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
Dr. Juliana is a New York native and moved to the Boston area in 2019. She is an orthopedic and pelvic health specialist with advanced training and coursework through Herman & Wallace and the Institute of Clinical Excellence, and she is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist.
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, preparing women for VBACs and spinning babies, and supporting moms with pain during pregnancy to mom marathoners with running-related injuries.
Juliana is more than a physical therapist, with her expertise 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, Gabriel. She enjoys running, surfing, hiking, and doing outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Maddie Henschel PT, Clinical Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Maddie is originally from the Philadelphia suburbs. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2019 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. As the executive assistant and clinical coordinator at Pacer PT, Maddie is eager to continue helping patients reach their therapeutic goals through effective communication and organizational skills.