Megan Kalinich, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Megan Kalinich received a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Society from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, NE.
Megan has had an interest in pelvic health physical therapy from the beginning of her physical therapy education as she pursued additional academic training during her physical therapy schooling at Creighton University. She has worked at multiple practices in the Austin area where she was able to develop her skills in both pelvic and orthopedic physical therapy. Throughout this time, her passion has continued to grow for the pelvic health population. She enjoys assisting her patients in overcoming their symptoms and helping them to become empowered through knowledge.
Makenzie Cochran, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Makenzie graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and minor in Business in 2015. After graduating she spent time serving the Austin community through nonprofit work before deciding to pursue a career in physical therapy, and in 2021 she received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Makenzie became interested in pelvic health while observing at Sullivan Physical Therapy during graduate school and has since sought to increase public awareness and knowledge of pelvic floor therapy in hopes of improving patient access and care. She is committed to being an advocate for her patients and strives to empower them to be autonomous in their health journey through continued education.
Makenzie is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as their Section on Women’s Health. She has completed continuing education on pelvic floor diagnoses and treatments, as well as specific courses in myofascial release.
Kimberlee Sullivan, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Kimberlee Sullivan graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University. She received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. Since her clinical affiliation Kimberlee has focused her profession on pelvic floor dysfunction.
She has worked with orthopedic and pelvic health patients for twenty years in states such as Oregon, Minnesota, and Texas. In October of 2005 she opened Sullivan Physical Therapy where she could focus on patients with pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis, organ prolapse, sciatica and pelvic pain.
Kimberlee is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic and Women’s Health Sections. She is also a member of the National Association for Continence, Endometriosis Association, Interstitial Cystitis Association, National Vulvodynia Association, International Pelvic Pain Society, Texas Physical Therapy Association and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health.
Kimberlee is board certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. She is a recipient of the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic, Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy by the Section of Women’s Health. She has received certification by the Biofeedback International Conference for Pelvic Biofeedback.
Julianne Simpson, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, some French
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
I provide trauma-informed and inclusive care for people of all genders. I use visceral mobilization, fascial work, education, Postural Restoration Institute theories, pain science education, and listening to help people move better and participate in what they love.
Dr. Lawrence Sullivan
Dr. Lawrence Sullivan, Endometriosis Specialist, Gynecologist
City: Enosburg Falls, Vermont, USA
Dr. Benjamin Beran
Dr. Benjamin Beran, Endometriosis Specialist, Gynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT
Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT
Melanie Carminati – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, is an experienced endometriosis physical therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. At Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates, Melanie Carminati provides personalized care for people living with endometriosis, blending pelvic floor therapy, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and Pilates-based movement to support healing and long-term relief. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, she offers in-person and virtual visits to make expert care more accessible.
Melanie Carminati’s approach is integrative and holistic, incorporating massage therapy, orthopedic techniques, and movement education to address the root causes of pelvic pain and dysfunction. Her compassionate, patient-centered philosophy ensures that each individual is empowered through tailored treatments and expert guidance. With a strong foundation in evidence-based care and deep knowledge of endometriosis, she is dedicated to helping patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and reclaim their quality of life. She is proud to be part of your support team on your endometriosis journey.
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Russian
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy
Pilates Lessons
Massage Therapy
Orthopedics
Endometriosis Specialists
Lori O’Neill, PT, DPT
Lori O’Neill, PT, DPT
Lori O’Neill – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Lori O’Neill, PT, DPT, is a compassionate endometriosis physical therapist based in Chapel Hill, NC. With over 25 years of experience, Lori O’Neill embraces a holistic, team-based approach to care, recognizing the complex and unique nature of endometriosis. She regularly updates her expertise through specialized continuing education and collaborates with leading experts in pelvic health, pain management, and functional medicine. Lori O’Neill integrates advanced manual therapies like myofascial release, visceral manipulation, and autonomic nervous system regulation to support her patients. Her patient-centered approach combines empathy, trauma-informed care, and humor to create a supportive healing environment. She also emphasizes lifestyle medicine, helping patients find the right movement and conservative pain management strategies to meet their goals. Passionate about early diagnosis and fertility preservation, Lori O’Neill leads a private practice with locations in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, providing evidence-based, comprehensive care for individuals with endometriosis.
Visit types: Office/Hospital;
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies:
I have found that working with a holistic, team approach is essential for people experiencing any concern or suspicion of endometriosis. There is not one discipline that can cover the needs of such a complex and uniquely presenting disease process throughout a lifetime. My role is to expand and improve on a diverse set of knowledge by regularly attending continuing education specific to endometriosis and pelvic pain syndromes.
Advanced internal and general manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, visceral manipulation, and autonomic nervous system regulation are frequently implemented. Lifestyle medicine concepts may include finding the right type of movement/fitness and conservative pain management to allow the patient to achieve their goals. My patient-centered soft skills are being empathetic, trauma-informed, humorous, and intuitive approach.
What should be known about you:
Over the course of a 25+-year career as a Pelvic Health PT, I have had the privilege of training and collaborating with world-renowned experts in pelvic PT, pain management, MIGS, midwifery, and functional medicine. My resourcing reach goes beyond local communities to the leaders in the endometriosis treatment and birthing community for current, evidence-based, and complementary therapies. Promoting awareness for early diagnosis and proactive treatments for fertility preservation are areas of special interest. I am the owner of a private practice with locations in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit www.VitalityPT.org
Sarah Woodward, PT, DPT
Sarah Woodward, PT, DPT
Sarah Woodward – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Sarah Woodward, PT, DPT, is a compassionate endometriosis physical therapist at Luminous Physio in Seattle, WA. Sarah Woodward emphasizes collaboration with her patients to tailor treatment plans that address the unique impact endometriosis has on each individual. With extensive training in manual therapies such as fascial mobilization, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, and joint mobilizations, Sarah Woodward works to reduce pain and improve mobility. Her approach includes functional movement, breath techniques, and personalized strengthening and stretching programs designed to support long-term well-being. Understanding the complexities of endometriosis symptoms—including pelvic floor issues, joint pain, fatigue, and bloating—Sarah Woodward prioritizes patient education to empower self-management. Her goal is to help patients progress toward meaningful life activities, offering supportive care throughout every stage of their journey. Sarah Woodward is dedicated to being a trusted partner in your healing and recovery process.
Visit types: Office/Hospital, At home, Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: I prioritize patient-physical therapist collaboration in treating all of my patients, and especially my patients with endometriosis, as this disease can impact each person so differently.
I do have extensive training in the implementation of many manual treatments, including fascial mobilization, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, trigger point release, and various types of joint mobilizations that we can utilize to reduce pain and improve motion. I use functional movement, breath techniques, and positional strategies to help you get through the bad days, and also provide individualized progressive strengthening/stretching/
I take my role as an educator very seriously. I will teach you as much as I can to help you manage the musculoskeletal aspects of your symptoms, including unwanted pelvic floor symptoms (such as incontinence, pain with sex, painful bladder syndrome, or constipation), joint pains, muscle pains, fatigue, and bloating.
My goal is to help you progress toward the things that are most important to you, wherever you are in your endometriosis journey.
I would be honored to be part of your medical team.
Dr. Nicholas Hazen
Dr. Nicholas Hazen, M.D.
Dr Nicholas Hazen – Endometriosis Specialist, Gynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Summary: Dr Nicholas Hazen MD, a renowned endometriosis specialist and gynecologist based in Washington DC, USA, is dedicated to providing personalized care for women dealing with endometriosis. Dr Hazen understands that the disease process is still not fully understood, and he combines scientific evidence with personal experience to tailor treatment for each patient. When surgery is required, he favors an excisional approach with wide margins to ensure the best possible outcomes.
In managing endometriosis, Dr Nicholas Hazen MD uses a range of treatments, including progestational agents, GnRH antagonists, NSAIDs, and gabapentinoids. He emphasizes a holistic approach, recognizing the importance of diet and mental health in managing pain. For patients experiencing persistent pain after surgery, Dr. Hazen customizes treatment plans to meet each individual’s needs, working closely with them to extend pain relief and improve quality of life.
City: Washington DC, USA
Philosophy: I believe there is still more that is unknown than known about the disease process of endometriosis. Quality scientific evidence supports multiple current etiologies, suggesting that endometriosis is not a simple process with a simple solution. My approach to surgical treatment is based on my most up to date understanding of the disease process, in combination with my personal experience caring for patients along their unique health journeys. When surgery is warranted, I favor an excisional approach with wide margins to include both visible and surrounding microscopic disease. In my experience, this leads to the best outcomes for patients.
Medication: The choice of medication for the management of endometriosis is an extremely individual one. Finding the best fit for a patient requires reviewing both their current status and past history very thoroughly, including their previous experiences, the evolution of their symptoms, and their individual management goals. In my practice, I most commonly prescribe progestational agents but often recommend GnRH antagonists. The current literature shows that suppression results in decreased return of pain and symptoms following endometriosis surgery, and I often recommend and manage post-surgical resection hormonal suppression. I use non-narcotic medications such as NSAIDS for the treatment of pain and gabapentinoids and SNRI/SSRIs for central sensitization. I believe that diet and mental health also play an important role in the body’s pain response to endometriosis.
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: I believe there is no single “right” approach to addressing continued pain after surgery. Every patient is different, and so is each surgery, so it is critical to individualize treatment plans based on a patient’s unique needs. It has been widely shown that for the majority of patients, the pain relief experienced from surgery is unfortunately only temporary. In the continued care of my patients, my goal is always to work together to extend pain relief as long as possible and minimize impacts and disruptions to the patient’s life going forward.
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Michele Forsberg, PT, MS
Michele Forsberg – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Michele Forsberg, PT, MS offers compassionate, holistic care for patients with endometriosis at Align PT Manual Physical Therapy & Mind Body Studio in Longmont, CO. Michele Forsberg combines a variety of manual therapy techniques such as visceral and neural mobilization, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and trigger point dry needling to address pain and improve function. She integrates yoga therapy, pelvic floor therapy, meditation, visualization, and breathwork to support overall wellness and empower patients in their healing journey. Michele Forsberg believes in treating each patient with respect and involving them actively in their personalized care plan, ensuring that their unique needs and goals guide every treatment step. Her warm and comprehensive approach makes a meaningful difference in managing endometriosis symptoms and enhancing quality of life. Patients appreciate Michele Forsberg’s dedication to holistic healing and her focus on both physical and emotional well-being.
Visit types: Office/Hospital.
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: I take a holistic approach to treating all patients, including those with endometriosis. I utilize a wide range of manual techniques, including visceral and neural mobilization, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, scar tissue mobilization, trigger point dry needling, yoga therapy, pelvic floor therapy, trigger point release, meditation/visualization, and breath work. Patients are treated with respect and included in their plan of care decisions.
Taylor Reyes PT, DPT
Taylor Reyes, PT, DPT
Taylor Reyes – Endometriosis Physical Therapist
Summary: Taylor Reyes, PT, DPT, is a compassionate endometriosis physical therapist based in Farmers Branch, TX, who provides expert, patient-centered care. Taylor Reyes focuses on educating patients about self-management techniques, empowering them to take control of their symptoms through tailored home exercise programs, yin-based yoga, and nutritional guidance. Using a comprehensive manual therapy approach that includes visceral, neurovascular, fascial, and joint techniques, Taylor Reyes treats beyond the pelvis to address the whole body. Treatment often involves advanced modalities such as trigger point dry needling, neurostim microcurrent, and cupping, combined with neuromuscular reeducation and motor control training. Taylor Reyes emphasizes downregulating the nervous system and supports patients with anti-inflammatory nutrition education. When cases require specialized care, Taylor Reyes coordinates referrals to expert providers in autoimmune and endometriosis care. This warm, holistic approach aims to improve quality of life and foster long-term healing and empowerment.
Visit types: Office/Hospital.
Spoken languages: English and Spanish
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: My philosophy in caring for my patients with endometriosis involves education in self-management, manual therapy techniques, managing the autonomic nervous system, and anti-inflammatory nutritional counseling within the scope of PT.
Self-management is a huge key to empowerment, as navigating endometriosis symptoms is sometimes a lifelong journey. I want my patients to feel empowered and not helpless if they are not able to see a provider during a flare-up. Self-management may include home exercise programs, yin-based yoga, castor oil packing, and more.
I incorporate visceral, neurovascular, fascial, joint, and more in my manual therapy approach. Often, a patient’s issue goes beyond the pelvis, so it’s important to consider a total body approach. Neuromuscular reeducation and motor control training is a must with any manual therapy. Some of the modalities I use to assist in manual therapy are trigger point dry needling, neurostim microcurrent for scar tissue, and cupping. Orofacial myofunctional therapy and cranial therapy are incorporated as needed, especially if a patient needs to improve their overall airway function, which aids in improving the autonomic nervous system.
My patients are educated in the basics of anti-inflammatory nutrition support and downregulation of the nervous system. If their needs go beyond my scope, they are referred to specific providers that also specialize in autoimmune and endometriosis conditions.
