Pelvic Health Mackay

20/10/2026

🚽✨ BYE-BYE NAPPIES! ✨🚽

Last night, our very own pelvic health physiotherapist, Lauren, had the pleasure of presenting The Neighbourhood Hub’s Toilet Training Workshop! 💙

Toilet training can be a big milestone for little ones (and their parents!), so having access to practical, evidence-based advice from a pelvic health physiotherapist can make all the difference.

We always love seeing such a fantastic response to these free community education sessions, with parents and carers eager to learn, ask questions and feel more confident navigating toilet training. 🙌

A huge thank you to The Neighbourhood Hub for continuing to create opportunities for families to access health professional-led education and support in our community.

✨ Missed out? Don’t worry! There will be more opportunities to attend future workshops, so keep an eye on The Neighbourhood Hub’s socials for upcoming sessions!

💗 Pelvic Health Mackay – Supporting pelvic health at every age and stage of life.

20/10/2026

🤍 You’ve had your baby… but what about YOUR recovery?

Pregnancy and birth place significant demands on your body, whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or caesarean section. Your recovery deserves attention too!

A postnatal pelvic health physiotherapy check is about much more than pelvic floor exercises. It helps us understand how your body is recovering and develop a plan to get you back to the activities you love. 💗

🌸 WHAT’S INCLUDED?

✨ Pelvic floor assessment
We assess strength, endurance, coordination and relaxation, and discuss symptoms such as bladder or bowel leakage, heaviness, prolapse concerns and pain. An internal assessment may be offered when appropriate, but is always optional and based on your consent.

✨ Abdominal rehabilitation
We assess abdominal separation (diastasis recti), abdominal wall function and strength. You’ll receive practical, individualised exercises to rebuild capacity and confidence with movement.

✨ Return-to-exercise plan
Ready for Pilates, the gym, lifting weights or running? We assess your symptoms, strength and movement capacity, then guide a gradual return based on your goals—not just the number of weeks since birth.

✨ Prevention and long-term pelvic health
Pregnancy and childbirth can increase the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. Early identification, education and targeted pelvic floor muscle training can help prevent or improve urinary leakage and support long-term pelvic health.

✨ Birth and scar recovery
We can assess perineal or caesarean scars, healing, discomfort and other concerns following birth.

🌿 WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK?
Around 6 weeks postpartum is a common time for an assessment, but care can begin earlier when needed. And it’s never too late—whether you’re 6 weeks or 6 years postnatal!

Your 6-week medical check is important, but it doesn’t always include a detailed assessment of pelvic floor function, abdominal recovery or readiness for impact exercise.

💗 Your recovery deserves an individualised plan—not just a green light to exercise.

📍 Pelvic Health Mackay
Book your postnatal pelvic health assessment with our team.

17/10/2026

01/10/2026

Menopause isn't just about hot flushes. Let's talk HEARTS. ❤️

We tend to think of menopause as:

🔥 hot flushes
😴 poor sleep
😤 mood changes
⚖️ weight gain

But there's a much bigger conversation women need to be having.

Cardiovascular health.

The menopause transition is increasingly recognised as an important window for cardiovascular prevention.

As ovarian hormones change, we can see changes in:

🩸 cholesterol and lipoproteins
🍎 body fat distribution
🫀 vascular health
💪 body composition
🩸 insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

That doesn't mean menopause suddenly causes heart disease. It means this is an incredibly valuable time to stop and ask:

What are my numbers? Not just your weight.

Blood pressure.
Lipids.
Blood glucose.
Family history.
Movement.
Muscle mass.
Diet quality.
Smoking and alcohol.
Sleep.

Because one of my biggest messages around menopause is this:

We're not just treating today's symptoms. We're looking after the woman you'll be at 60, 70 and 80.

Inside Well Balanced Menopause, we go beyond hot flushes and talk about what happens to your long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health and the nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, screening and testing strategies worth knowing about.

👉 Come and learn how to play the long game inside Well Balanced Menopause.

I've been banging on about this ALL week, head to the LINK in BIO or jodywalkernaturopathy.com (OR go back 1 post and check out the course outline!)

29/09/2026

It’s happening again in term 4!

🚽 Toilet Training Made Easier! 🤍

Feeling stuck, stressed or unsure where to start?

Join Lauren from Pelvic Health Mackay for a practical, evidence-based workshop covering readiness, routines, accidents, withholding, anxiety & more.

✨ Simple strategies. Practical advice. More confidence.

📅 Tues 20 Oct | ⏰ 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm

👨‍👩‍👧 For parents, carers & educators

Pelvic Health Mackay

⚠️ Adults only - no children at this session.

Use the link below to secure your spot

https://events.humanitix.com/bye-bye-nappies-where-accidents-happen-and-so-do-victories-4yxn4pl8

22/09/2026

This is what a Breastfeeding Education Class with ABA can look like! Relaxed, informative and we even provide morning tea!

18/09/2026

💜 More women are feeling stronger, more confident and better supported to stay active.

Our funding helped Women's Health Physio Mackay deliver free physiotherapist-led exercise classes focused on pelvic health and core strength, making expert support more accessible across Mackay and surrounding communities.

The results speak for themselves:

✅ 93% of participants said they loved the classes
✅ 84% felt more confident managing their pelvic health

Participants highlighted the supportive environment, expert guidance and positive impact on their strength, confidence and wellbeing.

Congratulations to the team at Women's Health Physio Mackay. 🫶

13/09/2026

✨ Pessary Clinic this November with Danae ✨

Does your pessary need a review? Has it been 12 months since your last check?

We have dedicated Pessary Clinic appointments with Danae throughout November for any patients in our region with a pessary who needs a review. 💗

Regular reviews are an important part of making sure your pessary continues to fit well, feel comfortable and provide the support you need.

📞 Call or email the clinic to book your pessary appointment appointment with Danae.

Limited appointments available. 🌸