Physiotherapy for women of all ages & stages of life
From pregnancy and postnatal recovery to pelvic floor health and everyday injuries. Personalised physiotherapy to help you move with confidence again.
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Personalised assessment and treatment for bladder, bowel, prolapse and pelvic floor concerns. We’ll help you feel comfortable, confident and in control again.
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Persistent Pelvic Pain
Personalised care for pelvic pain, including pain during sex, we use an individual approach to help you find relief and feel more at ease and confident in your body.
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Pregnancy & Postnatal Care
Physio-led support and guidance through pregnancy and beyond, from managing aches or pain to rebuilding strength and safely returning to exercise.
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Pessary Fitting & Support
Supportive pessary fittings to help relieve prolapse symptoms such as urinary incontinence and pain. We’ll give you clear, professional guidance and ongoing support.
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General Physiotherapy
Individual treatment and tailored rehab guidance for everyday pain, injury or movement concerns, helping you move with ease and confidence again.
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Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Personalised, strength-focused physiotherapy to support bone health, improve balance and reduce the risk of falls & fractures.
You’re not alone.
It can be hard to seek help but you shouldn’t have to let pain and discomfort impact your lifestyle. These are just some of the common concerns we support women to manage.
Or call to book on (02) 6516 0655
Empower Physio For Women
Who We Are
Meet our EPFW team of experienced women’s health physiotherapists. We’re passionate about supporting women in Port Macquarie, Kempsey and beyond through every stage of life.
With expertise in pelvic health, pregnancy and postnatal care, our approach combines evidence-based treatment with genuine care so you can feel comfortable, understood and empowered in your empowered.
What to Expect
Wondering what to expect during your first appointment with us?
Listen
We take the time to listen carefully and truly understand your health goals & challenges.
Assess
We assess with questions and physical examination so we can properly understand your body.
Empower
We help you feel better informed about your condition and the treatment options available.
Treat
We guide you through a personalised treatment plan and provide ongoing support as you need it.
Or call to book on (02) 6516 0655
Classes & Packages
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ONERO® Program
An evidence-based exercise program developed by The Bone Clinic to stimulate bone development and prevent osteoporotic fractures and falls. We are a proud affiliate and run regular ONERO® training sessions at Miss Motivator fitness studio in Port Macquarie.
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Pregnancy & Postnatal Packages
We offer three streams of pregnancy and postnatal care which combine different levels of physiotherapy support, helpful products, exercise classes, education and more to support you during these child-bearing stages of life.
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Born Ready Workshops
We are proud to deliver these face to face workshops at our Port Macquarie practice. Developed by the team at Born Ready, this course aims to empower you towards your best birth by equipping you with practical and powerful knowledge and strategies you can apply during labour and birth.
A collaborative approach to women’s health.
At EPFW, we work closely with trusted local providers including Holistic Women’s Health, Miss Motivator Fitness Studio and Bloom Pilates Boutique to support women in Port Macquarie and surrounds through all stages of life including pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic health and return to exercise.
We’re also proud to be aligned with a range of leading professional organisations, ensuring the care we provide is current, informed and evidence-based.
FAQs for Patients & Referrers:
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No, but if you have one it is always welcomed.
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If your chosen health fund cover has the appropriate extras, then yes. You have the option to pay upfront and then claim directly through your health fund (many of the major health funds have a user friendly app that performs this function) or at the time of payment through a program called Tyro in which you will be asked to pay the gap fee upfront.
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EPFW is fully equipped to offer telehealth appointments. If you are unable to physically attend an apppointment, please ask Erin about this option for you.
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Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule your appointment. You can notify by text message, email or phone call.
If you provide less than 24 hours notice, a cancellation fee of $30.00 may be charged. If you do not arrive for your appointment and fail to provide notice, a fee equal to 50% of the consultation price will be charged.
If you are running late, please give as much notice as possible. We will attempt to accommodate you, however, if there is a patient booked immediately after you, your appointment may understandably be cut short.
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Yes.
Please note: you will be charged the full cost of the session and refunded the value of the benefit from Medicare (as current for May 2026 this is equal to $61.80)
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If you are presenting for a pelvic floor issue (such as POP, incontinence, pelvic pain, etc) in many cases, an internal examination is the best way to be able to accurately assess and deterrmine the best management plan to help you. You will always be fully educated on what is involved and what to expect and the examination will only go ahead with your informed consent.
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Generally speaking, one in four women will likely have their period at any one time. Having your period does not affect assessment or treatment, which means you can still have your assessment at that time of the month. If you have an extremely painful or heavy period and are uncomfortable, then the assessment can be delayed to another time. You can still attend your appointment and complete other types of assessment or education.
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Whilst GP Chronic Condition Management Plans are welcomed and accepted, Empower Physio For Women is not a bulk-billing practice. Patients will be charged a gap. In select cases and with appropriate justification from the referring GP, an alternate arrangement may be considered.
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Referrals are accepted by email to admin@epfw.com.au
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Yes.
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Yes, in select cases where our skills as jointly a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and pelvic floor/ women's health physiotherapist are relevant.
Please note: We currently have two fee schedules in place. All of our physios have undergone specialised women's health training that is not included in standard undergraduate physiotherapy training and are highly trained. In saying this, Erin has gone on to complete a higher level of post-graduate university training and is now recognised as an APA Titled Womens, Mens and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. Given this, we have adjusted the fees accordingly.Fee schedule for Brie and Cianna:
Initial Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Assessment (60 minutes) = $180
Follow-up Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Review (30 minutes) = $100
Initial General Physiotherapy Assessment (30 minutes) = $105
Follow up General Physiotherapy Review (30 minutes) = $100
Fee schedule for Erin:
Initial Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Assessment (60 minutes) = $200
Follow-up Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Review (30 minutes) = $110
Initial General Physiotherapy Assessment (30 minutes) = $115
Follow up General Physiotherapy Review (30 minutes) = $110
Want to book an appointment or find out more about us?
Or call us on (02) 6516 0655
Products We Love & Recommend
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Archies Thongs
Physiotherapist designed footwear that provides specialised arch support in timeless styles you actually want to wear.
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TENS Machine
A user-friendly, portable device that can be used for pain relief or to help treat bladder and bowel urgency and frequency.
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Yung Bod C-Section Kits
These kits can help improve sensitivity of the C-section scar area as well as the look of post-delivery skin.
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BIEN Pelvic Wands
Shaped to provide effective support for perineal massage as well as pain with deep pelvic floor muscles.
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Femmeze® Vaginal Trainer
A safe, easy and convenient tool that can be used by women as part of the care and self-management of a rectocele.
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Pelvic Weights & Trainers
Designed for strengthening pelvic floor muscles in women seeking to improve bladder control and strengthen vaginal walls.
Ready to feel empowered and move with confidence again?
Book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists today.
Or call to book on (02) 6516 0655