Physiotherapy can be used to treat a range of different injuries and conditions including a weakened pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor is important as it is the group of muscles that help to support your pelvic organs, including your bladder. When these muscles are weak, it can affect your everyday life; following the necessary treatment to strengthen these muscles can, over time, improve your quality of life.
There are several reasons why your pelvic floor might not be as strong as it needs to be. Our passionate and skilled team will discuss these with you and find a way to tailor their pelvic floor physio treatment and advice so that it works specifically for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, our women’s health physiotherapy service is led by Holly Pointon — a highly qualified physiotherapist with a special focus on pelvic health and female athlete wellbeing. Holly is currently extending her expertise by studying a Masters in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health), ensuring her practice is grounded in the most current evidence and specialised training available in this field.
We take a holistic, evidence-based approach to women’s health, supporting patients through every stage of life — from pregnancy and the postnatal period through to managing long-term pelvic floor conditions and supporting women through perimenopause and beyond.
Women’s health physiotherapy can make a meaningful difference for a wide range of conditions. Whether you are experiencing symptoms for the first time or have been managing a condition for years, our physiotherapist will identify the contributing factors and develop a personalised rehabilitation programme.
Conditions we treat include pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related pain, postnatal rehabilitation, diastasis recti, and perimenopause-related musculoskeletal changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Melbourne CBD Physio operates as a truly multidisciplinary clinic. Our women’s health physiotherapy service integrates seamlessly with our sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and dietitian services — meaning we can support the whole person, not just the presenting complaint. For female athletes in particular, this means we can address pelvic floor health, RED-S risk, training load, and nutritional needs all under one roof.
We understand that women’s health conditions can feel deeply personal and sometimes difficult to discuss. Our team creates a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and supported.
Holly Pointon is a Physiotherapist whose clinical work is shaped by a genuine passion for supporting female athletes and women navigating pelvic health challenges. Currently studying a Masters in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health), Holly works closely with runners from Femmi — a leading female running group — both in the clinic and through external education sessions, helping women understand strength training, reduce the risk of overtraining and RED-S, and build long-term resilience in their training.
With additional qualifications in Strength and Conditioning and Clinical Pilates, Holly combines hands-on therapy with tailored rehabilitation. She holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from The University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University.
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goalsÂ
Absolutely not. While postnatal rehabilitation is a key area of women’s health physiotherapy, the service is relevant for women at all life stages — from athletes optimising their pelvic floor function to women navigating perimenopause and beyond.
No referral is needed to book an appointment with our women’s health physiotherapist at Melbourne CBD Physio. You can book directly through our website or by calling the clinic.
Absolutely not. While postnatal rehabilitation is a key area of women’s health physiotherapy, the service is relevant for women at all life stages — from athletes optimising their pelvic floor function to women navigating perimenopause and beyond.
At your first appointment, Holly will take a thorough history of your symptoms, health background, and goals. She will explain what the assessment involves and always seek your informed consent before any examination. Treatment begins from the first session, and you will leave with a clear understanding of your condition and a plan moving forward.
