Dr. Dr. Gabrielle F. Daniel, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Gabrielle F. Daniel, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Daniel is a trained physiatrist with a strong background in non-narcotic pain relief for patients suffering from a variety of chronic pain conditions. She is currently in practice at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, tending to patients in Houston, Texas.

Her approach emphasizes the importance of trust and communication between patient and provider, helping her patients understand their options and making it clear that they are in control through every step of their treatment. She places a very high value on the comfort and happiness of her patients, and on providing treatments that bring noticeable results and concrete improvements to their quality of life.

The physicians at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine treat whole human beings, not symptoms. They take an innovative approach, combining traditional medicine with holistic modalities and restorative and rehabilitation medicine. They treat both male and female patients who experience core muscle and nerve problems; chronic pelvic pain; and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.

A second-generation physician, Dr. Daniel completed a four-year medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine before going on to finish her internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her experience, both as a consultant for National Health Rehabilitation and as an inpatient physiatrist at Christus Trinity Clinic in Texas, has had a strong focus on creating individualized care plans to help patients maximize function and mobility with minimal pain symptoms.

An authority in her field, the doctor is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

In her free time, Dr. Daniel enjoys lifting weights, traveling, and learning new languages. A major music-lover, she plays both piano and viola and goes to the symphony when she can.

Recommended Articles

• The History of Muscular Dystrophy

  What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis?

  If you have risk factors for osteoporosis – postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency – do not wait until the symptoms are out to get screened. According to statistics, a major contributor for osteoporosis doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. By the time you have a bone fracture, feel...

• What Is Oromandibular Dystonia?

  Oromandibular DystoniaOromandibular dystonia is a type of focal dystonia. This condition is also called cranial dystonia, in which the face, jaw, or tongue forcefully contracts and becomes difficult to open and close the mouth. Thus, a person's speech and ability to chew are affected. Cranial...

• 5 Tips for Living with Osteoporosis

  5 Tips for Living with OsteoporosisFor some people, an osteoporosis prognosis can appear like a fatal blow to their life. However, things aren’t hopeless as they might seem! Being in a position to adjust to the condition can really be helpful in getting you used to the condition. Osteoporosis...

• What to Expect After a Laminectomy

  If you experience back pain that grows severe, your doctor may recommend surgery depending on the cause. Over the centuries, back pain has been constantly a growing condition. You may be facing a lumbar laminectomy at any time.During a LaminectomyLaminectomies are done under general anesthesia,...

• Can Sciatica Pain Be Cured?

  What is sciatica?Sciatica is a health condition in which one experiences radiating pain running down from the lower back to the feet. Pain may occur on either side of the leg and it is not necessary that lower back pain exists in all cases of sciatica. The pain’s nature is shooting pain, which...