Women's health physio focuses on conditions related to the pelvic region, including the pelvic floor muscles, hips, and lower back. Whether you're experiencing pregnancy-related discomfort, menopause symptoms, or issues such as pelvic pain or incontinence, our team is here to help. Using tailored treatment plans, we aim to reduce pain, improve function, and support your overall wellbeing. Our experienced physiotherapists provide compassionate, personalised care to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
Menopause Health
Women’s health, particularly menopause, is increasingly recognised in physiotherapy. With hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, women often experience symptoms like joint pain, muscle stiffness, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Physiotherapy offers tailored treatments that can help manage these issues, improving quality of life through exercises, manual therapy, and relaxation techniques.
Our women’s health specialist, Allison Swan, has seen these advancements firsthand in recent years, providing women with support and individualised care to ease the transition through menopause.
Meet our specialists
Allison Swan
Allison Swan is an expert in Women's Health and, in particular, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She is a qualified Mummy MOT practitioner and a specialist in postnatal for women following both vaginal and C-section deliveries. Allison will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after childbirth. She will provide you with gentle exercises and treatment to help with your recovery – and get you back on track with your fitness goals.
Allison incorporates Reformer Pilates into her rehabilitation approach, using it alongside functional strengthening exercises. Her focus on strength and conditioning helps guide you at a pace that suits your abilities, allowing you to regain your pre-pregnancy strength and mobility.
Allison has also worked with professional female athletes at National Hockey level and the Women’s Tennis Association.
With over 25 years of experience, Allison offers compassionate, supportive care tailored to each woman's needs, helping to manage pain, improve function, and enhance overall wellbeing.
WHAT WE TREAT
We treat a range of women’s health concerns and offer women’s pelvic health physiotherapy, addressing conditions such as:
Pregnancy and postnatal
Menopause
Incontinence
Pelvic pain
Bowel issues
Pelvic organ prolapse
Endometriosis
Vulvodynia and vaginismus
Overactive bladder
Pre and post-rehab for pelvic floor surgery or hysterectomy