FEEL YOUR BEST, AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.
Women’s bodies change — through adolescence, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond.
Embody is a pelvic health physiotherapy practice dedicated to supporting women through these seasons with clarity, care and respect for you as a whole person.
My approach is practical, evidence-based and grounded in treatment that feels supportive rather than prescriptive. This is care that meets you where you are — with clear guidance, considered pacing and a focus on helping you feel more comfortable, capable and at home in your body.
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Meet the Founder
HEY, I'M SARAH!
I graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2017 and returned home to work in the Mount Gambier community. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from many walks of life, with a growing focus on women’s health.
My passion for working with women led me to pursue further training, and in 2021 I began a Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health) at Curtin University, graduating in 2023. I received Australian Physiotherapy Association Titling in 2025.
I'm proud to be offering specialised services to our community. At the heart of my work is a belief in practical, compassionate care — meeting you where you are, and supporting you with clarity, evidence-based practice, and respect for your lived experience.
Alongside my clinical training, I hold qualifications in exercise, including a Certificate IV in Pilates (Mat and Reformer) and a Diploma of Clinical Pilates through Breathe Education in Melbourne. Movement plays a central role in my life and my work, and I’m deeply supportive of women finding ways to move that feel sustainable, enjoyable and realistic for their lives. I believe the best exercise is the one that actually gets done — and my role is to help you find what feels good.
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PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
SERVICES
Pelvic health physiotherapy can be a game-changer before, during and after your pregnancy.
I have a special passion for working with women in this transition to motherhood, navigating the biggest physical changes the body will ever have.
There are HICAPS facilities in-clinic for on-the-spot health fund rebates and Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs).
PRENATAL
Get support for your pregnancy related aches and pains, or guidance on how to continue to exercise to support you and your baby.
You can have your pelvic floor muscles assessed to understand how to best prepare for birth, and your individualised risk of birth injury.
BIRTHED: ANTENATAL LEARNING
We see birth as another really big life experience — let us help you and your partner prepare for birth and early parenthood.
Join Hannah and I for our in-person, four lesson programme:
Lesson One | Birth Basics
Lesson Two | Preparing Your Body
Lesson Three | Preparing Your Mind
Lesson Four | Connecting With Your Baby
POSTPARTUM
You deserve postpartum care that goes beyond the six week check.
Suitable from 4-16 weeks, the postpartum check will help you understand your birth, your risk factors for pelvic floor issues, and how to move through your recovery.
EMBRACE: CONNECTED MOTHERS
Community and connection are vital to the experience of motherhood. Join Taegan and I for our Move + Meet sessions, run weekly during the school terms:
Tuesday 10:00am | Mat Pilates and Mat Stretch classes
Friday 9:00am | Walking Together
WHY IS THERE A WAITLIST?
We're all experiencing the ripple effects of a strained health system. When Embody opened in January 2024, there was quickly incredible demand.
My priority is to serve prenatal and postpartum women in a time-sensitive season of life. For all other pelvic health physiotherapy, there is a 2-3 month wait for an initial appointment.
I understand this can feel unhelpful, but it is important and necessary to ensure the quality and sustainability of my work.
Thank you for understanding!
PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY for women
SERVICES
Women deserve support that sees them as a whole person - not a body part, a condition, or an issue. Pelvic health physiotherapy can be the key that unlocks that support.
There are HICAPS facilities in-clinic for on-the-spot health fund rebates and Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs).
PERSISTENT PELVIC PAIN
Pelvic health physiotherapy can help if you have (or are waiting to be diagnosed with):
Endometrosis
Adenomyosis
Vulvodynia
Vaginismus
Or you're struggling with:
Painful periods or ovulation causing you to miss school and/or work or with abdominal, low back and leg pain
Painful sexual experiences or are unable to enjoy comfortable sexual penetration
Pain when you go to the toilet, chronic urinary tract infections or constipation
INCONTINENCE
Leaking wee, wind or poo is common - up to 50% of women will experience incontinence at some stage in their life.
While common, incontinence is not something you have to “just live with”. It is not a normal or inevitable part of being a woman, and with the right guidance and treatment, many women are able to significantly reduce symptoms and feel more in control of their bodies again.
PROLAPSE
Pelvic organ prolapse happens when one or more of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus or bowel) move down because the muscles and connective tissues that support them have been strained.
This can cause a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or a bulge in the vagina, as well as bladder or bowel changes.
Prolapse is common — particularly after pregnancy, birth, hormonal changes or over time — and it looks and feels different for every woman.
With the right support, many women can manage their symptoms effectively and feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
PERIMENOPAUSE
Reading this and thinking... all of the above? Perimenopause is a big physical transition that can present challenges in body and mind. Holistic pelvic health physiotherapy can help you chart your path through.
SUPPORt THROUGH MOVEMENT
CLINICAL EXERCISE
Exercise is vital to our health and wellbeing, but so many women have not yet found the joy of movement.
Using Pilates equipment and principles, as well as weight bearing exercise, resistance training and balance, we can work together to find what feels good for you.
There are HICAPS facilities in-clinic for on-the-spot health fund rebates.
INDIVIDUAL
Perfect for beginners, or people who have health challenges that require extra support.
SMALL GROUP
For 3-4 people, small group classes provide supervision with the bonus of care and community. This service is currently paused as the waitlist for pelvic health services is a priority.
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Birthed: Antenatal Learning
A FREE GIFT FOR YOU
FREE PREGNANCY CLASS
Birthed: Antenatal Learning is our research informed, whole person approach to pregnancy and birth education.
Lesson Zero | Feeling Your Best, While You're Pregnant is a 30 minute lesson that covers pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, the Australian pregnancy exercise guidelines, and some tips on how to navigate information overload.
JOIN US FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Four, 2hr in person lessons at Embody Women’s Health Mount Gambier.
Lesson One | Birth Basics
The anatomy (structure) and physiology (process) of birth
The role of hormones and your baby
What are contractions and why do they hurt?
Stages of labour
Lesson Two | Preparing Your Body
Perineal massage and preparing the pelvic floor
What are birth injuries?
Opening the hips
Optimal maternal positioning for labour and birth
Lesson Three | Preparing Your Mind
Control vs Influence
The cascade of assistance
Birth Skills for productive pain
The prepared partner
Your Birth Blueprint
Lesson Four | Connecting With Your Baby (with Hannah Milstead of Milky Chance Breastfeeding, IBCLC)
How is milk made?
Skin-to-skin
Your baby’s weight – gains, losses, nappies
Supply + demand
Baby’s sleep
Normal newborn behaviour
WHY LEARN WITH US?
Meet Sarah:
A pelvic health physiotherapist passionate about supporting women pre and postnatally. With a lifespan view of your body (especially your pelvic floor) and a soft spot for helping women prepare for birth, she can engage with your journey and guide you to feeling your best.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of South Australia, 2017)
Master of Clinical Physiotherapy | Continence and Pelvic Health (Curtin University, 2024)
Titled Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health
5 years experience tutoring anatomy and physiology at the University of South Australia, Mount Gambier (Foundation Studies)
Meet Hannah:
A lactation consultant with a deep passion for empowering women on their breastfeeding journeys. With a compassionate and holistic approach, Hannah blends evidence based practice and neuroprotective developmental cate to find what works best for mums and babies in a non-judgmental and nurturing way.
Bachelor of Nursing (University of South Australia, 2016)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2024)
Neuroprotective Developmental Care practitioner (2022)
YOUR INVESTMENT
Your investment for Birthed is $400.
This includes:
Four in-person lessons at Embody, with printed notes to take home
Nourishing snacks
Resources: Birth Plan Blueprint, Sarah’s Recommended Resources, What to expect in the first 6 weeks after a vaginal birth and local pregnancy, birth and parenting
Value:
This equates to $100 per lesson ($50 per person, per couple) — I’ve done the maths on this for you:
2 hours in clinic with Sarah is valued at $360
2 hours home visit with Hannah is valued at $200
Birthed is over $1200 worth of birth and body education for 30% of the investment to ensure more soon-to-be parents have access to this essential knowledge. You deserve to go into this transition feeling informed and empowered.
WHEN IS IT?
Birthed is available four times in 2026.
Friday 6:00pm to 8:00pm — Lesson One | Birth Basics
Sunday 2:00pm to 4:00pm — Lesson Two | Preparing Your Body
Friday 6:00pm to 8:00pm — Lesson Three | Preparing Your Mind
Sunday 2:00pm to 4:00pm — Lesson Four | Connecting With Your Baby
Round One | Autumn
13/15 March
20/22 March
Round Two | Early Winter
12/14 June
19/21 June
Round Three | Late Winter
21/23 August
28/30 August
Round Four | Spring
6/8 November
13/15 November
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