Pelvic Floor Exercise Physiology Toowoomba

Pelvic health exercise physiologist Rachel holding model pelvis

Let’s get some buff in your muff

Kegel’s alone are not the answer.

Get yourself a pelvic floor that responds to your life without giving it a second thought.

From picking up your toddler, to belly laughing with your friends, to walking downhill.

Change is possible, despite how bad things feel.

“I highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for expert help with core and hip stability ”

Are you ready to have confidence in your pelvic health? 

Exercise physiology for pelvic health will have you:

💚 Getting through your exercise class without multiple toilet stops

💚 Being active without wearing pads

💚 Managing and even improving your prolapse symptoms

💚 Exercising without pelvic pain flares

💚 Wearing light coloured pants with confidence

💚 Laughing, sneezing and coughing without crossing your legs

💚 Enjoying intimacy with your partner without concerns

💚 Feeling strong and confident in your pelvic floor now and in the future

💚 Connecting with your pelvic floor and core through pregnancy and postpartum

Your pelvic floor does not work in isolation and neither should your exercise program.

With pelvic health exercise physiology, we’ll get your body working for your pelvic floor.

Not against it.

Rachel Niemann holding pelvis

Hey, I’m Rach, your exercise physiologist next door.

I’m obsessed with the pelvic floor.

Specifically it’s role in human movement, function and pain.

Because the pelvic floor is not just about child bearing, leaking or prolapse.

It’s an incredible group of muscles that has connections throughout our bodies from top to toe. Literally.

I could go on. And on. And on.

See? Obsessed.

Who it’s for.

For women who:

🩷 Are constantly worried about leaking urine, gas or faeces

🩷 Want to be able to participate fully in sport and exercise again

🩷 Want to sleep without getting up to pee

🩷 Are relying on incontinence pads as backups

🩷 Are worried that their leaking, prolapse or pain is part of their life and will only get worse with age. 

🩷 Are unable to enjoy intimacy with their partner

🩷 Are tired of worrying about making their prolapse worse

🩷 Say no to doing things because or their pelvic floor symptoms

🩷 Are feeling a loss of positive self-identity as a fit and active woman.

🩷 Have had surgery for endo, prolapse or other gynaecological concerns 

Who it’s not for.

Men— babes only sorry.

NDIS participants without prior conversation regarding suitability

Services I provide for pelvic health

Exercise Physiology

Clinical Pilates

Home Exercise Programs

Max and Hugo, clinic dogs supporting your pelvic health exercise session

The process:

Book and attend your initial assessment in my home clinic.

1

Attend in clinic exercise, complete your home program consistently, or both.

2

3

Get back to living your life.

Kind Words

Are you ready to take charge of your pelvic health?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • My fees are set based on my expertise, qualifications, and experience.

    I have completed extensive additional training in pelvic floor function and exercise therapy, on top of my post-grad exercise physiology qualifications.

    To learn more about the session prices, duration and inclusions, please click the “APPOINTMENT INFO” button below.

  • As an exercise physiologist, I focus on movement, exercise and education to treat or help you manage your pelvic floor dysfunction.

    This includes a whole body focus, rather than just looking at pelvic floor function.

    After all, your pelvic floor can’t do all the work!

    While it is outside my scope to diagnose or perform manual therapy, I still perform tests, assessments and use my hands to assess or guide you in your movements.

  • If you’re a woman and you:

    • leak when you sneeze, cough, lift, jump, run, walk etc.

    • Have prolapse or pelvic heaviness

    • Have pelvic pain with or without endometriosis

    • Are in perimenopause or menopause

    • Are pregnant or postpartum

    • Have persistent pain (anywhere- it’s all connected)

    • Have constipation, hemmoroids or fissures

    • Have tailbone pain

    • Have recurrent UTI’s that aren’t (IFKYK)

    • Are pre or post prolapse surgery

    • Have pain with penetration

    • Have no symptoms and want to ensure things stay that way.

  • An exercise physiology assessment for pelvic floor function involves:

    • A pelvic health screening questionnaire

    • A chat about your life experiences; from sports, to work, to your health history

    • A posture assessment

    • Assessment of pressure management strategies

    • Movement analysis to look for compensations or limitations

    • Assessment of your muscle activation patterns (including breathing and core)

    • Testing of your strength and imbalances

    • A discussion to create a plan that fits your circumstances and your life.

  • No, you do not.

    But you may be able to access a referral from your GP under a management plan if your pelvic floor dysfunction is chronic or you have another chronic condition such as low back pain.

    This would qualify you for up to 5 sessions per calendar year, where you can claim a medicare rebate.