Our Mission
Bridging the gap between pelvic health concerns and returning to the activities you love, we value combining our skills as Doctors of Physical Therapy and strength coaches to support you in meeting your goals. We provide an educational, fun, and safe environment so you feel cared for and supported during and after your pregnancy.
Meet the Team
We believe that pelvic health physical therapy deserves women who are passionate and knowledgeable about pregnancy and postpartum
Dr. Vera Menchikova PT, DPT
Vera is originally from Maryland, but has lived all over the East Coast. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and Public Health from Boston University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University.
Vera has taken coursework through Herman & Wallace Institute to specialize in pelvic rehabilitation and is passionate about increasing education and access to healthcare for prenatal and postpartum women! She also enjoys treating those with chronic pain, hypermobility syndromes, and urologic & colorectal conditions.
Vera wants each patient to feel heard and embodies a holistic, whole-body approach in each session. In her free time, Vera enjoys weight-lifting, taking Zumba classes, exploring new restaurants around Boston, and competing in the West Coast Swing style of dance.
Dr. Juliana Galante-Wiegman
PT, DPT, PCES, CSCS
(Pelvic Health PT & Run coach)
Dr. Juliana is a New York native and moved to the Boston area in 2019. She is an orthopedic and pelvic health specialist with a passion to treat those during pregnancy and postpartum. Her mission is to empower ALL moms to be strong and run confidently through education, exercise, and healthy habits!
She has the experience, knowledge, and passion to cater to her client’s unique needs. Juliana has helped countless women during her career, ranging from new moms recovering from difficult deliveries and moms with pain during pregnancy to mom marathoners with running-related injuries.
Juliana is more than a physical therapist, with her expertise and post-doctoral coursework in pregnancy & postpartum rehabilitation, exercise programming surrounding the pregnant and postpartum female athlete, and pelvic health rehabilitation, she can give you the tools to reach your goals (and set new ones!).
In her free time, Juliana enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys running, surfing, hiking, and doing outdoor activities with her family.