Services

Mummy MOT 

initial assessment £90 (75min)• Follow up £60 (60min)

WHO NEEDS A MUMMY MOT? 

All postnatal mums!    During pregnancy our body changes dramatically but after childbirth (vaginal or c-section) mums can be left feeling weak, exhausted and scarred. This can cause complications such as pain in your back and pelvic area, bladder incontinence, constipation, prolapse, and a ‘tummy gap’. So many women suffer in silence and assume it is the new state of motherhood but despite being common it is not normal and we should not resign ourselves to having pain during sex or avoiding running and bouncing on the trampoline with the kids! So many of these symptoms can be improved or resolved given the right treatment, exercise and advice.

WHAT IS A MUMMY MOT?

The Mummy MOT is a detailed postnatal physiotherapy assessment appropriate any time after your 6 week checkup. It will check your posture, breathing, tummy gap, pelvic floor strength and includes assessment of the internal organs surrounding the abdominal and pelvic area. You will receive a report of the findings on the day. Following the assessment an appropriate safe exercise program will be prescribed. The Mummy MOT combines the principles of Physiotherapy assessment with the practice of functional retraining, identifying muscle imbalances correcting them, regaining stability and allowing optimal function. Becoming a new Mum is a busy time and some mums wait years before seeking help however, it is advised that you get yours early to avoid long term childbirth related complaints.

Women's Health

INITIAL ASSESSSMENT £70 (60min) • Follow up £60 (60min)

Suitable for adult women of any age that maybe experience back or pelvic pain, incontinence issues or want to gain a better understanding of their pelvic floor function. It will include a general physiotherapy assessment as well as an internal pelvic floor examination. You will be given treatment and exercise rehab advice as appropriate. This is recommended as a Pilates screening for the Ladies Pelvic Pilates class. 

Michelle is a certified Mummy MOT practitioner and Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in Womens Pelvic Health. She recognises the wide range of issues, complications and niggles which effect women’s bodies during and after pregnancy, post pelvic surgery including hysterectomies, peri and post menopause. As an athlete herself, Michelle is particularly interested in the female athletes pelvic floor and has completed post graduate training in this area including “The athletic pelvic floor course” with Dr Ruth Jones. Her relaxed approach and friendly professional manner make clients feel comfortable, at ease and empowered. Advanced training in pelvic health enables Michelle to quickly asses and diagnose, providing hands on treatment together with expert and practical advice. She will tailor a unique postnatal recovery plan in line with your goals, returning you to functional fitness.

A mum and former Ironman triathlete Michelle relates to the demands placed on a woman’s body and to the frustrations of pelvic pain and dysfunction. Along side her private practice she works as the South West Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the Military and is a member of their pelvic health working group. During her career she has also worked as the Senior Physiotherapist for the Ladies 1st Team at Chelsea Football Club, and is currently undergoing further studies towards an MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy.