One of the main factors that differentiates FitRight from other exercise options is that it is essential for all participants to have an initial assessment with a physiotherapist who specialises in Women’s Health.Â
Unlike other pregnancy and postnatal assessments, these appointments screen for bladder, bowel and musculoskeletal issues, and assess that you are correctly activating your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. This enables the class to be adjusted to suit your personal core muscle capabilities and ensures that you aren’t doing anything that could cause or worsen common pregnancy, postnatal and women’s health related issues such as incontinence, prolapse and abdominal muscle separation.
Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 health precautions, we have added NEW online course options which can be accessed from your home. Initial screening assessments (via Telehealth) are recommended, so that these classes can be tailored to suit your needs. However, we are understanding at this time, and it is not essential to participate in the online classes.Â
If you are pregnant:
You have the option to do your assessment as either:
- Part of a small group workshop in PregEd which also includes 2 hours of education (please note that if this screening assessment finds any specific issues then you will be encouraged to follow up with an individual physiotherapy session)
- A one-on-one individual assessment (30-60 minutes) with a physiotherapist who can assess your pelvic floor muscles
If you are postnatal or attending an Empower or Impact class:
You will need to do your assessment as one-on-one individual initial assessment (30-60 minutes) with a physiotherapist who can assess your pelvic floor muscles.
Individual Initial Assessments
For individual assessments, you are welcome to see any physiotherapist who can assess your pelvic floor muscles with either a vaginal examination (if you are experiencing symptoms) or a real time ultrasound assessment, however below you will find a list of physiotherapists around Perth and Mandurah that are recommended by FitRight. You will be able to see which are the physiotherapists who have post graduate training in this area and are able to perform vaginal examinations.
You will need to organise this appointment by contacting the clinic that is convenient for you and asking to be booked in for a ‘FitRight Assessment’. Please specify that you would like a physiotherapist who specialises in Women’s Health. Attend with a comfortably full bladder in case an ultrasound assessment is required.
Please note that this appointment is rebatable on private health insurance (code 500 for Initial Physiotherapy) and that the payment and bookings are completely separate to FitRight. Appointment costs will vary between practices and Physiotherapists.
If you see one of the recommended Physiotherapists your assessment results will be sent directly to FitRight (please keep in mind this can take a few days). If your Physiotherapist is not on this list, or if they are in the public health sector, please contact us so that we can ensure that the assessment will be adequate. We will likely need you to contact the Physiotherapist (for privacy reasons) and and ask them to complete an assessment form or send a copy of your clinical notes.
For further information please read our blog post about initial assessments to learn about:
- Why this assessment is different to any appointments you will have with doctors and nurses during and after your pregnancy.
- What the difference is between a non-invasive real time ultrasound assessment, and a vaginal examination of the pelvic floor muscles, and when we would recommend the latter.
Physiotherapists conducting Telehealth Appointments
See these physiotherapists if you would like an assessment via Telehealth
Movement ePhysio
Jess Vanson
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To book a Telehealth FitRight assessment, please email Jess. Cost is $70 for a 45 minute assessment & advice consult. This may be eligible for private health insurance rebates, so please check with your health fund.
PhysioInq Manning
Taryn Anderson
9450 4433
To book a Telehealth FitRight pre-online exercise assessment, contact PhysioInq and request a 30min Telehealth appointment. This may be eligible for private health insurance rebates, so please check with your health fund.
Roar Physiotherapy Cockburn
Amber Whiteford
To book a FitRight online consultation, please contact the number above and request a Telehealth FitRight appointment. This may be eligible for private health insurance rebates, so please check with your health fund.
Physiotherapists with extra training in Women’s Health
See these physiotherapists if you have any bladder, bowel or sexual pain issues, or if you aim to return to high level exercise.
Applecross
Applecross Physiotherapy
Lucy Excell
9316 1186
Aubin Grove
Aubin Grove Physiotherapy
Tara Soh
9499 1006
Baldivis
The Pelvic Health Co.
Angela Pontifex
0419 960 107
Clarkson
Perth Pregnancy Centre
Julie Lynch, Katie Greenfield
0435 259 254
Cockburn Central
Lifecare Cockburn ARC
Michelle Hall
9417 3733
Cottesloe
Eric Street Physiotherapy
Jessica Crage
9384 9374
Doubleview
Nest Physiotherapy
Shelley Kennedy
0422162816
East Fremantle
Silas St Physiotherapy
Phoebe MacKellar
9339 2111
Innaloo
Impact Physiotherapy
Kate Greenfield
94463833
Joondalup
Body Logic
Rebecca Dallin, Michelle Franklin
6401 3346
Karrinyup
Karrinyup Physio
Jamie Maxwell
9245 1011
Kelmscott
Armitage Medical Centre
Sophie Dunnet
9390 4444
Lathlain
West Coast Health and High Performance
Marika Hart
62551990
Mandurah
Peel Maternity & Family Practice
Dianne Edmonds
9534 8133
Total Concept Physio
Katie Drage
9555 9854
Mobile
Jessica Vanson
[email protected]
Manning
Physio Inq
Taryn Anderson
9450 4433
Midland
Hillview Physiotherapy
Alison Wroth, Malina Kelly
9274 5666
LifeReady Midland
Valerie Lorenz
9250 7772
Mosman Park
Featherstone Physio and Pilates
Felicity Munro
0413 159 206
Mount Lawley
Mercy Physiotherapy
Michelle Murphy
9271 9422
Murdoch
Southcare Physiotherapy
Rachelle Symons, Tamara Crook, Claire Hobson, Pilar Martin Garcia
6332 6666
Palmyra
Sportreat
Louise Millward
9438 2400
Complete Physiotherapy
Rebekah Taylor
9203 7070
Rockingham
Insight Physio
Rachelle Symons
9527 3844
Shoalwater Physiotherapy/The Pelvic Health Co.
Angela Pontifex
9527 2236 or 0419 960 107
Sorrento
Nicole Weir Physiotherapy
0438 559 644
South Perth
South Perth Physio
Rachelle Symons
9368 6599
Subiaco
Body Logic Physiotherapy Subiaco
Natalie Bull, Judith Thompson, Sophie Dunnet, Georgia Clarkson, Sarah Kenagy, Angela Pontifex
9381 7940
Wembley
Lifecare Wembley
Jenny Tweedie
9489 6266
Genesis Physiotherapy
Cheryl, Lucy, Alanna
9284 0919
West Perth
Woom
Rebekah Taylor
9388 7780
Woodlands
Woodlands Physiotherapy
Rebecca Dallin
9445 1844
Yokine
Life Ready Yokine
Libby Borman
9440 3443
Physiotherapists who can perform screening assessments only
Only book with these physiotherapists if you aren’t having any pelvic floor related issues.
Byford
Body&Motion Physiotherapy
Tracey McLaren
0477 140 196
Cannington
Cannington Physio
Clare Knight
9351 8737
Cockburn
Roar Physiotherapy
Amber Hanrahan
0421 833 801
Currambine and Hillarys
Live Well Physio Currambine
Amy Relo-Fisher
9304 1000
Kingsway
LifeCare Kingsway
Georgia Graffin
9409 3993
North Perth
North Perth Physiotherapy
Lillie Pearse
9328 8389
Willetton
Lifecare Willeton
Emily Hunter, Bella McLernon
9310 5358
Wembley
Genesis Physiotherapy
Lisa Dallin
9284 0919
West Leederville
WOMEN Centre
Hayley Holmes
9468 5188