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Body, breath and soul nourishment through expert physiotherapy, yoga and somatic practices Welcome to Flourish Physiotherapy!

It’s long been a dream of mine to start a practice where the wellbeing of women is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming a mother is such a monumental event, but the enormity is often overshadowed by the birth of a baby, and mothers often get lost in the picture. At Flourish, my goal is to provide you with a space to be heard, to be encouraged and supported to reach your goals, to flourish as

a mother and to focus on your wellbeing so you (and your family) can thrive. I’m Kelly, a mother to three young girls and a physiotherapist with over a decade experience in continence and pelvic health. I have completed extensive training in pregnancy and birth, incontinence and prolapse, s*xual health, trauma, pelvic pain and much more. I am also a trained yoga and meditation teacher. I love everything about what I do, and I would love to help you to achieve your wellbeing goals on your journey in motherhood. Whether you are thinking about starting a family, or had your last baby years ago, I would love to hear from you. Appointments:

In 2022, I will be available for in-clinic assessments on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Occasionally Saturday clinics are available. To make an appointment, you can call, message or head online to my website www.flourishphysiotherapy.com.au

Online Learning Portal:
I now have an online learning portal where you can get access to a number of online learning options including:
- my new postnatal yoga classes specifically designed for mums of babies and young children who struggle to get to a studio at set times
- my hugely popular Antenatal Core and Floor Workshop from the comfort of your own home
- a 6 week postnatal core recovery program for all types of birth experiences

Simply head to my website and click on the online learning portal link or head directly to www.flourishonline.podia.com

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you to achieve your health and wellbeing goals.

23/07/2025

You don’t need to apologise for:

Crying

Your body

Your showered status

TMI (There’s no such thing in a pelvic health space!)

There is nothing about you that you need to be sorry for.

You are welcome just as you are, with all your stories, your struggles, your tears your fears, in any shape and state.

20/07/2025

The Sunday Pause…
Stop scrolling

Soften
Notice your body

Your breath

Notice sounds

Take a deeper breath in and exhale it out through your mouth

If that felt good,

Do it again

Maybe one more time

Come back to this often

Save this for later x

19/07/2025

There are four times in life when it’s vitally@important to see a Womens Health Physio:

1. Pregnancy - so much is changing and this can be time when physio can both prevent and manage symptoms of leakage, pain, discomfort and abdominal separation.

More importantly? It’s a time when you can learn about the impacts of different birth options on your pelvic and core health so that you don’t say “why didn’t anyone tell me this could happen” when it’s too late.

1 in 3 women contract their pelvic floor on pushing- we can work out if this is you and support you to learn to relax and perch effectively to reduce your risk of birth trauma. Who doesn’t want that?

2. Post birth- assessment go the impact of any birth on your pelvic and core health, support retuning to the things you love. Rehab and recovery for long term pelvic health optimisation. So you’re not the little old lady leaking when you p*e with your bits falling out

3. Perimenopause. This is the time when we get really serious about long term health optimisation- the important of bone and muscle health as we age. Falls prevention. Pelvic health. Sexual health. Women spend more of their later years in considerably worse health than men. We can close this gap by addressing these things EARLY! Prevention. Because cure might not be possible.

4. Any time you have symptoms. Don’t put up with them as “things women have to put up with”

YOU DESERVE BETTER!

And help is available.

If this sounds like you, it’s time to book your appointment.

And if you found this useful

PLEASE, PLEASE - share with your friends so they know help is out there.

We can grow old strong and capable, healthy and joyful!

16/07/2025

Such beautiful words. Words that carry me through hard times.

A powerful poet.

RIP Andrea Gibson.

15/07/2025

Tuesday feels.

Slow down.
take a moment with THIS version of you

beautiful words from

11/07/2025

Perimenopause can be an absolute bitch.

Anxiety and depression increase, or come out of nowhere
The nervous system feels totally on edge
Inexplicable rage
Insomnia
Weight gain
Loss of libido
Dry itchy skin

On and on I could go.

A 2025 systematic review of 24 randomised controlled trials found that yoga decreased symptoms of
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Hypertension
Weight gain

associated with menopause.

The exact dose required is not known.

And is probably quite individual.

Have you tried yoga for your perimenopause?

Would you be interested in perimenopause yoga with me? Let me know the comments!

🔥🔥🔥🔥
Want et al. 2025. Effectiveness of yoga in menopausal symptoms: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. International Journal of Nursing Studies.

10/07/2025

Tight pelvic floor?

Tense, sore muscles?

Painful s*x?

Difficulty relaxing?

Maybe even leaking, difficulty with bladder and bowel control?

Maybe you even feel tense everywhere!

It’s often a sign of a nervous system in serious overdrive

Trying it’s best to protect you

To keep you safe.

This one of the key reasons why I have completed extensive training in the nervous system and somatic practices…

To support you with holistic care on your pelvic health journey.

To bring back a sense of safety in your body

So it can let go of the tension

The protection

And return to ease, joy, pleasure

Ready to book your appointment?

Follow the link in my bio
Or visit
Www.somaticwomankind.com.au

09/07/2025

Are you journeying away from your truth?

In reality - Most of us are, in the culture we live in, we taught to blend in, please others, be good, play nice.

But this quote from reminds us, that walking away from our truth will cast a shadow of regret in every step we take.

By the time we reach 50, that shadow can be pretty f-ing enormous.

Is it time for you to come back to your truth?

Somatic sessions can help you find your way.

In person or telehealth available.

Somaticwomankind.com.au
Or
Follow the link in my bio

01/07/2025

Last night I dreamed of my brother.
he comes to me in dreams sometimes.

The joy was instantaneous, the relief of being with him again filled me up, we hugged and held each other close.

And then I awoke, with a sense of both joy and bone-deep sadness, that it is now only in my dreams I get to feel the warmth of his loving embrace.

I long for him and hold my grief tenderly in my heart. I hold regret, sadness, love and joy in my memory of him.

Then this popped up in my feed and I knew I needed to share it with you.

Michaelwas on loan from the stars, the earth, the seas, and has returned there now, his essence everywhere, and always with me.

If you have lost someone you love, I hope this brings you some comfort too, knowing that their love lingers in eternity

💛 💛💛

30/06/2025

Remember this reminder a few weeks back about health checks and my skin results?

I’ve been applying the cream (Efudex) for 2 weeks now (1 to go) and my face is covered in red angry sore dry blister type scabs.

It’s pretty uncomfortable, quite itchy, and the one above my lip is the worst.

So if you have an appointment in the next fortnight- don’t make me laugh, it makes my top lip split!

And - go and get your skin checked!

27/06/2025

EOFY SALE

30% off all online courses and wokshops

🔥Pregnancy Core and Floor - learn all about your pelvic floor, core, back pain, preparing for birth and early recovery tips

🔥Birthwise - discusses all the risks of vaginal and caesarean birth, your potential increased risk factors and how you can make informed birth choices so you’re not saying “why did nobody tell me this”

🔥Flourishing New Mother - early postpartum recovery for the first 6-12 weeks after any type of birth. Early breath, core and pelvic floor restoration with gentle stretches to prevent the aches and pains of caring for baby

🔥Postnatal Yoga Series- series of 16 yoga, meditation and yoga nidra sessions varying from 11-65 minutes do you can get moving again when you can’t get into a studio. Suitable from 6 weeks postpartum.

🔥Perimenopause - prepared, aware, empowered - understand the hormone shifts of perimenopause and the symptoms you are experiencing with lifestyle changes you can make to support your wellbeing.

12 months access included to these offerings.

Does not include Soothe (currently in beta testing)

Use code EOFY2025 at checkout

ends 11:59pm Monday 30/6

www.thesomaticwoman.podia.com

27/06/2025

As Prolapse Awareness Month comes to an end, I need to mention:

Pessaries…

one of the most rewarding parts of my work- a successful fitting of a pessary!

Pessaries are like a sports bra.

For your vag i n a (apparently IG finds this word offensive 🙄!)

They are worn inside the v a g i n a like a menstrual cup, or tampon (so you shouldn’t be able to feel it) to support your prolapse.

These three Pessaries are the ones I most commonly fit (though there are many others!) and the choice depends on a few factors.

- the type/s of prolapse you have
- the muscular support and bulk of your pelvic floor
- whether you are s*xually active

Fitting a pessary is a skilled process, so you need a whole appointment dedicated to the fitting process, as well as follow up within a few weeks to ensure you are managing your pessary well.

Pessaries can make a huge difference to prolapse symptoms and support you to return to doing the things you love without fear or symptoms!

And when you do, it is just the best thing to see!

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49 Raff Street
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

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Welcome to Flourish Physiotherapy!

It’s long been a dream of mine to start a practice where the wellbeing of women is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming a mother is such a monumental event, but the enormity is sometimes overshadowed by the birth of a baby, and mothers often get lost in the picture. At Flourish, our goal is to enable you to flourish as a mother, to focus on your wellbeing so you can thrive.

I’m Kelly, a mother to three young girls and a physiotherapist with almost 10 years experience in continence and pelvic health. I have completed extensive training in pregnancy and birth, incontinence and prolapse, s*xual health, trauma, and pelvic pain. I love everything about what I do, and I would love to help you to achieve your wellbeing goals on your journey in motherhood.

At this stage, I will be available on Thursdays and some Saturdays by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact me via my mobile or send me a message. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you to achieve your health and wellbeing goals.

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