Women's Health Physiotherapy
Our team of Pelvic Health Physiotherapists will perform a thorough assessment and implement a holistic plan to help you to achieve your goals.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapists, also known as Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, have done extensive post-graduate training to be able to use these titles. You will go away from a consultation with a FitRight Women’s Health Physiotherapist feeling like you’ve been listened to and you have a comprehensive, holistic plan in place to reach your goals. From prolapse to bladder and bowel leakage, from abdominal muscle separation to painful sex, and everything in between.
We are here to help you.
Our Physiotherapists can assist you with
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Pelvic Floor Assessments
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Pregnancy & Postnatal Assessments
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Management of Vaginal Prolapse, including option to fit a support pessary
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Management of Bladder and Bowel issues and incontinence
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Management of Diastasis Recti (abdominal muscle separation)
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Management of Overactive Pelvic Floor &/or Sexual Pain
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Management of Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
The FitRight Difference
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You’ll see a physiotherapist with extra training & experience in this specialty area
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You’ll have long consult sessions with time to properly listen and delve down into exactly what’s happening, and how to achieve your goals
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You’ll have the option to be referred to other FitRight practitioners and/or exercise classes if needed, to really pull all the puzzle pieces together
Who should I book with?
Book Women's Health Physiotherapy Appointment
Want to complement your physio with exercise?
Many women find that our exercise classes are a great way to continue the work from their physio appointments. All classes are physio-led, with individual and small group class options - so your progress doesn’t stop at the clinic door.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have private health insurance, it is highly likely that you will receive a rebate for FitRight HQ consultations as they are both delivered by qualified physiotherapists. The amount that you get back will depend on your level of cover, and how much you have already used, so you should check your individual circumstances with your health insurance provider.
Please find the health fund codes that are routinely used below so you can check with your fund how much will be covered:
- Initial appointment at FitRight HQ (including initial FitRight class assessments) – 500
- Follow up appointment at FitRight HQ – 505
We have a hicaps machine so please bring your private health fund card (physical or digital on apple wallet) so that you will only pay the gap. If you forget your health fund card you will be required to pay the full appointment cost and we will email your receipt once payment has been received so that you can claim online or in person through your fund.
Telehealth consultations can be paid for over the phone at the time of your appointment or you will be emailed an invoice. Once payment is received you will be emailed your receipt so that you can claim online or in person through your fund.
Yes, we accept patients with a GP Care Plane (EPC) referral. Please read here for more information.
Payment for consultations at FitRight HQ will be taken at the end of your appointment. We have a hicaps machine so please bring your private health fund card (physical card or digital version in your apple wallet) so you will only pay the gap.
If you forget your private health card we will require the full payment and we will send you a receipt so that you can claim yourself.
Yes, you can absolutely still come in. Periods are a normal part of the female body, not something to work around or feel awkward about. Our women's health physios treat women at every stage of their cycle, so there's no need to reschedule - just come as you are.
Yes, we are able to provide care for minors for physiotherapy.
Please note that only certain physiotherapists consult with minors. If you are booking for a child or teenager, please contact our team to ensure you are scheduled with the most appropriate practitioner.
A parent or guardian may be required to attend appointments depending on the age of the minor and the type of consultation. If you have any questions prior to booking, our reception team will be happy to assist.
Booking your first appointment can feel like a big step. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, rebuilding after birth, chasing little ones, or dealing with pelvic pain that's been brushed off as normal - here's exactly what happens when you walk through our door.
Before Your Appointment
You will be sent initial intake forms on booking, please complete these as soon as possible. This information allows us to ensure that the correct appointment type has been booked and gives your physiotherapist important information prior to your appointment.
Please come to your appointment in comfortable clothing you can move in.
If you have any referral letters, scans, or reports that are relevant to your history, bring those along too.
Bringing your baby? We're very happy for you to do so. Feel free to bring a pram, capsule, or mat - we also have a bouncer and toys on hand if you need them.
During your consultation
You'll see a Women's Health Physiotherapist with extra postgraduate training in this specialty area. We offer longer consult times than the norm, because we believe you deserve to be properly listened to.
Here's how your session will unfold:
- A thorough conversation first. Your physiotherapist will ask about your symptoms, your health history, and what's brought you in - whether that's leaking, prolapse, abdominal muscle separation, pelvic pain, painful sex, or something else entirely. This is your time to be heard, in as much detail as you need.
- An assessment tailored to you. With your consent, this may include an internal pelvic floor assessment, which helps your physiotherapist understand exactly what's happening and why. Nothing happens without your say-so, and your comfort always comes first.
- A plan that connects the dots. From there, your physiotherapist will put together a comprehensive, holistic plan to help you reach your goals. If it's useful, you'll also have the option to be referred on to other FitRight practitioners or exercise classes, so all the pieces of your care fit together.
After Your Consultation
You'll leave with a clear plan and a clear next step. Follow-up appointments help you build on the progress you've made, at a pace that works for you.
Cost and Rebates
Initial Women's Health Physiotherapy consultations range from $199–$249, with follow-ups from $119–$139, depending on your physiotherapist, see our fees here. If you have private health insurance, you're likely eligible for a rebate - bring your health fund card (physical or digital) so we can process this on the spot with HICAPS. We also accept GP Care Plan (EPC) referrals.
Please just bring yourself! Wear comfortable clothing, and bring along with any referral letters or scans that may be relevant.
If you are bringing your baby to your appointment (we are very happy for you to do so!) please consider bringing them in a pram or capsule, or bring a mat, so they have somewhere to stay when we assess you. We have a bouncer and children’s toys to help entertain your baby/child if you wish to use them.