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1 year ago

Megan Luybli, MS, RDN, LDN

Megan Luybli, MS, RDN, LDN

Megan Luybli—Endometriosis Dietitian

Summary: Megan Luybli is a compassionate endometriosis dietitian practicing at A Soft Place to Land in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Megan Luybli’s approach centers on patient-centered, weight-inclusive care that supports your unique journey with endometriosis. Understanding the physical and emotional challenges endometriosis brings, she focuses on improving your relationship with food and body while addressing digestive symptoms like bloating and discomfort. Megan Luybli embraces a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) philosophy, emphasizing gentle nutrition rather than restrictive diets, and also specializes in eating disorder recovery. Her goal is to provide holistic support that respects your choices and complements your medical care. With Megan Luybli, you won’t have to face endometriosis alone — she advocates for you and helps create a personalized plan to ease symptoms and enhance well-being in a warm, supportive environment.

Visit Type:  Office

City: Bethlehem, PA

Spoken languages: English

Interpreting services for other languages: No

Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: We value patient-centered care, meaning that we are here to support the decisions that are best for you rather than the decisions others may think are best. We know living with endo is exhausting and excruciating, and you don’t need to go at it alone. We are a weight-inclusive and HAES® aligned practice, meaning we’re here to help you better your relationship with food and your body. We also specialize in eating disorder recovery.
How can the right diet help an endometriosis patient? We know that gentle nutrition may be helpful in managing endo symptoms. Hot take: We also know food isn’t the end-all-be-all to heal your endo. We’re here to help alleviate GI symptoms while also supporting you in other ways that you may need (ie, advocating for you when you go to the doctor).
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3 years ago

Iwalani Crush, PT, DPT, PRPC, HPC, AASECT CSC, GGS-CWC

Iwalani Crush, PT, DPT, PRPC, HPC, AASECT CSC, GGS-CWC

Iwalani Crush – Endometriosis Physical Therapist

Summary: Iwalani Crush, PT, DPT, PRPC, is a compassionate endometriosis physical therapist based at Pelvic Guide at Continuity Wellness in Springfield, PA. Iwalani Crush takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to pelvic health, focusing on treating the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle. A Hawaii-born, BIPOC, non-binary, non-neurotypical breast and cervical cancer survivor, and a Herman & Wallace certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner, AASECT sex counselor, and Girls Gone Strong women’s health coach, Dr. Crush seeks to guide clients toward bodily autonomy through pelvic education and strengthening mind-body communication. She advocates for equity, access, and education in pelvic wellness across all populations and life stages. Health is holistic, and she believes in seeing and treating the whole person—Physical, Mental, and Relational—recognizing the integral relationship between the three in pelvic floor health and sexual wellness.

Using advanced techniques like myofascial release, biofeedback, neuromodulation, and rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, Iwalani Crush creates personalized treatment plans that promote healing and empower patients. Her expertise includes modalities such as acupressure, electrical stimulation, functional movement screening, and aquatic therapy. Beyond physical treatment, she incorporates breathwork, yoga, and Pilates to support long-term wellness. She also emphasizes developing interoception—the ability to become aware of, identify, and self-manage mental, emotional, and physical states—as a vital component of the healing process. Combining 15 years of expertise in pelvic floor physical therapy, AASECT sex counseling

Visit types: outpatient office/clinic, virtual, and in home

Spoken languages: English

Interpreting services for other languages: No

What you should know about me: ALOHA! I’m Dr. Crush. As a Hawaii-born, BIPOC, non-binary, non-neurotypical, breast & cervical cancer survivor as well as a Herman & Wallace certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner, AASECT sex counselor and Girls Gone Strong women’s health coach, I seek to guide clients toward bodily autonomy via pelvic education and mind-body communication strengthening. Health is holistic, and I believe in seeing and treating the whole person — Physical, Mental, and Relational. The integral relationship between the three is essential to my understanding and clinical approach regarding the pelvic floor health and sexual wellness of all persons. I strive to assist in my clients’ skills of interoception — the ability to become aware of, identify and self-manage their mental, emotional and physical states — and its vital role in helping or hindering their healing process. Combining my 15 years of expertise in pelvic floor physical therapy, AASECT sex counseling certification, GGS women’s health coaching certification, and holistic/non-oppressive/trauma-informed medical methodology, I am able to offer clients a comprehensive and empowering solution toward healing and embodiment.

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3 years ago

Dr. Jordan Klebanoff

Dr. Jordan Klebanoff, M.D.

Endometriosis Specialist, Gynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

Summary: If you’re seeking expert care for endometriosis, Dr Jordan Klebanoff is a trusted specialist dedicated to helping women improve their quality of life. As both a gynecologist and minimally invasive surgeon, Dr Klebanoff brings deep expertise and compassionate care to each patient he treats in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr Klebanoff understands that endometriosis is a complex condition with many possible causes, including embryologic, genetic, and environmental factors. He specializes in wide excision surgery, which aims to remove even microscopic disease and offer lasting relief.

For patients who aren’t considering surgery, Dr Jordan Klebanoff offers personalized medical management, including non-narcotic pain relief and hormonal therapies. He also works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists, pain specialists, and gastroenterologists to provide a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care before and after surgery.

City: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Philosophy: I believe that we have an incomplete understanding of the origins of endometriosis, however, that the theory of retrograde menstruation as the sole explanation falls well short of describing this complex disease. My belief is that there are likely many factors to explain this disease embryologic, genetic, environmental, etc. The theory that I believe most completely and rationally explains this disease process is an issue during embryologic development. This is why I believe excision surgery most thoroughly improves quality of life. Wide excision surgery will remove microscopic disease whereas localized excisions or ablation can fall short.

Medication: For patients not immediately, or ever, interested in surgery I will utilize non-narcotic pain medications and hormonal regulation where appropriate. Whether or not I recommend hormonal suppression, most often with an oral progestin, following excision surgery is based on individual patient preference and expectation. My typical counseling for patients is that whether it be medical management or surgical management my mission will always be to continue to improve quality of life in any way that I can.

Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: My approach to persistent symptoms following surgery is consistent to my approach before surgery. Because pain from endometriosis is often multifactorial I work closely with pelvic floor physical therapists, pain management specialists, sexual medicine providers, and gastroenterologists both before and after surgery. My counseling of patients for any symptoms after an excision surgery patients can depend on the specific symptom or what therapies have previously been tried and failed.

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4 years ago

Ann Nwabuebo, DPT, WCS, PRPC

Ann Nwabuebo, DPT, WCS, PRPC

Ann Nwabuebo – Endometriosis Physical Therapist

Summary: Ann Nwabuebo, DPT, WCS, PRPC, is a compassionate endometriosis physical therapist at Body Connect Physical Therapy in Narberth, PA. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ann Nwabuebo offers expert care using advanced manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Ann Nwabuebo believes in a holistic approach that combines hands-on treatment with education on lifestyle changes and mindfulness to empower patients throughout their healing journey. She collaborates closely with each patient’s healthcare team to ensure comprehensive, personalized care. Drawing from her own experience as a former pelvic pain patient and a mother, Ann Nwabuebo creates a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment focused on healing the mind, body, and spirit. Patients can access her care both in-office and virtually, making expert endometriosis treatment accessible and tailored to individual needs.

Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual

Spoken languages: English

Interpreting services for other languages: No

Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Welcome to my profile page! I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a board-certified pelvic health specialist with almost 20 years of clinical experience.

My mission is to provide all of my patients with safe, expert, compassionate, and comprehensive care. In the treatment of endometriosis, I utilize various advanced manual therapy techniques, including myofascial release, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, scar tissue mobilization, cupping therapy, therapeutic exercise, and internal (vaginal & rectal)/external pelvic floor work.

Working closely with my patients’ team of providers, I also emphasize a lot of education on lifestyle changes and mindfulness practices so my patients feel empowered in how they care for themselves.

As a mother, former pelvic pain patient myself, and a global citizen, I draw from my personal experiences to ensure an inclusive and deeply supportive environment for my patients to heal, mind, body, and spirit.

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5 years ago

Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT

Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT

Susan Clinton – Endometriosis Physical Therapist

Summary: Susan Clinton is a highly experienced and respected physical therapist who provides individualized, whole-body care for those navigating complex pelvic health conditions. Offering both in-person and virtual visits, Susan Clinton, PT uses a holistic, biopsychosocial approach that addresses the full movement system, rather than focusing on isolated areas of pain. Patients seeking Susan Clinton’s physical therapist services benefit from an evidence-based, integrative model that supports long-term healing and resilience.

As a leader in the field, Susan Clinton, PT, considers every aspect of your health—neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and visceral—to design treatment strategies that restore function and well-being. Her work incorporates mindfulness, breathwork, movement science, and soft tissue techniques to optimize both body and mind. Susan Clinton’s physical therapist care is always patient-centered, with a strong focus on self-efficacy and collaboration with your broader healthcare team to ensure comprehensive, empowering support.

Visit types: Office/Hospital, Virtual

Spoken languages: English

Interpreting services for other languages: No

Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:

I take an integrated, holistic biopsychosocial approach for individualized care for the client. I keep up to date with the current literature of movement science and employ a full-body approach to the movement system, and NOT a regional approach. Considerations for my clients are within the biology of the person including cardiovascular (optimizing HR, HRV), neurology (HPA axis, gut-brain connections, Autonomic NS and motor planning/brain protection and neuroscience of pain application, mindfulness/meditation, neural tension, and the peripheral NS), Endocrine (Nutrition, Life-style as medicine, sleep optimization and other factors to help with endocrine optimization), Musculoskeletal (Movement system optimization, exercise balance, loading/strengthening and soft tissue techniques for tissue changes, scar) and Visceral System (optimization of the urinary and GI system functioning, respiratory with breath/voice optimization and CV/ANS as above – including visceral mobilization). My practice is patient-centered with the goal to facilitate my clients’ return to self-efficacy and care with facilitated communication with the entire health care team.

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