Our team of women’s health physiotherapists are postgraduate-qualified professionals with extensive knowledge and training in the management, treatment, and care of pelvic health issues. They work closely with our specialist practitioners, including Gynaecologists, Obstetricians, Gastroenterologists, Urologists, and Colorectal Surgeons, to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.

Inform Physiotherapy provide individualised assessment and treatment for a range of women’s health conditions including: 

• Pelvic Pain (vulvodynia, dyspareunia)

• Vaginisums (overactive pelvic floor muscles)

• Endometriosis and adenomyosis

• Sexual pain/dysfunction

• Incontinence (bladder and bowel)

• Bladder urgency and frequency 

• Bladder and bowel pain 

• Constipation 

• Pre and post surgical recovery (gynaecological, urogenital, and colorectal) 

• Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)

• Post natal pelvic floor rehabilitation 

• Perineal tear and episiotomy rehabilitation

• Pelvic girdle pain 

• Coccyx pain

• Abdominal muscle separation (DRAM)

• Labour preparation

• Inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast (mastitis, blocked ducts, engorgement, nipple trauma)

Our physiotherapists understand pelvic health, continence, and pregnancy related conditions can have significant impacts on your quality of life.  Inform uses a variety of management solutions, such as those listed below, to get you back to living a full and comfortable life: 

• Pelvic floor muscle retraining including exercises and muscle release 

• Musculoskeletal manual therapy including mobilization, massage and dry needling

• Bladder and bowel retraining 

• Create tailored home exercise programs 

• Supervised clinical pilates exercise programs 

• Nutrition and fluid intake advice

• Adjunctive therapies including electrical stimulation and biofeedback to improve your pelvic floor

• TENS for pain relief and bladder dysfunction 

• Pessary fittings for management of your prolapse 

• Lifestyle activity advice 

• Therapeutic ultrasound, lymphatic massage, low light laser therapy for breastfeeding conditions

Naturopathy at Elgin House

Meet Freya Lawler

Freya Lawler is a bachelor qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and fertility educator with a special interest in supporting individuals with endometriosis, pelvic pain, hormone imbalances, and fertility.

She is extremely passionate about supporting patients to understand the root cause of their symptoms using evidence-based and time-honoured techniques. Freya’s primary goal is to guide, support, and empower you with tools to manage your crippling hormone, endometriosis and reproductive health concerns. She has worked with countless people to enhance their fertility, rebalance their hormones, reduce endo belly bloat, and support their recovery outcomes pre and post laparoscopy. Freya untangles what it means to embrace an anti-inflammatory diet, cuts through the nonsense, and provides you with facts you can trust.

Freya developed her experience in reproductive health straight out of university working in a specialist fertility clinic in Melbourne, following her passion and insatiable curiosity to know all there is to know about reproductive health. During this time she has been mentored by leading reproductive health specialists and continues partaking in post graduate education in reproductive health and endometriosis. Freya has extensive experience delivering live sessions and workshops in a range of settings and currently presents regularly at the Peninsula Hot Springs in the Mornington Peninsula as their wellness advisor.

To make an appointment with Freya please contract Elgin House or follow the link below:

https://www.freyalawler.com.au/virtualclinic

Elgin House Dietitian

 Gemma is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and founder of Lettuce Talk Nutrition. She completed her Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science and Master of Dietetics at Deakin University and has 5 years of experience working as a private practice dietitian. 

Gemma is passionate about women’s nutrition and uses a supportive, non-judgemental and holistic approach to nutrition. She considers nutrition in combination with lifestyle factors, to find a plan which works for you, your unique needs and goals. 

Gemma has a special interest in PCOS, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes management. Additionally, she can assist you with the nutrition management of gestational diabetes, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nutrition preparation for pregnancy, couples’ preconception nutrition counselling and more. 

Gemma is offering face-to-face and online dietetic consultations through Elgin House on Thursday’s. Online consultations are also available on other days of the week. 

To book a consultation or send through a referral, email Gemma: gemma@lettucetalknutrition.com or visit Lettuce Talk Nutrition’s website https://www.lettucetalknutrition.com/. If you want to learn more about how a dietitian can assist you, book a FREE discovery call where Gemma can discuss how Lettuce Talk Nutrition can assist you: https://www.halaxy.com/profile/miss-gemma-wright/dietitian/1077261. 

Have you tried Acupuncture?

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a natural, non-medical option suitable for many patients.

If you are seeking a more holistic approach to supporting your health and wellness, acupuncture is something we suggest you consider.

Many patients find it beneficial to help control symptoms of menopause, infertility and digestive concerns.

During your treatment, your practitioner will discuss your health with you and provide appropriate treatment to address your individual concerns.

Our Acupuncuturist, Lara Blumer is gentle and patient focused. For Lara, clear communication with all patients is paramount.

Lara uses acupuncture to alleviate conditions such as:

• Menstrual and genital pain

• Menstrual cycle issues

• Gynaecological conditions

• Perinatal care

• Digestive ailments

• Urinary Problems