No referral is required to book an appointment, or to make a claim with private health insurers. If you are using a GP Care Plan, a referral is required for Medicare rebates.

Yes. Most private health funds cover women's health physiotherapy under physiotherapy extras and allow a claim to be made at the time of your appointment. Rebates and limits vary, so we recommend checking with your fund directly.

Your appointment will begin with a detailed discussion about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals. With your consent, your appointment may include an internal vaginal examination to assess pelvic floor muscle function. This process will be explained clearly during your appointment, and you are always in control.

You will then be provided a tailored plan which may include exercises and lifestyle changes to help you to manage your issue.

Initial consultations are typically 45–60 minutes, allowing time for assessment, education, and treatment. Follow-up appointments are usually 45 minutes.

No, absolutely not. Internal examinations are optional and only performed with your informed consent. There are alternative assessment methods available, and we will always respect your comfort level.

Absolutely! We support women through all stages of pregnancy, including management of pelvic girdle pain, back pain, exercise guidance, birth preparation, and pelvic floor care. In most cases, an internal pelvic floor examination will only be completed after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

You can see a Women’s Health Physio as early as 2–3 weeks postpartum, depending on your needs. Many women book a comprehensive postnatal check around 6 weeks after birth.

Yes. We specialise in safe, progressive return to exercise and running after pregnancy. Your program will be tailored to your body, goals, and stage of recovery.

Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect pelvic floor function, bladder health, and sexual comfort. We provide evidence-based care to support symptoms and improve comfort during this stage of life.

Not at all. We treat women at all life stages, including teenagers, athletes, women who have never been pregnant, and those experiencing pelvic pain or bladder concerns.

Breathe Women’s Health Physiotherapy services the Northern Beaches of Sydney. We are a fully mobile physiotherapy service, meaning we come to you and treat you in the comfort of your own home. This removes the stress of travelling to a clinic and makes appointments easier to fit into busy family life.

Yes — absolutely.! We understand that childcare isn’t always available, and it is completely fine for your child/ren to be at home during your appointment. We aim to create a relaxed, supportive environment, allowing you to prioritise your health whilst the chaos of life continues!

The best way to get in touch is via the contact form on our website, or to give me a call. Due to the mobile nature of Breathe, we are unable to have online booking to allow for flexibility in managing the many and varied locations of our patients.