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Feel strong, confident and in control of your body again.
Leaking, pelvic pain, pregnancy, postpartum and pain with intimacy. Private, one on one care, every visit.
- A private room, one on one with your physical therapist
- Every step explained first. You are always in control.
- Three female pelvic floor physical therapists who truly get it
- No referral needed
- Most of our clients use their insurance for reimbursement
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Shirley, MA
The Pelvic Health Center at Whole Health Solutions.
The Pelvic Health Center is our pelvic health and therapy program at 2 Shaker Road in Shirley, MA. Women from Shirley, Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Lunenburg and nearby towns come to us for leaking, pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, prolapse and more.
Care is led by Dr. Courtney Teehan, DPT, with Dr. Alicia Cecchini, DPT, and Dr. Caitlin McCutcheon, DPT. Every visit is one on one in a private room, and your plan connects your pelvic floor to the breathing, core and whole body strength that keep you feeling strong.
Sound familiar?
Common does not mean normal.
So many women are told to just live with it. You do not have to.
- You leak when you sneeze, laugh, jump or run.
- You plan every outing around where the bathroom is.
- You had your baby months or years ago and your body still does not feel like yours.
- Sex, tampons or exams hurt, and nobody has given you a real answer.
- You feel pressure or heaviness, or your core just feels like nothing is there.
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles. Like any muscle, it can be too weak, too tight or out of sync with the rest of your body. A pelvic floor physical therapist finds out which, explains it in plain language and gives you a plan to fix it.
You deserve real answers and a real plan, not "that is just part of being a woman."
What to expect
A private room. A clear plan. You stay in control.
Your first visit starts with a conversation, not a table. You sit down with your pelvic floor physical therapist in our private Pelvic Health Center room, talk through what is going on and what you want to get back to.
Nothing happens without your okay. Your therapist explains every step before it happens, and an internal exam only happens if you want one and consent to it. Many women are surprised by how comfortable the whole visit feels.
How we help
Pelvic health and therapy for every stage of life.
Whatever brought you here, it starts the same way: one pelvic floor physical therapist, a thorough evaluation and a plan built around your body and your goals.
Pregnancy and postpartum
Feel strong and prepared through pregnancy, then recover well after birth, whether your baby is six weeks or six years old. We help with the leaking, the aches and the core that does not feel like yours anymore.
What's included
- Prenatal care and preparing for birth
- Postpartum recovery after a vaginal birth or C section
- Diastasis recti (ab separation)
- A safe return to exercise, running, and holding and carrying your kids
Bladder, bowel and pelvic pain
Leaking, urgency, constipation and pelvic pain are common, and they are very treatable. We find what is driving your symptoms and calm them down, so your day stops revolving around them.
What's included
- Leaking with coughs, sneezes, laughs or exercise
- Urgency, frequency and getting up at night
- Constipation and trouble emptying
- Pelvic pain, pain with intimacy and interstitial cystitis
Core, hip and whole body strength
Your pelvic floor works as a team with your breathing, core, hips and back. Once symptoms settle, we build the strength that keeps them from coming back and gets you back to what you love.
What's included
- Breathing and core coordination
- Hip and low back pain linked to the pelvic floor
- Prolapse symptoms and pelvic pressure
- A home program with video links for every exercise
What we help with
If something does not feel right, start here.
The concerns women bring to the Pelvic Health Center every week. If yours is not listed, ask us on your free call.
Leaking
Urine leaks when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, run or lift.
Learn moreUrgency and frequency
Always needing to go, rushing to the bathroom and getting up at night.
Learn morePregnancy aches
Back, hip and pelvic pain while you are pregnant, plus preparing for birth.
Learn morePostpartum recovery
Healing after a vaginal birth or C section, even years later.
Learn moreDiastasis recti
Ab separation, doming and a core that feels weak after pregnancy.
Learn morePelvic organ prolapse
Pressure, heaviness or a feeling that something is falling down.
Learn morePelvic pain
Aching, burning or sharp pain in the pelvis that has no clear answer.
Learn morePain with intimacy
Pain with sex, tampons or exams that you should not have to put up with.
Learn moreConstipation
Straining, trouble emptying and bowel habits that run your day.
Learn moreInterstitial cystitis
Bladder pain, urgency and frequency that keep flaring up.
Learn moreHip and low back pain
Hip, back and sacroiliac pain connected to the pelvic floor.
Learn moreReturn to exercise
Leaking or pressure when you run, jump or lift, and a safe way back.
Learn moreLearn from our team
Quick answers on video
Short videos from our clinicians on the questions we hear most. Free to watch, no sign up.
From our blog and newsletter
Read more from our team
Straight answers from our clinicians on pelvic health and therapy.
- BlogThe Symptoms Women Are Told to Accept After Kids (And Which Ones Are Actually Fixable)Sep 15, 2026
- BlogThe Complete Guide to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Shirley MA: What It Helps and What to ExpectOct 29, 2025
- BlogWhat Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Why Every Woman Should Know About ItMay 2, 2025
Why women choose us
Care that treats all of you, not just a symptom.
Pelvic floor therapy works best as part of a plan for your whole body. That is how we do it.
"I highly recommend doing pelvic floor PT here for all postpartum mamas to help the healing processes along!" Catherine
One on one, start to finish
Your pelvic floor physical therapist is with you for your whole appointment, in a private room.
The same person every visit
You tell your story once. The therapist who evaluates you is the one who treats you.
Pelvic floor plus real strength
We connect your pelvic floor to your breathing, core and hips, then build the strength to keep you there.
A whole team under one roof
When you are ready, our personal trainers and health coaches help you keep going.
How it works
Feeling like yourself again, for good.
Private, clear and always at your pace.
01
Relieve
We listen, find what is driving your symptoms and explain it in plain words. Then we start easing the leaking, pain or pressure right away.
02
Rebuild
Breathing, core, hip and pelvic floor work matched to your body, so your muscles work together the way they should.
03
Perform
Get back to running, holding and carrying your kids, intimacy and everyday life with confidence.
04
Thrive
Stay strong through every season of life, from pregnancy to menopause and beyond, with a team that already knows your story.
Thrive is not a finish line. When life brings something new, the loop starts again with the same team.
Your pelvic health team
Meet the women who will care for you.
Three female pelvic floor physical therapists, led by Dr. Courtney Teehan, Director of the Pelvic Health Center.
Real clients, real results
What our pelvic health clients say.
★★★★★ 199 Google reviews, 5.0 rating
★★★★★
After living with Interstitial Cystitis for 27 years, I truly felt like I had tried everything. In just four short weeks, she has helped me more than anyone else has in over two decades.
Melissa G.Interstitial cystitis
★★★★★
Recovering from pregnancy and a c-section is tough, I was barely able to move around without pain and struggled carrying my baby even for short periods. Alicia listened to my concerns and made a comprehensive plan to target all of them.
CatherinePostpartum recovery
★★★★★
She created a comfortable environment for discussing concerns that can often feel difficult or stigmatized, and she consistently treated me with dignity and sensitivity.
Diane R.Pelvic floor therapy
★★★★★
Wonderful experience working with PT Courtney! Hope to continue with her in the future.
Shelly J.Pelvic Health and Therapy
June 2026 on Google
Questions
Pelvic health questions, answered.
What women ask us most before their first visit.
Is pelvic floor therapy painful or uncomfortable?
Not for most women. Treatment is gentle and goes at your pace. Your therapist explains every step before anything happens, you can pause or stop at any time, and every visit is in a private room.
Do I have to have an internal exam?
No. An internal exam only happens if you want one and consent to it. Many women start without one, and your therapist will explain your options so you can decide what feels right.
Do I need a doctor's referral for pelvic floor therapy?
No. In Massachusetts you can see a physical therapist directly. If you need a doctor's input along the way, we will help you get it.
Can I use my insurance for pelvic floor therapy?
Most of our clients do use their insurance for reimbursement of our physical therapy services. Pelvic floor physical therapy is also an eligible expense for HSA and FSA accounts. We go over everything in the discovery meeting.
What happens at my first pelvic floor therapy visit?
You start with a conversation in our private room about what is going on and what you want to get back to. Your therapist looks at your breathing, core, hips and posture, explains what they find in plain language and starts treatment. You leave with a plan.
I had my baby years ago. Is it too late for pelvic floor therapy?
No. Women come to us six weeks, six years and twenty years after giving birth. Your pelvic floor can get stronger and work better at any age.
Can I come in while I am pregnant?
Yes. Pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy can ease back, hip and pelvic pain, help you prepare for birth and set you up for an easier recovery afterward.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. If something does not feel right, or you simply want to feel stronger and more in control of your body, that is reason enough to book a free call.
Who will I see at the Pelvic Health Center?
One of our three female pelvic floor physical therapists: Dr. Courtney Teehan, DPT, Director of the Pelvic Health Center, Dr. Alicia Cecchini, DPT, or Dr. Caitlin McCutcheon, DPT. You see the same therapist every visit.
What towns do your pelvic health clients come from?
The Pelvic Health Center is at 2 Shaker Road, Suite C200, Shirley, MA 01464. Clients come from Shirley, Ayer, Devens, Harvard, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Groton, Leominster, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, Townsend, Fitchburg, Pepperell, Clinton, Sterling, Stow, Westford, Berlin, Acton, Dunstable and Hudson, and plenty of women drive in from farther away. Wherever you live, you are welcome here.
Ready when you are
Take the first step. We will take it from there.
Start with a free call with Courtney. Tell her what is going on, ask anything, and find out if pelvic floor therapy is right for you. No pressure, just answers.
- Address2 Shaker Road, Suite C200, Shirley, MA 01464
- Phone(978) 615 9121
- HoursMonday to Thursday, 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, 5:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, 6:00 am to 1:00 pm - ServingShirley, Ayer, Devens, Harvard, Lunenburg, Groton and 16 more nearby towns
- ReferralNot needed. Book directly with us.
- InsuranceMost of our clients do use their insurance for reimbursement of our physical therapy services.
Book your free call with Courtney
Pick a time on Courtney's calendar and she will call you. Rather talk now? Call (978) 615 9121.
No referral needed. Most of our clients do use their insurance for reimbursement of our physical therapy services.