Wholesome Physiotherapy

That’s right you read that correctly we are now offering remedial massage appointments on Saturday’s 🎉

Starting on Saturday the 6th of April. Spots are limited so get in quick and make sure you start your weekend off right. Remember if you are new to the clinic your first massage is 20% off!

Book online using the link in our bio.

Hello everyone 👋

As it has been a while and there are many new faces to the page recently I thought I would reintroduce myself with 5 facts you may not know:

🌼 I have been working in the Women’s Health/Pelvic Health Physiotherapy space for over a decade now. I did an elective placement as a university student at the Mater Mothers Hospital in Brisbane and I completed my Introductory course as a new grad and have never stopped learning since!

🌼 I am originally from Townsville (born and raised) but lived overseas in London for 4.5 years. During that time I was lucky enough to be able to travel to 25+ countries

🌼 I have a fur child 😂 my dog Cooper is a 2 year old border collie and the vast majority of my income/time goes towards making sure he has the life he deserves 🐶

🌼 As a teenager I participated in martial arts and worked hard to get my second degree black belt in Choi Kwang Do

🌼 I was high school music captain, played the violin and piano and sung in the choir and jazz band. Now my singing is only reserved for the car or shower.

I hope this gives a little bit of insight into my world. It has been so great getting to work with people everyday to help them feel better. I hope I am lucky enough to be able to do this job for many years to come.

Want to to know exactly what’s discussed in our antenatal classes from a physiotherapy perspective?

Our lovely women’s health physiotherapist Corinne discusses all things concerning your physical health both during pregnancy and postpartum including but not limited to:

🌻 How to look after your pelvic health during pregnancy
🌻 How to correctly complete perineal stretching
🌻 Caring for your pelvic floor in the early postpartum period
🌻 Early intervention strategies for DRAM (abdominal muscle separation)
🌻 Stitches care postpartum (vaginal delivery)
🌻 Stitches care postpartum (Caesarian delivery)
🌻 Simple stretches to ease neck and shoulder tension often caused by feeding
🌻 Practical advice on return to exercise

Keep an eye out later this week for our post detailing what is included in our classes from an occupational therapy point of view!

Just another reminder our dates for the first half of the year are:
🌼 Saturday 24th of February
🌼 Saturday 23rd of March
🌼 Saturday 20th of April
🌼 Saturday 1st of June

To book in to one of our sessions visit the link in our bio!

🎉 Massage bookings are open for 2024 🎉

Monique our highly professional therapist has over 23 years of massage experience.

Her services include Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage and Lymphatic Massage.

Book online using the link in our bio or simply call the clinic on (07) 4569 6245.

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🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

Cooper and I would like to say a huge thank you for all of the continued support in 2023.

Bring on 2024! 🎉

Looking for that last minute Christmas gift? 🎄

Good news! We are offering remedial massage gift vouchers but at 20% off our normal massage prices.

Give the gift of relaxation this Christmas.

A gift voucher for 1 x 60 minute remedial massage is $88

AND

A gift voucher for 2 x 60 minute remedial massages is $176.

Contact the clinic on 07 4569 6245 to find out how to purchase and redeem your voucher.

🚨🚨 🚨20% off your initial massage consultation 🚨🚨🚨

This includes:
➡️ Remedial massage
➡️ Sports massage
➡️ Pregnancy massage
➡️ Lymphatic drainage massage (please let us know in the notes section of the online booking as sometimes this may require a longer appointment)

Get in quick as this special is only running for the month of October

🚨 🚨 20% off Initial Remedial Massage 🚨 🚨

What better way to start the month and introduce Remedial Massage to our list of services than by providing 20% off initial remedial massages for the month of October!

Bookings are available online (link in bio) or feel free to call (07) 4569 6245.

Wholesome Physiotherapy Taking a wholistic approach to health care.

Services:
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Sports Inju

🚨🚨 Exciting announcement 🚨🚨

We are so excited to announce that we are now able to offer Remedial Massage as part of our services!

Our Massage therapist Monique has 23 years of experience in the massage and natural therapy fields.

We cannot wait to expand our services! Bookings are open now online by visiting the link in our bio or by calling (07) 4569 6245.

Osteoporosis vs osteopaenia

What’s the difference?

Osteopaenia is often the beginning of osteoporosis. The density of the bone has often become weaker and more susceptible of breaking. If left untreated osteopaenia can progress to osteoporosis.

Ideally early detection is key. Particularly if you have a family history of osteoporosis.

You can ask your GP about getting a bone density scan to keep an eye on your bone health.

🌸🌸 Birth Preparation 🤰🤰

In honor of women’s health week I thought it was only fitting to launch Wholesome’s newest appointment type- Birth Preparation.

This appointment is for any expectant mothers who feel they need a little more information about how to physically prepare themselves for birth and how to best look after yourself in the initial postpartum period.

This appointment is 45mins and is most suitable for women around 34 weeks (the closer to this time the better as sometimes you birth sooner than anticipated 😅) so that the information is fresh in your mind and the tips given in the appointment are practical and can be implemented straight away.

You can book a birth preparation appointment online using the link in our bio or by calling (07) 4569 6245.

🚽 Constipation 🚽

An issue which plagues many and often people feel they just have to live with it.

This is not the case!

A multi-factorial approach including visiting a women’s health physio is often the best way to achieve long term success. Chronic constipation can lead to a myriad of other pelvic floor issues and if addressed sooner rather than later these are completely preventable.

Wanting to rebuild abdominal strength postpartum?

Here are some exercise ideas. All of these exercises can easily be regressed if they are too challenging.

As always speak to a qualified women’s health physio for specific medical advice and a program that is best suited to you individual needs.

When should I see a Women’s Health Physio after pregnancy 🤰

Basically anytime from six weeks onwards!

There is an exception to the six week rule:

🌻 If during birth you were told that you sustained an OASI (obstetric a**l sphincter injury OR a 3rd or 4th degree tear) then ideally we would love to see you at around 3 weeks postpartum. Note a vaginal examination is not performed at this time however a visual examination and other assessments can be. Ideally getting the right management and advice to you sooner can really assist with your recovery.

🌻The other exception is if you notice/feel that anything is not normal or particularly concerning you can contact your women’s health physio sooner.

When should I see a Women’s Health Physio during pregnancy?

The short answer… anytime from the second trimester onwards!

If we can screen for any risk factors (pelvic floor or otherwise) earlier in pregnancy there is more time to make changes which can help with labour and birth outcomes.

It is estimated that approximately 1/3 of women will reflexively contract their pelvic floor when told to relax. Which is not ideal if planning for a vaginal delivery. Working with a pelvic floor PT can help increase awareness of what the pelvic floor is doing and help with ‘down training’ or relaxing the pelvic floor in preparation for birth.

In addition a women’s health PT should be able to offer advice on how to best care and nurture for your changing body to prevent any unwanted injuries and general aches and pains.

Get to know the wonderful team!

Corinne is the Director and Clinical Lead Physiotherapist of Wholesome Physiotherapy. Corinne has gained a wealth of experience over 10 years working in hospital and private practice settings both here in North Queensland and overseas. Prior to opening Wholesome Physiotherapy Corinne was working as the Women’s Health Physiotherapist for the Mater Hospital in Townsville. Corinne’s love for women’s health began when she was a student attending placement at the Mater Mother’s Hospital in Brisbane. Corinne has since completed countless training courses through the WHTA (Women’s Health Training Association) the most recent of which was Advanced Birth Choices. Corinne opened the doors of Wholesome Physiotherapy just over 1 year ago and is thoroughly enjoying educating women throughout the lifespan on how to make informed decisions about their pelvic health so that they can live their best lives.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Pregnancy to Parenthood Townsville 🎉

Townsville’s first multidisciplinary antenatal education class. Three local businesses:
Wholesome Physiotherapy

Midwife Zoe
are coming together to offer a holistic, comprehensive and empowering education session to help you best prepare for birth and beyond.

This class is for you if you are an expecting a baby and want a bit more knowledge about how to care for your physical and mental health and how to make informed choices throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

This program has been designed to compliment your regular antenatal education but including many more topics parents wish they knew before commencing the exciting new chapter of parenthood.

To book your spot head to the link in our bio and book online! We cannot wait to meet and empower the new mums of Townsville!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected]

Also feel free to share with any of your expectant friends.

🤰Should I exercise during pregnancy 🤰

The short answer…yes!

The Australian Government Department of Health has released guidelines surrounding safe exercise and remaining active during pregnancy.

Of course every woman is different and will have different needs, pre-pregnancy levels of fitness, energy levels etc but remaining active throughout your pregnancy can have some great benefits.
Some of which include:

🌻 decreased risk of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy induced hypertension
🌻 reduced back and pelvic pain
🌻 increased energy
🌻 prevention and management of urinary incontinence
🌻 stress relief

As always if you are unsure whether or not you should be exercising during your pregnancy please check with your birth provider or women’s health physio.

🔈 We are hiring 🔈

Wholesome Physiotherapy is looking to expand the team!

We are looking for a Remedial Massage Therapist who is passionate about helping people better their health. The clinic is modern and situated in the Bayside Complex in Belgian Gardens alongside other like-minded businesses passionate about people’s health and well being. Our treatments and current skill set are based around a combination of manual and rehabilitation focused therapy.

The applicant must:
🌻 Have relevant and up to date massage therapy qualifications
🌻 If necessary be able to provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation
🌻 MMA registration highly desirable
🌻 Experience with pregnancy massage highly desirable

Flexible working hours and competitive rates of pay available!

If this sounds like you please send your cv to:
[email protected]

Please also like and share if you know of someone appropriate.

❌❌ Leaking with a cough or sneeze is common but NOT normal ❌❌

One more time for the people in the back 👏

Please do not let anyone tell you that it is normal or just the way things are now because you’ve had kids or because you are getting older 🙄

The causes of stress incontinence can be multi factorial and seeing a Women’s Health Physio can help so much!

🎉🎉 Wholesome Physiotherapy turns 1! 🎉🎉

I cannot believe it has been a whole year since I first opened the doors. Thank you to everyone who has visited in the last year and showed continued support. It really does mean the world.

To celebrate I am having a first birthday giveaway which has been contributed to so kindly by some of my friends here at the Bayside Complex.

The winner will receive:
🌻 20% of your next consult with us
🌻 A 5 class pack from
🌻 2 x coffee vouchers from
🌻 1 x gift voucher from

TO ENTER:
1. Follow all 4 accounts




2. Like this post
3. TAG 2 friends (each comment = multiple entries)

🌻 Share this photo in your story and tag us (otherwise I can’t see it!)

Open to Townsville locals only

Ends Monday 31st of July at 5pm AEST. The winner will be announced shortly after. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram. Good luck!

Unsure of what to expect at your 6 week postnatal appointment with your physiotherapist 🤷‍♀️

Read this post to find out exactly what goes on in this appointment.

Feel free to share this with someone who is unsure about what to expect!

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Corinne by calling (07) 4569 6245 or you can book an appointment online by clicking the link in our bio.

Are you suffering from coccyx pain?

Coccyx pain can be really stubborn if left untreated. Seeking advice and treatment from a Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help alleviate the pain quickly and get you back to doing the things you love sooner.

To book an appointment visit our website (link in bio) or call (07) 4569 6245 to speak with Corinne today.

We have excellent news!

We can now accept plan managed and self-managed NDIS participants.

In clinic and home visit appointments available. Contact the clinic on (07) 4569 6245 to find out more!

*Please note we are unable to see NDIA managed participants and those under the age of 18*

🤰 Can I prepare my pelvic floor for birth? 🤰

Yes you absolutely can! A Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help you with pelvic floor muscle training (including down training) of your pelvic floor as well as guidance on the correct technique for perineal stretching.

Both of these have been shown to reduce labour duration, decrease the likelihood of developing incontinence and decrease the risk of a significant birth injury.

If you have any questions about how a Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help you prepare for labour and delivery contact the clinic by calling (07) 4569 6245 or visiting the link in our bio.

Initial Physiotherapy Appointment.

That’s right here at Wholesome Physiotherapy we specialize in women’s health physiotherapy AND musculoskeletal physiotherapy!

Meaning we can treat your sore back/shoulder/ knee you name it!

What is this appointment for?
Any muscle/joint/tendon concern. For anyone who as an injury or just any unusual aches and pains that you would like looked into.

How long is this appointment?
The appointment is 45 mins long and includes a thorough assessment and treatment of the area of concern.

What is the cost of this appointment?
The cost of the appointment is $120. We also have a HICAPS machine on site for instant health insurance claims. We also accept DVA, WorkCover and Chronic Disease Management Plans (prices will vary).

If you would like to book an Initial Physiotherapy Appointment please visit our website (link in bio) or call (07) 4569 6245.

🐣 Happy Easter everyone! 🐣

Wishing everyone a safe and happy (and well deserved!) long weekend.

The clinic will be closed from Friday 7th - Monday 10th of April.

Bookings remain available online via the link in our bio.

Perineal Massage

This is great news for all expectant mums out there planning a vaginal delivery.

If you are unsure about how to properly complete perineal massage or how it can help you please book an appointment to see a qualified women’s health physio.

Referenced study: Antenatal perineal massage benefits in reducing perineal trauma and postpartum morbidities: a systematic review and meta-a**lysis of randomized controlled trials (Abdelhakim et al 2020)