Pelvic Wellness Physiotherapy

Pelvic Wellness Physiotherapy Passionate about all things Pelvic Floor, Women's Health, Pregnancy/Postnatal and Clinical Pilates. Available for online appointments.

Based in the Inner South-Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

02/12/2025

If you’ve been told you have abdominal separation (DRAM)
please know: it’s common, it’s normal, and it’s NOT the enemy.

Here’s what we know:
✨ Up to 100% of pregnant women develop DRAM by the end of the third trimester
✨ It’s your body adapting to grow your baby — not “failing” or “breaking”
✨ Exercise does not make it worse
✨ Strengthening (with good technique + breath control) actually helps improve tension and function

Most importantly:

DRAM is not something to fear & it’s something we can rehab.

As a women’s health physio, I see it every day.

With the right approach, your core can feel strong, supported and functional again. 💛

Have any more questions?

Comment them below and I’ll answer👇

26/11/2025

Most people don’t realize this…
But every birth—vaginal or C-section—leaves behind a dinner-plate-sized internal wound where the placenta was attached.

So even if your birth was “easy,” no stitches, no major tearing… your pelvic floor, core, and uterus are still doing intense recovery work.

🩷 This is why we talk about:
➡️ Horizontal rest
➡️ Avoiding heavy lifting
➡️ Being mindful with how often you’re carrying baby
➡️ Slowing down your return to exercise
➡️ Supporting your pelvic floor + core early and gently

Your body isn’t weak.
It’s healing.
Let’s normalize giving postpartum bodies the same respect we’d give any major injury or surgery.

If more people understood THIS, postpartum expectations would look completely different.
Share this with someone who needs the reminder.
Save it for when you try to do too much too soon. 🤍

Let’s talk about the real horror stories…The myths that haunt women’s and pelvic health! 👻😱 Spoiler: NONE of these are t...
31/10/2025

Let’s talk about the real horror stories…
The myths that haunt women’s and pelvic health! 👻

😱 Spoiler: NONE of these are true.
But they’re still floating around like stubborn ghosts in the Women’s health world…

Time to stop the scare tactics and provide evidence based care and advice, not old wives tales.

🎃👻

28/10/2025

✨ 7 Months Post C-Section — Scar Update & Your Top Questions Answered!

I can’t believe it’s been 7 months since my C-section 🫶
In this reel, I’m showing what my scar looks like now and answering the 4 questions I get asked constantly:

1️⃣ When to start scar massage?
👉 Usually once your incision is fully closed and cleared by your healthcare provider (often around 6-8 weeks).

2️⃣ When to start using silicone strips?
👉 Once healed — these help reduce scar thickness and redness. I love using them overnight for consistency. Make sure to place on clean skin.

3️⃣ Does a scar roller hurt?
👉 It shouldn’t! It’s about firm but comfortable pressure — you want to stimulate tissue, not bruise it.

4️⃣ What helps with numbness or tension?
👉 Gentle massage, skin rolling, desensitisation with textures, and movement — but also scar needling is fantastic! I’d definitely recommend trying it. I’ve had it done myself and have plenty of patients who’ve benefited from this technique.

I’ve been using .bod products here and they’ve truly been incredible!

Your scar is a badge of strength, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with tightness, pain, or restriction.

Small, consistent steps can make a huge difference in how your body feels and moves 💪

Any more C-section recovery questions? Drop them below!
Don’t forget to SAVE this for when you’re ready to start your own recovery journey.

09/10/2025

🏀 patient wins that make it all worth it!

Even while I’ve been on leave, I’ve loved hearing our patients absolutely smashing their pelvic health goals 👏

From pain-free runs to sneezing without leaking, to feeling strong and confident postpartum — these are the real slam dunks 💪

It’s been so special soaking up time with my little ones, but I’m getting excited to return soon and see you all back in the clinic! 💛

Let’s keep celebrating every small win — they truly matter.

Also… is it THAT obvious I’ve never played basketball 🫣😂⛹️‍♀️

Drop a 🏀 if you’re chasing your next win!

Did you know this?! We’ve always thought that breastfeeding is linked to an increased likelihood of postpartum injury, b...
04/10/2025

Did you know this?!

We’ve always thought that breastfeeding is linked to an increased likelihood of postpartum injury, but like all evidence based advice, it’s always evolving based on new research.

This study challenges that, and suggests that other factors are more influential to a mother’s chance of musculoskeletal injury in the first year postpartum.

Don’t forget to send this to a postpartum mum (or mum to be)!

And finally thanks to all the people involved in bringing this new research to light! Definitely lots of food for thought

Reference: Jones et al BJSM 2025, Breastfeeding-injury link: are concerns warranted?

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Bentleigh, VIC
3204

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm

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