Qualifications and accreditations:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- MCSP registered
- Affiliate POGP member (pelvic, obstetric and gynecological physiotherapy)
- APPI Mat level 1 and 2 Pilates instructor
- Certified adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) acupuncturist
Bladder
It is thought that 1 in 3 women will suffer from bladder problems at some point in their life.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms for around 80% of women
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urge urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Increased frequency
- Pain with urinating
- Increased nocturia (night)
- Incomplete emptying
- Repeated UTIs
- BPS (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
Bowel
About 1 in 20 people experience poor bowel control. It's often not talked about, but both men and women of any age can experience altered bowel control.
- Fecal incontinence
- Flatal incontinence (reduced wind control)
- Constipation
- Bowel urgency
- Fecal staining on underwear
- Pain with bowel movement
- Anal pain
- Incomplete emptying
- Abdominal pain with constipation pregnancy
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body undergoes huge changes, physically and emotionally.
Whilst majority of the time these changes are manageable, there are still symptoms which can persist where pelvic health physiotherapy can offer huge help and relief.
- Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
- Back pain
- Rib pain
- Hip or groin pain
- Sciatica pins and needles or numbness
- Pelvic floor symptoms
- Exercising safely
- Incontinence
- Prolapse or vaginal heaviness post-natal
Postpartum
We must allow time for the body to heal after giving birth.
It is expected that you will experience aches and pains initially after giving birth, but if these persist or you experience any of the below, please get in touch.
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Sciatica
- Abdominal separation (RAD)
- Urinary incontinence
- Bowel incontinence
- Prolapse
- Birth injuries or tears
- Scar management (episiotomy or perineal or C-Section)
- Scar massage
- Returning to sexual activity
- Returning to exercise safely menopause
Menopause
A lot of changes occur during menopause.
Pelvic floor disorders can present in a number of ways and may include the following:
- Leaking of urine with coughs, sneezes, or exercise
- Leaking of urine on the way to the toilet
- Nocturia (increased frequency to urinate in the evening)
- UTIs
- Bowel urgency
- Being unable to control wind
- Constipation
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Pelvic pain
- Prolapse
Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is defined as the descent or lowering of the bladder, bowel or uterus into the vagina.
This happens because the ligaments, fascia and muscles are not holding the organs in the correct place and they start to descent.
- Cystocele (bladder)
- Urethrocele (urethra)
- Uterine (uterus)
- Enterocele (small bowel)
- Rectocele (rectum)
- Pelvic pain
Men's Health
It is estimated 11 to 34% of older men have some form of urinary incontinence (UI). 2 to 11% of older men deal with symptoms of UI every day. Some men may experience more than one type of incontinence.
- Bladder control
- Bowel control
- Nerve entrapment
- Pelvic pain
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Prostatitis
- Coccydynia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Prostectomy
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain which has lasted for six months or more is known as chronic and affects around 1 in 6 women. It can either come or go, or may be constant, and is normally more severe than normal pain.
- Vaginal pain including vaginismus and vulvodynia
- Vestibulodynia
- Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
- Pudendal nerve injury
- Intersistitial cystitis or BPS
- Coccydynia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Pelvic pain
- Endometriosis
- Scar pain (post-delivery or gynecological surgery)
- Pain post-gynecological surgery
- Lichen Sclerosis or Planus men’s health
Support and transform your employee's well-being
Packages
Being able to provide support during a woman's pregnancy and maternity leave, highlights a companies commitment to their employees. It can be a really strong way to attract and retain top talent and create a culture of inclusiveness and support across a business.
Maternity packages
- Offering pregnancy packages including initial physiotherapy MOT and follow ups
- Offering post-natal packages including initial physiotherapy MOT and follow ups
- Offering pregnancy and post-natal pilates packages/ inclusive of above packages
Did you know 1 in 4 adults don't meet the global recommended levels of physical activity?
Living a more sedentary lifestyle due to prolonged sitting during the working day is linked to increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including weight gain and obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and increased risk of all-cause mortality. Movement is essential for good health.
FourTherapy is offering ways in which you can support you employees through movement.
Employee packages
- In person or online pilates packages for all genders, ages and fitness levels.
- In person or online 'Pelvic health in the workplace' presentation. Teaching and educating employees on how best to manage their pelvic health through exercise, knowledge and stretches.
For prices and further information please get in touch below.
Testimonials
'I highly recommend Jennie as an inspirational speaker for any corporate wellness programme. Her bespoke session on workplace pelvic health was delivered in a relaxed and informative style with actionable insights on improving physical wellbeing. The team were still talking about it days later. Thanks, again Jennie!'
Rosie Zehtab, Head of Community, Illuminate Financial
Acupuncture is one of the many skills used within physiotherapy as an integrated approach to the management of pain and inflammation and as a means of stimulating the body’s own healing chemicals, in order to aid recovery and enhance rehabilitation.
I completed my training with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). The AACP is the largest professional body for acupuncture in the UK, a membership organization of Chartered Physiotherapists, practicing medical acupuncture.
The acupuncture learning exists of 300 hours theoretical and practical studies and assessments, predominantly in the musculoskeletal area in which I had specialized.
After successful completion of the acupuncture course, the AACP ensures that its members conduct regular CPD to keep up to speed with the latest developments.
Full (accredited) membership of AACP is granted only on evidence that a physiotherapist has completed at least 300 hours of theoretical and practical training and assessments on courses approved by the association.
'Jennie’s Pilates class is a really enjoyable workout for anyone who has recently had a baby. I feel the classes have supported my recovery from birth. I really look forward to the hour with Jennie -for me it’s just the right level of challenge, feedback and levels that mean you can tailor the exercise to your stage of recovery.'
'Jennie’s online Pilates classes are a great way to distress whilst we are at home under the current circumstances. I had never done Pilates before, yet loved theses classes from the beginning. Jennie has a warmth and passion for her sessions which facilitates the ease at which I was able to pick up the instructions. There is something for everyone as every position has three levels of challenge. I have felt the difference in my body after just a couple of hours. Great for building strength and flexibility, not to mention resilience and self-discipline. I look forward to my sessions with Jennie , she is a natural teacher and her passion for Pilates shines through.'
'I look forward to Post natal Pilates with Jennie each week. I’ve done very little Pilates in the past but that hasn’t been an issue at all. Jennie’s online classes are friendly and really easy to follow, and she adapts exercises for different abilities and provides lots of individual feedback along the way. Its really helping my core and posture, and I definitely wouldn’t have the motivation to do an hour of the exercises without her! It’s like being in her studio but from the comfort of my front room and with my baby in easy reach :)’
