About

Our Experience

At 18 Physio, our team provides a compassionate and collaborative approach to care, combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy and a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey. We address a wide range of pelvic floor concerns (including bladder, bowel, prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual health, and pre/post-operative care), as well as musculoskeletal conditions (such as back, neck, ankle, and knee pain), and offer tailored performance and sports-specific rehabilitation.

Our team brings unique experience from years of working in both public and private maternity hospitals. This includes providing inpatient care on postnatal wards, guiding birth preparation, and delivering pre- and postnatal education sessions. This hands-on hospital experience enables us to offer evidence-based, holistic support throughout every stage of the pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Education is another part of our team’s unique experience. Several of our physiotherapists have taught pelvic health content at leading universities, including Swinburne, RMIT, and La Trobe. We’re passionate about contributing to the growth of the profession and ensuring the next generation of physiotherapists are confident in this important area of care. Our clinicians also regularly participate in ongoing professional development training, ensuring our treatments reflect current research and best practice.

We also bring a unique understanding of the physical demands of performing arts and elite movement. Members of our team have worked as physiotherapists in high-level theatre productions including The Wedding Singer, Hamilton, and at The National Theatre, as well as at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA). Others are performers themselves. This first-hand experience gives us a deep appreciation for the complexity of returning to performance, particularly postpartum or after injury, and allows us to develop truly individualised rehabilitation programs.

Our team is also actively involved in research, with ongoing projects focused on pelvic floor symptoms in performing artists and artistic athletes.

Above all, we’re committed to care that is patient-centred, respectful, and empowering. We take the time to listen and understand the full picture, working with you to create treatment plans that align with your goals, your lifestyle, and what matters most to you. Whether you’re seeking support during pregnancy, managing pelvic pain, preparing for a return to performance, or navigating prolapse or continence concerns, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Summary:

  • Post-Graduate Qualifications in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Exercise and Women’s Health & Pessary Fitting
  • Maternity Ward Experience

  • Lecturing the Pelvic Health subjects at leading Institutions

  • Backgrounds in Sport and the Performing Arts
    – Physiotherapy roles in touring and West End theatre (Hamilton, The Wedding Singer, The National Theatre)
    – Experience working with dancers, circus performers (NICA), and aerial athletes
    – Clinicians with lived experience as performers in aerial arts and sport

  • Active involvement in pelvic health research
    – Research into pelvic floor symptom prevalence, impact and associated factors in performing artists & artistic athletes

Our Values

At the core of our practice is a deep respect for the individual – your story, your goals, and your experience. We believe that positive change happens best in a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

1. Patient-Centred Care

Your story, your goals, and your experience are at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to truly listen and work together to create a plan that feels right for you.

2. Empathy and Respect

We create a safe, inclusive space where all individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.  Your comfort, both physical and emotional, is our priority.

3. Goal-Oriented Treatment

Whether it’s returning to sport/performance, enjoying intimacy, lifting your child with ease, improving bladder leakage, or simply feeling more at home in your body – we focus on helping you get back to what matters most to you.

4. Collaboration and Communication

We value open, respectful communication, with you and, when appropriate, with your wider healthcare team. Collaboration ensures your care is cohesive, coordinated, and always aligned with your goals.

5. Supportive and Safe Space

We create a welcoming environment where everybody and all experiences are respected.