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Therapeutic Yoga and Physical Therapy Interventions, Classes, Workshops, and Trainings in Saint Paul, MN
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Therapeutic Yoga and Physical Therapy Interventions, Classes, Workshops, and Trainings in Saint Paul, MN
I am a Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist who takes an integrative approach to healthcare. I evaluate pain and dysfunction from the perspective of how your body is performing in realtime and incorporate aspects of health from the multiple facets of your unique life. I am goal-focused and realistic; honest and encouraging. I will give you a thorough evaluation relevant to the dysfunction you're dealing with and come up with a plan with you on how to reach your specific goals. Everything is always a conversation, and your consent is important and valued throughout our time together.
I treat any body part orthopedically though I specialize in pelvic floor evaluation and treatment and chronic pain management. I am especially interested in treating women before, during, and after pregnancy. I have years of experience working with a diverse group of patients who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, hypermobile, chronically fatigued, and medically under-understood. I have helped thousands of Minnesotans meet their goals of improving function and decreasing pain.
If you have any questions about if Physical Therapy is right for you, don't hesitate to reach out! Email me at danielle@matriwellbeing.org
The integrative "approach" may look similar to traditional orthopedic PT, or it may have a totally different feel depending on your specific needs. I am known to shift throughout my sessions to incorporate elements of both traditional and unique, collaborative ideas that are meant to address your needs in that particular therapy session. I always strive to present evidence-informed, research-backed therapeutic interventions, but sometimes we just need to be creative and move in a different way! Integrative PT strives to be whole-person centered and values body mind spirit connection with movement.
Our first meeting is an evaluation. During this session, I will listen to you tell me about your goals and we will break down what's getting in the way of you accomplishing them. We will perform some movement tests, which may include traditional strength or range of motion testing. I will get an idea of where the pain driver appears to be and decide if I can be of service to you. If you are having pelvic pain, you have the option of receiving a pelvic evaluation, which includes muscle testing of the pelvic floor. This is always optional! Every piece of the evaluation requires your consent, and I hope to build an established trust with you to help you break through the barriers that are holding you back.
Treatment plans are written after the initial evaluation - I will give you an estimate of how many sessions would be appropriate for your specific condition. If you are interested in maintenance yoga sessions or strength training when our plan has expired, we can discuss these as well.
The following conditions are appropriate for Integrative PT:
Pelvic Pain
Stress or Urge Incontinence
Pain with Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Syndrome
Endometriosis
Low back, hip, or groin pain
Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Migraine or chronic headache
No, in the state of Minnesota you do not need a referral to see a Physical Therapist for the first 90 days of treatment. Some insurance companies do require it, though, and if you would like to submit your claim for reimbursement you would need to check with your insurance before initiating your evaluation. Contact danielle@matriwellbeing.org with any questions
No, not currently, but this is in the works! You are currently able to use HSA payments for evaluation and follow-up appointments, and if you'd like paperwork to submit for reimbursement after our session is over, you can request these documents (this is known as a "superbill").
Yes! There are a variety of ways to get involved and stay educated and strong - check out group classes, workshops, and continuing education courses.
Email danielle@matriwellbeing.org with questions or to book an appointment