Terri Sullivan

Terri Sullivan, PT, DPT

Endometriosis Physical Therapist

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5801 Soundview Drive, #150, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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  • Physical Therapy
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Terri Sullivan, PT, DPT

Terri Sullivan – Endometriosis Specialist

Summary: Terri Sullivan, PT, brings over 20 years of diverse physical therapy expertise with a special focus on women’s pelvic floor health. Combining her strong orthopedic background with specialized pelvic care, Terri Sullivan, PT, provides comprehensive treatment that addresses the whole musculoskeletal system, recognizing how interconnected the body truly is.

Sullivan PT carefully to each patient’s concerns to develop personalized, multimodal treatment plans. Her approach to managing endometriosis and pelvic floor issues includes manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, soft tissue and visceral mobilization, alongside postural education, movement retraining, exercise, pain management, and nutritional guidance. Terri’s warm, upbeat personality makes each session both effective and enjoyable, creating a supportive environment where patients feel empowered throughout their healing journey. Whether you’re dealing with pelvic pain or other related conditions, Terri Sullivan’s expert care is focused on helping you regain function and improve quality of life.

Visit types: Office/Hospital

Spoken languages: English

Interpreting services for other languages: No

Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:

I would probably call myself a ‘Jane of all Trades’ as I have learned several different specialties to help a variety of patients. Now, as a physical therapist with 20+ years’ experience, I have settled into devoting my skills to helping women with pelvic floor issues. I also have a very strong background in orthopedic physical therapy, which not only helps in women’s health but makes me versatile and able to assess a multitude of injuries and conditions. When caring for my clients, I listen closely to formulate the most effective way to address their concerns and improve their function. I like to address the whole musculoskeletal system during treatment. Everything is connected and can be a cause of source of a patient’s problem. Lastly, I am an exuberantly happy person, and I will try to make your session not only beneficial, but fun. Regarding treatment of endometriosis, I use a multimodal approach to help my patient with their issues. After performing a thorough examination, I design a plan of care that is discussed with the patient. Sessions can include manual therapy (myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization and visceral mobilization), postural education, functional and movement retraining, exercises, pain management, and nutritional considerations.

Additional Info
Gender:

Female

Hospital Affiliations:

NA

Insurance:

Regence, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, First Choice Health, Medicare, Tricare, Labor, and Industries. Most customary commercial insurance plans.

Waiting Time:

1 week

In Practice Since Year:

2000

Fellowship & Certificates:

-200-hour yoga teacher training, April 2018
-Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Level IIB) Visceral mobilization of the Gastrointestinal System, 2019
-Nutritional Perspectives for the Pelvic Rehab Therapist, 2020
-Pelvic Floor Capstone, 2021

Residency:

NA

School:

NA

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