Rachel Clark, PT, DPT, MPH
Rachel Clark, PT, DPT, MPH
City: East Aurora, NY, USA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
As a physical therapist practicing for 20 years in orthopedics and 9 years in pelvic health, I treat with a variety of treatment strategies that are patient-specific. I currently co-own Sana Physical Therapy, where treatment and evaluation are an hour in length and one-on-one with the physical therapist, never using aides or assistants to provide care. I take a holistic approach to treatment, and as both an orthopedic and pelvic health specialist, I utilize my expertise by examining the whole body pertaining to pain and movement dysfunction. I perform manual therapy, soft tissue and myofascial release techniques, and joint mobilizations as necessary. I perform pelvic floor physical therapy for both bladder and bowel dysfunction associated with endometriosis, I am trained to perform internal manual therapy treatment and assessment to address adhesions and restrictions within the pelvic floor. I use down-training and up-training principles along with neuromuscular education and pain science education. I employ exercise prescriptions for my patients needing to regain ROM, improve tissue mobility, and decrease restrictions and adhesions. I spend a long time educating each of my patients on their physical therapy plan of care, home exercise program, and pain and symptom management techniques. I work alongside 2 additional pelvic floor physical therapists, and we collaborate with case management and provide monthly in-service and clinical skill enhancement workshops. We also treat male pelvic floor disorders at our clinic. We have a strong referral source and collaboration from the local physician community treating patients with endometriosis, and we also have an RDN working at our clinic.
I am also yoga and Pilates certified and employ Pilates-based rehabilitation principles as necessary, with patients benefiting from this type of movement-based training and care.
Brynn Patterson, PT, DPT
Brynn Patterson, PT, DPT
City: East Aurora, NY
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Dr. Patterson received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. She has 20 years of expertise in the PT field, including specialized training in Pelvic health through the prestigious Herman & Wallace Institute. Dr. Patterson is co-founder of Sana Physical Therapy, where she provides orthopedic and pelvic health PT.
Dr. Patterson is passionate about providing the highest level of care to all her patients, especially those with endometriosis. She provides personalized, one-hour-long treatment sessions without the use of aids or PT assistants. She uses several strategies for alleviating pain and reducing inflammation by providing manual therapy to address adhesions and restrictions in soft tissue in both the abdomen and pelvic floor, including visceral mobilization and myofascial release. She provides therapeutic exercises to promote full ROM and strength in the pelvic floor muscles, including relaxation and stretches to down-train areas as appropriate. She educates patients on self-care, symptom management, and how to advocate for their medical care. She refers patients to the appropriate health professionals, i.e.,. Nutritionists, specialized OB-gyn and provide appropriate pre- and post-op care as necessary.
Erika Darbro, PT, DPT, PRPC
Erika Darbro, PT, DPT, PRPC
City: Chicago, IL, USA
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
I take a holistic approach to treating patients with endometriosis. I start with education and provide resources for patients to understand their condition better. I use a variety of hands-on methods, such as visceral manipulation, myofascial release externally and internally as appropriate, therapeutic cupping, dry needling, vagus nerve upregulation, yoga-based stretching, and mobility.
Racquel Kurzweg PT, PRPC
Racquel Kurzweg PT, PRPC
City: Amherst, NY
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
A comprehensive assessment precedes a multifaceted approach encompassing patient education, therapeutic movement, and manual interventions. Central to my methodology is prioritizing patient comprehension and providing robust support, followed by empowering patients with personalized stretches and movements to foster a sense of control over their condition. I incorporate skilled manual therapy techniques, drawing from my expertise in osteopathic manipulation, visceral mobilization, and myofascial release, among others, executed with a gentle touch. Additionally, I utilize adjunctive modalities including scar mobilization, cupping, and gentle instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), alongside specialized techniques such as nerve mobility work, to ameliorate symptoms effectively. Further enhancing treatment efficacy, I integrate modalities such as real-time ultrasound and surface electromyography (sEMG) to heighten patient awareness and facilitate the reprogramming of dysfunctional movement patterns.
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.
