Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a modality used to restore, maintain and promote health in people using techniques to reduce pain, and prevent further injury. Physiotherapists will often use a combination of ‘hands on’ techniques including massage, joint mobilisation and stretching. Sometimes your physiotherapist may prescribe exercises for you to do at home to assist with your treatment and move towards your health goal faster.

We have two physiotherapists; Kim and Bella; at Essence of Health.

Kim is currently on maternity leave. She will be returning in 2023.

Bella is available for women’s health including prenatal and postnatal care, pregnancy, pelvic floor conditions and general health.

Kim has a musculoskeletal background and enjoys working with all types of patients. She uses hands on techniques as well as exercise prescription and patient education, which she believes all contribute to long term management and a healthy lifestyle.

Bella has completed further education in Women’s Health and is interested in treating prenatal and postnatal health, pregnancy related conditions, pelvic floor issues, endometriosis and general health.

Common conditions treated with physiotherapy are:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Pelvic Pain
• Pubic symphysis
• Abdominal separation
• Headaches
• Sacroiliac pain
• Carpal tunnel
• Sciatica

Kim and Bella have completed further education in pre and postnatal physiotherapy.  They both enjoy helping antenatal clients manage any issues that may arise during this time, as well as encouraging them to keep fit and active.

At Essence of Health we understand the importance of supporting mother and baby. Our physiotherapist Kim will tailor each pregnancy massage specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. A benefit to seeing Kim for massage during your pregnancy is she’s highly skilled and trained to identify problematic areas, that may need additional treatment. Kim can provide either a tailored style pregnancy massage treatment, or a hands-on treatment-based physiotherapy session, isolating areas of concern. Ask one of our staff members which appointment might best suit you.

Kim and Bella have completed further education in pre and postnatal physiotherapy. They are able to assist with postnatal conditions and general wellbeing including:

• Back pain
• Pelvic pain
• Headaches and neck pain
• Return to exercise & core strengthening

Bella has completed further training in women’s health with Women’s Health Training Associates and has completed courses in pelvic floor health.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy with a focus on treating a range of distressing conditions including, but not limited to

• Vaginal and pelvic pain
• Prolapse
• Urinary leakage
• Incontinence
• Bowel issues
• Painful intercourse
• Recurrent cystitis
• Endometriosis
• Back pain

Pelvic floor physiotherapy also plays an important role in postnatal care and should be considered an essential treatment for a woman’s health after giving birth.

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