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Meet the Team

Specialist care, working together around you. Our multidisciplinary team brings together pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapists, women’s health personal trainers, massage therapists and myofascial release specialists. We work collaboratively to support women from initial assessment and treatment through rehabilitation, recovery and return to exercise, sport and everyday life. Our team has expertise across pelvic health, pregnancy and postnatal care, bladder and bowel concerns, pelvic pain, prolapse, musculoskeletal problems, injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, massage and hands-on therapy. With different specialists working together under one roof, we can adapt your care as your needs change and help you progress towards the goals that matter to you. Assess. Treat. Rehabilitate. Strengthen. Progress.

Gillian is an Advanced Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for women experiencing a wide range of pelvic health concerns, from common bladder, bowel and pregnancy-related problems through to complex pelvic floor dysfunction and persistent pelvic pain.

Her approach considers the whole person rather than treating symptoms in isolation, looking at pelvic floor function alongside bladder and bowel health, pain, breathing, abdominal function, movement, strength, lifestyle and the demands of everyday life, exercise and sport.

She supports women experiencing bladder symptoms, including stress urinary incontinence, bladder urgency and frequency, difficulty controlling the bladder and bladder pain syndrome. Treatment is individually tailored and may include pelvic floor rehabilitation, bladder retraining, lifestyle strategies, exercise and education.

She also provides specialist assessment and management of bowel dysfunction, including constipation, difficulty emptying the bowel, bowel urgency, anal incontinence and difficulty controlling wind or stool. Assessment considers pelvic floor strength, relaxation and coordination alongside bowel habits, toileting strategies and other factors that may contribute to symptoms.

Women experiencing vaginal prolapse can receive assessment and rehabilitation for symptoms such as vaginal heaviness, pressure, dragging or a vaginal bulge. Management may include pelvic floor rehabilitation, education, lifestyle modification and strategies for managing abdominal pressure during everyday activities, exercise and lifting. Gillian also offers a physio-led pessary fitting service.

A particular area of expertise is the assessment and management of complex pelvic floor disorders and complex or persistent pelvic pain. This may include pelvic floor overactivity, difficulty relaxing or coordinating the pelvic floor, pain associated with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder or bowel symptoms occurring alongside pain, and more complex presentations where several systems may be contributing to symptoms.

She recognises that pelvic health difficulties can sometimes occur alongside a history of birth, medical or other trauma. Assessment and treatment are therefore approached sensitively and collaboratively, with consent, choice and the individual's comfort central to every stage of care. Treatment can be adapted and progressed at a pace that feels appropriate for each woman and, where beneficial, coordinated with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

During pregnancy, she can assess and manage pelvic girdle pain, back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort and pregnancy-related sciatica, alongside pelvic floor concerns and advice around maintaining comfortable physical activity.

Following childbirth, she provides comprehensive postnatal physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation, considering pelvic floor and abdominal recovery, strength, movement, pain and bladder or bowel symptoms. Rehabilitation can then be progressively tailored towards returning to everyday life, work, exercise, running, lifting or competitive sport.

She has a particular interest in pelvic floor function during sport and strength-based training. Women experiencing leakage, vaginal heaviness or other pelvic floor symptoms during running, jumping, lifting or higher-intensity exercise can be assessed within the context of the demands of their chosen activity. Rehabilitation focuses on developing strength, coordination, breathing and effective management of abdominal pressure, while progressively building the body's capacity to tolerate increasing loads.

She also supports women experiencing pelvic health changes during perimenopause and menopause, including changes in bladder and bowel function, prolapse symptoms, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain and changes that may affect exercise, strength and physical activity.

Where appropriate, she can incorporate Novuqare MAPLe pelvic floor technology into assessment and treatment. MAPLe uses electromyography (EMG) to provide detailed information about pelvic floor muscle activity and can provide targeted biofeedback and electrical stimulation as part of an individualised rehabilitation programme. This can be particularly useful when greater information about pelvic floor activation, relaxation or coordination is needed to guide treatment and help women understand and retrain their pelvic floor function.

Whether someone is experiencing a straightforward pelvic health concern or has lived with complex symptoms for many years, the aim is to provide a safe, thorough and individualised approach to care. Treatment focuses on helping each woman better understand her symptoms, improve function and build the confidence and physical capacity to return to the everyday activities, exercise and sport that are important to her.

Rhiannon is one of our Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, and provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for women experiencing a wide range of pelvic health concerns throughout different stages of life. Her approach looks beyond individual symptoms, considering pelvic floor function alongside bladder and bowel health, pain, movement, strength, lifestyle and the demands of everyday life, exercise and sport.

She supports women experiencing bladder symptoms, including stress urinary incontinence, bladder urgency, increased frequency and difficulty controlling the bladder. She also works with women experiencing bladder pain syndrome, providing assessment, education and rehabilitation strategies to help manage symptoms and improve function and quality of life.

She provides assessment and rehabilitation for vaginal prolapse, including symptoms of heaviness, pressure, dragging or a vaginal bulge. Management may include pelvic floor rehabilitation, education, lifestyle and pressure-management strategies, and a progressive approach to exercise and strengthening.

Bowel health is another important area of her practice. She supports women experiencing constipation, difficulty emptying the bowel, bowel urgency and anal incontinence, including difficulties controlling wind or stool. Assessment considers pelvic floor coordination and function alongside toileting habits, movement, lifestyle and other factors that may be contributing to symptoms.

She also works with women experiencing pelvic pain, where treatment may include education, pelvic floor rehabilitation, relaxation and breathing strategies, movement, exercise and a gradual return to comfortable activity. Where appropriate, care can form part of a wider multidisciplinary approach.

During pregnancy, she can assess and manage pelvic girdle pain, back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort and pregnancy-related sciatica, as well as providing pelvic floor support and advice around remaining active throughout pregnancy.

Following childbirth, she offers comprehensive postnatal physiotherapy assessments, helping women understand how their pelvic floor, abdominal wall and wider body are recovering. Rehabilitation can then support a progressive return to everyday activity, work, exercise, running, lifting or sport.

She has a particular interest in pelvic floor function during sport and strength-based exercise, including symptoms such as bladder leakage, vaginal heaviness or difficulty managing pressure during running, jumping, lifting and higher-intensity activity. Rather than simply avoiding activities that increase abdominal pressure, rehabilitation focuses on improving pelvic floor and abdominal coordination, breathing and pressure management, strength and gradually building the body's capacity to tolerate increasing loads.

She also supports women through perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal and physical changes can coincide with new or changing pelvic health symptoms. This may include bladder and bowel changes, vaginal or pelvic symptoms, prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, pain and changes in strength or exercise tolerance. Physiotherapy can form one part of a broader approach to maintaining pelvic health, strength and physical activity through this stage of life.

Whether the goal is improving bladder or bowel control, managing prolapse or pelvic pain, recovering after childbirth, navigating pelvic health changes around menopause or returning confidently to the gym, running, lifting or sport, treatment is individualised around each woman's symptoms, priorities and goals.

Sophie, our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist provides expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of muscle, joint and movement-related problems, helping you reduce pain, restore function and feel confident in your body.

She works with people experiencing both new and longstanding musculoskeletal conditions, including back and neck pain, joint pain, muscle and tendon injuries, sports and exercise-related injuries, and recurring problems that may be limiting everyday life or physical activity.

Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, strength and movement strategies, education and advice. She can also help with injury prevention, identifying areas of weakness, reduced mobility or movement patterns that may contribute to recurrent problems.

She has a special interest in hypermobility and hypermobility-related syndromes, providing a considered approach to managing joint instability, pain and movement difficulties, with a focus on building strength, control and confidence.

She also offers soft tissue massage, which can be used as part of physiotherapy treatment or as a standalone treatment to address muscular tension, discomfort and recovery.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing an ongoing condition or simply want to move and exercise with greater confidence, treatment is focused on helping you achieve the things that matter to you.

Lowri is our Women’s Health Personal Trainer and Myofascial Release Specialist who works closely alongside our pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapists to help women progress from rehabilitation into greater strength, fitness, movement and confidence.

She provides individualised exercise and strength programmes for women at different stages of life and recovery, adapting training around each woman’s needs, symptoms, physical capacity and personal goals. This may include rebuilding strength following injury, returning to exercise after pregnancy and childbirth, progressing pelvic health rehabilitation, navigating changes during perimenopause and menopause, or simply developing the confidence to become stronger and more physically active.

Working collaboratively with the physiotherapy team allows rehabilitation to progress beyond the treatment room. Following physiotherapy assessment, she can help women gradually translate their rehabilitation exercises into functional movement, resistance training and increasingly challenging strength-based exercise, providing support and guidance as their capacity develops.

She can work with women managing pelvic floor symptoms, including bladder leakage or vaginal prolapse, helping them progress exercise appropriately while incorporating the breathing, movement and abdominal pressure-management strategies recommended by their pelvic health physiotherapist. This provides an important bridge between clinical rehabilitation and returning to the gym, lifting weights, running or other forms of physical activity.

She also supports women recovering from musculoskeletal pain and injury, working alongside the MSK physiotherapy team to progressively develop strength, mobility, balance, movement confidence and physical resilience once the appropriate assessment and rehabilitation plan has been established.

Alongside exercise rehabilitation, she is experienced in myofascial release and soft tissue techniques. Hands-on treatment can be incorporated where appropriate to address areas of muscular and fascial restriction, discomfort or reduced movement, complementing an active rehabilitation and strengthening programme.

Her particular focus on women’s health and female-specific training means exercise can be adapted around pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic health concerns, hormonal life stages and the changing physical demands women may experience throughout life.

The overall aim is not simply to complete rehabilitation, but to help women move beyond it — developing the strength, confidence and physical capacity to return to the activities they enjoy and continue progressing towards their longer-term health and fitness goals.

Cece is one of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, and provides specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing bladder and pelvic floor symptoms, pregnancy and postnatal concerns, and pelvic floor difficulties associated with exercise, sport and strength training.

She supports women experiencing bladder symptoms, including stress urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, sneezing, running, jumping or lifting), bladder urgency and increased frequency. Assessment considers the pelvic floor alongside breathing, abdominal function, strength, movement and the demands placed on the body during everyday activities and exercise.

During pregnancy, she can assess and manage pelvic girdle pain, back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort and pregnancy-related sciatica. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, movement advice and pelvic floor support, helping women remain as comfortable and active as possible throughout pregnancy.

Following childbirth, she offers comprehensive postnatal physiotherapy assessments for women wanting to understand their recovery and confidently return to everyday life, exercise and sport. This may include assessment of pelvic floor function, abdominal recovery, strength, movement, impact tolerance and symptoms such as pain, bladder leakage or vaginal heaviness.

She has a particular interest in pelvic floor function during sport and athletic activity, supporting women who experience leakage, heaviness, discomfort or difficulty managing pressure during running, jumping, lifting and higher-intensity exercise. Rehabilitation can be progressively tailored to the demands of the individual’s chosen activity or sport.

A further specialist focus is helping women return to strength-based training and lifting. Rather than simply avoiding activities that increase abdominal pressure, assessment explores how the pelvic floor, abdominal wall and breathing system respond to increasing loads. Rehabilitation focuses on developing strength, coordination, appropriate breathing and pressure-management strategies while gradually building tolerance to heavier and more demanding exercise.

This approach can be particularly valuable for women concerned about bladder leakage or symptoms of vaginal prolapse during lifting and strength training. The aim is to help each woman understand her body, manage symptoms and progressively build the capacity and confidence needed to participate in the activities she enjoys.

Whether the goal is lifting weights, returning to the gym after having a baby, running without leakage, participating in competitive sport or simply feeling stronger and more confident in everyday life, treatment is tailored to the individual and what she wants to achieve.

Beth is one of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, and provides specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing bladder and pelvic floor symptoms, pregnancy and postnatal concerns, with a particular interest in pelvic floor function during sport and athletic activity.

She supports women experiencing bladder symptoms, including stress urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, sneezing, running, jumping or exercise), bladder urgency and increased frequency. Assessment considers not only the pelvic floor itself, but how it works alongside breathing, abdominal function, strength, movement and the demands placed on the body during everyday life and exercise.

She has a particular interest in assessing pelvic floor dysfunction in active women and athletes. Symptoms such as leaking, pelvic heaviness, discomfort or difficulty controlling pressure during running, jumping, lifting or high-impact activity can be explored within the context of the individual’s sport. Rehabilitation can then be progressed from pelvic floor retraining through to strength, impact and sport-specific activity, with the aim of helping women participate confidently in the exercise and sport they enjoy.

During pregnancy, she can assess and manage pelvic girdle pain, back pain, pelvic and hip discomfort and pregnancy-related sciatica, alongside providing advice on maintaining appropriate physical activity throughout pregnancy.

Following childbirth, she offers postnatal physiotherapy assessments for women wanting to understand their recovery and safely return to daily life, exercise or sport. Assessment may include pelvic floor and abdominal function, strength, movement, impact tolerance and any ongoing pain or bladder symptoms.

Whether the goal is returning to the gym after having a baby, running without leakage, lifting with confidence or continuing to participate in competitive sport, treatment is tailored to the individual and the physical demands of the activities that matter to them.

Sarah is one of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and provides specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing bladder, pelvic health, pregnancy and postnatal concerns, with a focus on helping you feel confident, comfortable and able to return to the activities that matter to you.

She supports women experiencing bladder symptoms, including stress urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, sneezing, running or exercise), bladder urgency, increased frequency and difficulty controlling the bladder. Assessment looks beyond the symptoms themselves to understand pelvic floor function, movement, strength and other factors that may be contributing.

During pregnancy, she can help with common musculoskeletal and pelvic health concerns including pelvic girdle pain, back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort and pregnancy-related sciatica. Treatment is tailored to each woman and may include hands-on treatment, exercise, movement advice, pelvic floor rehabilitation and strategies to make everyday activities more comfortable.

Following childbirth, she offers postnatal physiotherapy assessments for women who want to understand how their body is recovering and feel confident returning to normal daily life, exercise and sport. This may include assessment of pelvic floor function, abdominal recovery, strength, movement and any ongoing pain or bladder symptoms.

Whether you are managing bladder leakage, experiencing discomfort during pregnancy or looking for guidance as you return to activity after having your baby, treatment is centred around your individual goals and helping you move forward with confidence.

Willow House

Llanmaes Office
Michaelston Road
St Fagans
Cardiff
CF5 6DU

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