Amy is the Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Amy enjoys being part of their multidisciplinary Persistent Pelvic Pain Service, as well as treating other pelvic floor dysfunction issues. Amy consults at both the CBD and Clayton clinics.
Amy has worked in the area of Women’s Health and Continence for almost 30 years. Amy worked for 17 years at The Mercy Hospital for Women and was involved in direct patient care and clinical research. At the Mercy Hospital Amy was an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the Urogynaecology Unit.
Amy has been involved in research investigating transcutaneous tibial and sacral nerve stimulation for treatment of overactive bladder. Amy uses this treatment with appropriate patients in her clinic. Her other research involvement has been the role of physiotherapy management before and after Botox to the pelvic floor muscles.
Amy enjoys teaching undergraduate physiotherapy students and is also involved in tutoring on the Masters of Pelvic Health, and the Post Graduate Pelvic Floor and Continence courses at The University of Melbourne.
Amy has special interests in persistent pelvic pain, endometriosis, bladder pain, voiding dysfunction, urinary and faecal incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse management, as well as pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation during the pregnancy/postnatal period, perimenopause/menopause and older age. Please note: Amy does not fit vaginal pessaries.
| Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | $250 | $70.95 (with care plan) |
| Review consultation | $130 | $70.95 (with care plan) |