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All women are encouraged to partake in a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment during their pregnancy regardless if they are having symptoms or not. There are proven benefits to initiating pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy. Research has shown asymptomatic women who perform pelvic floor muscle exercises during pregnancy reduce their risk of developing urinary incontinence in later pregnancy by 62%.
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Mansi is a Continence and Pelvic Health physiotherapist, who has completed her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy majoring in Continence and Pelvic Health at Curtin University. She has 7 years of experience in physiotherapy, having worked at SportsMed Subiaco (now Subiaco Women’s Health) for the last 4 years.
She provides both outpatient services and inpatient maternity services. Outpatient services include private physiotherapy consultations, clinical pilates, antenatal pilates classes and antenatal pool classes. Mansi is experienced in working with women during pregnancy and postnatally and is passionate about helping women return to exercise safely post birth and achieve their goals. She treats pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions (sacroiliac joint pain, low back/sciatic pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, and coccyx pain), rectus abdominis diastasis/abdominal separation, breastfeeding issues (cracked nipples, blocked ducts, and mastitis). Mansi also specialises in the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, and pelvic organ prolapse in adults at all life stages.
Mansi’s treatment approach is evidence-based and holistic, with a focus on empowering patients with knowledge so they can take charge of their own symptoms.
Whilst Mansi is not at work, she enjoys camping and 4WD adventures, cooking and reading.
Elyse graduated from Griffith University (QLD), with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2015. Since then, Elyse has worked extensively as a Physiotherapist and a Clinical Pilates Instructor in a Sports and Women’s Health area in Melbourne and Perth.
Elyse has studied the Masters of Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health at Curtin University. Elyse is passionate about pelvic health, especially through pregnancy and the postnatal period. She has a keen interest in helping women return to exercise and sport after having a baby.
She also has a special interest in assessing and treating the pelvic and lower back pain. Elyse uses a combination of hands on therapy, education and exercise prescription to get the best possible outcome for her clients.
In her spare time, Elyse enjoys pilates, going to the gym, reading a good book on the beach and spending time with friends, family and two dogs.
Jess Graduated from Curtin University with a Bsc Physiotherapy. Since graduation she has worked
both in both maternity and rehabilitation settings in public health and private practise. Her
experience and interest are in assisting women during the antenatal and postnatal period. As a
mother of 3 she empathises with her clients and feels it is a great privilege to be able to work with
them on their own perinatal journey. She has undertaken further studies in pelvic health and also
works with the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic organ
prolapse.
Rebecca graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2018, and is a member of the Vice Chancellor’s list, which recognises students in the top 1% of their course for excellent academic achievement. Rebecca is currently in the process of completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major), after developing a special interest in Women’s Health.
Rebecca has 5 years of clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist having worked at some of the most reputable clinics in Sydney. Rebecca is a certified Pilates clinician through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and is experienced in running clinical Pilates classes and prescribing individual therapeutic exercises based on each patient’s presentation. Rebecca is also competent in Dry Needling (certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association), which she incorporates into her treatment as necessary.
Rebecca is passionate about helping women through the life stages achieve their goals by tailoring treatments to each individual and basing her management on the latest evidence and research. Rebecca is experienced in treating pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. She is also competent in providing physiotherapy services for pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Additionally, Rebecca will be able to assist patients manage inflammatory conditions of the breasts and rectus abdominus diastasis. Rebecca will be available for 6-week postnatal checks to address any pelvic floor concerns and help women return to exercise safely.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys dancing, practising Yoga and spending time with her family and friends.
Emma graduated from Curtin University in 2012 and has since worked in public hospitals and private practice in a variety of clinical areas. Emma’s interest in the field of pelvic health started whilst working on the obstetric and gynaecology wards and further grew after the birth of her first child. Emma has completed post graduate qualifications in this field and is passionate about empowering, educating and assisting women in their rehabilitation journeys with bladder, bowel, pelvic floor or postnatal concerns.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys running, playing basketball and spending time with her three young children at the beach, on the trails and camping.
Ellen graduated from Curtin University in 2011 and has spent most of her career working at St. John of God Subiaco Hospital in the ICU, and on general medical, surgical and respiratory wards.
In 2018 she completed her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy at Curtin University, specialising in Continence and Women’s health. During and after her postgraduate studies she has worked on the maternity ward and in the outpatient setting as a women’s, men’s and paediatric pelvic health Physiotherapist. Including running antenatal and postnatal pool classes.
Ellen is a mother of 3 and has been on and off maternity leave for the past 4 1/2 years working on the weekends on the maternity ward and in the ICU at St. John of God Subiaco Hospital. Most of her time away from the hospital is spent with her 3 kids and the rest of her family.
Lucy has been practicing Women’s Physiotherapy for 17 years and has a strong sense of compassion for and gains enjoyment from helping women through all life stages.
Prior to Physiotherapy, Lucy studied Psychology and Human Movement and then worked in the fields of Health Promotion, Human Resource Management and Injury Management before returning to study Physiotherapy which she completed in 2003. Initially working as a Musculoskeletal Therapist as well as doing Exercise Rehab with Seniors, she was introduced to Women’s Health shortly after the birth of her first baby. Since then she has worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In 2015 Lucy completed postgraduate courses in Women’s Health and she continues to actively participate in professional development. She has clinical experience treating a range of conditions including all antenatal and postnatal, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual pain, and bladder and bowel conditions. Lucy loves helping women return to exercise after baby!
When relaxing Lucy enjoys playing floorball, running, extend barre and pilates, walking her dog, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
The childbearing year is a time when the female body undergoes many changes. A women’s health physiotherapist may be able to help you with these changes, both antenatally and with recovery postnatally.
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Download PDF BrochureIf you would like more information, please call today on (08) 9382 9600 and one of our physiotherapists will be happy to help you.
