Sports & Spinal Caloundra is located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Located in the ‘Bradfield House’ with Ochre Health Caloundra. Conveniently located near Golden Beach, Caloundra West, Little Mountain, Aroona, Dicky Beach, Battery Hill, Moffat Beach and Shelly Beach.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy (also referred to as pelvic health or pelvic floor physiotherapy as men are also affected with pelvic concerns!) is the area of physiotherapy that deals with conditions relating to the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, and pelvis, as well as pregnancy-related conditions including mastitis and lower back pain.
Our Women’s Health service supports individuals through pregnancy, birth recovery and pelvic health needs using a clinically structured, evidence-based approach. Treatment plans prioritise comfort, confidence and long-term pelvic wellbeing.
Our Physiotherapists are trained in pelvic floor assessment and treatment, and work closely with local specialists, surgeons, GPs and other health professionals to ensure that the treatment you are being provided is of the highest level and supported by current evidence.
Caloundra patients benefit from comprehensive assessments that address pelvic floor function, core strength, posture, perinatal changes and mobility limitations. Programs are tailored to each stage of life with clear guidance every step of the way.
This service is designed to equip women with the knowledge and support needed to safely return to activity, improve daily function and manage ongoing pelvic concerns.
Sports & Spinal Caloundra is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.
Some of the areas and conditions that our Women’s Health Physiotherapists can assess and treat include:
- Pregnancy & Postnatal Pelvic Girdle or Coccyx Pain
- Pregnancy & Postnatal Lower or Mid Back Pain
- Rectus Abdominis Diastasis (RAD or DRAM, Tummy Muscle Separation)
- Postnatal Pelvic Floor Assessments (including post third and fourth-degree perineal tears)
- Return to Exercise Assessments
- Mastitis
- Bladder Issues – Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence/ Overactive Bladder Syndromes, Bladder Pain Syndromes (including Interstitial Cystitis) and Retention
- Bowel Concerns – Constipation, Faecal Urgency, and Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pessary fittings
- Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
- Persistent Pelvic and Vaginal Pain (including Endometriosis driven pain)
- Pre and Post Gynae Surgery Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Advice
- Pre and Post Prostatectomy Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Advice
We like to allow 60 minutes for your initial appointment (this may vary in some circumstances) to ensure that there is enough time to take a detailed and thorough history and to allow plenty of time for discussion, education, treatment and questions.
Your initial appointment will involve some form of assessment, but this will depend on the condition you are seeking treatment for. Where appropriate, this may consist of an internal vaginal or rectal exam upon consent, but this will be discussed in more detail at your appointment where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the reasons behind the assessment. Other assessment methods may include real-time ultrasound, biofeedback and musculoskeletal screening.
After your assessment, your Physiotherapist will be able to discuss with you the diagnosis and the options for treatment. This may involve a variety of things including (but certainly not limited to): pelvic floor muscle re-training, bladder and bowel management strategies, and strength and exercise programs. You will always leave our rooms with a good understanding of your diagnosis and with a comprehensive plan in place to target an improvement in your symptoms.
What Do I Wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in! However, if you’re attending for a pain related condition, leggings or loose comfortable pants are recommended.
Do I need to bring anything?
Any relevant scans, letters or reports, as well as current medication lists. Sometimes we will also require a full bladder if we are planning on using the ultrasound machine for assessment, but the reception staff will let you know prior to your appointment.
No other stage of life stresses the pelvic floor more than pregnancy and childbirth. Even caesarian births affect the pelvic floor as it still stretches and bears the weight of the pregnant uterus for nine months. Maintaining pelvic floor strength and function throughout your pregnancy and postnatally is essential.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain is very common during pregnancy due to the major changes that occur within your body both physically and hormonally. A combination of hands-on treatment, strength and conditioning and mobility work is used to treat these aches and pains throughout pregnancy.
Women’s Health Classes
Exercise in pregnancy has been shown to reduce complications such as gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia and is a great way to reduce and treat pelvic girdle pain. Our classes are specific to postnatal concerns and they achieve all of the above in a supportive class environment, where little ones are welcome! Our classes are run across several Sports & Spinal clinics.
Click here to find your nearest Women’s Health class.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a blessing and is a thrilling, special time in your life that should be cherished. However, it can also be a physical and emotional rollercoaster, which is why it is so important for mums-to-be to take some time out to relax, be pampered and ease the aches, pains, and tension that come with pregnancy.
At Sports & Spinal we have a special pregnancy massage cushion, enabling Mums-to-be to be massaged while laying on their stomach. Our massage therapists use a specific massage oil blend to massage your entire body focusing on the areas that most need work.
Postnatal Follow-Up
A pelvic floor check is an essential part of your postnatal recovery and is highly recommended prior to returning to exercise to prevent any long term complications. Our Physiotherapists work closely with our Exercise Physiologists to ensure new mums are building their pelvic floor strength as well as their general strength and fitness to support their lifestyles and health and fitness goals.
The term pelvic floor refers to the group of muscles that sit at the base of the pelvis. Their job is to provide support to the pelvic organs; bladder, vagina, uterus and rectum, as well as maintain continence.
The pelvic floor muscles can become weakened during pregnancy and childbirth, but they are can also be affected by constipation, a chronic cough and repetitive heavy lifting. Menopause can also influence how these muscles work.
Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine. There are several different types of incontinence.
Stress Urinary Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine with exercise, coughing, sneezing or movement such as rolling in bed or standing from a chair.
Urge Urinary Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine with the urge to go to the toilet. People often describe this as ‘not quite making it in time!’
Fecal Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of stool; liquid or formed.
The term prolapse refers to any movement of the pelvic organs from their original position. Prolapse is commonly seen in women following childbirth but can happen at any stage during a woman’s life. Common symptoms include feelings of bulging or heaviness in the vagina or anus, difficulty emptying the bladder and/or bowel and difficulty keeping a tampon in.
Our Women’s Health classes are designed for your specific needs in exercise and rehabilitation through all phases of life.
Benefits of joining our Women’s Health Classes include:
- Tailored and specific training to suit your needs
- Ran by qualified Women’s Health trained practitioners
- Pelvic floor strength, advice, and education
- Core strength, advice, and education
- Pregnancy and postpartum safe
- Prolapse and incontinence safe
- All over global and postural strengthening
- Socialisation
Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from pelvic surgery, or have generalized pelvic floor concerns, these classes are safe, targeted, and designed to suit your needs. PLUS babies aged under 1 year are more than welcome to come!
How to join our Women’s Health classes:
You will need to attend a screening assessment with one of our Women’s Health Physiotherapists before commencing classes to ensure it is safe for you to start and to ensure that you gain the most from the classes by developing individualised programs and setting personal goals.
Antenatally, this can be done any time after 12 weeks. Postnatally, this will be done after your 6-week check-up with your obstetrician.
Sports & Spinal also offer Women’s Health Physiotherapy for pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, incontinence, prolapse, bowel function, and pelvic and sexual pain.
Our Women’s Health Package is your one-stop shop for all things Women’s Health!
The package is designed to ensure that you get the most out of your Women’s Health journey. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from pelvic surgery, or have generalised pelvic floor concerns, our Women’s Health team can assist you.
What is in the package?
By joining our Women’s Health Package you will receive:
- 3x Women’s Health Classes
- 3x Women’s Health Consults
- 1x Annabelle Trends water bottle
- 1x Pair of Move Active Pilates socks
How do I book in and use my package?
- Contact your local Sports & Spinal Women’s Health Physio/ Clinic
- Purchase the package and book an initial or standard (standard if you are a returning Women’s Health client) consult
- Start your Women’s Health journey!
Not sure how to use your package to its fullest potential? Don’t worry, your local Women’s Health Physio will guide you on how best to use your consults and classes.
Where are the packages available?
You can purchase your Women’s Health Package from Broadbeach, Buderim, Caloundra, Chermside, Hervey Bay, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nambour, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Runaway Bay, Sippy Downs, Springfield and Wynnum Sports & Spinal clinics.
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Ashley Vincent
Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal & Women's Health
Ashley Vincent
Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal & Women's Health
Ashley is currently on maternity leave and will return to the clinic in late 2026.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University and brings over 8 years of experience working in private practice. With advanced training in Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, she can provide the treatment of various pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain, and pre- and postnatal care. Ashley is also qualified in fitting pessaries for managing pelvic organ prolapse, demonstrating her commitment to comprehensive care. Her passion lies in helping women lead a healthy and fulfilling life at every stage.
In addition to her expertise in women’s health, Ashley has a broad background in treating musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on dance injuries thanks to her 16 years as a competitive dancer. She is trained in Western acupuncture and dry needling, sports physiotherapy, and offers a range of Pilates techniques to support recovery and movement.
Ashley takes a holistic approach to patient-centered care, tailoring evidence-based exercise programs to ensure long-term management and optimal outcomes for each individual.
Ashley is available for Physiotherapy appointments at Sports & Spinal Caloundra.
What Caloundra Patients Say
I had an extremely positive experience. The lady behind the desk was friendly and most helpful by sorting out the Medicare straightaway.
Trudi, the physiotherapist listened and appeared to understand my problem and provide a correct diagnosis . She massaged the affected areas which helped to loosen the muscles to improve my mobility.
I had a follow up call the next day. Excellent service 👏👏
Today was my 2nd visit to Julie for my vertigo. The 1st she cured in one visit and
I am hoping this result will be the same this time.
At no time did I feel I was being hurried during the extra long time she gave me.
I highly recommend this Practice for their professionalism and friendliness and Julie for all of the above. Ruth Buick
I have rare complex & chronic brain & spine conditions/disorders, that continually cause daily chronic pain. Been with these guys since 2020. They have always taken the time to actually learn about the rare conditions i have and keep their knowledge of my constant and often sudden changing conditions/flare ups/multiple organ removal/sudden hospitalisations and constantly keep very detailed notes on me. I often have to suddenly change/cancel appointments and they are always very understanding and accomodating. Recently ive needed an extra appointment weekly due to severe new pain and they even got me in straight away. Im able to access all the exercises/programs set for me at home on my ipad. I especially love how Julie explains so much to me, and keeps up to date with info from my other therapists to maintain a plan of attack and treat me as a ‘whole’. Julie also often doubles as my counsellor and just listens to me ramble while she types info, massages and needles me! And the clerical staff are always super friendly and go out of their way to help me☺️
Cant rate Sports and Spinal Caloundra enough. Montana has treated me for over 2.5 years and is very knowledgeable and proactive in getting you moving quicker and easier without the pain. The ladies are very cheerful and the personalised exercise apps assist with doing your exercise homework. Just generally good people at this physio!!! Shout out to Ash to my EP!
Firstly I must congratulate the HR manager for putting together such a fantastic team.
Starting with the reception members to the therapists you feel like part of environment that is unique in the care & attention not only given to me but also other patients.
Thank you Shannon, Abbey, Ash, Eliza & Julie for all of help.
As for Montana I’m sure she removes her wings before coming to work. A pure angel that has made a huge difference in my recovery.
I have endured multiple surgeries over the past 15 months and therefore had the pleasure of having quite a few appointments (2 per week) in that period of time. I have had nothing but great service from all of the team at Caloundra Sports and Spinal mostly (Julie, Caitlyn, Cass and Juliet). Their mannerism, attention to detail with my appointments, smiling faces and care around my specific needs has been outstanding to say the least. Being in business for myself I can understand and appreciate the cancellation policy and have nothing but respect for all the team. I have had to put one in place myself as it is not that easy to replace a paying client last minute. Thank you guys for helping make my journey almost bearable!! Onwards and upwards for me thanks to you guys and the surgeon 🙏🏻
I’ve been dealing with Montana the specialist physio for a year & a half with my complex condition, took over half a dozen physio clinics over 4 years to figure out what’s wrong with me and she found out!
Lovely service & staff, they have alot of options for therapy such as Hydro etc also 🙂
Staff are fantastic, they are professional, friendly and just deliver an all round great experience . Highly recommended.
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Montana completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in her hometown of Townsville before moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2019. Driven by a passion for enhancing movement and achieving goals, she believes every individual requires a unique and holistic approach to ensure successful outcomes.
Montana has a clinical interest in complex presentations, persistent pain, and lower limb rehabilitation. With specialised training in chronic pain management, she delivers evidence-based treatment and equips her patients with the tools to improve function and wellbeing.
Outside of work, Montana enjoys an active lifestyle, from hiking and gym sessions to hitting the beach and attempting to master surfing 🏄♀️
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Exercise physiology is a recognised and essential part of Australia’s health system, supported through Medicare, DVA, the NDIS and private health funds. Yet it is still subject to GST. This means people managing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and mental health challenges are paying extra for care that helps them live better, healthier lives.
We don’t think that’s right, which is why we’re supporting Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) in their campaign to remove GST from exercise physiology services.
Our team are calling on our community to support @essa_au`s petition to reach 50,000 signatures.
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The team are currently hard at work behind the scenes, giving our Caloundra clinic a major makeover. We can’t wait to unveil a brand-new gym space, a dedicated Pilates zone, and additional consult rooms designed specifically to support your health journey.
We are set to open our doors to the new-look space in May! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the reveal.
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