Our Mission
At Pacer Physical Therapy, we believe in supporting you through all stages of womanhood. Whether you’re planning on becoming pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating recovery after delivery, or simply moving through life with pelvic health concerns, our team is here to help!
We combine our deep expertise as Doctors of Physical Therapy with our backgrounds in strength coaching to create a holistic, whole-body approach. We strive to make every session feel safe, empowering, and work towards your goals.
Meet the Team
We’re a passionate team of pelvic health specialists devoted to helping women feel strong, supported, and confident in their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
Dr. Juliana Wiegman PT, DPT, PCES, CSCS
Owner and Founder
Dr. Juliana (Jules) is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist and the founder of Pacer Physical Therapy. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and minor in Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology, graduating with a special interest in treating female athletes.
Juliana began her career working in multiple settings in PT including in pediatrics. She found her love for supporting moms while working with families, realizing a critical gap in care for women during pregnancy and postpartum. Juliana loves giving support to this population, especially after her own experience in becoming a mother. She has seen how important it is to feel supported and cared for during this major life transition.
Juliana 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, preparing women for VBACs and spinning babies, and supporting moms with pain during pregnancy to mom marathoners with running-related injuries.
In her free time, Juliana enjoys spending time with her family and going on stroller runs with her son. She enjoys weight lifting, surfing, hiking, and doing outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Vera Menchikova PT, DPT
Dr. Amy Francis PT, DPT
Dr. Amy is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist, originally from New York. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at The University of Vermont. She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions
with an interest in Women’s Health and Sports.
Amy has completed advanced pelvic health training through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including post-doctorate courses with a focus on pelvic pain and bowel dysfunction. She is also certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES) and has additional training in the use of therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of clogged ducts and mastitis.
Amy is deeply passionate about women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy. She strives to ensure her patients feel empowered, informed, and supported in their bodies and overall well-being through every stage of life. Amy is dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping women reclaim their strength, mobility, and sense of self through a holistic approach.
Amy loves walking alongside new moms, helping female athletes return to sport, and designing exercises that truly support long-term pelvic health.
In her free time, Amy loves spending time with her family and friends, going for runs, doing yoga, traveling, and exploring Boston.
Kelly Morrison, Patient Care Coordinator
Kelly has over five years of specialized experience as a Medical Virtual Assistant, building on more than 20 years of client services expertise across diverse industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and has seven years of demonstrated leadership experience as a People Leader, consistently driving strong team performance and high client satisfaction.
Kelly is honored to support medical practices she genuinely believes in, working with passion and purpose. Her healthcare background includes gender-affirming care, spinal pain management, and women’s healthcare, where she provides reliable, patient-centered virtual support.
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, homeschooling her child, and practicing weight-lifting, combat sports, and martial arts for both discipline and therapeutic benefits.
Dr. Maddie Henschel PT, Clinical Coordinator
Maddie is originally from the Philadelphia suburbs. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a focus in Neuroscience. After graduating college, she attended the University of Pittsburgh obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
After relocating to Washington, D.C., Maddie has continued to evaluate and treat patients with cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, pelvic health, and metabolic deficits in the acute care setting. She also has a passion for learning holistic wellness approaches and is working towards obtaining a certificate in functional medicine.
Throughout her work experience, Maddie has loved assisting patients by constructing individualized care plans and supporting from an administrative perspective. As the clinical coordinator at Pacer PT, Maddie is eager to continue helping patients reach their therapeutic goals through effective communication and organizational skills. She is passionate about organizational management and operations and is your “go to” person for all clinical questions.