Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS
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 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.
Madeline Manion, PT, DPT, CLT, WCS
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Madeline is passionate about helping women feel better in their bodies at all life stages through pelvic floor physical therapy. Her mission is to shed light on this often overlooked area of women’s health by providing a safe and supportive space where her patients can talk openly about their health concerns and learn more about their bodies. Her goal is to help patients return to doing what they love most in life with a sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment.
Madeline taught yoga for 8 years before moving across the country to pursue a career in physical therapy. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francisco where she presented research on the benefits of pelvic floor muscle exercise on female sexual function after vaginal delivery. Following her degree she completed the Women’s Health Residency Program at Agile Physical Therapy and received her board certification as a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. When she’s not working with patients Madeline loves to hike and watch wildlife, travel, eat delicious food, and read.
Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Liz Miracle, PT, MPT, WCS is the Head of Clinical Quality and Education at Origin, the leading provider of physical therapy for maternity, menopause and sexual health, with deep expertise in the pelvic floor and full body.
Liz is a Texas native and graduate of Texas Woman’s University School of Physical Therapy. She began practicing pelvic floor physical therapy in 2006 and has since received her Clinical Specialization in Women’s Health from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Liz was honored to both teach nationally for and chair the Academy of Pelvic Health’s Pelvic Certification committee. She has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of California San Francisco’s Graduate Program in Physical Therapy since 2010 and collaborated on the creation of the first smart pelvic floor exerciser, kGoal.
Genevieve Feeley, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Virtual
Spoken languages: English, Spanish
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Genevieve, originally from San Diego, CA, moved to the Bay Area to attend Mills College where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Hispanic Studies with a minor in modern dance. She became interested in physical therapy while rehabilitating a back and hip injury after dancing professionally for several years. Genevieve went on to receive her doctorate from the joint program in physical therapy at the University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University.
Genevieve was drawn to pelvic floor PT because she believes pelvic health is fundamental to one’s health and sense of well-being. She completed her doctorate research project on pelvic floor muscle strengthening to treat pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that is extremely common and impacts the lives of many. Genevieve has also received training in pelvic floor physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association and treats a variety of pelvic floor conditions in addition to treating orthopedic conditions such as low back pain and sport injuries.
Brooke Fantin, PT, DPT, COMPT
Visit types: Office/Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Brooke, originally from the Philadelphia area, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in Southern Florida. Prior to diving into her physical therapy career, Brooke set off on a personal journey to start to understand her own body by accomplishing a 200-hour yoga teacher training. This is where Brooke’s passion for empowering and supporting women began. Throughout her PT school career, her desire to get involved in the Women’s Health field grew as she learned more about the potential “shortcomings” that women are faced with when going through major milestones of womanhood. Ever since, Brooke has been passionate about educating and guiding women through these phases of life to ensure they have the resources they need to make informed decisions about their own health that makes them feel confident and comfortable! In addition, Brooke has completed training in Women’s Health Coaching and is now becoming a Certified Pre and Post-Natal Coach. She is expanding her practice as a yoga practitioner by earning her 500 hours and is also in a part-time Manual Physical Therapist residency program. When not working or studying, Brooke likes to spend her time being active and creative! She enjoys jiu jitsu, swimming and loves to summit an occasional peak.
Lindsey Christian, MPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Lindsey Christian is a physical therapist born and raised in southern California. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport Science from Concordia University Irvine, and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Cal State University Northridge. She began her career working at Saint John’s hospital, followed by an orthopedic sports setting for over 6 years. Lindsey has 2 children, a third on the way, and has developed a passion for women’s health, understanding the role as the clinician and the patient. Lindsey played four years of collegiate volleyball that unfortunately resulted in a knee injury requiring surgery and rehabilitation. This was a blessing in disguise as it ultimately directed her to a fulfilling career of physical therapy. Lindsey has a strong desire to help patients achieve their goals as mothers, working women, and athletes, as she relates to them all. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, spinning, and enjoying the sunny life in SoCal with her family.
Kristen Merchant, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Kristen, grew up in surrounding cities of Los Angeles, CA. Kristen’s initial interest in Physical Therapy was sparked in undergrad while pursuing athletic training. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Kinesiology and then went on to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. After the birth of Kristen’s first son, who was born 11 weeks prematurely due to complications with the pregnancy, Kristen deep dived into the realm of Women’s Health. She developed a passion for all things breastfeeding and pelvic floor related. Kristen is committed to serving the prenatal and postpartum population in easing the transitions into motherhood, whether it’s their first birth, or any subsequent birth, as no two births are the same. In her free time, Kristen and her husband enjoy trying out new Vegan restaurants, and taking walks with their two boys.
Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Jenna is a Los Angeles native, born and raised in Pacific Palisades. She attended Wheaton College in the Chicagoland area, earning a BS in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology. Returning to LA following her undergraduate studies, Jenna attended the University of Southern California, graduating with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2015. Jenna’s career began specializing in orthopedics while in private practice. An interest in women’s health was piqued in 2017 by her own pregnancy and postpartum journey with the birth of her first daughter. Since joining Origin in 2019, Jenna is utilizing her extensive orthopedic background in the treatment of pre and postnatal conditions— as well as continuing to deliver expert care for orthopedic joint pain— and has developed a strong passion and interest for helping women, especially those experiencing pain/dysfunction related to pregnancy and child bearing. While her favorite joint to treat is the shoulder— due to its complexity and critical participation in human function— her passion for science and the human body drives her love of this work. Jenna’s individualized patient plan includes identifying the cause of pain and devising strategies for promoting a functional and pain-free life through her movement system impairment approach to treatment.
Jennifer Carr, PT, DPT, OCS, PRPC
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Jen received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 2007. At UCSD she enjoyed keeping up her gymnastics skills, coaching gymnastics to kids and adults, and taking numerous dance classes through the dance department. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California in 2010. She received her Board Certification Specialty in Orthopedics the following year after completing the Orthopedic Residency Program in 2011. Her passion is working with all individuals to reach their goals; especially women, Moms, runners, weight lifters and performing artists. She is an active Mom of two herself (est. 2013 and 2016) and loves helping other mothers feel strong and capable. In addition to her specialization in treating orthopedic regions (including Temporomandibular Dysfunction or TMD) she has done extensive coursework in treating the pelvic floor for women across the lifespan and plans to sit for the PRPC (Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification) exam in 2022. She has also done course work through Herman and Wallace so she can provide education and therapeutic massage to nursing mothers who are experiencing pain from clogged milk ducts or other painful breastfeeding conditions. Furthermore, she works with individuals recovering from breast surgery including mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
Dayna Huor, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Dayna received her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with a minor in Chinese language from the University of Iowa in 2018. After spending her college years leading and teaching classes for the University of Iowa Dance Club, working as a personal trainer, and leading kickboxing group fitness classes, she moved to North Chicago, IL where she completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2022. As she developed an interest in pelvic health during her program, she completed additional certifications and finished her clinical training at Origin Physical Therapy in Brentwood, where she further cultivated her passion for empowering women through deepening their mind-body connection in all phases of life and healing, especially surrounding the experience of motherhood.
Growing up in Davenport, IA, Dayna was an avid gymnast, dancer, and martial artist. Dedication to her craft eventually led to opportunities to perform on America’s Got Talent, Ellen Degeneres, a commercial for Nike, and independent films – as well as the chance to compete and perform at various venues across the country. Through her life experiences as a young athlete, professional performing artist, and woman of color, she grew very aware of how these pursuits can have an impact on the whole person. Therefore, Dayna has committed herself to contributing to the global shift towards mental health awareness through spreading knowledge and understanding of mindfulness, and promoting holistic health practices to facilitate healing within physical therapy. In her free time, Dayna enjoys dancing, reading, spending time in nature and spending time with loved ones (including her cat).
Chelsea Stager, PT, DPT
Chelsea Stager, PT, DPT
Chelsea Stager – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Chelsea Stager is an experienced endometriosis physical therapist based in Los Angeles, offering compassionate and individualized care for pelvic health. With a background in professional dance and a doctorate in physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach, Chelsea Stager combines movement expertise with clinical skill to help patients return to meaningful, pain-free activity. She is certified in Pilates and GYROTONIC® and uses these techniques alongside pelvic floor therapy to support healing from endometriosis and related conditions. Chelsea Stager’s personal experience with chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction informs her empathetic, trauma-informed approach. She believes in empowering each patient through education, movement, and trust. Whether you’re struggling with pelvic pain or looking to reconnect with your body, Chelsea offers guidance with warmth and respect to support your journey toward long-term relief and well-being.
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Chelsea is a native to So Cal, having grown up in the South Bay. Her passion for movement began as a figure skater and ballet dancer. After dancing professionally and earning her bachelor’s degree in dance, she desired to learn more about the intricacies of the human body and how she could help others return to meaningful movement and activities in their own lives. This led her to earn her doctorate in physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach. Additionally, she is certified in Pilates and GYROTONIC® and has taught these movement methods for many years. Her interest in pelvic health peaked while working at a performance/sports physical therapy clinic when she realized just how prevalent pelvic floor dysfunction was and how many women were living with these problems. She understands the depth and vulnerabilities associated with these problems, having experienced chronic lower back pain for many years as well as pelvic floor dysfunction herself. It is her deep privilege to walk alongside you in your journey to lasting restoration and healing. In her free time, she enjoys staying active with hiking, Pilates, GYROTONIC®, and some light weight lifting. She also enjoys teaching dance on the weekends, adventuring with her partner, and deepening relationships with those in her community.
Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr
Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr, M.D.
Dr Soorena Fatehchehr – Endometriosis Specialist, UroGynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Summary: Dr Soorena Fatehchehr, MD, is an experienced endometriosis specialist and urogynecologist in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Fatehchehr focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating endometriosis, including excision surgery, and emphasizes the importance of individualized care. His approach to pain management post-surgery involves a combination of pelvic floor physical therapy, Botox injections, pain psychology, and relaxing exercises like yoga. For patients dealing with persistent pain, Dr. Fatehchehr recommends imaging and, in some cases, a second surgical look. He often starts treatment with temporary ovarian suppression using birth control pills, particularly after excising ovarian endometriomas. Whether you’re seeking expert care for endometriosis or need ongoing support, Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr offers a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to help you on your journey to better health.
City: Long Beach, CA, USA
Philosophy: Excision of endometriosis
Medication: Temporary ovarian suppression with birth control pills after excision of ovarian endometrioma
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: It depends on the timeline of the persistent pain, location and severity: Usually 3 months post op: Pelvic floor physical therapy, Botox injection to the pelvic floor, pain psychologist, pain management, relaxing work out including yoga. If the pain persists for a year then imaging and possible second look.
