Taylor Reyes PT, DPT
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.
Brittany Gosse-Jesus PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital.
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: In caring for patients with pelvic floor-related conditions, including endometriosis, I aim to assess the individual holistically. Recognizing that all systems of the body have interactions with one another and each system must be optimal in function on its own in order to facilitate optimal function and well-being of the whole person drives my clinical decision-making and assessment process. In physical therapy sessions, my aim is to identify and address musculoskeletal and neuromuscular related factors contributing to a person’s pain from endometriosis whether that be related to chronic inflammation, scar tissue, past or recent surgical intervention, secondary muscle tension, or a combination of factors. I utilize visceral mobilization, myofascial techniques, dry needling (basic and advanced techniques- to include pelvic floor), re-education of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems to help address and individuals presenting complaints. I believe that the answer always lies within the patient and I dedicate time in each session, especially the first session, to hear someone’s story, their history, their complaints and really get to know them to help determine driving factors for their symptoms and address the things that are most important to the individual in front of me. I also value interdisciplinary care and work with other healthcare providers to assure that all areas are being assessed and addressed as indicated. The gold-standard of care for endometriosis is important to me and I strive to provide connection to those resources whenever possible. I also include education of the patient and recommendation of resources regarding endometriosis throughout treatment sessions because I have seen the power that knowledge has. Often in the world of endometriosis management the patient is forced to be their own strongest advocate and I want my patients to be armed with as much knowledge as possible. ‘Knowledge is power’ and I think it is one of the most valuable interventions I can provide to my patient’s in addition to the manual work and other therapeutic modalities I have to utilize during treatment sessions.
Elizabeth Trausch PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital.
Spoken languages: English, Spanish
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: I have extensive training from Ginger Garner and Jessica Drummond, as well as being CAPP certified and a CAPP case study reviewer for 5 years. My treatment for endometriosis-related pain includes downtraining the nervous system, the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, relaxation techniques, general anti-inflammatory diet advice, internal and external soft tissue mobilization. I would include yoga based therapies, referrals for counseling when needed, stretching when something is tight and strengthening when pain is lower, if indicated. I have barral pelvic visceral mobilization training, but do not use it other than for the knowledge of the location of the organs.
Brianna Blohm PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Treatment for endometriosis should be multi-faceted. In my practice, I include manual soft tissue techniques, including STM, trigger point release, and contract/relax work, to internal and external pelvic floor musculature. I also perform visceral mobilization for the pelvic floor and GI system. I include diet and bladder education for optimal GI functioning based on patients’ individual needs. I also include isolated and functional training progressions for lumbopelvic and postural stability. Further, stress management, mental health awareness, and healthy sleeping patterns are included in my education.
Amanda Peled PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: My goal is to improve patients’ quality of life and to provide individualized treatment techniques. My care plan involves educating and empowering patients, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
When treating patients with endometriosis, I incorporate manual therapy techniques, gentle movement, yoga, diaphragmatic breathing, education on the condition, and resources for an anti-inflammatory diet.
Pauline Hannan PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Each patient, their medical and surgical history, including patient’s preferences after education on treatment options and approaches, are considered in their plan of care. I offer dry needling, visceral mobilization, myofascial release, internal and external pelvic floor assessment and manual therapy treatments, assessment of movement patterns, joint mobility, alignment, and stability- with associated manual therapy approaches, therapeutic exercise will consist of varying methods to include tai chi, yoga, pilates, exercise prescription based on past, current levels of exercise, with home programming that patient gives input as to what feels possible/achievable for them, with access to me between appointments so that their home program is changing based on their needs, flares, pain levels, and other changes in symptoms.
Sarah Shout PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: I enjoy meeting patients where they are with their symptoms, the season of life they are in, and their needs and wants with their course of recovery and management. Patients are expert in their own bodies, and learning from each patient how to help them is one of my favorite approaches to care. I use a variety of techniques and modalities, including visceral mobilization, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, strengthening and endurance training, stretching, body mechanics and posture, diet and lifestyle modifications, stress management, polyvagal strategies, functional mobility training, and collaborative care with other involved providers. I am continuing to learn and add skills and knowledge to the body of strategies I have to treat each person individually.
Suzanne Coffey PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: At Empowered Pelvic Health, we treat each patient with an individualized and holistic approach that encompasses the entire movement system. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and comfortable environment for each patient to begin or continue their healing journey. During a physical therapy session, we utilize many different treatment strategies to help desensitize the nervous system, including visceral mobilization, myofascial release, breath training, mindfulness, postural reeducation, neuromuscular reeducation, and therapeutic exercise. At Empowered Pelvic Health, we are passionate about empowering our patients through education and physical therapy.
Jennifer Patterson, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: My philosophy of care for patients with endometriosis is to care for the whole person. I listen. I ask questions. I care. I learn. I research. I collaborate. I teach. I work closely with each patient to achieve their goals. I aim to help patients from beginning to discharge and beyond.
Treatment strategies that I utilize are many. I believe that there is no one way to treat everybody. I will utilize manual techniques and modalities. I will use therapeutic exercises and neuromuscular reeducation activities. I will encourage other alternative treatments including massage therapy, acupuncture, and psychotherapy. We will work together and collaborate with other professionals as needed to achieve goals.
Ann Nwabuebo, DPT, WCS, PRPC
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Welcome to my profile page! I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Board Certified Pelvic Health Specialist with almost 20 years of clinical experience.
My mission is to provide all of my patients with safe, expert, compassionate and comprehensive care. In the treatment of endometriosis, I utilize various advanced manual therapy techniques including myofascial release, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, scar tissue mobilization, cupping therapy, therapeutic exercise and internal (vaginal & rectal)/ external pelvic floor work.
Working closely with my patient’s team of providers, I also emphasize a lot of education on lifestyle changes and mindfulness practices so my patients feel empowered in how they care for themselves.
As a mother, former pelvic pain patient myself, and a global citizen – I draw from my personal experiences to ensure an inclusive and deeply supportive environment for my patients to heal – mind, body and spirit.
Tanvi Maharaja, PT, DPT, OCS
Visit types: Office/Hospital.
Spoken languages: English, we have interpreters for all languages
Interpreting services for other languages: Yes
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: Being a conscious clinician, present with the patient providing a safe space to discuss her history in detail, directing her to the appropriate referrals for best care practice, manual therapy, visceral mobilization, pain modulation, breathwork as appropriate.
Elizabeth (Betty) DeLass, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/Hospital
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of care and typical treatment strategies: We focus on holistic care incorporating orthopedic and pelvic physical therapy approaches using visceral mobilization, myofascial release, cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education.
