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Women's Health Physio Melbourne
Eastside Physio + Co provides women's health physiotherapy for pelvic floor, bladder, bowel, prolapse, pregnancy and postnatal conditions at our Surrey Hills clinic in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. These conditions are common, and many respond well to physiotherapy. Whether you are leaking when you exercise or managing pelvic pain that has lasted years, you can book an initial assessment without a referral.
Women's health conditions we treat
Pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and pelvic pain problems can happen at every life stage, from pregnancy to menopause. Because these conditions often overlap, a pelvic health assessment helps identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.
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Pregnancy and postpartum
Our pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy includes pelvic floor screening, postnatal checks at 6 and 12 weeks, abdominal separation assessment, scar management and guidance on how to return to exercise.
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Bladder and bowel
Leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise responds well to incontinence treatment. The same goes for urgency and frequency.
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Pelvic organ prolapse
A feeling of heaviness or dragging, sometimes accompanied by a visible bulge, can be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse.
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Pessary assessment and fitting
A pessary supports a prolapse while you build strength, and Claire is trained in pessary assessment and fitting.
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Pelvic pain and dysfunction
Pain during sex or tampon use, vulvodynia, vaginismus, endometriosis-related pain and an overactive pelvic floor fall under persistent pelvic pain.
What happens at your first
women's health physio appointment
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We listen first
The first appointment will last for an hour, starting with a conversation prior to examination. We concentrate on how your problems affect your life and on the things that you want to be able to do again. We take the time to explore your symptoms, study your medical history, and find out what is bothering you the most.
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The pelvic floor assessment
An internal pelvic floor examination is the most direct way to see how your muscles are working. It is routine in women's health physiotherapy, and it is never compulsory. Claire explains what it involves first, and you can decline or stop at any point. Pelvic floor dysfunction can involve muscles that are too weak, too tight or unable to relax properly, and the assessment tells us which one you have.
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Your treatment plan
You leave with a diagnosis and an explanation of what is driving your symptoms. The plan combines pelvic floor exercises tailored to your assessment findings with hands-on treatment. It also deals with the daily habits that are making things worse. Follow-ups run for 30 minutes, spaced to match your progress.
Claire McGillivray, women's health physiotherapist
Claire McGillivray completed a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, followed by advanced post-graduate training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She is trained in pessary assessment and fitting, and her special interests are pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and incontinence management.
Not all physiotherapists treat pelvic health. Women's health physiotherapists complete additional training in this area. Claire puts patients at ease when discussing sensitive topics. She is one of seven physiotherapists at the clinic, and her six colleagues cover musculoskeletal needs.
Clinical Pilates and exercise guided by your women's health physio
Your exercise program is built from your assessment findings rather than a generic class template. An overactive pelvic floor requires a different exercise program from one that's weak, so getting the diagnosis right matters. Clinical Pilates runs onsite, with pelvic health sessions on the timetable.
Expectant mothers can benefit from Antenatal Pilates throughout their pregnancy journey, while postnatal classes focus on addressing abdominal separation and gradually reintroducing physical activity. Your Clinical Pilates instructor collaborates closely with your physiotherapist, using the same assessment notes to ensure consistent care. If you experience musculoskeletal discomfort along with pelvic issues, our specialised physiotherapy team is equipped to address both concerns effectively.
Fees, Medicare and private health for women's health physio
Fees are confirmed when you book, and our fee schedule covers class prices and cancellations. You do not need a referral to book private physiotherapy with us.
A Medicare rebate is a separate matter.
The rebate is currently $63.40 per session under MBS item 10960 (schedule fee $74.55), effective 1 July 2026.
A GPCCMP was previously called a CDM or EPC plan, and legacy plans stay valid to 30 June 2027.
You need a current GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) and a signed GP referral from your doctor.
The plan provides up to five allied health sessions each calendar year, shared across all eligible services rather than physiotherapy alone.
If you're eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, bulk billing is an option for you. We'll confirm your eligibility at the time of booking. For those with private health insurance, you can make claims immediately during your visit. We also welcome patients covered by WorkCover, NDIS, TAC, and Home Care. Just inform our reception when you schedule your appointment, and remember to bring the necessary documentation. Our new patient information covers first appointments.
Clinic information
Eastside Physio + Co has treated Melbourne's eastern suburbs from our Surrey Hills clinic since 2017, with more than 6,300 clients.
Address: 427 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Phone: (03) 9836 1333
Email: info@esphysio.com.au
Referral: none needed to book. Medicare rebates need a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Private health: claim on the spot via HICAPS, all major insurers.
WorkCover, TAC and NDIS clients welcome.
Parking: there are three onsite parking bays at the front of the building and two at the rear. Additional street parking is available on Canterbury Road and the adjoining streets.
Women's health physio for Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Our clinic is at 427 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127. Patients travel to us from Camberwell, Box Hill, Canterbury, Balwyn and Blackburn. If you're unsure whether women's health physiotherapy is the right option for your symptoms, give us a call at (03) 9836 1333 before booking.