APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist | Gold Coast

If something in your body doesn’t feel quite right, or you’ve been trying to make sense of ongoing symptoms — you’re not alone.

I’m Zara, a pelvic health physiotherapist on the Gold Coast, supporting women with pelvic pain, bladder and bowel symptoms, and discomfort with intimacy — especially when things feel ongoing, complex, or difficult to explain.

Many of the women I work with have already tried multiple approaches. They’ve pushed through, adapted, and kept going, but things still don’t feel resolved.

This is where we begin — gently, and at your pace.

What I Help With

I support women experiencing:

• Pelvic pain, including endometriosis and adenomyosis
  
• Pain with sex or intimacy
  
• Bladder urgency, frequency, or incomplete emptying
  
• Bowel dysfunction, constipation, or difficulty emptying
  
• Pelvic floor muscle tension, overactivity or weakness
  
• Symptoms following surgery or birth
  

My focus is on helping you find relief from your pelvic health concerns and build confidence in your body and life in a way that feels sustainable and supportive.

My Approach to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

My approach is gentle, trauma-aware, and grounded in both physical and nervous system support.

Pelvic pain and bladder symptoms are rarely just about the muscles. Often, your body has been working hard to protect you.

Together, we work on:

1. Restoring pelvic floor coordination (not just strengthening)
   
2. Supporting your nervous system to feel safe and regulated
   
3. Improving bladder and bowel function
   
4. Gradually rebuilding confidence with movement, daily life, and intimacy
   

Everything is tailored to you. Internal assessment is always optional, and we move at a pace that feels comfortable and safe.

Experience and Clinical Background

Since graduating in 2011, I have worked exclusively in women’s and pelvic health across both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.

In 2018, I completed a Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Women’s Health and Continence) at Curtin University.

I am an APA Titled Women’s Health and Continence Physiotherapist, recognising advanced clinical expertise in pelvic health physiotherapy.

I have worked extensively alongside urogynaecology doctors and nurses within the public health system, where I played a key role in establishing and developing a Physiotherapy-Led Pelvic Health Clinic. I later worked as the Senior Physiotherapist within this service (2016–2023).

As part of this role, I contributed to the development of pelvic health care pathways and have published peer-reviewed research in this area. You can view my research publications here: view my research publications

In this role, I supported women with:

• Urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction
  
• Pelvic organ prolapse and pessary fittings
  
• Pelvic pain and endometriosis
  
• Sexual pain
  
• Postnatal recovery and birth-related injuries
  

This depth of experience allows me to confidently support both straightforward and complex pelvic health presentations, including those that have not responded to previous treatment.

Research and Broader Contributions

I am passionate about research-informed care and improving access to pelvic health services.

I have published peer-reviewed research in pelvic health and continue to stay up to date with best practice care.

I also work with QENDO (Endometriosis Australia), contributing to initiatives focused on improving access to care, including research exploring telehealth support for women with endometriosis and pelvic pain.

What Makes Boutique Pelvic Health Different

When you book at Boutique Pelvic Health, you will always see me.

This means your care is consistent, personalised, and built on a deep understanding of your story.

I take the time to listen, explain what’s happening in your body, and guide you with a clear and supportive plan forward.

A Little More About Me

I’m a mum of two, a wife, and spend much of my time outside of work with my family and our golden retriever, Piper.

I’ve experienced both a caesarean and vaginal birth, which gives me a personal understanding of how different every woman’s journey can be.

You’ll often find me in the garden, reading (when my kids allow it), or exploring my interest in women’s health, cycles, and wellbeing.

A Gentle Note

You don’t have to keep pushing through or figuring this out on your own.

With the right support, your body can feel different — more comfortable, more supported, and more like yours again.

If you’re ready to take that next step, I’d love to help.

Book an Appointment

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy | Gold Coast (Bundall & John Flynn) | Telehealth Available