Mentoring for Clinicians Who Want to Better Support Patients With Persistent Pelvic, Genital & Sexual Pain

Dr. Echenberg offers a streamlined, educational mentorship program that helps clinicians quickly build confidence in recognizing, explaining, and supporting patients with complex pelvic and genital pain conditions. Using his 7‑Step Pelvic Pain Education Model, he teaches providers how to integrate modern pain science, autonomic regulation, trauma‑informed communication, and pattern recognition into everyday practice. This mentorship provides your team with a clear, repeatable framework that improves patient understanding, strengthens continuity of care, and elevates your overall approach to complex pain.

Six 90-minute sessions online

 

Program Goals

Strengthen provider understanding of persistent pelvic, genital, and sexual pain through a modern pain‑science and biopsychosocial lens.
Improve early recognition of overlapping pain conditions and autonomic dysregulation.
Support clinicians in developing clear, compassionate communication strategies for complex pain presentations.
Provide a repeatable educational framework that enhances continuity of care across disciplines.
Expand access to knowledgeable, trauma‑informed care for an underserved patient population.
What the Mentorship Includes

Foundational Education

Participants receive a curated packet of evidence‑informed resources, pain‑science literature, and introductory materials that outline the Echenberg Institute’s 7‑Step Pelvic Pain Education Model.

Observation‑Based Learning

Clinicians and staff may observe virtual educational consultations to better understand how to gather history, validate lived experience, and explain pain mechanisms in a patient‑centered, trauma‑informed manner.

Team Training Sessions

The neuroscience of persistent pain
The role of the autonomic nervous system
Trauma‑informed pelvic anatomy
Trigger and pattern recognition
Down‑regulation and self‑regulation strategies
Rebuilding safety and function
Long‑term planning and communication
These sessions help your team adopt a consistent, whole‑person approach to care.

Screening and Assessment Tools

You’ll receive a brief screening tool designed to help your practice identify pelvic and genital pain patterns earlier and more accurately.

Ongoing Educational Support

Dr. Echenberg remains available for case‑based educational discussions, collaborative problem‑solving, and guidance on integrating this model into your workflow.

Who This Program Is For

This mentorship is ideal for:

Gynecologists
Urologists
Primary care clinicians
Pelvic floor physical therapists
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Mental health professionals
Sexual medicine providers
Multidisciplinary teams seeking a unified educational framework
All genders and identities are included in this model of care.

Why This Matters

Persistent pelvic and genital pain is complex, often misunderstood, and frequently misdiagnosed. Many patients have seen multiple providers without receiving a clear explanation or coordinated plan. This mentorship helps clinicians:

Reduce unnecessary testing and fragmented care
Improve patient trust and communication
Recognize patterns that traditional models overlook
Build a sustainable, compassionate approach to long‑term support

 

 

Call to Action

To inquire about mentorship availability and fee structure, contact:

office@DrEchenberg.com

Phone: 610‑868‑0104

“What Clinicians Are Saying”

 

Scott Russell, MD, FACOG

Gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO

"I had the privilege of working with Dr. Echenberg for 3 days, and the experience proved to be the most valuable educational time I have ever experienced.  It was far more helpful than any conference I have ever attended.  I came in with an intense interest in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain.  I was having some success, but felt I was lacking in some essentials.  It did not take long for me to see a clearer vision of caring for these complex patients.

I was impressed with the time Dr. Echenberg takes to get to know the patient.  During the treatment phase, he spends considerable time educating patients.   Indeed, he utilizes therapies to treat specific pain generators in the pelvis.  Most of these are known therapies, but it is always interesting to see how and where they are employed in particular patients.

It is his understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic pain that was most illuminating.  He discusses the contribution of life traumas, how seemingly innocuous events and episodes can push the pain patient over the edge, and then how to go about 'untangling' those issues with each patient.  He delivers his care with great humility, patience, and empathy.  Though there are a few miraculous transformations, the care is otherwise gritty.  There are no easy answers, and patients who have spent years reaching their current state are facing a potentially protracted course to resolve their issues.  Some will fall off as happens and revert to their baseline, and others will require prolonged maintenance therapy to keep them functional.  I observed all of these things.  I would strongly recommend this mentorship to anybody interested in improving their knowledge and care of their chronic pelvic pain patients."

Barbara Good

Certified Nurse Midwife in Lancaster, PA

"Through this mini-course, Dr. Echenberg demonstrated that neuroscience centrally informs his practice that relieves chronic pelvic pain.  A seasoned physician with extensive knowledge and skills, he integrates compassion and careful listening into his novel approach to relieving pain.

By offering this mini-course, Dr. Echenberg shares his seventeen-year (now 24 years) expertise and perspective in relieving pelvic pain.  Graduates have a proven platform to launch their own practices to care for women in chronic pain.

It was a privilege to observe his care for patients, who effusively expressed their gratitude to Dr. Echenberg.

Kris Christiansen, MD

Sexual Medicine Physician,   St. Louis Park, Minnesota

“Spending several days with Dr. Echenberg was one of the best things that I have done for my career and for my patients. He uses current pain management concepts and has a very effective way of treating patients with [pelvic pain] that previous providers had not been able to [successfully] treat.

While he was seeing patients, he was also teaching me and took the time to answer all of my questions. It was a wonderful experience and a worthwhile investment. I highly recommend this to anyone who takes care of patients with chronic pelvic and sexual pain.”

 

Marah Mattheus-Kairys, MD - Family Practice physician – Philadelphia, PA

“Dr. Echenberg has such passion and commitment to helping women and men with pelvic pain. Recognizing that patients often struggle to access care, he is eager to share his expertise with physicians. Observing his compassion for his patients, as well as his skills in performing multiple peripheral nerve blocks and bladder treatments, was highly beneficial. He showed me how and where to check for these issues and gave me direct information on treatment details. He also provided me with many resources on pelvic and chronic pain in general. He is a great teacher, and learning from him was a wonderful experience.”

Danielle Knippenberg, MPT, GCS, PRPC – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist – Bucks County, PA

“Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to observe you for the day.  You are an excellent teacher to your patients and even to me.  It’s incredible how you have been able to give people back their lives after years of pain.  I hope other practitioners can carry forward your unique model of compassionate and effective care.”

Ilyssa Boseski, MSW, MEd, Counselor for Sexual Therapy, Trauma and PTSD, and traumatic brain injury for men and women

"Thank you so much for your hospitality and the opportunity to spend the day seeing the work that you do.  After seeing how grateful your clients are, the value of your work is undeniable in how it helps and saves lives!"