Women's Health Physio

Our women’s health physiotherapists offer personalised care for all aspects of pelvic health. We provide a safe, welcoming space to address concerns such as pain, incontinence, prolapse, or core weakness. We also offer pre- and postnatal check-ups to support your body through pregnancy, birth, and recovery - whether you’re preparing for labour, healing postpartum, or navigating ongoing pelvic floor changes.

Most pelvic health concerns will be covered under a private fee, however ACC does fund certain maternal birth injuries. If you’re unsure what applies to your situation, we’re more than happy to guide you through your options.

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What to expect at your appointment?

Your initial appointment will be 60 minutes long, allowing plenty of time for a thorough assessment. We’ll begin by talking through your health history, current symptoms, and goals to ensure we fully understand your experience.

Pelvic Floor Assessment

For all pelvic health appointments, your session may include the option for an internal pelvic floor examination. This can provide valuable insight into muscle strength, coordination, and function, helping us tailor your treatment to your needs. We’ll always explain the process clearly, and your comfort and consent are our priority, you are welcome to decline or pause at any time.

Treatment Plan

Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that supports your goals. This may include education, pelvic floor and core rehab, manual therapy, lifestyle strategies, or exercise.

Postnatal Appointments

We’ll discuss your pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. If you have any delivery notes, we recommend bringing these along with you.

You’ll receive a complete assessment of your core control, pelvic floor, and any other aches or pains you’re experiencing. Babies are always welcome to accompany you to your appointment too.

We suggest booking your postnatal check any time from 6 weeks after birth.

Prenatal Appointments

We’ll talk through any symptoms you may have and explore pelvic floor changes, diastasis recti, and abdominal control to help prepare your body for birth.

As well as exercise options to keep you comfortable and safe.

We recommend booking your prenatal check any time from 16 weeks.

Conditions We Treat

Your pelvic floor muscles play a vital role in supporting your pelvic organs and maintaining bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Like any other muscle group, they can be trained to improve strength, coordination, and responsiveness.

When these muscles aren’t working as well as they should, you may notice symptoms such as bladder or bowel leakage, pelvic heaviness, or pain.

At Soma, our pelvic health physiotherapists offer individualised pelvic floor training programs tailored to your specific needs, helping to restore optimal function and support your body through all stages of life.

Bladder or bowel leakage, urgency, or frequency are common concerns, but they’re not something you have to put up with! These symptoms often relate to pelvic floor dysfunction, which can be effectively treated with physiotherapy.

At Soma, our pelvic health physiotherapists use evidence-based approaches including education, bladder and bowel retraining, pelvic floor muscle training, and tailored lifestyle strategies to help you regain control and improve your quality of life no matter your age or stage.

Pelvic girdle pain can affect many women during pregnancy, making everyday activities like walking, sitting, or turning in bed uncomfortable.

At Soma, our pelvic health physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessments to identify contributing factors, followed by gentle, pregnancy-safe manual therapy, targeted exercises, and practical strategies to help manage pain, improve mobility, and support your body throughout pregnancy.

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum descend from their usual position. You might notice a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or dragging in the pelvic area, especially after long days, standing, or lifting.

Physiotherapy is a proven and supportive way to manage prolapse symptoms. At Soma, our pelvic health physiotherapists take the time to understand your experience and create a personalised plan that may include pelvic floor muscle training, lifestyle modifications, and education - to help manage symptoms and improve comfort in your daily life.

Staying active during pregnancy offers many benefits including improved mood, strength, posture, and reduced risk of complications. Current guidelines recommend most healthy pregnant people aim for 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity activity each week, a mix of strength and aerobic exercise is ideal.

After birth, movement plays a key role in recovery both physically and mentally. Our physiotherapists at Soma can guide your return to exercise with a personalised, safe program that supports your body’s recovery and helps you return to the activities you love.