Meet Dr. Monica Zirolli
Our Newest Team Member at Bethesda, MD

Dr. Monica Zirolli is a physiatrist who is trained in a variety of techniques for helping her patients overcome their symptoms, improve physical function, and become free from chronic pain. Coming from a background as an osteopathic physician with additional experience in women’s health, sexual health, and physical medicine & rehabilitation, Dr. Zirolli has experience implementing methodologies such as peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections, osteopathic manipulative treatments, and more. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in empathy, communication, and education – not just dictating prescriptions to her patients, but making sure that they feel confident and empowered to take an active role in deciding their own course of treatment. 

Dr. Allyson's Digest

• Quote she is pondering: "You don't need to be brave all the time. Sometimes 30 seconds is enough."

• Podcast she is listening to: Exclusively Inclusive is a podcast hosted by nurse practitioner Erin Everett which is devoted to discussions of healthcare issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Check out this episode on which Allyson was the guest, discussing treatment for post op pain in trans patients who have had gender affirming surgery.

• Blog she is reading: ROSY is devoted to talking about women's sexual health, educating and empowering women to have better, healthier sex lives and removing the stigmas surrounding sex. Check out this recent article Allyson contributed discussing the symptoms and diagnosis of vaginismus.

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