Hello!

My name is Em Ike (they/them) and I am a pelvic floor occupational therapist and the owner of Pioneer Valley Pelvic Health, LLC. I am located in Hadley, MA in the Pioneer Valley and specialize in treating LGBTQIA+ people with pelvic floor dysfunction.

I attended Hampshire College for my undergraduate degree, focusing on gender and sexuality education and developing resources for intersex children. I received my Masters of Science in Community Health Education from Columbia University in 2013, and my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 2020.

I deeply respect the vulnerability it takes to seek treatment for pelvic floor issues. In our sessions, I hope to make you feel comfortable, validated, and supported. My goal is to help you feel connected to your body and approach it with curiosity rather than fear and judgement, and provide a space for you to feel empowered with the knowledge that your body has the capacity for healing and change.

I am a queer, non-binary person living in the Pioneer Valley with my spouse, our two dogs, and two cats. I enjoy rest and relaxation, being outdoors, weaving and other crafts, eating snacks, and connecting with the people and animals that I love.

Office location: Pioneer Valley Pelvic Health is located in the Hadley Health Center at 234 Russell St, Hadley, MA in Suite 201.

Accessibility: There is a parking lot with 3 accessible parking spaces. To enter the building, there are 4 steps with railings on either side, or a ramp. There is an elevator close to the entrance. There is a waiting area that has accessible seating options. We offer in-home appointments if needed. 

Getting here:

  • By car - Traffic can be bad on Route 9 depending on construction projects. Plan ahead for potential delays, or find alternate routes. There is ample parking in the building parking lot.

  • By bus - The PVTA B43 “Spruce Hill Rd./Russell St” stop is directly across the street (~100 ft.) from the building. 

  • By bike - The building is just off of the Norwottuck Rail Trail

Training and Certifications

  • Massachusetts Occupational Therapist, License #14037

  • Pelvic Rehab-Manual Assessment & Treatment Techniques

  • Herman and Wallace PF2A: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction

  • Biofeedback Evaluation & Treatment for Elimination Disorders & Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • Transgender Patients: Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Considerations

  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Klose Training)