Pelvic Floor
Physiotherapy for the muscles that support your bladder and bowel, from physiotherapists with specialized training in pelvic health.
When Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help
The pelvic floor is easy to overlook – everyone has one, and almost nobody is taught what it does. We can tell whether yours is working too hard, not hard enough, or out of sync with everything else, and retrain it with hands-on work, breathing, and exercises for the core around it.
What to expect
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Assessment
We talk first: what's been going on, and what you'd like to be different. Internal assessment is an option, never an expectation.
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Treatment
A safe and supportive space in a private room. Your physiotherapist there the whole way through, working with you on the change you came in for.
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What's next
Where you are now, what the plan is, and what to do in between, so you can move with more confidence.
How is pelvic floor physio different from doing Kegels?
Kegels only help if your muscles are weak - if they’re tight or overactive, Kegels can make things worse. Pelvic health physio checks which of those is actually going on.
Who can we see for pelvic floor issues?
Our therapists primarily treat female-bodied pelvic floor conditions, and are not always best-suited for every male pelvic floor condition. Some male conditions/concerns do fall within their scope of practice, and if so we are happy to work with them.
Is an internal examination required during my session?
No. It's never mandatory, even though it can give more precise clinical detail. For prenatal clients, therapists will not do an internal exam during the 1st trimester, unless approved by a GP.
Your comfort and consent come first — external techniques, breathing work, and movement analysis can cover a lot of ground on their own.
Can I attend my appointment if I'm on my period?
Yes, absolutely. It doesn't stop you from having an assessment or treatment session. If you'd rather keep things external that visit, your therapist will work around it.
What should I expect during my initial pelvic floor assessment?
Your first visit is in a private room and starts with a conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals. Your therapist walks through all the assessment options – external and internal – and only proceeds with what you're fully comfortable with.
Is pelvic floor physiotherapy covered by extended health insurance?
Yes. Because it's delivered by physiotherapists with post-graduate certification in pelvic health, sessions are billed under standard physiotherapy coverage.
How soon postpartum can I come in for an assessment?
Please book at 6 weeks postpartum. Only book sooner if cleared by a GP or midwife.
Other Treatments We Offer
Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Massage, Kinesiology and more, all in the same clinic, so none of that has to be handed off. If you're not sure this is the right place to start, book a physiotherapy assessment.
