Avery Madden, PT, DPT, WCS
Avery Madden, PT, DPT, WCS
City: Houston, TX
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
I am a well-rounded pelvic health physical therapist with a strong orthopedic skill set. I use therapeutic exercises, myofascial and trigger-point release techniques, and strategies to address nervous system dysregulation as it pertains to chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. I treat all clients holistically by aiding in addressing underlying causes of inflammation through referrals to necessary medical providers including excision specialists, dieticians, etc to provide care beyond musculoskeletal. I have undergone additional training in visceral mobilization techniques and plan to pursue training in dry needling in my ongoing continuing education. I have a true passion for treating the whole individual in my care and for optimizing their function in all aspects of their life.
Jill Mueller, BHScPT, BKin
Jill Mueller, BHScPT, BKin
City: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Endometriosis is a whole-person disease, so I take a whole-person, biopsychosocial approach using a variety of treatment techniques, including pain science, visceral mobilization, graded exposure to activity, and novel movement strategies. All of these are implemented with a psychological and trauma-informed approach, with the client’s goals in mind.
McCaul Butcher, PT, DPT
McCaul Butcher, PT, DPT
City: Fairfax, VA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
I am very passionate about taking a full-body, all-encompassing approach to treating patients with endometriosis. I use a combination of manual interventions (soft tissue work, myofascial work), education, exercise, and movement re-training to regain optimal function. Understanding the complexity of the diagnosis and the person in front of me is so imperative to provide optimal, evidence-based, and person-centered care.
Erica Nikolaidis, PT, DPT
Erica Nikolaidis, PT, DPT
City: Fairfax, VA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: As a practitioner, I value a whole-body approach when it comes to caring for a patient with endometriosis. I utilize several treatment strategies including yoga movements, breathing techniques, dry needling, visceral manipulation, and other soft tissue techniques. I find that internal assessment and treatment of pelvic floor musculature can make a great difference with people experiencing pelvic, lower back, or abdominal pain due to endometriosis. I also prioritize postural and overall biomechanical movement correction as a part of the treatment plan.
Maggie Abrams, PT, DPT
Maggie Abrams, PT, DPT
City: Dublin, OH
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: I empower clients to use organ massage (visceral mobilization) to help them manage their symptoms and maintain organ mobility.
Isha Mody, PT, MS
Isha Mody, PT, MS
City: New York, NY
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: I believe in using a functional approach, using movement therapy, posture education, ergonomics, breath work, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, and a biopsychosocial approach within my pelvic health practice.
Mallorie Hopkins, PT, DPT
Mallorie Hopkins, PT, DPT
City: Costa Mesa, CA
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care:
I support endometriosis through an integrative perspective blending traditional physical therapy practices with holistic approaches. During my treatments I offer menstrual cycle coaching, pain reprocessing therapy, hormone and nutrition coaching, herbalism support, as well as visceral mobilization, myofascial release, breathwork, yoga/exercise, and nervous system regulation strategies. With my unique blend of skills, I strive to empower you, to reclaim and rediscover the inherent strength and innate capability of healing that already lies within yourself.
Mary Beth Thompson, PT, PRPC
Mary Beth Thompson, PT, PRPC
City: Alexandria, Florida
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English, all others via in-person or video interpretation
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
What you should know about me:
Endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary approach to management. I utilize a holistic approach to patient care including manual techniques (myofascial, visceral, trigger point), indirect manual, central nervous system education and techniques. I view my role as a “quarterback” to a patient’s management, aiding to help a client find their best “team”. I encourage other disciplines including acupuncture, massage, dietitian, therapist/counseling. I feel my role is to aid in “tossing the ball” to the patient to self manage their chronic condition.
Briana Wyatt, PT, DPT
Briana Wyatt, PT, DPT
City: Bonita Springs, Florida
Visit types: Office/Hospital;At home;Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
I take a holistic approach to physical therapy and wellness focusing on addressing the whole body, identifying the root cause of illness and injury, and maximizing the body’s potential to heal. I incorporate my education in functional and holistic medicine, as well as additional training in pelvic floor therapy, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, and extensive strength and conditioning training. I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis and enjoy working with additional providers for a well rounded journey to healing.
Brita Allgyer, PT, DPT
Brita Allgyer, PT, DPT
City: Great Falls, VA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Visceral mobilization, myofascial release, yoga therapy, joint mobilization, cupping therapy, Graston, deep breathing
Carissa Francisco, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me: With patients who have endometriosis I approach the plan of care with a biopsychosocial approach. Thus, I am assessing and treating the musculoskeletal impairments of endometriosis including visceral mobilization to address abdominal and pelvic viscera fascial adhesions, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization of pelvic floor muscles and surrounding pelvic muscles as well as address bowel and bladder habits. I also usually refer the patient to CBT or some form of therapy to address possible previous trauma, trauma from being gas light by medical providers regarding their pain/symptoms, for any anxiety/depression related to the disease from being in constant and chronic pain, and to receive education in pain science in order to prevent or treat central sensitization or sympathetic up-regulation. I will also educate the patient myself in the role of the sympathetic nervous system in regard to chronic pain and ways to manage the sympathetic response through activities that help them regulate whether that be meditation, yoga, acupuncture, journaling, etc. I address or refer to a nutritionist regarding diet in order to prevent increased systemic inflammation from food. Lastly, I address the relationship between sleep and pain management and discuss the avoidance of estrogen disruptors in their environment to prevent excess systemic estrogen.
Chelsea Petrakovitz, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me: My passion for endometriosis came from seeing patient after patient who had gotten nowhere with their treatment for YEARS. The physical, mental, and emotional toll it had taken on these people was heartbreaking. I committed myself to being the person to treat what I could and guide them to the right people for the things that are outside of my scope of practice.
take a biopsychosocial approach to treat all aspects of the person. Treatment techniques I use include myofascial release, trigger point release, stretching, scar tissue mobilization, and somatic exercises. We also work to decrease central nervous system sensitization that can amplify pain signals – breathing exercises, vagus nerve stimulation, and education. We use treatments such as TENS and dry needling for patients open to these modalities.
I help patients prepare for excision surgery and recover after surgery. I also treat secondary symptoms that occur with endometriosis such as hip/back/groin pain, pain with intercourse, interstitial cystitis, and more! I firmly believe in a team approach and am dedicated to using my network of other practitioners to help patients.
It’s not “all in your head” and I would love to help you.
