Frequent Asked Questions

I have undergone extensive post graduate training in the area of pelvic floor rehab, continence, pelvic pain, women's health, pregnancy, post natal. This means my expertise is in the area of womens health and pelvic floor. I still see men in my practice. 

No you do not need a referral to see me. Some people attend after being referred by their GP or Specialist. 

All initial appointments are around 45 minutes in duration. This appointment will include a full history, examination and treatment plan. 

All follow up appointments are 30 minutes where your treatment plan will be discussed and modified. 

During your first appointment I take a detailed history of your problem/main concerns and provide an assessment for  you to try and workout what is going on and base your treatment on your goals and what i have found on my assessment. With your consent, your assessment may include:

• checking your tummy muscles for separation
• a vaginal examination to assess for prolapse, pelvic floor trauma, identifying painful muscles
• real time ultrasound check of your bowels, abdominal muscles, pelvic floor
• feeling you back muscles for tightness, spasm or pain.

I am more than happy to provide you with a comprehensive assessment and treatment whilst you have your period.

Absolutely, I have toys, play mats and a bouncer to assist in keeping your baby or toddler occuiped. 

As a Pelvic Health Physio my training has taught me how to assess pelvic floor muscles for various issues including pain, prolpase and muscle trauma. 

It is completely your choice if you are happy to consent to an internal examination (this includes either a rectal and vaginal examination).

You do not have to have one if you do not feel comfortable. 

This is always a client specific question. During your initial appointment when your goals and main concerns are discussed, I will be able to accurately formulate a treatment plan which will indicate how many sessions you need. 

Yes I do accept care plans. Care plans from GP will make you eligible for a medicare rebate of $56, for up to 5 sessions per calendar year.

 You will be required to pay the full fee on the day and I will process the medicare rebate on the spot and the rebate will be deposisted into your medicare nominated bank account within 3 business days.