Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS

Natalie Russell—Endometriosis Physical Therapist

Summary: Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS, is an experienced endometriosis physical therapist based in San Francisco at Origin Physical Therapy. Natalie Russell combines her deep passion for reproductive health with advanced orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy training to provide personalized care. Growing up in the Bay Area, Natalie Russell developed a strong connection to holistic health and wellness, which she integrates into her practice. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University, and completed a residency in orthopedic physical therapy at Kaiser Permanente. Natalie uses manual therapy and targeted exercises to help patients manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Her approach emphasizes treating the whole person, recognizing that health is complex and individual. Natalie Russell is dedicated to empowering her patients with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve their health goals in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Visit types: Virtual/Office

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

Interpreting services for other languages: No

What you should know about me: 

Natalie has lived her whole life in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up in the Bay, Natalie developed an equal appreciation for the outdoors and good food.

Natalie attended the University of California at Davis for her undergraduate education, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in both Spanish and Anthropology. After college, she worked for several years at Planned Parenthood, where her passion for reproductive health and equity in healthcare grew. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the joint program of physical therapy at the University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University. In 2019, she completed the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Natalie has also completed training in pelvic floor physical therapy through both Herman and Wallace, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association.

Natalie uses a combination of manual therapy and exercise to help her patients reach their goals. She believes that health is complex and requires considering the whole person.