Pelvic pain should not dictate your everyday life.
Welcome to Pelvic Harmony
(Formerly Encompass Pelvic Health)
Your pelvic rehab specialist for complex pelvic pain located in Arlington, Ma.
In office: Serving the Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge, Lexington, Waltham, and Greater Boston Area in our private, quiet, & cozy Arlington office
Virtually: Via telehealth throughout all of Connecticut & Massachusetts
In home: In home post-partum visits available in Belmont & Arlington, Ma
Pelvic Rehab that helps you live pain-free.
Pelvic Harmony provides specialized occupational therapy for pelvic pain, painful sex, postpartum wound healing, and vulvar pain in perimenopause, and more.
Your pelvic floor doesn't exist in isolation. Neither should your care.
As an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic health, I focus not only on what’s happening in your body, but how those symptoms are affecting your daily life, relationships, exercise, work, parenting, and other activities that matter to you.
Pain is a complex phenomenon, compromised of sensory patterns, which require a deep understanding of how to manage from a neuropsychological approach.
This is where we come in. Not sure if we can help?
We work with a wide variety of anatomy and body types. Our approach includes a thoughtful care plan adapted to you and your anatomy. Every body has a different story, and we embrace your identity without assumptions on gender, biological sex, or sexual expression. Our care is respectful and grounded in the understanding that no two bodies or brains are the same.
At Pelvic Harmony, we combine clinical expertise with a whole-person approach, ensuring your care is:
One-on-one
Personalized to your body and goals
Trauma-informed and judgment-free
Rooted in evidence-based pelvic health practice
Pelvic pain can be debilitating. It affects all parts of your everyday life. Whether you are struggling with pain post partum, from a fall, hormone related pelvic pain, spasm, or something else: we are your specialist.
Start Living Without Discomfort
You deserve a pain-free body that supports your life, not one that limits it.
Let’s talk about how you can live a pain-free life:
Enjoy sex (alone or with a partner)
To poo without pain
To have a smooth recovery post-surgery
To have better control over your endo
To workout without pain
To have less dryness due to menopause
A pain-free pregnancy
To have fewer UTIs
To be able to use tampons
To have better orgasms
To move more confidently
To trust your body
To travel pain-free
To go to work without pain
To have decreased tailbone, rectal, or penile pain
Katelyn says…
“Susan has been incredibly helpful and has made my body make sense to me for the first time! She brings a depth of knowledge and experience to her clients while also being relatable. She truly views her patients as a whole person and works to identify core problems instead of treating symptoms. I’m very grateful for her and her work!”
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Andi says...
“I've had 3 pelvic PTs and Susan is the best! She made me feel very comfortable with the whole process and really tailored my sessions to my specific needs. She helped me through setbacks and celebrated my wins with me. I am so grateful for finding her and highly recommend her to anyone considering pelvic floor therapy"!”
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Sara says...
“I went to Susan for postpartum treatment and I could not be happier with my experience. Susan made me feel so comfortable from the start and she helped my healing process tremendously. She is extremely knowledgeable/experienced in this field- I was able to learn so much from her. You can tell Susan truly cares about helping you feel better and addressing any concerns. I can’t recommend her enough!”
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David says..
“Dr. Susan Yebra is a phenomenal asset to the pelvic health community and her approach to pelvic floor therapy is highly unique, patient, and understanding. I cannot recommend her enough and I wish I lived closer so I could see her more often! If you're looking for a great pelvic health specialist, look no further!”
Why choose us?
Dr. Y specializes in pelvic health. This means she does not divide her time treating other populations. You see a pelvic floor specialist at every visit.
As an occupational therapist, Dr. Y has an extensive understanding of the person-environment-occupation triad, meaning she is an expert in understanding how your environment impacts your bowel, bladder, or sexual function.
Patients have referred to Dr. Y as “a body engineer.” She has more than just orthopedic knowledge: she understands (and can break down for you) the physiology of your issue.
Because Dr. Y is strictly a pelvic rehab specialist, no two patients get the same exact treatment. You plan of care is always customized to you.
Not only does Dr. Y have advanced trauma training, but as an occupational therapist, she is trained in the nervous system, mental health, and the roles these systems play in daily self-care tasks, which includes ensuring a safe, neuroaffirming space for all clientele.
Dr. Y has a terminal degree in occupational therapy. She has completed a rigorous post-professional program and adheres to the highest standards of her profession.
Dr. Y continues to participate in the advancement of her profession, presenting at local and national conferences, is featured on podcasts, and is recognized throughout the world as a specialist in gender-affirming pelvic health.
Dr. Y believes that occupational justice is at the core foundation of pelvic rehabilitation; everyone with a pelvis deserves to be seen by a specialist.
Pelvic Harmony understands the medical complexities of our current system, and works directly out of network with insurance companies to make sure you are using your maximum benefits.
And finally, if nothing else, Dr. Y is a very passionate, compassionate healthcare provider of 13 years, with experience as a generalist occupational therapist before specializing in pelvic rehab in late 2020. She has experience in wound care, neurological care, and orthopedics, which sets her apart. She is the person you go to when your first few trials of pelvic rehab “didn’t work.”
Commonly Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
We offer 1:1 pelvic floor therapy in person, manual lymphatic drainage, and cupping.
How do I get started?
The best way to get started is to contact us via the contact form.
How long will it take to fix my issue?
This is such a great question!
Some people will tell you that 12 visits is the standard. While is is the average, every body is so vastly different.
In my years of experience, I have noticed that most patients need between 4 to 16 visits. Patients with chronic, long term conditions sometimes require upwards of 20-30 visits, but this is a rare occurrence.
The length of time it takes depends on your age, comorbidities, and how long you have been struggling with this issue. It also depends on how much time you have to work on your “homework” outside of sessions and your willingness to get better and see results.
Do you work directly in network with insurance?
We have recently made this difficult decision to transition to an out of network model. After accepting insurance for 2 years, we noticed the significant limitations of most insurances: after a few visits, they can terminate your treatment abruptly. This does not offer us the opportunity to fix your problem and can be really detrimental for your overall health. Getting referrals, prior authorizations, and denials mean more paperwork and less hands-on care time. Therefore, I have adapted an “accessible out of network model” where I offer discounted out of network pricing for the Greater Boston area, discounted package pricing, and payment plans. We can chat more about this during your inquiry call.
Mya says..."Compassionate and effective pelvic floor care during pregnancy I started seeing Dr. Yebra while I was pregnant. I was experiencing severe pain in my tailbone, hips, and pubic bone that was preventing me from doing normal activities or sitting comfortably. Susan treated me with care and compassion, taking extra precautions to make me feel comfortable and safe during our sessions. Over the course of my treatment, my pain improved significantly, and I was able to resume daily walks and sit with minimal discomfort. She even went above and beyond to teach my husband some assisted stretches we could do at home and during labor. I am incredibly grateful for her support and expertise during my pregnancy and would recommend her services to anyone looking for personalized and supportive pelvic floor therapy.”
Heather says...“I can’t say enough good things about Susan! I was very nervous reaching out for help postpartum, but she made the whole experience very comfortable and listened to everything I had to say. She prepared me for getting ready to go back to work and get back into exercising which I’m so grateful for!”
Jeremy says...
“Although reluctant to seek therapy, Susan quickly put me at ease with her calm, steady demeanor; taking the time to run me through all the details and answer any of my questions. After several sessions, I'm happy to say that I've seen robust gains and am confident moving forward with the tools she taught me. She's a very thorough and thoughtful OT who follows up and really makes you feel at home. Highly recommend! If you've been hesitant, this is your sign to start your road to recovery!”