Fran Merlo
Women's and Men's Health Physio, Rehab Physio, Service Lead
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
The biggest women's health team in the UK
Pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy
Pregnancy asks a great deal of the body and so does everything that comes after. From the physical changes, to pelvic floor health and feeling yourself again, our team is here for the whole journey.
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Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor changes are a normal part of pregnancy, but that doesn't mean you have to simply live with them.
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Pre & postnatal pilates
Pilates with specialist guidance on what's right for your stage of pregnancy or postnatal recovery.
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Breastfeeding support
Breastfeeding is natural, but it isn't always easy. We're here to listen and help.
Supporting you through pregnancy and beyond
Pregnancy and postnatal recovery bring some of the biggest physical changes the body ever goes through. Back and pelvic pain, breastfeeding, the exhaustion of the early weeks, the uncertainty of not knowing when it's right to return to exercise, and sometimes all of it at once.
What women often tell us is that they wish they'd come sooner. That they'd been managing something for months, or been told it was normal when it didn't feel that way. Our team take the time to listen to how you're feeling, build a picture of what's actually going on, and shape a plan around what you need. A lot of women come to us wanting to get back to being active, to running or the gym or simply moving freely again, and that's exactly the kind of goal we build around. Whether you're eight weeks pregnant, eight weeks postnatal, or somewhere further along than either, you're in the right place.
Booking an assessment
Our specialist Women's Health physiotherapists are here to listen and support you across all our clinics, that's across London, as well as Lindfield and Poole. Book online through our self-pay options or insurance, or call us to discuss your needs and find the most convenient appointment for you.
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Our services
We listen, understand, and empathise to ensure every patient feels heard.
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Pregnancy massage
A little time that's entirely yours, before everything changes. Our pregnancy massage is safe, gentle, and designed around the particular demands each trimester places on the body.
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Breastfeeding support
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it isn't always easy, and the gap between how you expected it to feel and how it actually feels can be a difficult one to sit with. We can work with your existing medical team with hands-on treatment and practical guidance for blocked ducts and mastitis, giving you the support that makes a real difference in those early weeks and beyond.
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Pelvic floor physiotherapy
Pelvic floor issues are common and treatable, whether you're experiencing leaking, pressure, pain, or simply want to understand your body better, our team are here to help, with the kind of care that takes what you're going through seriously.
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Pessary fitting
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around half of all women at some point in their lifetime, and yet it's one of the least talked about conditions we see. A pessary can make a significant difference to how you feel day to day, and our clinicians will take the time to make sure it's the right option for you, fitted carefully, and followed up properly.
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Pregnancy and postnatal pilates
Pilates can be one of the best things you can do for your body during pregnancy and in the months that follow. The key is doing it safely and at the right pace, which is why all our Pilates instructors are also qualified physiotherapists who listen, learn, and curate personalised pilates sessions around what your body actually needs.
Meet our women's health team
Every physiotherapist has been chosen for their expertise and ability to make a difference.
Amy Yates
Group Director, Men & Women's Health, Pilates
Pilates and classes
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Clara Judit
Women's Health Physio, Pilates Physio, TMJ Specialist
Women's health physiotherapy
Jaw pain (TMJ) physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Stephanie Ly
Manual Physio, Pilates Physio, Rehab Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Maria Viner
Manual Physio, Pilates Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Ailsa Lant
Manual Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Rosie Griffioen
Clinic Director, Manual Physio, Women's Health Physio, Pilates Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Kayleigh Robinson
Clinic Director, Consultant Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Becky Withycombe
Consultant Hand Therapist, Service Lead, Women's Health Physio
Women's health physiotherapy
Hand & wrist physiotherapy
Larissa Christian
Consultant Physiotherapist, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Geetanjali Karia
Clinic Director, Men & Women's Health, Pilates Physio, Manual Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Lucy Burrows
Consultant Men's Health Physio, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Jenny Constable
Consultant Men's Health Physio, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Karina Murphy
Consultant Rehab Physiotherapist, Men's Health Physio, Pilates Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Veronica Itinger
Performance Physio, Pilates Physio, Rehab Physio, Running Specialist, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Pricing
Clear pricing across all our services, with easy booking through insurance or self-pay.
Women's health initial assessment | 1-hour
£165
Postnatal body check | 1-hour
£165
* Note: Prices may vary when booking depending on availability of Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
Women's health initial assessment | 1-hour
£100
Postnatal body check | 1-hour
£100
* Note: Prices may vary when booking depending on availability of Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
FAQs
As early as you need to. Some women come in the first trimester with pelvic girdle pain, others later to prepare for birth. We'd encourage every woman to come in for a postnatal check at six weeks, whether or not anything feels wrong, because it's often the point where things that have been quietly building become clearer and easier to address. But it's never too late, we see women a year or more after delivery and there's still a great deal we can do.
We see a wide range of pregnancy-related conditions including pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, rib and thoracic pain, and pelvic floor changes including leaking and pressure. We also support women with diastasis recti, both during pregnancy and in postnatal recovery, and work alongside midwives and obstetricians where that's helpful.
Your first appointment will be a thorough assessment of how your body is recovering. Your clinician will ask about your birth experience, how you're feeling physically, and what you'd like to get back to. Depending on what's brought you in, this may include an internal examination, though that's always explained clearly, carried out with care, and entirely your choice. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you are and a plan that's been shaped around you.
You can be seen postnatally from around six weeks after a vaginal birth, or six weeks after a caesarean section, though we'll always tailor the assessment and plan to where you are in your recovery. If you're experiencing significant pain or symptoms before that point, get in touch and we'll advise on the right next step.
Not at all. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is valuable during pregnancy too, whether you're experiencing symptoms or want to prepare your body for birth and recovery. Many women find that working on pelvic floor health during pregnancy makes a real difference to how they recover postnatally.
No. You can book directly through the Six Physio website without a GP referral. If you're using private medical insurance, it's worth checking with your insurer beforehand, as some policies require a GP referral before they'll cover treatment.
Yes. We work with most major private medical insurers and you can book directly through your insurer on our website.
Locations
12 clinics offering Pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy
Six Physio Borough
- 50 Southwark Street, London SE1 1UN
- 020 8629 1629
- Closed today
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Six Physio Chelsea
- 5 Jubilee Place, London SW3 3TD, UK
- 020 7036 0280
- Open Closes 2pm
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Six Physio Finchley Road
- The Lexington, 767 Finchley Road, London NW11 8DN, UK
- 020 3141 7474
- Open Closes 2pm
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Six Physio Fitzrovia
- 19 Foley Street, London W1W 6DW, UK
- 020 7636 6353
- Closed today
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Six Physio Kensington
- 15 Young Street, London W8 5EH, UK
- 020 7937 8877
- Open Closes 2pm
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Six Physio Lindfield
- 39 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HJ, UK
- 01444 587587
- Open Closes 2pm
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Six Physio Mansion House
- 30 Cannon Street, London, UK
- 020 3848 7070
- Closed today
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Six Physio Monument
- 24 Martin Lane, London EC4R 0DR, UK
- 020 3206 1082
- Closed today
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Six Physio Parsons Green
- 699 Fulham Road, London SW6 5UJ, UK
- 020 7371 7666
- Open Closes 2pm
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Six Physio Putney
- 254 Upper Richmond Rd, London SW15 6TQ, UK
- 020 8788 7804
- Closed
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Six Physio St James's
- 27 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9BU, UK
- 020 3833 0757
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Six Physio Wimbledon
- 57 Church Road, London SW19 5DQ, UK
- 020 8163 3781
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