Rachael Kuik Physio

Rachael Kuik Physio Rachael completed BSc Hons Physiotherapy in 2007 and specialised in musculoskeletal and Women's health physiotherapy. S

She is an antenatal teacher for The Mindful Birth group offering classes in Hithcin. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Clinic hours:

Becky Aston Physio - https://www.beckyastonphysiotherapy.co.uk/
Clinic days Monday and Wednesdays

Lidder Therapies - https://www.liddertherapies.co.uk/
Clinica days Tuesday

The Mindful Birth group Antenatal classes
https://www.themindfulbirthgroup.com/parents/teacher/mi

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I am a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist passionate about ante and postnatal rehab and returning to sports. My clinical experience includes assisting in the prevention of and recovery from 3rd and 4th-degree tears, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti and more. I regularly attend courses to stay updated on the latest research and techniques, ensuring the highest standard of care. I consult with the English National Ballet (ENB), providing pelvic health physiotherapy to expectant professional dancers. I have developed antenatal and postnatal care pathways for the ENB and the professional dance community. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Certified Pilates Instructor and member of the Research Advisory Group for Dance Mamma and of the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network.

My current class schedule .core.reformers Studio core is a welcoming reformer studio in Letchworth with nine reformers. ...
21/05/2026

My current class schedule .core.reformers

Studio core is a welcoming reformer studio in Letchworth with nine reformers.

I love teaching in this beautiful calm space.

I teach a range of classes from beginner to mixed to mum and baby class.

The mum and baby class is smaller to allow for more attention to your post-partum recovery.

It's a joy to teach people how to strengthen, move with efficiency and improve flexibility and posture alongside side body confidence.

Come and give it a go πŸ˜„

body confidence

28/04/2026

April has been all about a little intro to the jump board on the reformer .core.reformers

This can be a great adjunct to physio rehab, sports training or bringing in some cardio to class. As a pelvic health physio I also love jumping in this way to work on the timing of the pelvic floor.

Through the month we have focused on landing biomechanics through the hip, knee and ankle.

Exercises have been progressively harder to include co-ordination.

The lovely clients have developed over the past month and never shyed away from a challenge πŸ€—πŸ©°πŸ§‘β€πŸ©°

20/03/2026

Be honest have you ever worried about your bladder whilst dancing?

Maybe your a dancer, teacher choreographer or a student.

is hosting an online webinar to talk about all things bladder related. We will cover

- healthy bladder function
- healthy bladder habits
- common symptoms and possibly diagnosis
- assessment techniques
- treatment techniques
- NICE guidelines

Come and learn more about supporting your pelvic health 🫢

knowledgeispower

Never mind Santa Needs A Wee - Mummy does!🎁 A real gift for Mother’s Day - pelvic healthJoin Award-winning pelvic health...
13/03/2026

Never mind Santa Needs A Wee - Mummy does!

🎁 A real gift for Mother’s Day - pelvic health

Join Award-winning pelvic health physio and Dance Mama Research Advisory Group Member, Rachael Kuik Physio who will cover:

πŸ’œ What healthy, happy bladder function is
πŸ’œ Signs & symptoms of:

- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- overactive bladder syndrome/ urge incontinence
- touch on bladder pain syndrome

πŸ’œ Healthcare pathways and resources for dancers

This session will be valuable for:
β€’ dance companies
β€’ educators
β€’ clinicians
β€’ dance professionals who may or may not parents.

Join us and make your bladder happy and healthy!

πŸ“… Thur 26 March, 7.30 - 9pm
πŸ”— Book https://www.dancemama.org/event-details/happy-healthy-bladder-with-rachael-kuik

I am delighted to be collaborating with  to bring dancers another online seminar.Is your bladder happy and healthy? Join...
03/03/2026

I am delighted to be collaborating with to bring dancers another online seminar.

Is your bladder happy and healthy?

Join us in this webinar Myself (Pelvic Health Physio and Dance Mama Research Advisory Group Member) with Lucy MrCrudden from .

We will cover

πŸ’œ What healthy, happy bladder function is
πŸ’œ Signs & symtoms of

- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- overactive bladder syndrome/ urge incontinence
- touch on bladder pain syndrome

πŸ’œ Healthcare pathways and resources for dancers

For booking visit https://www.dancemama.org/event-details/happy-healthy-bladder-with-rachael-kuik

πŸ’œ Bring your questions along to the session

17/02/2026

February classes are focusing on shoulders
⭐ Stability
⭐ Strength
⭐ Proprioception
⭐ Co-ordination

Some star preps are a great exercise and can be broken down in numerous ways.

1. Lifting in and out if a half side plank to challenge maintaining a centred glenohumeral joint (ball and socket if the shoulder)

2. Sustain the half plank and add in more abduction challenge range and control in both the shoulder and lateral fascial sling

3. Using the footbar progress the exercise, which demands more strength and stability in the shoulder joint and wrists.

To access the guidelines, please visit - https://www.rachaelkuik.com/dancing-beyondWhat is avalible🫢 full download of 30...
11/02/2026

To access the guidelines, please visit - https://www.rachaelkuik.com/dancing-beyond

What is avalible
🫢 full download of 30 pages document with ticksheet for each phase - who and when dancers should be seeking support in pregnancy and post-partum

🫢 Quick reference infographic of the different phases in pregnacy and postpartum - what to focus on in each phase

🫢 Infographic of return to dance post-partum focus from low risk - high risk repertoire for ballet (contemporary repertoire will be arriving shortly!!)

and more content coming soon πŸ™

If you are a dancer, company or rehearsal director and have dancers who are pregnant, please share πŸ™

09/02/2026

I am still processing Saturday night's One Dance UK Awards. It was such an honour to be the recipient of this award.

It's been lovely to step back and reflect on the process. I have had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with such wonderful people Dance Mama and Bill Taylor, working to create more support for dancers in parenthood.

I hope this continues to raise the profile and encourages professional dancers and dance teachers to reach out for support with their pelvic health. Having a family should not mean the end of your dancing career.

07/02/2026
15/01/2026

Gentle stretch and flow after sitting a uni exam, time to calm the mind and move the body at the beautiful .core.reformers

Finding the time to exercise between kids, work and study can be a juggle - but I never regret when I do make the time πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ

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Monday 8:30pm - 3:30am
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm

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