Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect your daily life in many ways. Our specialised physiotherapist is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

Our goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and in control of your body.

Pessary Fitting

A pessary is a small, soft silicone device that sits inside the vagina to support the pelvic organs. It's a simple, non-surgical option that can make a real difference for pelvic organ prolapse, that feeling of heaviness, bulging, or "something coming down" and for some types of bladder leakage.

Pessaries come in many shapes and sizes, and the right one depends on your individual anatomy, your symptoms, and your lifestyle. There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all pessary, which is why fitting is done in person by a trained clinician rather than ordered off the shelf.

Why women choose a pessary

• To manage prolapse symptoms without surgery
• To support pelvic organs during high-impact activity, like running or playing with the kids
• As a bridge while building pelvic floor strength through physiotherapy
• For added confidence and comfort in everyday life, at any age or stage

What to expect at your appointment

Your fitting appointment starts with a conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals, followed by an internal assessment so we can choose the right shape and size. We'll often try a few options to find the best fit, then check that it's comfortable while you move, cough, and bear down.

If you'd like to manage the pessary yourself, we'll teach you how to insert, remove, and clean it. Some pessaries are designed to come out for cleaning a couple of times a week; others can be left in for longer and managed at routine clinic visits if you'd prefer we look after that side of things. We'll book a follow-up a couple of weeks later to make sure everything is sitting well and to answer any questions that come up once you're living with it day to day.

Ongoing care

Pessary care doesn't stop at the fitting. We recommend regular check-ins to confirm the fit is still right many women find they need a size adjustment in the first year and to look after the health of the vaginal tissue over time.

Trained with leading pelvic health educators

Liz has completed advanced training in pessary assessment and fitting through Dr Melissa Davidson, a specialist physiotherapist in pelvic health and a recognised clinical educator in this field, giving you confidence you're in well-trained hands.