A private, unhurried conversation about your symptoms and history, followed by an assessment of posture, breathing, tummy and pelvic floor. An internal vaginal examination may be offered because it gives the clearest picture of how the muscles are working. It is always explained first and entirely your choice. You leave with a written plan and the reasoning behind it.

Absolutely. Your baby or child are always welcome in the treatment room. We work in an entirely family-friendly space, and your appointment is unhurried, meaning we can pause whenever you need to feed, soothe, or tend to your child.

Leaking is common after birth, but common is not the same as normal, and it is not something you have to accept. Pelvic floor muscle training guided by a specialist physiotherapist is the recommended first-line treatment for stress incontinence in UK national guidance, and most women improve significantly with the right programme.

If you have any pelvic floor symptoms such as leaking, heaviness and pain, this is the simplest time to treat them, as pregnancy tends to amplify what is already there. Even without symptoms, a pre-pregnancy assessment establishes how your pelvic floor and core are working. lifestyle tips and we give you a clear, individual starting point for the months ahead.

No. You can book directly with Flor Pelvic Health in Taunton. No referral is needed for private pelvic health physiotherapy.

Yes. Pelvic health physiotherapy is safe throughout pregnancy when provided by a qualified physiotherapist, and is recommended in UK guidance for problems such as pelvic girdle pain and incontinence. Assessment and treatment are adapted to each trimester, and everything is explained and consented before it happens.

Current UK guidelines for postnatal return to running recommend waiting at least twelve weeks after birth, and returning only once the pelvic floor and lower body meet specific strength and impact-readiness criteria, not simply once a date has passed. A postnatal assessment tests those criteria and gives you a graded, individual path back to running. You can also check my Returning to Run guide here

Anytime after birth, either for a chat, to have some guidance or just to ask some questions. Once initial healing has settled and at any time after that. Months or years later is not too late. Postnatal changes can be assessed and treated whenever you choose to address them.

Yes. The comprehensive postnatal assessment is exactly that: an hour and a half examining how your body has recovered from pregnancy and birth, with a written plan for what comes next. It is suitable whether you feel something is wrong or simply want to know where you stand.

An internal assessment involves a gentle, private vaginal and/or rectal examination to check the strength, tone, and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles. It provides invaluable information, but it is entirely optional. We can begin your treatment based on an external assessment alone, and we only ever proceed if you feel completely comfortable and ready.

Private care at Flor sits comfortably alongside any NHS care you are receiving from your GP, midwife, or consultant. Our longer appointments (90 minutes) allow us the time to delve deeply into your recovery and build an individualised plan. If we find anything that requires medical attention, we can provide a clinical letter for you to share with your NHS team.