Pelvic health leaders, what can occupational therapists uniquely bring to the world of pelvic health?

In this episode, Dr. Becky Allen talks with Audra Harris about how OTs and PTs can work together to elevate pelvic health care. Audra shares her personal journey from burnout in the traditional system to building a practice rooted in empathy and holistic connection. Together, Becky and Audra unpack the power of listening, collaboration, and lifelong learning to truly change the game in pelvic health.

Audra Harris owns Autonomy Pelvic Health in Central Massachusetts, where she helps adults of all genders reconnect with their bodies and move without fear. A weightlifter, traveler, and educator, Audra blends biomechanics and holistic OT principles to deliver deeply human care.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

(02:27) How Audra’s journey led her to pelvic health and entrepreneurship.

(05:05) The story of how a frustrating clinical encounter fueled Audra’s passion to challenge outdated beliefs in pelvic health.

(10:54) Why the “PT vs. OT” debate misses the point.

(14:06) What the OT lens adds to pelvic health: sensory systems, mental wellness, and a truly holistic view of patients.

(17:39) How working with OTs transformed Becky’s own clinic and her understanding of pelvic care.

(23:46) Why Audra left the insurance model behind to create a more human-centered approach to patient care.

(28:14) The five-year vision for Autonomy Pelvic Health and what growth looks like for her team.

(30:08) What “changing the game” means to Audra—and how curiosity and collaboration can transform the profession.

Thank you to Audra Harris of Autonomy Pelvic Health for being on the show!

Autonomy Pelvic Health’s website: https://www.autonomypelvichealth.com/

Follow Audra and Autonomy Pelvic Health on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autonomypelvichealth/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/autonomypelvichealth/).

Grab your free guides:

* From the Ground Up: The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/fromthegroundup

* From the Top Down: From the Ribcage to the Pelvic Floor: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/fromthetopdown

Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Becky’s course: How to Treat the Pelvic Floor Without Kegels: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/treatingthepelvicfloor. In this course, you’ll learn how to identify the root cause of pelvic floor dysfunction and confidently treat your patients without relying on Kegels. Becky runs this course only twice a year, so be sure to join the waitlist!

Follow Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckypelvicpt/

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