Kate Lloyd Physiotherapy

11/05/2025

✨What a wonderful pelvic health & menopause workshop we had at - an evening of discussion, learning, sharing, practical tips & strategies and Pilates. Always a joy working with , a Pilates expert passionate about optimising women’s health throughout all stages of life. 🤍

It’s never too late to improve your pelvic health - whether you’ve had symptoms for a long time or want to explore how to optimise your pelvic health for the future - an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist will be able to help.

27/04/2025

🌸 Pelvic Health & Menopause Workshop 🌸
Join us for a 90-minute in-person interactive session with women's health experts, Grace Lillywhite & Kate Lloyd.

🧘‍♀️ What to Expect:

Expert-led Pilates and strength exercises

Breathing techniques for relaxation and core stability

Insights into pelvic floor, bone, and muscle health

Strategies for managing bladder urgency and va**nal dryness

🎁 Includes a goody bag and access to our online menopause exercise pack.

📍 Location: Fave UK
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday 8th May 7.30pm-9pm
💷 Price: £55

Spaces are limited!
👉 Book your spot now https://bookwhen.com/katelloydphysio/e/ev-s8d2-20250508193000

Join women’s health experts Kate Lloyd and Grace Lillywhite for a 90-minute, in-person workshop dedicated to pelvic health and menopause. Designed for menopausal women, this session provides expert guidance on: ✔ Pelvic floor strength – Understand your pelvic floor better, learn how to maintai...

31/03/2025

🌟 I am very excited to share that I am hosting an evening workshop with all about pelvic health & menopause at
This 90 minute in-person workshop is designed for peri-menopausal and menopausal women and will provide expert guidance on:
✅ Pelvic floor strength & function - understand your pelvic floor better, learn how to improve support & control.
✅ Bone & muscle health - discover why it matters and how to keep your body strong.
✅ Breathing techniques - support pelvic floor health, relaxation, posture and core stability.
✅ Bladder urgency & leaking - strategies to manage common issues.
✅ Vulval & v&ginal health - tips for managing discomfort/dryness.

🌟 Includes goody bag with helpful resources
- access to an online menopause exercise pack to continue your progress at home.

💰Bookings £45 (early bird) £55 (standard)
Empower yourself with knowledge, practical solutions and expert-led exercises tailored for menopause.
Don’t miss out - only 10 spots available!

See link in bio to secure your spot 🙌🏻

11/02/2025

✨ Mummy MOT - your personalised postnatal assessment ✨

A postnatal physiotherapy assessment is recommended for everyone who has had a baby.

As a certified Mummy MOT practitioner with a background of years working as a pelvic health physiotherapist, I am privileged to be able to support women in their postnatal journey, providing holistic evidence-based individualised care.

🟣 Pregnancy and birth is hugely physically & mentally demanding. A postnatal physio check can help get you on track to feeling strong and returning to doing all the activities you enjoy, whilst optimising your pelvic health for the long term.

🌟 A Mummy MOT is recommended from 6-8 weeks postnatal - but it’s also never too late.
If you have any concerns prior to 6 weeks, it can also be helpful to speak with a physiotherapist who will be able to provide guidance in the early days/weeks.

🟣 A Mummy MOT is a comprehensive postnatal assessment checking pelvic floor muscle function, optimising bladder & bowel function, checking for prolapse, assessing posture, breathing and any aches/pains. C-section scars / perineal scars are assessed and treated. We also do an abdominal assessment checking muscle function and for diastasis recti (tummy gap).
The assessment is always focused towards your individual goals and a holistic plan is provided alongside personalised rehab programme.

🌟 Postnatal physio can be hugely beneficial both in the early weeks postnatal but also for the long term. It’s never too late, so if you’ve had a baby months or years ago, a pelvic health physio assessment / Mummy MOT can be really beneficial for optimising your pelvic health.

If you’re unsure about the assessment do get in touch! I’m always happy to chat.

📧 info@katelloydphysio.co.uk
📞 07922 569680
🌐 www.katelloydphysio.co.uk

07/02/2025

🌟 What a few weeks it’s been! 🌟

I’ve been quiet on here but life has been the opposite.

✨ It’s been a busy few weeks in clinic - supporting amazing Mamas with their postnatal rehab - Mummy MOTs provide an opportunity for a personalised in-depth assessment and an individualised rehab programme. Pregnancy is hugely demanding on our bodies, and I strongly believe we all deserve support and personalised rehab to help us feel good and strong, and to optimise our pelvic health long term.
Also supported women with symptoms of bladder urgency, leaking and constipation, prolapse symptoms and post-surgery rehabilitation. Pelvic health physio is wide ranging so if you’re not sure if we can help, do get in touch! I’m always happy to chat.

My personal training sessions with are always so good for me mentally and physically - even if I’m on the floor afterwards 😅. Got some great goals this year - getting myself strong is one of them 💪🏻

These past few weeks have been spent cosying up in the evenings by a far, after busy days chasing my now 2 year old around the park in all weathers - if anyone has any raincoat recommendations let me know!

✨ Got some exciting events in the planning stages for 2025 - I’m so keen share how pelvic health physio is relevant for all women throughout all stages of life 🙌🏻
Watch this space…

22/12/2024

🎄 Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and happy new year! 🎄

Clinic’s now closed for Christmas and I’m looking forward to a festive week spending quality time with family and friends.

Thank you all for your support this year, my wonderful patients, friends and family helping this clinic grow. Awareness for women’s health is ever growing and I feel privileged being part of this specialist field and being able to support women with their pelvic health - I’m really excited for what’s to come 💪🏻

✨ There’s lots in the pipeline for 2025 and can’t wait to share with you! For now though, hope you have a lovely restful Christmas and a very happy new year ✨

04/12/2024

A little update for those who aren’t familiar - we are conveniently located a short walk from St Albans City centre and the station, the clinic is based at the wonderful Oxona Healthcare - 19 Watson’s Walk.

You can find me there on Tuesdays all day, and Monday evenings. I also run out-of-hours clinics so if you can’t find an appointment that suits, do get in touch!

Pelvic health is relevant for everyone so if you’re experiencing any symptoms or simply curious about optimising your pelvic floor health, I am always happy to chat.

📧 info@katelloydphysio.co.uk
📞 07922 569680

03/12/2024

Bladder symptoms are so common (1 in 3 women experience leakage) and symptoms can really get in the way of a good time.

🎄 Ways to keep your bladder comfortable this Christmas time 🎄

🌟 Keep well hydrated aiming 1.5-2l water daily

🌟 Try to avoid constipation - having regular fibre, fruit & veg in your meals, avoid skipping meals, allow some time to rest and digest after a meal, regular exercise - even a short brisk walk, can all help. Consider using a footstool to help open bowels with ease.

🌟 Try not to hover over toilet seats - sitting fully and relaxing, taking your time, can help to fully empty your bladder

🌟 Alcohol can irritate the bladder, choosing low alcohol or alcohol-free alternatives could help keep your bladder feeling more comfortable

🌟 Prioritise wellbeing and relaxation - urgency can often be exacerbated with stress, worry and rushing.

🌟 Pelvic floor exercises - keeping your muscles strong and flexible can make a big difference and it’s never too late to start.

If you’re not sure where to start, an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist will be to support and provide individual treatment advice to help you manage and improve symptoms. A holistic approach is often the best way forward, with an individualised rehab programme.

To get in touch, or find out more, click the link in bio 💫

29/11/2024

Embracing the season! 🎄Don’t let your bladder get in the way of parties, laughing, cheering, dancing, seeing friends and having fun.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is a great place to start to help optimise your bladder function and help you stay in-control of your bladder so you can enjoy participating in everything that winter brings.

08/11/2024

Excited to read this! The journal landed on my doorstep yesterday so squeezing in some time this morning with a good cuppa - always look forward to reading about what’s new in pelvic health and the new research coming out.
is a brilliant resource for anyone with pelvic health concerns, whether that’s pregnancy related, menopause related, bladder or bowel issues, or pelvic pain. Their website is filled with reliable information.

If you’re looking for a qualified pelvic health physio, is a great place to start.

20/09/2024

🌟 When should you see a pelvic health physio? 🌟

A question often asked! It’s important for everyone to prioritise their pelvic health so
If you experience any of the following..

- bladder or bowel symptoms such as leaking
- feel like you’re going to the toilet all the time
- worried about accidentally passing wind
- struggling with constipation
- experience pain with in*******se
- feel a heaviness or dragging within the pelvis
- have to cross your legs when you sneeze or worried about jumping
- pelvic pain eg bladder pain, pain associated with endometriosis
- if you feel nervous about participating in sport & exercise because of a prolapse or potential leaking

Seeing an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist can be really helpful to help you manage these symptoms.

You may be going through perimenopause, or are pregnant or recently given birth. You may be an athlete.
You may have had gynaecological surgery eg hysterectomy or c-section. Or you may simply be curious about how to improve and optimise your pelvic floor.

If you’re unsure if pelvic health physio is suitable for you, do get in touch. Now’s the time to prioritise your pelvic health 💪🏻💪🏻

You can email 📧 info@katelloydphysio.co.uk or
📞07922 569680 to find out more.

Pelvic health is for everyone!

07/08/2024

✨ What is vaginismus? ✨
Classified as either primary or secondary, vaginismus is the involuntary spasm of muscles around the va**na preventing pe*******on and can be painful.
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There is treatment available for this condition so please don’t be afraid to seek help. Often the cause is multifactorial so it is important to explore your individual story, symptoms and experience so treatment is personalised to you.
✨ Where to start with treatment?
If you’re unsure where to start you could speak with a GP in the first instance, perhaps see if there’s a GP within your practice that has a special interest in women’s health.
👉 Consider seeing an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist who has expertise and specialist training to treat this condition. They will listen to your story and provide individualised treatment.
👉 Consider talking to an experience psychosexual therapist. It’s definitely not all in your head but often there can be a link between our minds and our body’s physical responses.

There are some also some great accounts that share more about vaginismus being one of them.

✨ If you’d like more information about this condition or want to see if physio can help you, then do get in touch - you can email info@katelloydphysio.co.uk or call 07922 569680

If you’re experience these symptoms, please know you’re not alone and treatment is available.