Frequently Asked Questions

Before your appointment, please fill out the ‘New Client Form’ included in your booking confirmation and appointment reminder email.

Your appointment will include a comprehensive discussion around the history of your concerns as well as your goals and expectations of treatment, followed by a physical assessment which may include an internal examination if you are presenting with pelvic floor related concerns. Treatment will be tailored to your individual needs and assessment findings.

No, you don't need a referral to see me for pelvic health physiotherapy. You are very welcome to bring any relevant letters or documentation from other health professionals to your appointment.

An interval vaginal examination is a useful tool that is often used to assess the pelvic floor. In fact, it is considered ‘gold standard’ for determining the strength and tone of the pelvic floor muscles.

You absolutely do not have to have an internal vaginal examination if you do not want to - whether you would rather complete it another day, or not at all, your reasons are valid. There are other options for assessment that we can discuss.

Whether we go ahead with a vaginal examination is completely up to you and your level of comfort. It is routine for us to go ahead with a vaginal examination rain, hail, period or shine, however that choice is up to you and how you’re feeling!

Yes, I have completed training in order to assess anorectal conditions in females.

No. You may have had a speculum (metal device that holds the walls of the vagina apart) used during medical assessments and procedures. This is not used during digital vaginal examinations.

No, not at all. Please do not feel the need to do anything different than what you normally do within your personal hygiene and body hair maintenance routine!

Please bring any relevant paperwork with you (e.g. referrals, letters, reports, scan results), as well as a list of current medications. Some women find it beneficial to write down a list of questions or concerns to bring up during their first appointment - please feel free to do this!

This will depend on a number of factors such as your unique presentation, individual factors, expectations and goals as well as your body’s response to treatment. A plan for treatment will be discussed during your initial assessment.

Please see information on fees here.

The amount of the appointment fee covered by private health insurance varies depending on your fund and level of cover. Please see here for specific HICAPS codes used (quote these to your provider to check your coverage).

Medicare will cover part of your appointment fee if you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (Also known as Enhanced Primary Care plan, Team Care Arrangement or GP Management Plan). Please speak to your GP if your symptoms are chronic in order to access a Chronic Disease Management plan. See here for more information.

Absolutely!! I completely understand what it’s like trying to run errands and attend appointments with your side-kick tagging along. Please know that I 100% do not mind if you bring your baby or child of any age to your appointment!

There is enough space for the pram or capsule within the clinic room. Feel free to bring something to keep your toddler or child busy. Please feel free to feed, change nappies or do what-ever needs to be done within my clinic room!

Currently, no.

Yes. I have undertaken training with Women’s Health Training Associates on the use of silicone vaginal pessaries for the management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.

If you are interested in this service, please book an initial assessment to see if a pessary could be helpful and appropriate for you.

• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy (Flinders University)

• Level 1 Mat Pilates (Unite Health)

• Introductory Women’s Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 1 Women’s Health Through the Life Stages (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 1 Women’s Pelvic Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 2 Women’s Pelvic Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Women’s Pelvic Health Foundations and Fundamentals (Physio Skills)

• 2023 Research Update (Women’s Health Training Associates)

• Lactation for Health Professionals Level 1 & Level 2 (Inform Physiotherapy)

• 2024 Research Update (Women’s Health Training Associates)

• Advanced Stress Urinary Incontinence (Women’s Health Training Associates)

• Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Women’s Health Training Associates)