Dr. Juliana Galante-Wiegman
Dr. Juliana (Jules) is a New York native and moved to the Boston area in 2019. She is the founder of Pacer Physical Therapy, which she created to fill the gap in maternal health care and to support women during their pregnancy & postpartum journeys. Her mission is to empower ALL moms to be strong and run confidently through education, exercise, and healthy habits!
Jules is a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health and orthopedics. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and New York.
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.
Jules is more than a physical therapist, with her expertise in pregnancy & postpartum rehabilitation, exercise programming, and pelvic health rehabilitation, she can give you the tools to reach your goals (and set new ones!).
Dr. Vera Menchikova
Dr. 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. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, graduating with honors and inducted into the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society.
Vera has taken coursework through Herman & Wallace Institute to specialize in pelvic rehabilitation and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Vera is super passionate about increasing education and access to healthcare to prenatal and postpartum women, as well as treating those with chronic pain, hypermobility syndromes, and urologic and colorectal conditions. Vera wants each patient to feel heard and embodies a holistic, whole-body approach to 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.
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