic pain, as well as with pelvic floor physical therapists and pain management physicians. However, my approach depends on the individual patient and her history and current symptoms. Some patients may find that their symptoms are adequately managed with hormonal suppression alone, whereas others may need a second look if symptoms start to recur after their initial surgery. By integrating a multifaceted approach, I find that patient outcomes are overwhelmingly more positive.
Dr. Andrea Vidali MD
Dr. Andrea Vidali, M.D
Endometriosis Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology / General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Summary: Dr Andrea Vidali MD is a highly regarded endometriosis specialist and reproductive endocrinologist based in New York, NY, USA. Known for his expertise and compassionate approach, Dr Vidali offers comprehensive care for patients dealing with complex endometriosis cases. His practice attracts individuals from both the New York City area and beyond, especially those searching for a trusted expert like Andrea Vidali NYC. What makes Dr Andrea Vidali endometriosis treatment unique is his focus on combining excision surgery with targeted medical therapies, such as progestins and IUDs. This approach not only helps control bleeding but also addresses related conditions that often go untreated. His methods are especially effective for patients who haven’t responded well to hormonal therapy alone.
In addition to his surgical skill, Dr Vidali emphasizes the importance of personalized, long-term care. Every patient receives a tailored recovery plan that may include physical therapy and collaboration with physiatrists to help manage persistent pelvic pain. This ongoing support is a key part of the experience with Dr Andrea Vidali MD, who believes that successful treatment doesn’t end in the operating room.
Many patients turn to Dr Andrea Vidali MD not just for his medical knowledge, but for his commitment to improving their overall quality of life. Whether you’re local to New York or researching providers like Andrea Vidali NYC from across the country, his integrative approach to endometriosis makes him a leading choice in the field. It’s no surprise that Dr Andrea Vidali endometriosis care is so highly sought after by those navigating this challenging condition.
City: New York, NY, USA
Philosophy: Current scientific evidence points to the coelomic theory of endometriosis
Medication: The approach to endometriosis has to be holistic and address not only the disease itself but also potentially associated conditions. At this time, since we do not have medical candidates for curing endometriosis, the first essential step in the treatment of endometriosis is excision surgery. Additionally, Dr. Vidali rely on hormonal contraception, preferably progestins either orally or in the form of IUD to control bleeding or adenomyosis-related factors, if present. He does not rely on GnRH agonists or antagonists as in my experience the risk profile and efficacy profile not better than progestins make them undesirable.
Approach to Persistent Pain: I would like to affirm that I follow all the patients I operate on until they are well. I see the patients periodically as long as necessary. I always have a plan post-operatively especially if history, lab work, and initial examination have highlighted the possibility of the coexistence of additional pain generators. I do recommend physical therapy to most if not all patients and rely on a network of physiatrists.
