You’re growing a whole new person, which is the most exciting job you’ll ever have, and the most tiring. It also comes with a thousand new questions. Here, they’re ours to carry. A physiotherapist plans every session around the week you’re in, watches every rep, and adjusts before you’d even think to ask. For forty minutes, you just get to move, feel strong, and be looked after. Both of you.
No referral needed. Bring your questions; they’re expected here.
Pilates designed and run by physiotherapists, for pregnant bodies. It starts with a one-on-one assessment, becomes a program that’s yours alone, and runs in classes of four, so nothing about it is generic and nobody is guessing.
The work is real strength for the parts of you doing the heavy lifting: your back, your hips, your pelvic floor, your breath. Because pregnancy is not fragility, and you are not made of glass.
Reformer classes are a workout taught to the room, and they’re brilliant when your body isn’t busy growing someone.
Prenatal Pilates is physio-led and individually programmed for pregnancy: your springs, positions and exercises are chosen for your body and your trimester, reassessed every session, in a class capped at four, and claimable on private health extras.
During pregnancy, this is the room we’ll recommend. We run both, and when you’re ready to come back to the main timetable after birth, we’ll tell you.
Yes, and not just safe: recommended. Australian guidelines call for around 150 minutes of moderate movement a week, right through pregnancy. The fine print is that the movement should fit your stage and your body, and that’s the part we take off your hands. Your program is shaped at your first assessment around your stage, your goals and anything that hurts, then reassessed by your physio every single session as your pregnancy changes. Ask the safety question every week if you like; the answer will be specific to you every time. On the days you arrive tired, nauseous or just unsure, say so, and the session quietly rebuilds itself around that too. And if your pregnancy has complications, we work alongside your obstetrician or midwife, never around them.
Neither. Most women join before they’re showing, and many train past their due dates. There’s no week where you stop being welcome, only exercises that quietly swap for better ones.
Then you’re in good company, because pregnancy is where a lot of women start. Nothing is assumed: not the equipment, not the pace, not what your body did before it was growing a person. Your assessment sets your starting point, and your physio builds from wherever you actually are.
Then you’re in precisely the right room. These classes are built for pregnant bodies, including the ones with pelvic girdle pain, pelvic floor concerns or abdominal separation, and they’re taught by physiotherapists who work with those conditions every day, with our women’s health physiotherapists part of the same team. If you’re already seeing someone about it, yours or ours, your class program works in step with your treatment.
The research case for moving through pregnancy is one of the strongest in women’s health, which is why the guidelines recommend it rather than merely allow it.
Regular moderate exercise during pregnancy is associated with less back and pelvic pain, a lower risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, better sleep, steadier mood and energy, and an easier return to exercise after birth.
Decades of research consistently show that guided moderate exercise is safe across pregnancy, and it’s associated with healthy growth and healthy birth weights. Staying active is one of the most evidence-backed things you can do for both of you.
The word doing the work in all of that is guided. The evidence assumes the exercise fits your stage and your body. Making it fit is the physiotherapist’s whole job, and they’re standing next to you.
One-on-one with a physiotherapist: your stage, your history, your goals, anything that hurts. No referral needed, and no question too small to bring. Your program is built here.
Yours alone, and never set-and-forget. Your physio reassesses it every single session as your pregnancy changes, week by week, so it always fits the body you brought in that day.
Forty minutes, capped at four, and every body in the room is pregnant, so nothing about you needs explaining at the door. Your physio sets your springs and positions for the week you’re actually in and expects you to work. Long enough to work properly, short enough to fit a pregnant week. The woman on the next reformer is probably due the same month as you, wondering the same things. It’s also one of the happiest rooms in the building: everyone in it is counting down to something wonderful, and milestones have a way of being celebrated here, first kicks, halfway days, the last Friday of work.
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We’ve guided hundreds of pregnancies through this room. Nothing about yours will be new to us, and nothing about yours will rattle us. You’ll feel that calm inside your first class.
The practical bits, sorted before you ask:
Pregnancy doesn’t sit still for nine months, and neither does what you need. When something new shows up, a twinge, a heaviness, a question you’d rather ask behind a closed door, a women’s health physiotherapist is down the hall, and pregnancy massage is a door away for the weeks that ask a lot of you.
And when the baby arrives, you won’t be starting again somewhere new. Mums and Bubs runs in this same building, with a timetable that expects the pram and physios who knew your body before the birth. You’ll never have to explain yourself from scratch. The room is ready for the next chapter before you are, and we can’t wait to meet them, by the way.
Prenatal Pilates runs at all three of our studios: Yarraville in the inner west, Hampton East in the bayside south east, and Kensington in the inner north west.
First things first: congratulations. Ten weeks or thirty-eight, first baby or third, lifelong exerciser or brand new to all of it. Your first session is a one-on-one with a physiotherapist, your program starts there, and you’ll be looked after from the first phone call. Not sure whether Prenatal Pilates or a pregnancy physiotherapy appointment is the right first step? Call us and we’ll help you find the right starting point.
First things first: congratulations. Ten weeks or thirty-eight, first baby or third, lifelong exerciser or brand new to all of it. Your first session is a one-on-one with a physiotherapist, your program starts there, and you’ll be looked after from the first phone call. Not sure whether Prenatal Pilates or a pregnancy physiotherapy appointment is the right first step? Call us and we’ll help you find the right starting point.
Regular movement during pregnancy is associated with many up-sides. It can help with reducing muscular pain and discomfort, improving mood, maintaining and gaining strength, addressing the postural changes that accompany your growing belly, and many more.
Our Prenatal Pilates classes are also appropriate if you have been diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition including pelvic girdle pain or pelvic floor dysfunction, as your program is tailored to you. We work closely with pelvic floor physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and other health professionals that are helping manage your pain, so that we can work as a team to get you feeling your best during your pregnancy and after birth.
Experts in their field, specialists in holistic health
Allison Schramm Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor | Assistant Physiotherapy Team Leader
Emily Tregear Senior Women's Health Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Debbi Lim Senior Women's Health Physiotherapist | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Men's Health Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor |
Gemma Allan Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Tori Fisher Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Women's Health Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Phoebe Cunningham Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Women's Health Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Abigail Oh Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Stephanie Chung Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Book an appointment with Allison →
Allison’s path to physiotherapy isn’t the usual one. She studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the US, trained alongside world-renowned physical therapists in New York City, then moved to Australia and completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. That combination of international training and deep clinical experience gives her a perspective most physios simply don’t have.
She has three specialist areas that set her apart. If you’re a runner dealing with an injury, trying to get back to running, or wanting to run stronger — Allison gets it from the inside. She’s a passionate runner herself and has completed advanced education in running injury prevention, rehab, and retraining. If you’re dealing with jaw pain, clicking, locking, or headaches related to your TMJ — Allison has completed advanced training in TMJ assessment and treatment and can get to the bottom of it. And if you’re going through menopause and want tailored exercise to manage symptoms and build strength — she has specific expertise in that too.
Beyond her specialist areas, Allison treats the full range of musculoskeletal conditions — neck and back pain, shoulder injuries, joint stiffness, sports injuries — with the same thoroughness and attention to the bigger picture.
In your first session, Allison will take the time to understand not just the sore spot but how you move, how you live, and what’s getting in the way. She’ll explain what she finds in plain language and build a plan with you that fits into your actual week — not a handout you’ll forget about by Thursday.
Allison commonly helps with: running injuries and performance, jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction, neck and back pain, joint pain and stiffness, sports injuries and rehabilitation, menopause-related strength and symptom management, and Clinical Pilates.
If you’ve been pushing through something hoping it’ll settle down on its own — it’s worth getting it looked at properly. These things almost always respond better the earlier you get onto them.
Book an appointment with Emily →
There are some things you don’t bring up at brunch. Leaking when you laugh. A heaviness that doesn’t feel right. Pain during intimacy you’ve never told anyone about. Pelvic pain you’ve been told is “just part of having a baby.” These are the things Emily helps with every single day — and nothing you say will surprise her.
Emily specialises in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. She’s completed postgraduate studies in the field and trained alongside some of Australia’s leading pelvic health experts. Before women’s health, she cut her teeth in elite sport — working in the medical department at Carlton Football Club (AFL) — and she brings that same clinical precision to every appointment.
A lot of women wait months — sometimes years — before seeing someone about pelvic health, because they’re embarrassed, or because they’ve been told it’s normal. It’s not something you have to just live with. And in Emily’s room, nothing is awkward. You can ask the questions you’ve been sitting on, and they’ll be taken seriously.
In your first appointment, Emily will listen properly, explain what’s going on in plain English, and work with you on a plan that makes sense for your body and your stage of life. Whether that’s preparing for birth, recovering from a C-section, rebuilding your pelvic floor, returning to running, or treating pain that’s been holding you back — the focus is always on getting you to where you want to be.
Emily commonly helps with: pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain), prenatal and postnatal care, birth preparation, C-section recovery and abdominal rehabilitation, return-to-exercise assessments, pain during intimacy, general neck and back pain, and Clinical Pilates.
If you’ve been putting up with something because you weren’t sure it was “bad enough” to see someone about — it is. The earlier you address it, the simpler it usually is to treat.
Book an appointment with Debbi →
I’ve worked in postnatal wards at St John of God and The Alfred. I’ve trained alongside some of Australia’s leading pelvic health physiotherapists. And I’ve supported hundreds of women and men through the most vulnerable, confusing, and physically demanding stages of their lives. Whatever you’re going through — I’ve very likely seen it before, and I take all of it seriously.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Curtin University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. My focus is helping women with pelvic health conditions, pregnancy and postnatal care, and the kind of symptoms that are common but rarely talked about — leaking, heaviness, pelvic pain, pain during intimacy, or a core that doesn’t feel like it’s come back together after birth.
I know these things can feel awkward to bring up. A lot of the women I see waited a long time before booking — because they were embarrassed, or because someone told them it was “normal.” It’s not something you just have to live with. And you won’t feel awkward about it with me.
In your first appointment, I’ll take the time to understand everything — your symptoms, your history, and what you actually want to get back to. I’ll explain what’s going on clearly, answer every question, and we’ll build a plan together. No jargon, no rushing, no generic handouts.
I commonly help with: pregnancy and postnatal care (pelvic girdle pain, abdominal separation, return to exercise, pelvic floor preparation and recovery), pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence, prolapse, urgency, pelvic pain, pain during intimacy), core and abdominal rehabilitation, pessary fittings for prolapse management, general musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, joints), Men’s Pelvic Health and Clinical Pilates.
If you’ve been putting up with something and you’re not sure if it warrants seeing someone — it does. These things almost always respond better the earlier you get onto them.
Book an appointment with Gemma →
Gemma is a mum of three young kids, a former competitive gymnast and gymnastics coach, and — since having her third baby — a half-marathon runner. She knows what it’s like to rebuild your body after birth. Not from a textbook. From doing it herself, three times over, while juggling small children and everything that comes with it.
That personal experience shapes how she works in the clinic. Whether you’re dealing with pelvic pain during pregnancy, a core that doesn’t feel like it’s come back together after birth, back pain that flared up and never left, or you’re desperate to get back to exercise but not sure where to start — Gemma has been there, and she can guide you through it.
Gemma holds a Master of Physiotherapy and has worked across a range of clinical settings since 2013. Her background in gymnastics gives her a deep understanding of movement quality, strength, and body confidence — which she brings to everything from gentle post-natal rehab to helping mums return to running, lifting, or higher-intensity exercise.
In your first session, Gemma will meet you where you’re at — physically, emotionally, and practically. She’ll assess what’s going on, explain it clearly, and build a plan that’s realistic for your life right now. Whether that’s early post-natal movement or training for a running goal, the focus is always on what matters to you.
Gemma commonly helps with: pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain, postnatal recovery and return to exercise, abdominal separation (DRAM), pelvic floor rehabilitation, running after baby, general neck and back pain, knee and hip pain, and Clinical Pilates.
If you’ve been waiting for things to “just get better on their own” since having your baby — they usually don’t without the right guidance. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Book an appointment with Tori →
Hampton East Monday – Friday
Something’s not right and it’s not getting better on its own. A neck that’s been stiff for weeks, a back that flares every time you think it’s settled, a shoulder that’s stopping you training, or something harder to say out loud. Whatever it is, bring it to Tori. Getting to the bottom of it is the job, and she’s been doing it for over ten years.
“Bodies aren’t fragile. Almost everyone I see can do more than they think they can. My job is to prove it to them, safely.”
Tori trained at Monash, graduating with Honours, and has spent a decade across private practice in Australia and the UK: sporting injuries, post-surgical rehab, and the persistent pain that’s already outlasted a few other treatments. She has advanced training in Clinical Pilates, so the plan you leave with connects straight into the studio down the hall.
She also has a special interest in women’s health physiotherapy: pregnancy and postnatal recovery, pelvic health, and the strength and hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause. If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing is normal, that question alone is worth the appointment. These run a full hour, unhurried, in a private room, and you don’t need a referral.
Your first appointment starts with the whole story: what happened, what it’s getting in the way of, and what you want back. Then a proper assessment, an explanation in plain English, and treatment started before you leave, with a written plan so you always know where this is going. You’ll walk out knowing what it is, what we’re doing about it, and when you’ll feel the difference.
Tori commonly helps with: neck and back pain, shoulder injuries, knee and hip pain, post-surgical rehab, sports injuries, headaches and jaw pain, pregnancy-related pain, pelvic floor conditions, and perimenopause and menopause support.
Most of these things respond better the earlier you get onto them. [Book with Tori →] HICAPS on the spot, no referral needed.
Book an appointment with Phoebe →
Most physios focus on either general musculoskeletal pain or women’s health. Phoebe does both — which means she can treat your sore back and your pelvic floor in the same appointment, and see how one might be connected to the other. It’s a fuller picture, and it often makes a real difference to how quickly things improve.
On the musculoskeletal side, Phoebe treats neck and back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, headaches, and persistent muscle tension. She’s trained in dry needling for stubborn trigger points and pain that isn’t responding to other approaches. On the women’s health side, she works with pelvic floor conditions (incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, constipation), pregnancy and post-natal care, and integrates Clinical Pilates into rehab for strength and recovery.
Phoebe is especially passionate about pelvic floor education — helping people understand and connect with a part of their body that’s rarely talked about but affects everything from continence to core strength to confidence. If you’re not sure whether your symptoms are “normal” or worth seeing someone about — Phoebe’s the person to ask.
In your first appointment, she’ll take the time to understand what’s going on — listen properly, explain things clearly, and build a plan with you that’s specific to your body and your goals. Whether that’s getting through pregnancy more comfortably, sorting out a pelvic floor issue, or just getting rid of the back pain that’s been ruining your mornings — the focus is always on what matters to you.
Phoebe commonly helps with: neck and back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain), pre- and post-natal physiotherapy, dry needling, and Clinical Pilates.
If something’s been bothering you and you haven’t gotten around to doing anything about it — it’s usually easier to sort out than you think, especially when you catch it early.
You’ve probably tried a few things already. Rested it, stretched it, maybe seen someone who had a quick look and sent you off with a sheet of exercises, and here you still are. That’s usually the point where people find Abi, and it’s exactly where she’s at her best.
Abi treats the full range of musculoskeletal conditions — the backs that keep flaring up, the necks that won’t loosen, the shoulders and hips and knees that have quietly started shrinking what you’re willing to do. She also has a soft spot for the things that tend to get dismissed: stubborn headaches, and jaw pain that’s been quietly making it harder to eat, sleep, or concentrate. She completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, and what really sets her apart is her patience, she’d rather understand the whole picture than treat where it hurts and hope.
In your first appointment, she’ll take the time to get to know not just the sore spot but you — how you move, what you’re trying to get back to, and what’s been getting in the way. She’ll explain what she finds in plain language, answer the questions you’ve been carrying around, and build a plan with you that actually fits your week. Clinical Pilates is part of how she works too, helping you build real strength and confidence so the progress you make actually lasts.
Abi commonly helps with: neck and back pain, shoulder, hip and knee pain, headaches, jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction, sports and overuse injuries, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and clinical Pilates.
If you’ve been pushing through something hoping it’ll settle on its own, it’s worth getting it looked at properly. These things almost always respond better the earlier you get onto them — and there’s no need to keep just putting up with it.
Book an appointment with Abigail →
Book an appointment with Steph→
Steph has packed a lot into nearly ten years of practice. Alongside her work in private practice here in Melbourne, she spent a season as the only physiotherapist at a busy ski resort in Japan, where the injuries came thick and fast and there was no one else to hand them to. That kind of experience makes a clinician calm, quick to work out what matters, and hard to surprise.
She treats the full range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, from acute problems to the stubborn, long-running ones that other treatments haven’t touched. She completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, and she’s skilled across clinical Pilates, dry needling, and manual therapy, with a particular interest in how mobility and movement fit into getting you back to full strength.
In a session with Steph, you’ll get someone who wants the whole story, not just the sore spot. She’ll get a sense of how you move and what you’re trying to get back to, explain what she finds in language that makes sense, and put together a plan you can fit into a normal week. Clinical Pilates often becomes part of that, because getting out of pain and staying out of it are two different things.
Steph commonly helps with: neck and back pain, shoulder, hip and knee injuries, sports injuries and rehab, mobility and movement for performance, persistent pain, and clinical Pilates.
If something’s been bothering you for a while, it’s usually worth getting it seen. These things tend to be simpler to sort the earlier you get onto them.
If something’s been niggling for a while and you’ve been hoping it’ll fix itself, it’s usually worth getting it seen. The earlier you get onto these things, the easier they tend to be to sort out.
Book an appointment with Steph→
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Specialist care from physios who truly understand women’s bodies.
Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Emily has a deep passion for empowering women to take control of their pelvic health. She creates a warm, judgement-free space where you can talk openly about what’s really going on.
With advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, Emily treats a wide range of conditions including incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related concerns. She takes the time to really listen, explain what’s happening in your body, and build a treatment plan that fits your life. Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or navigating menopause — Emily is here to help you feel strong and confident again.
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Tori is passionate about helping women feel heard and supported through every stage of life. She combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy to deliver care that makes a real difference.
Tori brings a holistic, evidence-based approach to treating pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy-related pain, and postnatal recovery. She has a special interest in helping women return to exercise safely after having a baby and supporting those with persistent pelvic pain. Tori believes every woman deserves to understand her body and feel empowered in her recovery — no topic is too awkward, and no concern is too small.
