“I had a traumatic birth and suffered with lots of pain, was too scared to have sex, felt depressed and to top it all off I had pelvic floor weakness with bladder leakage. I did not know what to do about it or who to talk to. My GP encouraged me to see Bernadette and I am so glad I did. At around 9months postpartum I had my first appointment. The journey I've been through with Bernadette has been life changing and amazing. I am now pain free, have no leakage and enjoying sex with my husband again. Bernadette is so supportive! I was at a complete loss before seeing her, I am enjoying motherhood and feel ready to have another child! She has been amazing -Thank you!” Shelley 35yr
“Bernadette is very empathetic, understanding, and reassuring and I feel I have my life back after so many years of suffering with incontinence and prolapse. Bernadette’s advice on all things pelvic floor has been invaluable, particularly bowel and bladder emptying techniques due to my prolapse. Thank you” Sarah 56yr
“I had been advised by my GP I should see a physiotherapist three years ago, but had put off doing anything about my incontinence due to embarrassment. I finally got the courage to make contact. Bernadette was extremely understanding of my embarrassment and we have worked together to a successful outcome. I wish I had taken the steps that much earlier and saved myself so much embarrassment, discomfort and distress.” Margaret 66yr
"Bernadette is gentle, patient, and an excellent communicator. I first consulted Bernadette after I had my first baby Amy for back pain. She took the time to carefully explain what has going on in my body and gave very useful suggestions about how to engage my core muscles. It took a while for me to relearn how to engage my core muscles after the pregnancy, but she was so patient and helpful! Happy pain free mum! I would highly recommend Bernadette for treatment." Shari 32yr
"I had suffered with sudden urges to go to the toilet for years and it got to a stage I couldn’t cope anymore after having a few embarrassing accidents at work. A work colleague recommended I see Bernadette. She explained what was happening with my body in a way that I could relate to, which made the task much easier. Bernadette’s advice and support has continued to help me daily – I still get occasional urges but feel in control and no longer worried about my bladder." Judy 67yr
"I had been suffering with pelvic pain for around 7 years when I was recommended by my specialist to see Bernadette. She was super easy to talk to, didn’t once make me feel like my pain wasn’t real. My mum attended with me and Bernadette made her feel so welcome and I didn’t feel embarrassed to talk in front of mum. We both enjoyed Bernadette’s relaxed and warm approach. I only attended three sessions and I feel that the tips I learned for muscle relaxation were invaluable and it has made the world of difference. Thanks" Isla 19yr
"At my first meeting, Bernadette immediately put me at ease, as a caring and knowledgeable health professional. Bernadette took time to go through my past medical history and the issues that may be contributing to my constipation problems. She has worked wonders with my bowels and my confidence has made a huge leap forward. I feel more in control of my body. It's amazing how much of your mental well-being is tied up with the good mechanics of a well working body! I wouldn't hesitate in making an appointment with her in the future should I need it." Jack 65yr
