22nd October 2024
Pelvic health is often associated with pelvic floor exercises and muscle strength, but it’s much more than that. It refers to the wellbeing of the...
SUPPORTING YOUR BODY FROM POST-NATAL TO POST-MENOPAUSE
Personalised Women's Health Services
I offer a range of personalised women’s health services to support you and your body through its multiple life transitions. Over the past 10 years, I have completed numerous courses with the UK renowned Women’s Wellbeing training provider, Burrell Education and am trained in soft tissue rehabilitation therapies and exercise prescription from Post Natal to Post Menopause.
Your journey to healing is a whole-body experience!
I don’t just focus on physical recovery; my services also include resources to nurture your emotional and mental body and reset your nervous system. This powerful mind-body connection helps you heal emotionally alongside your physical body after trauma.
Congratulations on your new arrival! Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can also take a toll on your body. I understand the unique challenges of postpartum recovery and am here to help your body heal, regain strength, and reconnect.
My personalised Post Natal Support addresses the specific needs of your body after childbirth, whether you had a vaginal delivery or a C-section. Here’s what you can expect:
Comprehensive Assessment
- Diastasis Recti Check: I’ll assess if there’s separation in your abdominal muscles.
- C-Section Assessment: I’ll evaluate your C-section scar for any restrictions or limitations it may be causing.
- Postural Rebalancing: I’ll identify and address any postural changes that may have occurred during pregnancy.
- Pelvic Floor Assessment: I’ll assess your pelvic floor strength and function to ensure proper support.
Personalised Strategies
Based on your assessment, we’ll create a tailored plan that may include:
- Scar Work: We’ll use gentle techniques to improve mobility and reduce discomfort in your C-section scar.
- Targeted Exercises: I’ll prescribe exercises designed to reconnect and strengthen your core, pelvic floor, and overall musculature.
- Functional Breathing Retraining: I’ll guide you in retraining your breathing patterns for optimal diaphragmatic function and core engagement.
- Diastasis Recti Closure Exercises: I’ll provide specific exercises to help close any separation in your abdominal muscles.
- Motor Control Training: We’ll improve your body’s ability to control and stabilise itself, enhancing overall well-being.
Self-care is woven into your journey.
I’ll provide guidance on incorporating rest, relaxation techniques, and healthy nutrition practices to support your healing.
A hysterectomy is a significant journey, and a successful recovery requires time, self care and support. I understand that each woman’s experience of Hysterectomy is unique and that people find me at different stages of their healing journey from early post operative to many years down the line.
My support services are therefore tailored to you and your needs – from soft tissue work to help you heal and move better, to helping support your emotional well being with rest, relaxation and nervous system support.
Early Post-Operative Support
- Prioritising Rest: I’ll guide you on incorporating rest into your routine and teach relaxation techniques to promote healing.
- Breathwork for Healing: Learn deep breathing exercises to ease pain, manage stress, and improve lung function.
- Gentle Movement Matters: I’ll provide instructions for safe and effective exercises to promote circulation and prevent blood clots.
Late Post-Operative Recovery
- Scar Tissue Management: Discover gentle techniques to address scar tissue restrictions and improve mobility.
- Gradual Exercise Progression: Transition from gentle movements to targeted core strengthening and pelvic floor health routines.
- Pelvic Floor Integration: Learn pelvic floor exercises crucial for long-term bladder control and overall pelvic health.
- Strength & Confidence: Build strength to enhance your well-being and prevent future injuries.
- Ongoing Support: We’re here for you every step of the way, addressing any concerns or questions you may have.
Embrace Your Personalised Journey.
Every woman’s recovery journey is unique and our sessions reflect this by addressing you specific needs and goals.
The Pelvic Health Recovery Support Sessions include:
- Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment: A 90 -minute initial session assesses your current state and identifies areas for improvement. You can then choose to book 60 minute follow up sessions singularly or as a 3 session package for a discounted price.
- Individualised Approach: I recognise that every body and journey is unique. Your sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- Holistic Focus: We address more than just the pelvic floor. We integrate exercises with breathing techniques, posture correction, and hip and foot health to optimise overall function. I also take into account the history of your own unique body in helping your individual recovery needs.
- Movement & Skills Development: Learn movement-based exercises for strength and mobility, alongside self-release techniques to improve flexibility and manage discomfort. function.
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