Sports & Spinal Wynnum is located at 175 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178, conveniently near Lytton, Hemmant, Manly West, Lota, Tingalpa, Wakerley, Belmont, Ransome, Thorneside, Gumdale and Birkdale.
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 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.
Sports & Spinal Wynnum 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 caesarean 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 pregnancy massage cushion, enabling Mums-to-be to be massaged while laying on their stomach. Our massage therapists use a 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!’
Faecal 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 and targeted, 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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Tess Lynn
Physiotherapist
Poonam Roopa
Pelvic Health & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Natalie Taylor
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Gretchen Skorzewski
Neurology, Disability & Complex Conditions Physiotherapist
Tess Lynn
Physiotherapist
Tess graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a strong passion for the musculoskeletal field. By combining evidence-based practice with a collaborative, patient-centred approach, she ensures every treatment plan is tailored to the individual.
Tess is particularly driven by her clinical interest in shoulder and knee rehabilitation, focusing on restoring function through precision and care. Her goal is to empower individuals to actively participate in their health journey. Whether it’s returning to a beloved activity or achieving high-level goals, she is dedicated to supporting her patients every step of the way.
Outside of work, Tess loves relaxing at the beach, watching AFL, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.
Tess is available for physiotherapy appointments at our Wynnum clinic.
Poonam Roopa
Pelvic Health & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Poonam is an experienced physiotherapist with over 15 years in the field. She takes pride in providing evidence-based treatments following a thorough and individualised assessment for each patient. She also holds an Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) certification, awarded with top honours, and has further advanced her manual therapy skills through additional training, including dry needling.
Poonam has extensive experience in treating pelvic floor dysfunction across all genders, with a focus on pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and post-surgical rehabilitation. She also enjoys helping patients manage and overcome headaches and neck pain, using a tailored approach to restore comfort and function.
Poonam is passionate about helping her patients return to the activities they love and achieve their personal health goals. Her approach is caring, collaborative, and centred around long-term results.
She is a proud member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, and AHPRA.
Outside of work, Poonam enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Book an appointment today to start your journey toward better movement and wellbeing. Poonam is available for General Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health at our Wynnum clinic.
Natalie Taylor
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Natalie graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010 and has since built broad experience across physiotherapy, with a strong focus on women’s pelvic health. She is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and beyond, helping with pre- and postnatal care, incontinence, and prolapse management.
Her approach is holistic and person-centred, taking the time to understand your story and tailor treatment to your lifestyle and goals. Natalie also provides internal pelvic floor therapy, management of paediatric bladder and bowel concerns, and has additional training in dry needling.
Outside the clinic, Natalie enjoys exploring nature with her partner and young son and staying active in the local community, often at the Wynnum Parkrun.
Natalie is available for physiotherapy consults at our Wynnum clinic.
Gretchen Skorzewski
Neurology, Disability & Complex Conditions Physiotherapist
Gretchen completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UQ in 1992 and has worked in a large variety of settings in Australia and the UK, including hospitals and not for profits. She has undertaken extra training and has extensive experience with cerebral palsy and complex neurological conditions with adults and children.
She is also experienced in general musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. She incorporates dry needling into her practice, and is interested in all musculoskeletal problems including neck, shoulder and knee problems, ageing and disability-related musculoskeletal problems.
Gretchen is always trying to further her skills and knowledge to continue to help her patients understand and improve their movement, with a combination of external courses, reading and reflection.
In her spare time Gretchen enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 growing children, swimming, hiking and camping, practising yoga and meditation, and cooking.
Gretchen is available for physiotherapy consults at our Wynnum clinic.
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Our experienced team at Sports & Spinal Beenleigh provides care across physiotherapy, remedial massage, exercise physiology, dietetics, and more.
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Danielle Keogh is a Physiotherapist and Practice Leader at @buderimsportsandspinal , with a special interest in low back and hip/pelvic pain. She has a strong focus on accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment, regularly attending national and international conferences to stay at the forefront of best practice.
Danielle is passionate about exercise rehabilitation and Pilates, helping people return to their optimal physical and mental health. She has a keen eye for biomechanical dysfunction and uses targeted, exercise-specific techniques to support great outcomes.
Outside the clinic, Danielle is an avid horse rider and competes in dressage with her two horses.
Danielle is available for physiotherapy appointments at our Buderim clinic. Call us to book on 07 5476 9068.
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Women’s Health Physiotherapy (also known as pelvic health physiotherapy) supports people with concerns related to the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor and pelvis. It can also help manage pregnancy-related conditions such as lower back pain and mastitis.
Our physiotherapists are trained in pelvic floor assessment and treatment, and work closely with GPs, specialists and other health professionals to ensure your care is evidence-based and tailored to you.
If you have any questions or think women’s health physiotherapy could help, our friendly team is here to help 💙
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Our friendly, experienced team is here to provide personalised care across a wide range of allied health services, including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage, dietetics and more.
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Our experienced team will continue to provide the full range of allied health services, including:
✅Physiotherapy
✅Remedial Massage
✅Exercise Physiology
✅Dietetics
✅+ MORE
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space on February 2nd, 2026!
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