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
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.
While in school she completed advanced Pelvic Health courses through the APTA and completed clinical rotations in a variety of pelvic health
and orthopedic settings.
Amy is deeply passionate about women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy. She wants her patients she to feel empowered, informed, and supported when it comes to their body and well-being through every step of life.She’s dedicated to offering compassionate care, and helping women reclaim their strength, mobility, and sense of self through a holistic approach.
Amy has experience working with young athletes, new moms returning to their sport and to activities that they love, and enjoys supporting women through their pregnancy and birth prep.
In her free time, Amy loves spending time with her family and friends, going for runs, yoga, traveling, and exploring Boston.
Dr. Juliana Galante-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 the gap in care of moms during and after pregnancy. 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 into motherhood.
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. 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. 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.