Somatic Womankind

11/04/2026

Think pelvic floor physio is just for vaginal birth?

It’s a myth that c-section mums don’t need physio support

If you are planning a c-section, I recommend booking in with a pelvic health physio before birth, at least for 1 session to make a plan for the first 6 weeks - early recovery and moment tips, support garments, bowel optimisation etc.

Afterwards, we can help with so many aspects of your care - we don’t just do pelvic floor rehab for vaginal births!

Got questions about c-sections? Drop them in the comments

Had a c-section and seen a physio? Tell us how it helped you.

09/04/2026

Adenomyosis.

Gets a lot less publicity than endo, but can be equally debilitating.

As someone recently diagnosed with adeno myself, I understand the impact this condition can have on your life both personally and professionally.

If you have adeno, or any pelvic pain, please know help is available - pelvic health physio offers a variety of support including
pelvic floor muscle health,
bladder and bowel optimisation
Pain education and management
Exercise and movement support

And more

When you work with me, we work to support you to find safety within your body, so the body, the brain and the nervous system can settle and pain becomes more manageable.

If you’d like 20% off my online pelvic healing program “soothe” this April, comment “save20” and I’ll send you a code

And other questions about adeno, person or professional, drop them here n the comments too

Sources:
Upson K & Missmer SA (2020) epidemiology of Adenomyosis PMID 33105509
Santoli et al (2025) Adenomyosis: the missed disease

06/04/2026

You might be surprised to learn I get asked this a lot.

Often after birth, when women are worried about scarring, stretching, and other changes (it’s normal to look a little different after birth)

But also quite often by women who don’t have a v***a that looks like what the p**n industry tells us is ‘normal’

The truth - Most v***as don’t look like what you see in those depictions.

This is just one type of v***a.

Vulvas come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Larger l***a minora
Tiny l***a minora
Larger on one side than the other

Open
Closed

Pink, purple, red, brown, white

I often recommend women check out the v***a gallery at:

Labialibrary.org.au

Men should see this too, so they are aware that there is not one single type of normal.

Please, share this so more women know they are normal and that v***as are a bit like a fingerprint, unique to us all.

Note: itching, lumps, patchy discolouration, unusual discharges or odours should always be checked by your GP.

26/03/2026

Have you heard about this offering…

An offering from the heart.

In honour of my brother and his battles.

So someone else’s battle is lessened a little.

A little bit of health and healing in his memory.

Where he couldn’t.

A little piece of my love for him continuing.

Please share this one with anyone you know is struggling and would like to access my service.

Applications are accepted all year round.

Please send your EOI via email for an application form.

Hello@somaticwomankind.com.au

24/03/2026

Are weighted vests worth it?

I came across an expert this week telling ~250k women that weighted vests are a con and not to buy them.

And I’ve been seeing red ever since.

Please get your health advice from people who understand how to interpret research findings, are qualified and know what they’re talking about.

A big following, a self-imposed “expert” title and even discussing research don’t mean someone is giving you good information.

It’s a bloody minefield out there. Tread carefully!

I’d love to know - do you have a weighted vest?

(Note: if you are osteopaenic or osteoporotic, a vest will stop further loss, but you will need more to rebuild density)

23/03/2026

At the first appointment, we cover A LOT!

Sometimes you have questions at the time, often you have to go home and let it all marinate for the questions to come up.

It is one of my most favourite things to do - answer your questions.

I want you to feel empowered in understanding your body

How it works
What’s not quite right
The options for the path forward.

I love the hairy questions that make me think, the questions you’ve been afraid to ask anyone, the thing that has been weighing heavy on you.

Bring all your questions.

They are always welcome

22/03/2026

On this day, 14 years ago, we welcomed our first born daughter into the world.

Became parents.

Had, quietly frankly, the biggest shock and blessing of our lives all rolled into one.

hearts exploded with love

Surviving sleep deprivation

And the baptism of fire that is first time parenthood.

Sometimes being a parent feels like the most precious gift

And also the single hardest thing ever.

A great lesson in the dialectic. (Something we all need to be better at!)

Raising a well adjusted, content, kind, generous critical thinker

In a world that feels slightly mad.

(Or, frankly, extremely fu***ng delirious.)

I have learned so much about myself.

That patience is something to still have to get better at.

That I am very easily overstimulated and need a lot more alone time than I ever realised.

That I can do hard things.

Especially for love.

That there is no greater gift in life than love.

Happy birthday D
Thank you for making me a better human
xx

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

The pelvic floor is a complex structure of muscles, fascia, and connective tissue that supports your pelvic organs from below.

The pelvic floor plays a VITAL role in bladder and bowel control, effective emptying, birth outcomes and sexual function.

There is both a deep and superficial layer of musculature and each layer can function differently. I see many women where one layer functions well, but the other layer can be weak and/or tight, asymmetrical or even significantly damaged (usually from childbirth).

No two pelvic floors are the same!

Making individualised assessment and treatment a priority.

If you are experiencing pelvic health issues, book your appointment for individualised care tailored to your needs.

I have 15 years experience in pelvic floor assessment and treatment, and you deserve excellence in care delivered with compassion and understanding.

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16/03/2026

The pelvic floor muscles are a driver of pelvic pain in many women.

Studies demonstrate between 60-90% of women with pelvic pain have pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.

Tight pelvic floor muscles can be a sign of a nervous system in over-protect mode

So a multi faceted treatment is required:

- pelvic floor muscle retraining
- nervous system support
-embodiment practices
- movement and exercise
-breathwork
-stretches

And more

If you have pelvic pain and would like support with your pelvic floor function- help is available.

Book via the link in my bio or somaticwomankind.com.au

Or call during business hours.

For March - get 50% off Soothe - a healing balm for your pelvic pain. My online pelvic pain healing program

16/03/2026

13/03/2026

By popular demand- tips for supporting a new habit.

A large portion of my work as a women’s health physio is coaching women to implement the things we work out though discussion and assessment that would enhance wellbeing and reduce (or eliminate) symptoms.

If you see yourself as ‘bad’ , ‘lazy’ or ‘hopeless’ for struggling to implement new, healthy habits, this one’s for you.

And if you found it useful, please share it with others

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