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 believe in a holistic and whole-body approach to pelvic health, integrating various treatment strategies into your sessions including manual work, dry needling, and exercise. 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
- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1
- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 2A
- PPHC Dry Needling & Pelvic Health: Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations
- Institute of Birth Healing: Birth Summit and Obstetric Care
Dr. Juliana Galante-Wiegman
PT, DPT, PCES, CSCS
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 has worked in multiple settings since she began practicing, from outpatient orthopedics, to acute care, long term care, and short term care facilities. She has also worked in pediatrics, where she found her love for supporting moms. Juliana loves giving support to this population, especially after her own experience of being a mom. She has seen how important it is to feel supported and cared for during this major 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, Gabriel. She enjoys weight lifting, surfing, hiking, and doing outdoor activities with her family.
Courses and Certifications:
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)
- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1
- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 2
- PPHC Dry Needling & Pelvic Health: Intro and Advanced
- Institute of Clinical Excellence: Fitness Athlete Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Institute of Birth Healing: Birth Summit and Obstetric Care
- Treating & Training the Female Runner
- Spinning Babies
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Dr. Maddie Henschel PT, Clinical Coordinator & Executive Assistant
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. 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.