Body Align Physiotherapy & Pilates

Body Align Physiotherapy & Pilates Physiotherapy services, Women's Health and Clinical Pilates located in Mollymook, NSW. Feel free to contact Body Align Physio :)

Amanda completed her Bachelor of Science (Physio) at Curtin University of Technology in Perth. She is currently affiliated with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Polestar Pilates Australia. Amanda has an interest in a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions including chronic neck/back sufferers and pelvic girdle pain. She has also gained experience in the sporting field, working closely with WA Amateur football clubs. Amanda specifically has a keen interest in Pilates, adapting core stability exercises and training into prevention programs for her patients. Amanda is very passionate about returning her patients to optimal function and values the importance of core stability exercises and strength work to achieve this.

💫 C Section Scar release 💫Scar release therapy is a gentle hands-on treatment designed to improve the tenderness, mobili...
16/09/2025

💫 C Section Scar release 💫

Scar release therapy is a gentle hands-on treatment designed to improve the tenderness, mobility and texture of C-section scars. It works by softening and breaking down adhesions. Improving circulation and lymphatic flow for better healing.

You can start your C Section scar release after your 6 week postpartum check, once your wound is fully healed.

Book an appointment with Georgie, now taking bookings for remedial and pregnancy massage as well as c section scar release on Thursday mornings at .

Book by calling our admin staff on 4454 2309 or via the Body Align Physio app

“Urgency” can mean different things to different people but refers to a difficult-to-defer desire to pass urine for fear...
11/09/2025

“Urgency” can mean different things to different people but refers to a difficult-to-defer desire to pass urine for fear of leakage.

👉 Unofficially regarded as the perception of inability to defer 5 minutes or more.
👉Often felt as a desperate sensation of not being able to hold or inability to wait to empty the bladder.

⚕️Medical research has shown that caffeine can contribute to the urge that some people experience whilst their bladder is filling, resulting in a 'bladder spasm'.

☕️ Caffeine is found in drinks such as coffee, tea, sports drinks and many soft drinks.
For some people caffeine can cause bladder spasms to be much stronger than usual and occur at smaller bladder volumes than they normally would. Reducing your caffeine may reduce the degree to which you experience urgency and leakage on your way to the toilet.

⭐️ Working with a pelvic physiotherapist is a great way to assist with this diagnosis. We can educate you on diet and lifestyle factors, add deferment strategies, pelvic floor muscle training, and even add TENS to your routine.

📱 Contact us today to book in with one of our physiotherapists for specific treatment plan 💛

‘Leaking with load’ in the female athlete.Ever find you leak when you run, jump, skip, cough or sneeze?Stress urinary in...
03/09/2025

‘Leaking with load’ in the female athlete.

Ever find you leak when you run, jump, skip, cough or sneeze?

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects 37% of women in Australia, and the peak incidence is between 35 and 44 years old. Risk factors include pregnancy, childbirth and chronic increased abdominal pressures.

SUI is complex and multi factorial. Simply, it is involuntary leakage of urine on effort or physical exertion.

When it comes to the female athlete population there are strategies that can assist with SUI so they can keep doing the things they enjoy!

💫 Land softly when you run, skip or jump. Try landing with fanned out feet instead of solid folded feet. This helps to disburse the pressure better.
💫 A tight and rigid thorax from too much abdominal gripping and poor breathing patterns can increase the abdominal pressure, increasing your chance of leakage. Include thoracic mobility and breathing exercises in your rehab program.
💫 The strength, coordination and endurance of your pelvic floor muscles are crucial to improve the pressure around your urethra. An assessment with a pelvic physiotherapist to assess the function of the muscles and nerves is key.
💫 Use of a va**nal support pessary if there has been fascial or muscle damage - think of it like a sports bra for your va**na!
💫 Monitor fluids. Are you drinking too much for your bladder? This can increase the amount of pressure in the bladder causing you to leak with the extra effort.

🥳 BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT.. To Physio Sarah. You’re an absolute joy to be around and we love having you as part of the team. ...
31/08/2025

🥳 BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT..

To Physio Sarah. You’re an absolute joy to be around and we love having you as part of the team.

Your passion and dedication to your clients is amazing. 🤩

Enjoy today with your beautiful family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎈

✨ Remedial Massage with Georgie ✨You may have seen Georgie instructing reformer classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings...
29/08/2025

✨ Remedial Massage with Georgie ✨

You may have seen Georgie instructing reformer classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and we now have the pleasure of having her talented hands on a Thursday morning for Remedial and Pregnancy massage.

Massage appointments available on Thursday morning's at 9:45am, 10:45am and 12pm.

Join Georgie on the Reformer Tuesday's 6:30am and 7:30am and Thursday's 7:30am and 8:30am.

Call our admin team today and book via our app

We all know attending regular Pilates classes have many heath and wellness benefits such as increased strength, flexibil...
17/08/2025

We all know attending regular Pilates classes have many heath and wellness benefits such as increased strength, flexibility and mobility, core and pelvic stability, mind-body connection and injury rehabilitation and prevention.
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But how many times per week should we attend classes to get the most benefit from the sessions?
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Regular sessions encourage routine and discipline, making fitness a sustainable part of your lifestyle rather than a sporadic activity. More frequent Pilates practice leads to deeper, faster, and more lasting benefits—for both the body and mind. Many people notice the most significant changes after 2-3 sessions per week for at least 6–8 weeks.
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Multiple sessions per week promotes faster progress in strength and stability, reinforces muscle memory and technique, supports stress reduction and mental clarity as well as creating lasting lifestyle changes.
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If you are looking to increase your frequency of classes and up your pilates practice then have a chat to us about our Reformer memberships.
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10th birthday celebrations with the epic tribe that is Body Align Physio + Pilates 🥂🤍
16/08/2025

10th birthday celebrations with the epic tribe that is Body Align Physio + Pilates 🥂🤍






Perimenopause and PilatesPerimenopause typically begins in a women 40's, but could present earlier or later for each ind...
14/08/2025

Perimenopause and Pilates

Perimenopause typically begins in a women 40's, but could present earlier or later for each individual.
During perimenopause a women experiences hormonal changes including producing less estrogen resulting in a lower libido and va**nal dryness as well as irregular periods, decrease in fertility and broken sleep patterns.

As our bodies experience these hormonal fluctuations, we also face decreased muscle strength, lower bone density, and possible weight gain. But there's good news. Pilates, particularly resistance training on Reformer Pilates machines, is the perfect antidote to these challenges.

Pilates during perimenopause can help to manage the physical and emotional changes experienced during this time by improving strength, flexibility, bone health, and mental well-being.

If you'r e over 40 and haven't tried pilates yet then get in touch and see what we have to offer you.

✨ Mat Pilates Flow ✨Our Mat Pilates Flow classes consist of modified mat based exercises to improve strength, stability ...
11/08/2025

✨ Mat Pilates Flow ✨

Our Mat Pilates Flow classes consist of modified mat based exercises to improve strength, stability alignment, flexibility, breathing, posture, and specifically work on muscular imbalances and injury resistance.

These classes offer a blueprint of your body which is often lost through injury and/or trauma, or years of poor posture habits.

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Shop 1, 85 Tallwood Avenue
Mollymook, NSW
2539

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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Amanda McDonald - Director & Principal Physiotherapist/Rehab Pilates Instructor

Amanda completed her Bachelor of Science (Physio) at Curtin University of Technology in Perth. She is currently affiliated with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Polestar Pilates Australia. Amanda has an interest in a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions including chronic neck/back sufferers and pelvic girdle pain. She has also gained experience in the sporting field, working closely with WA Amateur football clubs. Amanda specifically has a keen interest in Pilates, adapting core stability exercises and training into prevention programs for her patients. Amanda is very passionate about returning her patients to optimal function and values the importance of core stability exercises and strength work to achieve this. Feel free to contact Body Align Physio to book in with Amanda on 4454 2309.

We look forward to hearing from you!