Individual Consultation An initial consultation takes up to 60 minutes: It will involve a detailed assessment of your presenting complaint, including relevant past medical history, medications and physical / social activities. A physical assessment may involve examining the abdomen, spine, pelvis, hip joints and pelvic floor. At the conclusion of the assessment, an explanation of the findings will be given and a management program will be discussed which meets your goals and expectations.
Follow up appointments take up to 30-45 minutes: The numbers of treatment sessions vary depending on the presenting complaint but often only 3-4 sessions spread over several months is all that is required.
In some cases a referral to another health professional may be recommended such as a gynaecologist, urologist, colorectal surgeon, obstetrician, dietitian, psychologist or counsellor. This will be discussed with you and referral made with your consent.
Group Teaching Bernadette regularly teaches about pelvic health issues and physiotherapy management to a range of people and groups. She is passionate about reaching both men and women in the community to increase the awareness of pelvic health issues. She has also spoke at post-natal coffee groups and centre's.
She has done several individual teaching sessions for GP's, Consultants, Midwives and fitness trainers and also collaborated with specialist colleagues to run teaching sessions for multiple health professional groups.
If you are interested in having Bernadette speak to your group, please make contact by phone or email.
Appointments and Prices Clinic Days: Wednesday and Thursday (Evening Clinic: Bernadette will soon be offering evening clinics - Please ask for further details)
To book an appointment, please ring or email Bernadette directly: Clinic Address: 123 Carlyle Medical Centre, Carlyle St, Napier Work Phone: 021 02554238 Work Email: bcnphysiotherapy@gmail.com
Consultation fees: Private Consultation Initial consultation $115 (up to 1 Hour) Follow up $75 (1/2 Hour) Wahine Warrant Of Fitness$115 (up to 1 Hour) ACC Consultation Initial appointment $75 (up to 1 hour) Follow up $45 Please Note: ACC / Insurance Generally, but not always, the conditions that Bernadette treats are not funded by ACC. Bernadette is happy to discuss with you about any ACC related questions. If you wish to claim back your consultation fee, you should check first with your insurer that you are covered. Many insurance companies will cover for pre and post operative care if this had been requested by your consultant.
Cancellation Policy A 24 hours appointment cancellation notice is appreciated. Exemptions are made in some cases. In all other cases a 50% ‘did not attend’ fee will be charged for non-attendance of confirmed appointment or late cancellation.
Unsure if you need a Consultation? If you are unsure if you require treatment or may be suffering from a pelvic health issue, the following is a list of possible symptoms you may have:
Leaking urine when: coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercise.
Needing to rush suddenly to the toilet and/ or leaking urine before you get there.
Going frequently to the toilet to pass urine.
Pain or discomfort in the bladder region.
A bulge and/or dragging sensation from your vagina or back passage
Pain on intercourse.
Difficultly passing a bowel motion
Difficulty controlling wind or bowel motions
Feeling like you have not completely emptied your bowels.
Pain in and around the vagina, or back passage
Discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Weak abdominal and pelvic floor muscles after having a baby or pelvic surgery
Pelvic pain or back pain with pregnancy.
Leaking urine post-prostatectomy surgery
You may have other symptoms affecting your bladder or bowel function or causing you pain in the pelvic region. Call Bernadette directly and she will be able to assess and advise you on the best course of action.
