About Autonomy Pelvic Health
Our services, financial information, and everything else you need to know to get the care you deserve.
Hi, I’m Audra!
I’m the CEO and occupational therapist of Autonomy Pelvic Health, and I specialize in pelvic health for all genders. I’m an occupational therapist who is passionate about educating my community about pelvic health and wellness, and I believe that everyone has the ability to heal, no matter how long you’ve been dealing with your issues.
My mission is to empower people so they can gain the confidence and control over their pelvic health in order to live their lives again. I use a whole-body, holistic approach since overcoming pelvic health concerns involves looking at the whole person.
I focus on providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment as that is essential for growth.
In my personal time, I love weightlifting, walking, hiking, baking, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m a huge fan of all things spooky and goth, and would definitely win a trivia night on all things metal & punk!
About Me
Board Certified Registered Occupational Therapist licensed in Massachusetts
Certifications
OT Pioneers by Lindsey Vestal
PR-MATT by Laura Rowen
The Constipation Tool-Kit by Laure Rowen
No Kegels Course by Becky Allen
Diastasis Done Differently by Antony Lo
Thriving Mama by Marcy Crouch
Pelvic Pro by Sarah Duvall
Courses I’ve Taken
“Taking the Pressure Off of Pressure Management”
Speaker for the 4th Annual OTs in Pelvic Health Summit
Speaking & Presentations
Who Do We Work With?
Women’s Pelvic Health
We work with women who are struggling with incontinence, pelvic pain, pain or discomfort with sex, back/hip/tailbone pain, chronic constipation, pelvic organ prolapse or feelings of heaviness in their pelvic floor, increased urinary frequency, surgeries such as hysterectomy and abdominoplasty, and other issues involving bowel & bladder health or function and sexual function or performance.
We also specialize in seeing women with chronic conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis, and women who are pregnant, postpartum (following a cesarean or vaginal birth), or going through perimenopause and menopause.
Men’s Pelvic Health
We work with men who are having challenges with testicular or groin pain, sexual function and performance, pain with ejaculation, back/hip/tailbone pain, post-urinary dribbling, incontinence, chronic constipation, urinary frequency, prostate issues and post-prostatectomy, and more.
LGBTQIA+ Pelvic Health
We provide a welcoming and inclusive space for our LGBTQIA+ patients who are having difficulties with chronic constipation, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, back/hip/tailbone pain, and so much more.
For our transgender clients, we offer pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for gender affirming surgeries, can help with pain/discomfort due to modifications such as binding or tucking, and more.
What Does a Pelvic Floor Therapy Session Look Like?
Depending on our care plan for you and which aspects of therapy motivate you, your sessions could involve any combination of the following strategies (including all of the below!):
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Internal pelvic floor muscle assessment (vaginal and/or rectal)
External soft tissue release
Myofascial release & trigger point strategies
Scar tissue mobilization (e.g., after birth, surgery, or injury)
Breathing and diaphragm strength, and rib mobility
Postural alignment work
External soft tissue release for hips, low back, abdomen, and thighs
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Pelvic floor muscle retraining (relaxation or activation) for your daily activities
Core and posture retraining for lifting, bending, and movement
Strategies for toileting, dressing, or physical activity without pain or leakage
Safe return-to-work, hobbies, exercise, and caregiving tasks
Pregnancy and postpartum function support
Menopause, perimenopause, and andropause -related adaptations and treatment for comfort, mobility, and function
Gender-affirming surgical recovery and functional adaptation
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Bladder retraining and urge suppression strategies
Bowel retraining and constipation management
Toileting posture and techniques for comfort and ease
Hydration and nutrition habits for pelvic health
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Understanding pelvic floor & deep core anatomy and function in your own body
Pain science and nervous system regulation
Lifestyle adjustments to reduce symptoms and improve comfort
Personalized home exercise and self-care programs
Trauma and its relationship with pelvic health
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Support for painful sex (dyspareunia, penetration pain, post-surgical pain)
Strategies for erectile and orgasmic difficulties
Improving pleasure, comfort, and confidence during intimacy
Addressing pelvic floor tension that could be affecting function
Recovery after cesarean or vaginal childbirth, injury, gender-affirming surgery, etc.
Education for you (and your partner, if desired) on communication, positioning, and pacing
Nervous system regulation strategies to reduce anxiety and improve connection
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Addressing leakage during any (especially max) lifts (squat, deadlift, bench)
Optimizing breath and brace mechanics for heavy loads
Managing prolapse symptoms
Core and pelvic floor coordination for maximal force output
Reducing low back, hip, or pelvic pain during training
Return-to-exercise care plans after injury, childbirth, or surgery
Load progression strategies to lift heavy while staying symptom-free
Contact us today for more information and to begin your Autonomy journey!
Financial Information
We’re an out-of-network clinic, which means we’re free to focus on quality, not quotas.
Your sessions are longer, your care plan is tailored to your goals, and your therapist has the time to focus on you as a whole person and not just your symptoms. We provide detailed receipts (superbills) so you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. This model allows us to prioritize your progress and communication over rushed appointments or insurance limitations.
Autonomy means choosing the care you deserve
Want more information on our pricing?
Simply click the booking button below to find out our current prices- they’re listed next to each service offered.
Your Questions, Answered.
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How can I schedule an appointment?
We have several ways to schedule an appointment to make it easy for everyone’s schedule:
Book online using the “Book Online” button on the Home Page
Fill out the form on our contact page and someone will get back to you in 1-2 business days
Call or text (774) 314-7318
If the issue is emergent (such as pain or late pregnancy issues), please don’t hesitate to call/text us directly at (774) 314 - 7318.
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We are out-of-network providers with insurance, meaning that we choose to not contract with any insurances. This allows us to provide a much higher quality, overall more holistic care, trauma-informed therapy, and various payment options to those who need them.
Due to being out-of-network, we are unfortunately not able to see anybody who is currently on Medicare.
Please know we are happy to answer and discuss any questions you have regarding finances through a free consultation call! You can book the consultation call online or call/ text us at (774) 314 - 7318.
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Yes we do! We recommend you contact your health insurance company and ask them about your specific out of network reimbursement policies. You can ask them directly, “What are my out of network benefits for pelvic floor occupational therapy?”
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As much as we all wish we could give you a definitive answer, the truth is that it depends on so many factors. We typically see initial improvement within 2-3 sessions, and our average number of patient visits is 4-8. After an initial evaluation, we would be able to better determine how many approximate visits you would need. We believe in healing for long-term vs providing quick fix solutions as those typically do not provide long-term relief.
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Absolutely! We encourage patients to bring in their babies, especially if your concerns revolve around your ability to care for your baby.
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Absolutely! We can still provide pelvic floor treatment if you are on your period. If you’re feeling uncomfortable leaving the house for your in-person visit, we can always switch you to a virtual session. Just call or text our office at (774) 314 - 7318 to switch!
