Appointments

Please note our new pricing, from November 2024- Book for October for our current pricing!

In clinic pelvic floor initial appointments range from $169 for 45 minutes to $194 for 1 hour.

In clinic review pelvic floor appointments range from $104 for half an hour to $149 for 45 minutes.

Telehealth pelvic floor appointments are $149 for initial appointments and $99 for review appointments.

In clinic pregnancy/ postpartum musculoskeletal appointments (e.g. pelvic girdle pain , abdominal separation etc.) are $149 for an initial appointment (45 minutes) and $99 for follow up appointments.

Private initial assessment for exercise classes range from $109 for 30 minutes to $145 for 45 minutes. Please note- Sometimes your physiotherapist will recommend further 1:1 appointments prior to you starting a class. In this case it is $104 for pelvic floor appointments or $99 for 1:1 exercise/ Pilates appointments until you are ready to go into a class.

Semi-private exercise classes (maximum 3 in each class) range from $45 for a 45 minute class to $58 for a 60 minute class. Or sign up for 10 classes to receive a 10% discount!

Online pelvic floor exercise classes are $29 per class or $27 per class for a package of 10 classes.

Please note that you may not need to pay the full amount if you have private health insurance extras cover, a Medicare referral from your GP or a senior’s card (see the relevant FAQ below).

Please email us at admin@empowerpelvicclinic.com for a copy of our complete price list and please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions regarding pricing.

October 2024 Pricing

In clinic pelvic floor initial appointments range from $159 for 45 minutes to $184 for 1 hour and follow up appointments $99 for half an hour.

Telehealth pelvic floor appointments are $139 for initial appointments and $89 for follow up appointments.

Musculoskeletal appointments (including pregnancy related pain) are $139 for an initial appointment (45 minutes) and $94 for follow up appointments.

Initial private appointments for semi-private exercise classes range from $99 for 30 minutes to $139 for 45 minutes.

Semi-private exercise classes (maximum 3 in each class) range from $42 for a 45 minute class to $55 for a 60 minute class. Or sign up for 10 classes to receive a 10% discount.

Online pelvic floor exercise classes are $29 per class or $27 per class for a package of 10 classes.

We do accept Private Health insurance. Please note that private health insurance does not usually cover the cost of the whole appointment so you will need to pay a gap.

Yes we do accept Medicare, however please note that Medicare can only be used where you have been referred by your GP through a Care Plan. Your GP will only usually refer you where you have a chronic illness and meet the required criteria. This is a requirement of Medicare, and unfortunately we cannot process this without a current care plan.

Please note that care plans do not cover the whole cost of the appointment. You will need to pay for the appointment in full and the Medicare benefit will be paid into your account.

Our pelvic floor physio will take a detailed history of your concerns to develop an understanding of what may be the cause of your symptoms. If your physio believes it will be helpful, and with your consent, your physio may offer you a vaginal examination to assess and treat your pelvic floor. Your physio can still treat you without a vaginal examination, which can still be very helpful, however your assessment and treatment options will generally be more limited.

Your pelvic floor physio will speak with you and your child about your child’s bladder and bowel concerns, to develop a detailed history of their symptoms. This will usually also include information about their development, diet and any allergies or intolerances. Your physio may also check your child’s tummy and give you a bladder and/or bowel diary for you to help your child complete.

Your physio will then provide practical strategies to improve your child’s bladder and bowel function.

We offer concession rates for student card and senior card holders. If this is you please put this in the comment section of your booking when booking online, or you can contact the clinic.

We believe that pelvic floor health should be available for everyone. If you genuinely cannot afford an appointment, please contact the clinic to discuss potential options prior to booking.

A vaginal examination will be offered by your physio in situations where this would provide helpful information about your symptoms, or where it may be helpful in treatment. The choice to have a vaginal exam during your appointment is completely up to you.

Is a vaginal exam safe?

Pelvic floor physiotherapists have extensive training in pelvic floor examination and infection control procedures to maximize the safety of pelvic floor examination. However as with any other medical procedure, a vaginal examination does still have a few risks, although these risks are very low.

The main risks can include a very small risk of infection, a risk of discomfort during the examination (please talk with your physio about this if you experience this), a very small risk of a small amount of bleeding and a small risk of allergy.

When is a vaginal exam not safe?

There are a few situations where your physiotherapist would recommend against a vaginal exam. These include:

• Non-menstrual bleeding
• Active infections- e.g. STI, untreated pelvic inflammatory disease, severe thrush infection
• If you have a low lying placenta (placental previa) or an incompetent cervix
• If you are pregnant and have been told you should not have intercourse
• If you are pregnant in your first trimester this is a precaution for vaginal examination, but is usually considered safe

What should I tell my physio?

Please tell your physio if you have any known allergies, particularly to gloves and lubricants, if you feel anxious or unsure about a vaginal exam or if you have any experience in the past that you think would make your vaginal examination difficult or uncomfortable.

Can I have a vaginal exam on my period?

A vaginal exam is safe on your period. Whether you wish to have a vaginal exam on your period is completely up to you and whether you feel comfortable with this.

Do I need to prepare for a vaginal exam?

No preparation is needed at all for a vaginal exam.

Please do let your physio know if you have any questions.