Pelvic organ prolapse affects around 1 in 2 women, yet for many, the first time they hear the words pelvic organ prolapse is when they are diagnosed.
New Service: Prostatectomy Prepare, Recover, Rebuild
Prostate surgery is a major milestone, and our new program provides a structured pathway to support you through every stage of your prostate cancer recovery 💙
Our program is delivered in three phases: 🟦 Prepare 🟩 Recover 🟧 Rebuild
Progress your strength and fitness through supervised exercise, be guided on returning to the activities you enjoy, and rebuild confidence for the long term 💪
If you’re preparing for a prostatectomy or are already on your recovery journey, we’d love to support you.
Excellence Down Under
This weekend, several members of the Sydney Pelvic Clinic team travelled to Melbourne to attend the Excellence Down Under Symposium, an event hosted by the University of Melbourne and organised by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
Continence Essentials
What a wonderful night! 🌟 SPC founder Dr Angela James was honoured to join the Wolper Wellbeing Program and Continence Health Australia for “Continence Essentials: What Everyone Needs to Know”
SPC in SMH: on POP
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around 1 in 2 women, yet for many, the first time they hear the words pelvic organ prolapse is when they are diagnosed.
Prostatectomy Prepare, Recover, Rebuild: A New Physiotherapy Pathway at Sydney Pelvic Clinic
Sydney Pelvic Clinic is proud to introduce a new pre and postoperative physiotherapy program designed specifically for men undergoing prostatectomy.
Dr Angela James at GP Refresh 2026
Dr Angela James recently joined urologist Dr Ross Calopedos, GP Dr Caroline Hardy and Breast Surgeon Dr Sarah Forsyth in the men’s and women’s health stream at GP Refresh 2026.
New On-Demand Course: Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
Sydney Pelvic Clinic is pleased to share the launch of a new on-demand course: Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Clinical Practice.
CLINIC & TEAM UPDATES
Welcome to the SPC team, Bridget Goldsmith! Bridget is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from ACU in 2022 and brings valuable experience from the NDIS sector, where she built a strong, person-centred approach to care. She’s currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Health, alongside her Clinical Pilates Instructor qualification ✨ Outside the clinic, she loves walking, running, pilates and visiting her family on the farm.
We’re so excited to announce that Karly Coltman MACP is returning to SPC Bondi Junction from maternity leave and her PhD studies! In Karly’s words: “I’m really excited to be back in the clinic, reconnecting with my wonderful patients. The past couple of years have been a busy mix of PhD life and motherhood, but I’ve genuinely missed working with you. My doctoral research focuses on non-surgical care for persistent pelvic pain, and being back in clinic helps me make sure that my research stays practical, relevant, and meaningful. I hope to see you soon!”
Welcome to the team, Sophie Stobbs (musculoskeletal physiotherapist). Coming from Scotland, Sophie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2020 and will begin a Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 2027 ✨ Outside the clinic, she enjoys the outdoors, the beach and tennis. 💪
Welcome to the team, Anna White! Anna is a highly regarded pelvic health physiotherapist who has worked across leading clinics in Perth, Hobart and Sydney. She completed her Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health) at Curtin University in 2016 and began her pelvic health journey at Sydney Pelvic Clinic over a decade ago. Anna has a particular interest in perimenopause, menopause, postnatal recovery, and athletic performance — including work with the Australian Women’s National Hockey Team.
From September 7th, SPC Wahroonga is now open on Tuesday, 8am-3pm.
Wahroonga hours:
- Tuesday 8am-3pm
- Wednesday 8am-4pm
- Thursday 10am-6pm
SEPTEMBER ARTICLES
This August, we’re focusing on prostatectomy: prepare, recover, rebuild.
Looking Beyond Surgery: Your Path to Recovery After Prostatectomy
Learn how pelvic physiotherapy before and after prostatectomy can support continence, pelvic floor function, exercise, confidence and long-term recovery.
The Best Support Services After Prostate Surgery
To raise awareness and support those who underwent prostate cancer surgery, we’ll discuss how we can better provide help during recovery.
SPC PELVIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Access our latest On-Demand Courses:
Mid Year Team Meeting
A chance to pause, reflect and look ahead — together.
Our team brought their collective knowledge, ideas and experience to the table, brainstorming ways we can continue to innovate, improve patient outcomes and keep raising the bar in pelvic health. 💡
We also took the time to recognise the people behind the work, celebrating our team with our Values Awards and acknowledging the impact they have on our patients, our clinic and each other. 🫶
There’s plenty of exciting things happening behind the scenes at SPC, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next. 👀
Because great patient care starts with a great team — and we’re pretty proud of ours. 💙
Congratulations, Laila Harrity!
We’re so excited to celebrate Laila Harrity, our incredible Physiotherapy Assistant and exercise class teacher at Sydney Pelvic Clinic, on graduating with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)! ✨
Laila brings so much enthusiasm, kindness and knowledge to every class she teaches 💙. She has a wonderful ability to make our clients feel supported, encouraged and confident as they work towards their health goals. Whether she’s assisting in the clinic or leading exercise sessions, her genuine care and positive energy shine through 🌿.
This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication Laila has shown throughout her studies while continuing to support our clients and team. We couldn’t be prouder to have her as part of the Sydney Pelvic Clinic family and can’t wait to see all that she achieves in the future 💪.
Please join us in congratulating Laila on this fantastic milestone!
City 2 Surf 2026
Shout out to SPC Physios Giulia and Cherie, taking on the City to Surf this weekend! Pictured here with Jess Brown at the finish line after a successful run in this fabulous event.
The evidence is clear: regular movement supports pelvic health, bladder control and overall wellbeing — movement really is medicine. 💙
However you like to move — walking, swimming, yoga or a jog around the block — your pelvic floor benefits too. Small steps, big benefits ✨
GET BACK TO LIFE
Book an appointment to see a Physiotherapist today and don’t let pain, discomfort or embarrassment hold you back any longer. We’re here to listen and look forward to helping you.
Or Book Via Telephone on 02 9387 4444