Meet Our Team

Belinda Henry

Biography

While studying physiotherapy in the early 90’s my interest in Pelvic Health began. I did my elective clinical in women’s health at the Royal Women’s in Sydney. Once I completed my degree I worked in London in the post natal wards, ran aqua-natal classes and worked on the Breast Cancer ward at the Royal Marsden.

When I came home from London in 2000, I worked in a leading clinic in Bondi Junction. At this time I developed my musculoskeletal skills while working alongside some pioneering Women’s Health Physiotherapists. Soon after, the south coast beckoned and I started working at Gerringong Physiotherapy.

After the birth of my first child I truly understood the importance of the pelvic floor and pelvis. I returned to university to complete my Post Grad Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and have continued to learn through courses, podcasts and webinars since. I have now been working exclusively in Pelvic Health for 13 years and am passionate about providing caring and quality care to the people of the south coast.

Clinical interests

All things Pelvic Health

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). University of Sydney, 1996
Postgrad Cert in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy). University of Melbourne, 2007

Ongoing Professional Development

Chronic Pelvic Pain – Genitourinary and Anorectal Pain Disorders – Taryn Hallam WHTA
Pelvic floor relationship to Exercise, Sport and Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Taryn Hallam WHTA
Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Taryn Hallam WHTA
Objective Testing Course – WHTA
Advanced pessary & Gellhorn workshop with Taryn Hallam WHTA
OAB – WHTA
Predictive Pelvic Floor – WHTA
Return to Sport/Safe Exercises for PF
Nocturia – WHTA
Anorectal Pelvic Floor Symposium – WHTA
Chronic Pelvic and Perineal Pain: The Clinicians’ Perspective – RHW
Male Pelvic Floor Workshop – Newcastle University
Paediatric Continence Care – ICCS
2019 Bi Annual Pelvic Floor Research Update – Taryn Hallam WHTA
Musculosketetal Segmental and Dry Needling – APA
Advanced Management of Pregnancy and Post-Partum Issues – Michelle Lyons
Births Bumps and Beyond, RHW
Kids Bladder Day, Children’s Hospital
Exercise and Pelvic Floor Workshop, PFF
Muscle Energy Technique of Pelvis and Lsp – Barb Hungerford
Continence Foundation of Aust Conference 2018
Explain Pain – Noi Group

Clare Fitzgerald

Qualifications:

Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Mens, Womens and Childrens Pelvic Health)
Master of Physiotherapy
BSci Exercise Science

Ongoing Professional Development

WHTA Women’s Health 5 day course
WHTA Advanced Chronic Pain – Genitourinary and Anorectal Pain Disorders
WHTA Advanced Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Women through the Life Stages – Curtin University
Male Pelvic Floor Assessment and Management – Curtin University
Paediatric Bladder and bowel dysfunction – Curtin University
Advanced Management of Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders – Curtin University
NSW Pelvic Health Real Time Ultrasound Course – Dr Irmina Nahon
Birth preparation for Women’s health physiotherapists – The Physiotherapy Clinic
Pessary and POPQ Workshop – The Physiotherapy Clinic
Clinical Supervision at The Royal Women’s Hospital (Randwick) and King Edward Memorial Hospital (Perth)

What you like about being a Physiotherapist, why you do what you do?

I love working with people from all walks of life to get them back to doing the things that they love to do. I have a passion for helping people to move, be fit and healthy and get the most out of life.

Clinical Interests

Pelvic Health
Neurological conditions
Vestibular and Cardiorespiratory

Hobbies

Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
The beach
Hanging out with my family

Vanea Atwood

Qualifications

Grad. Dip. Cert. Phty. UK 1979

Biography:

I have been a treating physiotherapist for over 30 years and have extensive experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal spinal disorders and have specific clinical interest in Women’s Pelvic Health, including pre- post-natal care for women. I offer advanced assessment of pelvic floor disorders, pelvic pain, pre- postnatal assessment, treatment and care through pregnancy to a full recovery after birth.

Professional Development

Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Taryn Hallam WHTA
Objective Testing Course – WHTA
Advanced pessary workshop with Taryn Hallam WHTA
OAB – WHTA
Polestar Pilates Studio & Rehabilitation certification 2006
Clinical Pilates Level I- IV 2010 DMA Clinical Pilates
Predictive Pelvic Floor – WHTA
Return to Sport/Safe Exercises for PF WHTA
Nocturia – WHTA
Pelvic floor relationship to Exercise, Sport and Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Taryn Hallam WHTA
APA Level 1 Women’s Health Through Life stages 2021
APA Level 1 Women’s Pelvic health 2022
2019 Bi Annual Pelvic Floor Research Update – Taryn Hallam WHTA
2020 Bi Annual Research Update (The child bearing year)WHTA

I am passionate about combining my Women’s Pelvic health knowledge with my Pilates experience; with its foundations in spinal alignment and movement integration; to form the base of my approach to women and their Pelvic rehab journey.

I am available on Thursdays at our Gerringong practice.

Helen Grant

Qualifications

BSc Physiotherapy – University of Brighton, UK (2013)
Postgraduate Certificate Rehabilitation Studies: Women’s Health – University of Bradford, UK (2022)

Biography:

From the South Coast in the UK, to the South Coast of New South Wales, I am lucky enough to call Gerringong my home. After qualifying from university in the UK, I worked for the National Health Service in the busy hospital wards and outpatient clinic setting. It is here where I really developed my clinical interest in musculoskeletal injuries and ongoing management. I continued to work for the NHS for 10 years, and later in the private hospital setting, before relocating with my family to Australia.

After the birth of my two children, I experienced first hand, both the emotional and physical aspects of becoming a parent. This inspired me to further develop my expertise and specialize within Pelvic Health, working with pre and post natal care and continence management. This led to subsequent enrollment in my Post Graduate Certificate at Bradford University, which accredited me to become a full member of The Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecology Physiotherapy. I am excited to continue developing my career with ongoing enrolment of courses and continued reading.

I am passionate about helping restore my patients confidence and enjoyment in everyday life; whether that be to continue with normal daily activities, or returning to sports and achieving their personal goals.

My sporting background includes gymnastics and martial arts, however, these days I enjoy running, Pilates and yoga. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, particularly being active outdoors and exploring the local environment.

Professional Development