I am a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist passionate about antenatal and postnatal rehab and assisting return to sports.

I completed my BSc Physiotherapy in 2007 and have since worked in a wide range of environments, from NHS hospitals and outpatient settings to backstage at the Royal Albert Hall with the English National Ballet (ENB). I completed postgraduate training in pelvic health physiotherapy in 2015 and have since been working in this speciality.

My clinical experience includes assisting in the prevention of and recovery from 3rd and 4th degree tears, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, diastasis recti and more. I regularly attend courses to stay updated on the latest research and techniques, ensuring the highest standard of care. Most recent courses include:

  • Research Update 2024 The Childbearing Year (pregnancy and one year post-partum) - Taryn Hallam

  • Mindful Natal Teacher Training - The Mindful Birth Group

  • Birth Choices Training - Taryn Hallam

  • Biomechanics for Birth - Molly O Brien

  • Assessment and Treatment of Diastasis Rectus - Samantha Gillard

  • Natal Active exercise pre and post-partum - Jenny Burrell

  • APPI pre and post-natal Pilates - APPI

  • Acupuncture in Pregnancy - Cheryl Mason

  • Acupuncture in Sports - Jon Hobbs

Everyone's pregnancy, birth and family unity is unique and I consider this during treatment and programming. I am an advocate for empowering women with the knowledge of self-care strategies for the present and into the future. Good pelvic health isn't just about postnatal recovery, it is creating daily habits, fitness routines and working on wellbeing to support the endocrine system, skeletal system and see us through our childbearing and rearing years and through to post-menopause.

I consult with the 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.

Since becoming a mother myself in 2017, I am even more passionate about the need for high-quality care in pelvic health and enjoy practising what I teach. I keep fit with weekly weights and running, and in my spare time, I often enjoy family time with my two young boys.

Clinical special interests

  • Antenatal education and screening to prepare for birth and reduce perineal trauma

  • Pregnant and postnatal recovery and return to fitness in female athletes.

  • Diastasis recti and post-abdominoplasty rehabilitation.

  • Pelvic organ prolapse, including pessary fitting and management.

  • Bladder symptoms include stress incontinence, urgency and Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).

  • C-section recovery and scar management

  • Hip injuries.

For more information, please ask questions by email using the link below.

 

For more information, please feel free to ask questions email using the link below.