Who are we.

Meet our team of experienced physiotherapists who are passionate about empowering women and providing support through every stage of life.

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Founder & Director

Erin Reardon

Erin is the founder of Empower Physio, which she started in March 2021.

Erin has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a Masters in Continence and Pelvic Health with Distinction and multiple courses in women’s health through the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA). She is also recognised as a Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist by the Australian Physiotherapist Association.

Erin is passionate about learning and using her knowledge to improve the quality of life of her patients. She believes the best part about her job is the feeling of satisfaction knowing she has helped someone.

“It is such a gift to be able to hear some-body's story and then use my skills to be able to problem solve and work through the issue with them.”

Erin grew up in the close-knit community of Temora in rural NSW but has proudly called Port Macquarie home since 2019. She enjoys spending her downtime with her husband (James), their son (Lachie) and their puppy (Abbie).

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Physiotherapist

Cianna Slenders

Cianna joined the Empower Physio team in 2024. She has a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Kinesiology. She has also completed multiple women’s health courses through the APA.

Cianna’s passion for women’s health, combined with her ability to make her patients feel heard and at ease have made her a perfect fit for the team at Empower Physio For Women.

Outside of work, Cianna loves being active in any way that feels good for her body on that day - whether it's swimming, pilates, lifting weights or pole dancing.

“I try not to take myself too seriously and love to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.”

Born and raised in Western Canada, Cianna has called Port Macquarie home since 2022. She plans to continue enjoying the beautiful region with her husband Benny and their chunky cat, Cream Soda.

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Physiotherapist

Brianna Seward

Brie joined the team at Empower Physio For Women in 2024. She has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy as well as a range of women’s health courses through the APA and WHTA.

Brie believes that knowledge is power. She is passionate about helping her patients understand their body and what is causing their symptoms in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Brie is a true local - born and raised in Port Macquarie. She is well and truly settled into the beautiful lifestyle here with her husband (Dylan) and their daughter (Daisy), as well as their dogs (Luna & Cosmo), and their cat (Gracie).

Work with us.

We are always on the lookout for like-minded practitioners across the medical, allied, and preventative and supportive health fields who align with our values and champion high-quality, women-centred care. If you are as passionate about supporting women as we are, and feel you may be a good fit for our team, we would love to hear from you.

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FAQs for Patients & Referrers:

No, but if you have one it is always welcomed.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.

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.
Referrals are accepted by email to admin@epfw.com.au
Yes.
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