What Is Women’s & Pelvic Health Osteopathy?

Women’s and pelvic health osteopathy is gentle, hands-on care for the physical changes and challenges women face through pregnancy, birth, recovery and beyond. It looks at how your pelvis, pelvic floor, back, hips, abdomen and chest work together, then builds a treatment plan around you.

Our women’s health osteopath, Dr Stephania Tsotras, offers compassionate, evidence-based care for every stage of womanhood. Whether you are pregnant, preparing for birth, recovering after a baby, or living with pelvic pain or bladder concerns, you can talk openly about what is going on.

Some of these topics can feel personal. Your appointment is unhurried, everything is explained clearly, and you stay in control. Internal assessment or treatment is only ever done when it is clinically appropriate and with your consent.

Who Can Benefit From Women’s & Pelvic Health Osteopathy?

Our women’s health appointments are for women at many different stages of life. You might be pregnant and dealing with back, pelvic or hip pain, or preparing for labour and birth with your partner. You might be a new mum wanting a postnatal check, or you may have had your baby months or even years ago and still have pelvic floor, scar or core concerns.

We also see women with bladder or bowel concerns, prolapse or pelvic pain, women with breast or chest discomfort after surgery or cancer treatment, and breastfeeding mums with mastitis or blocked milk ducts.

What Are The Benefits Of Women’s & Pelvic Health Osteopathy?

Women’s and pelvic health care with Healing Hands Osteopathy is evidence-based and tailored to your body and your goals. Along with relief from pain and discomfort, you receive clear education and practical guidance, so you feel confident and informed at every stage. Your comfort always comes first, and the approach is caring and respectful throughout.

Our Women’s & Pelvic Health Appointments

Dr Stephania offers a range of appointments so you can book the one that fits what you need right now.

Pregnancy Appointment

Care for you and your baby. This appointment is for you if you are pregnant and have:

Back, pelvic or hip pain

Your appointment includes pregnancy-specific osteopathic treatment, a pelvic floor assessment if appropriate, and education and support to help you feel informed. Internal treatment is only offered when it is clinically appropriate and with your consent. If you are specifically wanting to prepare for labour and birth, book a Birth Preparation Appointment instead.

Birth Preparation Appointment

Prepare for birth with confidence. We recommend this appointment from 25 to 30 weeks pregnant onwards. It is focused on getting you ready for labour and birth, rather than treating pregnancy aches and pains. It is for you if you want:

Your appointment may include a pelvic floor assessment, internal pelvic release techniques, external osteopathic treatment, birth education and guidance on early postpartum recovery.

Pelvic Health Appointment

Expert care for your pelvic floor and intimate health. This appointment is for you if you have:

Your appointment may include a comprehensive pelvic health assessment, osteopathic treatment, internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment (with your consent), and an individualised rehabilitation plan.

Breast Care Appointment: Cancer-Related Care

Gentle support for breast and chest concerns. This appointment is for you if you have breast or chest discomfort, breast augmentation concerns, or need support recovering from breast surgery. It also suits women dealing with side effects of breast cancer treatment, oncology-related chest or breast symptoms, or reduced chest and shoulder mobility following treatment.

Treatment may focus on easing pain and tension, improving tissue mobility, supporting lymphatic drainage, and restoring chest and shoulder movement.

Breast Care Appointment: Mastitis & Blocked Ducts

Suitable for breastfeeding mums. This appointment is for you if you have mastitis, blocked milk ducts, breastfeeding-related breast pain, or breast inflammation or discomfort.

Treatment may focus on gentle hands-on care to improve tissue mobility, support lymphatic drainage, and reduce inflammation and discomfort.

Postpartum 6-Week Check

Your first postnatal appointment after having a baby, recommended 6 to 12 weeks after birth. It is for you if you want a postnatal check-up, a pelvic floor assessment, a DRAM (abdominal separation) assessment, a scar assessment after birth, or guidance on your recovery.

Your appointment may include a pelvic floor assessment, a DRAM assessment, a Caesarean scar assessment, an episiotomy or perineal scar assessment, osteopathic treatment and rehabilitation advice.

Postpartum Appointment

For ongoing recovery, from months to years after birth. Book this once you have had your initial postnatal check and you have:

Your appointment may include internal pelvic assessment and treatment, scar treatment, DRAM management, a Return to Running Program and osteopathic treatment.

Which Appointment Is Right For Me?

Not sure what to book? Use this quick guide. If you are still unsure, call us on (03) 9723 2233 and our friendly team will point you in the right direction.

What Does Your Appointment Involve?

At Healing Hands Osteopathy, women’s and pelvic health care is gentle, respectful and guided by what you need and what you are comfortable with.

When you first arrive, Dr Stephania will talk with you about your history and your concerns. She will then explain what she recommends, including any assessment or treatment, before anything begins. Where it is clinically appropriate, an internal assessment or treatment may be suggested. This is only ever done with your consent, and you can ask questions or stop at any time.

Your care is individualised, so your plan may include osteopathic treatment, education, rehabilitation advice and guidance on your recovery, depending on your appointment type.

Meet Dr Stephania Tsotras

Dr Stephania Tsotras is our Women’s & Pelvic Health Osteopath (B.H.Sci/B.App.Sci Osteo). She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for every stage of womanhood, from pregnancy and birth preparation through to postpartum recovery, pelvic health and breast care. You’re in good hands.

Book Your Women’s & Pelvic Health Appointment

Ready to feel supported at your next stage? Book a session with Dr Stephania today.

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