Rhyannon is a passionate and experienced physiotherapist, who has worked in pelvic health since 2015. Since graduating from her Doctor of Physiotherapy, Rhyannon has continued to pursue further university level education in prolapse and pessary management and is currently undertaking a Master’s of Physiotherapy, specialising in pelvic health through the University of Melbourne.
Rhyannon has a particular interest in pre- and post-natal conditions and is the clinical lead physiotherapist for our Bump Birth & Beyond (BBB) program at SPC. This includes developing and hosting our pregnancy and post-partum webinar and Birth Skills workshop.
Rhyannon combines her internal and external manual therapy skills with exercise rehabilitation to ensure holistic management of her patients. In her spare time Rhyannon can usually be found spending time outdoors, drinking coffee or running around with her twin boys and daughter!
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physiotherapy, Macquarie University
- B App Sc (Exercise & Sports Science), University of Sydney
- Professional Certificate in Prolapse Management, University of South Australia
- Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) – currently completing University of Melbourne
- DMA Clinical Pilates Instructor
- APPI Pilates Pilates Instructor
- APPI Therapeutic Yoga instructor
Areas of Specialism
- Pre and Post Natal
- Return to exercise and sport post-partum
- Pelvic organ prolapse, including pessary management
- Pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction in women and men
- Bladder Dysfunction
- Bowel disorders
- Coccyx pain
- Post-surgical pelvic floor rehabilitation – women and men
- Pregnancy related pelvic girdle
- Endometriosis related pain
- Hip pain and injuries
Memberships
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
