Endometriosis Resources in Minnesota

A pelvic floor PT's list of endometriosis resources in Minnesota: excision surgeons, support groups, sexual medicine and integrative care, mental health, books, and documentaries.

After excision surgery, many of my patients ask the same question: what now? Minnesota doesn't have one central place that coordinates endometriosis care, so people are often left to piece together their own team. This is the list I give my patients. It covers who I refer to, where to find support, and what to read and watch when you want to learn more.

I'm a pelvic floor physical therapist, not a doctor, so some of these resources are outside my expertise. I include them because they've helped my patients, and because knowing where to look is half the battle.

Dr. Bethany Hansen, DPT, pelvic floor physical therapist in Edina, MN. iCareBetter-vetted for endometriosis care.

Watch: my talk for Minnesota Endo Warriors

In September 2024 I spoke to the Minnesota Endo Warriors support group about pelvic floor PT and endometriosis. I covered the conditions that often overlap with endo, what a pelvic floor PT evaluation actually involves, why pain can continue after excision surgery, and practical ways to calm a sensitized nervous system. Most of the resources on this page come from that talk.

Dr. Bethany Hansen presenting on pelvic floor physical therapy and endometriosis to Minnesota Endo Warriors

Endometriosis excision surgeons

Excision surgery cuts out endometriosis lesions, and many specialists consider it the gold standard for surgical treatment. These are the excision surgeons I refer patients to. Call their offices to ask about insurance before booking, because coverage varies.

Twin Cities and greater Minnesota

  • Dr. Matthew Palmer, DO, gynecologist. Oakdale OBGYN (Premier Women's Health of Minnesota), Maple Grove. Dr. Palmer's profile
  • Dr. Eric Heegaard, MD, gynecologist. CentraCare - Willmar Lakeland Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology, Willmar. CentraCare Willmar OB/GYN

Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Outside Minnesota

Some of my patients travel for surgery, especially for complex or repeat cases.

Support groups and community

  • Minnesota Endo Warriors. A Minnesota nonprofit that runs support groups, educational events, and the annual Minnesota Endo March. If you're newly diagnosed, or still looking for a diagnosis, this is a good place to find people who get it. mnendowarriors.org
  • MN Endometriosis Nook. A Minnesota Facebook support group, good for local recommendations and finding people near you. MN Endometriosis Nook on Facebook
  • Nancy's Nook Endometriosis Education. A large Facebook group focused on evidence-based endometriosis education. It's especially useful for learning about excision surgery and finding excision specialists. Nancy's Nook on Facebook
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine: Thriving with Endo. A virtual group for people preparing for or recovering from excision surgery, run by a national group of non-surgical pelvic pain doctors, PTs, and psychologists. It's free. They don't have a Minnesota location, but the group is online and open to anyone. pelvicrehabilitation.com
  • The Endometriosis Summit. A yearly conference for surgeons, pain specialists, researchers, and patients. You can attend in person or online, and the patient sessions are a good way to hear from leading specialists. theendometriosissummit.com

Finding the right specialists

  • Endometriosis-trained providers: iCareBetter. A directory of surgeons, physical therapists, and other providers whose endometriosis training has been reviewed by peers. I'm listed there as a pelvic floor PT. icarebetter.com
  • Sexual medicine and vulvar conditions: Dr. Kristin Christiansen, Park Nicollet. She's the doctor I refer to most. If painful sex is part of your picture, a regular OB/GYN exam often focuses on the cervix and can miss problems with the vulvar skin and tissue itself. If those tissues are irritated from a hormonal imbalance, pelvic floor PT alone can take a very long time to help. Treating the medical side at the same time usually means much faster progress.
  • Sexual medicine providers near you: ISSWSH directory. The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health keeps a directory of providers who focus on sexual health. Search for Minnesota. Find a provider
  • Integrative and functional medicine: Penny George Institute for Health and Healing (Allina Health). Integrative medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and more, with locations around the Twin Cities. This is where I suggest people go to look into gut symptoms like IBS and SIBO with someone who can guide testing and diet changes without a full elimination diet. Penny George Institute locations

Mental health support

Persistent pain affects sleep, mood, memory, and motivation, and they affect it right back. Working with a therapist is part of treating pain, not a sign that it's "all in your head." It helps to see someone with training in your specific situation.

  • Sex therapists and counselors: AASECT directory. The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists lists certified providers by location. AASECT referral directory
  • My list of Minnesota therapists. I keep a personal list of Minnesota mental health providers who specialize in chronic pain, sexual health, and pregnancy and postpartum. See my list of Minnesota therapists

At-home tools for calming the nervous system

When pain lasts, the nervous system gets better at producing it. These tools won't fix endometriosis, but many of my patients find a few of them take the edge off. Try one for a few weeks, and if it doesn't help, move on to another.

  • Curable. An app built specifically for chronic pain, with a free trial. curablehealth.com
  • The Tapping Solution. Guided meridian tapping, with free resources. thetappingsolution.com
  • Scientific Sounds. Bilateral audio you listen to with earbuds, meant to calm the nervous system. scientificsounds.com
  • Shelly Prosko, Physio Yoga. Free yoga videos from a physiotherapist who focuses on pain. YouTube channel

Books

  • Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis, by Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD, and Amy Stein, DPT. An excision surgeon and a pelvic floor PT cover the whole picture, from surgery to diet to pelvic floor work.
  • Hello, Down There: A Guide to Healing Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain, by Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, MEd. A pain psychologist on pelvic and sexual pain.
  • Outsmart Endometriosis, by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT. A nutrition-focused approach to managing symptoms.

Documentaries

  • Below the Belt. Follows four people through years of dismissal and delayed diagnosis. belowthebelt.film
  • Endo What? A documentary about what endometriosis is and how it's diagnosed and treated. endowhat.com

More from my blog

Pelvic floor therapy for endometriosis in Edina

Excision surgery treats the disease, but it doesn't treat the pelvic floor muscles, the nerves, or a nervous system that has learned to expect pain. That's where pelvic floor PT comes in. My sessions are 60 minutes, one-on-one, and you don't need a referral in Minnesota.

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This page is for education and is not medical advice. Listing a provider or resource doesn't mean they endorse this practice. Last reviewed October 2026.