Southern Maine’s Leading Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists at Root To Rise

We are delighted to welcome our newest team member, Dr. Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT, whose expertise and integrative approach allow us to continue expanding access to personalized pelvic health care across our community.

Dr. Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT, earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2017. She brings a diverse clinical background and a strong interest in functional movement, stress physiology, and patient-provider collaboration. Sarah’s personal passion for yoga and gyrotonics blends seamlessly with her professional training, shaping a thoughtful and individualized approach to care.

Her interest in pelvic health began in graduate school, where she was inspired by the proactive role physical therapy can play in supporting pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Sarah believes in helping patients tap into their innate body awareness, guiding them to feel empowered, informed, and engaged in their healing process. Her postgraduate training includes coursework through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, advanced training in visceral mobilization, and certifications in pregnancy/postpartum corrective exercise and health coaching.

Before transitioning into full-time pelvic health, Sarah worked extensively in complex orthopedic and chronic pain settings. Her ability to connect the dots across systems allows her to support patients navigating pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary or bowel issues with a whole-person lens. She also considers lifestyle, nutrition, and nervous system regulation as key contributors to pelvic health.

Sarah recently relocated from the Boston area to Southern Maine and is excited to build connections both professionally and personally and enjoy the outdoors, local food, and the Maine way of life. She is deeply aligned with our mission to provide care that supports a life well lived.

Dr. Sarah is currently accepting new patients in our Saco and Scarborough locations!