Female Focus Clinic

Female Focus Clinic Female Focus Clinic - Specialist Physiotherapy in Pregnancy, Bladder, Bowel and Pelvic Floor Health

This is just another reminder that as of next week (beginning of Feb), my clinic will be in a new spot at Yew Tree Welln...
27/01/2026

This is just another reminder that as of next week (beginning of Feb), my clinic will be in a new spot at Yew Tree Wellness 🏑

I can't wait to move into my lovely new clinic room!

You can see on this map where to go, and it will still be signposted clearly when you get here.

πŸš—πŸš—πŸš— Parking πŸš—πŸš—πŸš—

πŸ‘‰ I recommend parking along Carr Lane and entering through a gate in the hedge to get to my clinic (as seen on the map)

πŸ‘‰ You can still drive right into Yew Tree to park if you prefer, but the walk will be slightly further from there

See you soon!

Continuing on with my Caesarean Section scar series, here is Part 6... Caesarean Sections & Self MassageMassage and mobi...
22/01/2026

Continuing on with my Caesarean Section scar series, here is Part 6... Caesarean Sections & Self Massage

Massage and mobilisation of the scar are recommended alongside using silicone

You can do this yourself at home πŸ€—

Always wait until the scar is fully closed and any scabs have fallen off.

For some women, it can be very uncomfortable to start with. Start gently - stroking across your abdomen/scar area. As you become more familiar with it, there are other techniques you can use, such
- as the β€˜pin and pull' technique,
- making circular motions over the scar
- mobilising the scar up and down as well as laterally
- cupping can be helpful too!

(If you come to see me in clinic, I will teach you these techniques in-person so you can practice at home.)

When doing massage, I would recommend that you use a good, natural oil. Avoid any products containing parabens, sulphates, or glycerin

There are lots of great brands out there. My personal favourite is a scar balm made by a local business Lisa at LJ Natural and I sell this in clinic for anyone who wants to buy a pot 😊

From the beginning of February, I will be situated in a new clinic space... but I'm not going far! πŸ˜ƒI'm staying in the g...
19/01/2026

From the beginning of February, I will be situated in a new clinic space... but I'm not going far! πŸ˜ƒ

I'm staying in the gorgeous Yew Tree Wellness, on Carr Lane in Alderley Edge 🏑

✨ But I'm moving to a new clinic room ✨

It's more private, with a better set-up for what I need.

It will still be signposted clearly ➑

You'll love it!

Do you know what I've encountered lately among my patients?There's a real sense of anger out there from a lot of women, ...
16/01/2026

Do you know what I've encountered lately among my patients?

There's a real sense of anger out there from a lot of women, that they haven't known more about their body before problems existed.

They feel really cross about the way things are taught in this country, in terms of knowledge of women's bodies.

🀫 It's a taboo topic, so we feel we can't talk about it openly

🀰🏽 We're not told about the things that may happen when we have babies

♀ We are not prepared for the realities of what it's like to go through menopause

And these are all women who are really intelligent, with professional jobs, and they're coming in feeling as if they know nothing about their body.

They only know about it when a problem happens.

We deserve better, ladies. Things are improving, but we still have a long way to go.

This is why I am on a mission to spread the word about pelvic health and what women can expect from their bodies! πŸ’ͺ

The dialogue, debrief and discussion that I have with my patient is possibly the MOST important aspect of my work. The d...
13/01/2026

The dialogue, debrief and discussion that I have with my patient is possibly the MOST important aspect of my work. The discussion and sharing of findings IN FULL is so important after assessment and examination.

Unfortunately, I hear from some of my patients that not all physios/clinics take the same approach 😟

Patients often tell me they have been along to see another pelvic physio. A huge amount of them are examined and are told very little about the findings. A lot are given exercises / offered physiotherapy treatment without really knowing or understanding what’s fully going on.

I REALLY do not agree with this approach! It is not informed patient-centred care.

As an experienced pelvic physio, I always carry out a thorough examination AND I share my findings. I will then go on to explain the meaning / implications of the findings. At that point the treatment and management can then be discussed. It may even be that physio isn’t the right management for the person sat in front of me!

This discussion is 2 way - the patient comes to me to get my expert opinion AND I want to hear what patient thinks too! This discussion takes a bit of time - but it’s really important in my opinion. It is one of the reasons why my appointment slots are quite long (and yes, I often run over too πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ)

I’ve ranted a bit here - but it needed to be said! 😑

Make 2026 the year you finally get your pelvic floor sorted!! πŸ˜€If you've been putting it off, hoping it'll get better on...
08/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you finally get your pelvic floor sorted!! πŸ˜€

If you've been putting it off, hoping it'll get better on its own, or wishing it would just go away...

take action and get it sorted.

You'll be SO GLAD you did!!

I'm back after a lovely break with my family πŸ€—And I'm going to jump right back into my 'Spotlight on C-Section scars' se...
05/01/2026

I'm back after a lovely break with my family πŸ€—

And I'm going to jump right back into my 'Spotlight on C-Section scars' series πŸ”¦

(I am sharing education and advice about caesarean section wound healing, as I have been getting lots of enquiries about this topic lately. Scroll back through my posts to catch up on parts 1-4!)

Here's part 5... C-sections and silicone therapy

πŸ₯‡ Silicone is widely considered the gold-standard, first-line treatment for managing and preventing problematic scar tissue.

πŸ‘‰ Silicone treats scar tissue by creating a barrier which hydrates it and prevents excessive collagen production. This leads to softening, flattening and reducing redness and tightness.

⏰ It is important to wait until the wound is fully closed before beginning silicone application.

βœ” Silicone can be used in a gel form or a plaster form.

πŸ’¦ To apply silicone, first clean and dry the area (as well as your hands). Then apply a thin layer of silicone gel and massage it in, or place a silicone gel sheet directly over the scar, ensuring it’s the right size and it sticks securely.

πŸ“ For gels, continue to apply several times a day for several months until the scar improves. For sheets, wear them for extended periods, gradually increasing the duration and keeping them clean to maintain adhesion and effectiveness.

πŸ“† The recommended length of time to use silicone for is usually 12 weeks (it does depend on your scar, though).

It's the Christmas holidays! πŸŽ„I'll be taking some time off now with my lovely family πŸ₯° and I'll be having a little break...
19/12/2025

It's the Christmas holidays! πŸŽ„

I'll be taking some time off now with my lovely family πŸ₯° and I'll be having a little break from social media for a week or two as well.

Clinic will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Have a fantastic Christmas, ladies! See you in the new year πŸŽ‰

You can imagine how happy this lovely review made me πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°I really am fully dedicated and passionate about supporting wome...
16/12/2025

You can imagine how happy this lovely review made me πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

I really am fully dedicated and passionate about supporting women's pelvic floor health.

Our bodies are awesome! And I want every woman to recognise and love the amazing things their body achieves every single day.

I am so grateful to be making a difference for the ladies I treat 🧑

Part 4 of my πŸ”¦ spotlight on C-Section scars πŸ”¦This one is a short but important message!πŸ‘‰ Although it may sound obvious, ...
12/12/2025

Part 4 of my πŸ”¦ spotlight on C-Section scars πŸ”¦

This one is a short but important message!

πŸ‘‰ Although it may sound obvious, you need to think about what you are putting into your body. Even more so when you have been through something as major as a caesarean section!

Tissue healing really benefits from what you are taking in! ✨

Good water intake and nutritious food both play a crucial role.

Protein πŸ—, β€˜good’ fats πŸ₯‘, vitamins πŸ₯¦, and minerals πŸ₯š all have a vital role to play in scar healing.

It sounds very simple, but it can make a massive difference.

As you might already know, I am lucky enough to be a mummy to 3 boys. We had such a funny conversation the other day...(...
09/12/2025

As you might already know, I am lucky enough to be a mummy to 3 boys. We had such a funny conversation the other day...

(Excuse the strange spellings coming up, Facebook is definitely not as accepting of these words as I am πŸ˜†)

My boys all know what I do for a living; I am very open about it.

I got a great question from one of them a couple of weeks ago -

β€˜Mummy, because you’ve had babies, is your v. really stretched?’.

πŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

(It was sooo funny. And you know me, I didn't shy away from the answer!!)

I replied, β€˜Actually, I have had some challenges after having babies, yes. But I have been able to heal and get stronger, and I am ok now. I can weightlift, I can run, I can do anything I want to!’.

I want my boys to know that they can ask me ANY question about bodies (even though this leads to some hilarious conversations sometimes πŸ˜‚).

I’ve been getting a few enquiries lately about whether I am registered with insurance companies, like Bupa, Aviva, etc. ...
05/12/2025

I’ve been getting a few enquiries lately about whether I am registered with insurance companies, like Bupa, Aviva, etc.

The answer is that no, I’m not. Let me explain why.

πŸ‘‰ The health insurance fees for physios are very low, in general.

πŸ‘‰ They are fees aimed at musculoskeletal physiotherapists - I am a specialist pelvic physio with many years of experience and advanced expertise in my field.

πŸ‘‰ Health insurance fees are also based on a short appointment time of about 40 mins, and as I talk about often, my appointments are a lot longer than that, and are very thorough.

πŸ‘‰ Unfortunately, it would just not be viable for me to run my clinic taking these low fees paid by healthcare insurance providers, especially considering my level of knowledge and expertise as a specialist.

I hope that explains why I choose not to register.

My sole priority is always providing the very best care for my patients, and insurance fees just wouldn't support that approach.

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Female Focus Clinic, Yew Tree Wellness, Carr Lane
Alderley
SK97SL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5am
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+447483146186

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