Pelvic health
Support for bladder, bowel, pelvic floor and pelvic pain concerns.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy support for pelvic health, pregnancy, postnatal recovery and women’s health concerns.
A private, respectful and personalised approach to helping you move, recover and feel more confident.
Respectful, individual care
How Women’s Health Physiotherapy Can Help
Women’s health physiotherapy focuses on concerns involving pelvic health, bladder and bowel function, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic pain and related movement or musculoskeletal issues.
Your physiotherapist will listen to your concerns, assess what may be contributing and discuss a plan suited to your needs and goals. You do not need to know exactly what is causing the problem before booking.
Motherhood
Individual guidance during pregnancy and after birth.
Movement
A gradual, considered pathway back to activity, exercise or sport.
Recognise your concern
Conditions We Can Help With
Women’s health physiotherapy may support people experiencing:
Including urinary leakage, incontinence and changes affecting everyday life or exercise.
Support when pelvic floor muscles may be weak, overactive, painful or not coordinating as expected.
Assessment, education and individual management support for symptoms or concerns.
A respectful assessment of symptoms affecting movement, comfort, activity or daily life.
Support for pelvic, hip or lower-back symptoms and changes in movement.
Pelvic floor, abdominal and core rehabilitation, aches and pains, and return to activity.
More concerns we can help with
Individual assessment and guidance for diastasis recti and abdominal function.
Pelvic-health and movement support tailored to your symptoms, health history and goals.
Guidance for symptoms during activity or a considered return to exercise and performance.
Book With Annaliese — Bulimba
Unsure whether physiotherapy is appropriate? Call 1800 417 799.
Pregnancy Physiotherapy
Pregnancy can change how your body moves and feels. Physiotherapy may help with pregnancy-related pelvic or lower-back discomfort, movement and exercise guidance, pelvic floor education, and maintaining strength and mobility.
Care is tailored to your stage of pregnancy, symptoms, health history and goals.
Postnatal Physiotherapy
Recovery after pregnancy and birth is different for everyone. Postnatal physiotherapy may support pelvic floor recovery, abdominal and core rehabilitation, management of aches and pains, and a gradual return to exercise or everyday activity.
Assessment and recommendations are personalised to your recovery and goals.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
The pelvic floor supports the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs and contributes to continence, movement and function. Physiotherapy may help when these muscles are weak, overactive, painful or not coordinating as expected.
Appointments are handled with respect, privacy and clear consent throughout.
A clear, respectful process
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your appointment begins with a private conversation about your symptoms, health history and goals.
1
Talk
Share what has been happening and what you would like help with.
2
Assessment
Your physiotherapist will explain relevant assessment options and answer your questions.
3
Plan
Together, you will discuss suitable next steps based on the findings and your goals.
Your consent and comfort remain central. You can ask questions, pause or decline any part of the appointment at any time.
Before your visit
Practical Information
Private health funds
We accept all major private health funds. Eligibility and rebate amounts depend on your individual level of cover.
Parking and accessibility
Convenient on-street and underground parking is available at our Bulimba clinic, with wheelchair-accessible entry to the building.
A place to begin
Who Is Women’s Health Physiotherapy For?
This service may be relevant if you are experiencing pelvic health symptoms, changes during pregnancy or after birth, difficulty returning to exercise, menopause-related concerns, or pain affecting movement and daily life.
You may also book if you would like guidance and are not sure where to begin.
You may be looking for help with:
- Bladder, bowel or pelvic floor symptoms
- Pregnancy or postpartum changes
- Pelvic pain or prolapse concerns
- Returning to exercise, running or sport
- Movement concerns through menopause
If you are unsure, our team can help you identify a suitable next step.
Why Motion Health
Care Built Around You
Personalised care
Your concerns, goals and preferences guide the appointment.
Clear communication
We explain the process and give you space to ask questions.
Rehab and performance
Care supports meaningful movement, everyday function and activity.
Supportive environment
Respectful, professional care from your first enquiry.
Meet your physiotherapist
Annaliese van Schouwen
Physiotherapist · BPHty
Level 2 APA Pelvic and Women’s Health accreditedAustralia and UK experienceReformer and mat Pilates training
Annaliese is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with experience working across Australia and the UK. She began her career in Brisbane before spending three years in a busy musculoskeletal clinic in Notting Hill, London.
Her women’s-health scope includes bladder and bowel concerns, pelvic pain, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic organ prolapse, menopause, exercise and sport. Her approach is practical and individualised, and she incorporates her additional training in reformer and mat Pilates where appropriate.
Annaliese also has clinical interests in shoulder, ankle, neck and back conditions, running-related injuries, and can administer shockwave therapy when indicated.
Bulimba clinic
Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Bulimba
Appointments with Annaliese are available at Motion Health Bulimba.
Bulimba
8 Stuart St, Bulimba QLD 4171
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
You can generally book a private physiotherapy appointment directly. Some funding, insurance or medical pathways may have their own requirements, so contact our team if you are unsure.
What should I bring or wear?
Bring any relevant referral or health information you would like your physiotherapist to consider. Our team can provide appointment-specific preparation guidance when you book.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your physiotherapist will begin by discussing your concerns, history and goals, then explain appropriate assessment options and suitable next steps.
Can I book during pregnancy or after birth?
Yes. Annaliese supports pregnancy and postpartum concerns. Recommendations are tailored to your stage, symptoms, health history and goals. Contact your healthcare provider for urgent symptoms or if medical clearance has been recommended.
Do you treat pelvic floor concerns?
Yes. Annaliese’s scope includes bladder and bowel concerns, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor function. She will explain relevant assessment options and seek your consent throughout.
What if I am not sure this service is right for me?
Call our team on 1800 417 799 and we can help you identify a suitable next step.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. For urgent or severe symptoms, contact an appropriate medical service. In an emergency, call 000.
Ready when you are
Take the Next Step
Book a women’s health physiotherapy appointment with Annaliese at Motion Health Bulimba, or speak with our team if you have questions before booking.
