Somatic Womankind

Somatic Womankind Body, breath and soul nourishment through expert physiotherapy, yoga and somatic practices Welcome to Flourish Physiotherapy!

It’s long been a dream of mine to start a practice where the wellbeing of women is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming a mother is such a monumental event, but the enormity is often overshadowed by the birth of a baby, and mothers often get lost in the picture. At Flourish, my goal is to provide you with a space to be heard, to be encouraged and supported to reach your goals, to flourish as

a mother and to focus on your wellbeing so you (and your family) can thrive. I’m Kelly, a mother to three young girls and a physiotherapist with over a decade experience in continence and pelvic health. I have completed extensive training in pregnancy and birth, incontinence and prolapse, sexual health, trauma, pelvic pain and much more. I am also a trained yoga and meditation teacher. I love everything about what I do, and I would love to help you to achieve your wellbeing goals on your journey in motherhood. Whether you are thinking about starting a family, or had your last baby years ago, I would love to hear from you. Appointments:

In 2022, I will be available for in-clinic assessments on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Occasionally Saturday clinics are available. To make an appointment, you can call, message or head online to my website www.flourishphysiotherapy.com.au

Online Learning Portal:
I now have an online learning portal where you can get access to a number of online learning options including:
- my new postnatal yoga classes specifically designed for mums of babies and young children who struggle to get to a studio at set times
- my hugely popular Antenatal Core and Floor Workshop from the comfort of your own home
- a 6 week postnatal core recovery program for all types of birth experiences

Simply head to my website and click on the online learning portal link or head directly to www.flourishonline.podia.com


I look forward to meeting you and supporting you to achieve your health and wellbeing goals.

One of the most rewarding parts of my work- a successful pessary fitting!Pessaries are like a sports bra.For your vag i ...
24/06/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of my work- a successful pessary fitting!

Pessaries are like a sports bra.

For your vag i n a

They are worn internally like a menstrual cup, or tampon (so you shouldn’t be able to feel it) to support your prolapse.

These three Pessaries are the ones I most commonly fit (though there are many others!) and the choice depends on a few factors.

- the type/s of prolapse you have
- the muscular support and bulk of your pelvic floor
- whether you are sexually active

Fitting a pessary is a skilled process, so you need a whole appointment dedicated to the fitting process, as well as follow up within a few weeks to problem solve any issues and make a long term management plan.

Pessaries can make a massive difference to prolapse symptoms and support you to return to doing the things you love without fear or symptoms!

And when you do, it is just the best thing to see!

22/06/2026

Why doesn’t your healthcare provider share stories of client success?

Is it because they don’t have success? (Spoiler:no).

It can appear as though some wellness practitioners have far more success than your registered health care providers.

However, it’s actually because there are very different advertising rules for registered health care practitioners (physio, GP, nurses, psychologists, specialists, chiros) compared to unregistered wellness practitioners.

Anecdotal evidence (stories) are significantly open to bias, omission, placebo effect and even falsity. Deliberate or otherwise.

So AHPRA advertising guidelines prohibit the use of testimony and anecdotes as they provide false and possibly unreasonable expectations for you, the client.

The best way to find out if a treatment is effective is to look at scientific evidence - a good study eliminates bias, placebo effect and will give you a more accurate expectation of improvement chances.

It’s important to note that in the area of women’s health we don’t always have good evidence and a lot of evidence is still emerging, but a good clinician will discuss this with you, so you can make informed decisions.

And that the beauty of science is that it adapts over time as new evidence, techniques and ways of doing things emerge.

Note: the story in this reel is for illustrative purposes only and doesn’t not reflect an actual client.

Solstice … literally translated to when the sun stands still.and in the winter, the sun stands still in a time of greate...
20/06/2026

Solstice …
literally translated to when the sun stands still.

and in the winter, the sun stands still in a time of greater darkness...

a time when all lies dormant in the quiet earth

A sacred time for deep rest and reflection

before the awakening comes, before the slow build to longer, brighter days

The energy of this time is of going within, of deep introspection

a time to shed light on your souls deepest yearnings, your longings, your desires, allowing them to emerge from the darkness.

Spiritually, you can create a sacred space at this time by
pausing
reflecting

Taking a moment to breathe.

To step away from fixing and improving and optimising

And really see yourself.

All you’ve been through.
All you’ve survived.
All you have achieved.

To see your fears, yearnings, desires, bringing them into the light, into conscious awareness, so that you can rise brighter.

On this day, I invite you to reflect not only on your deepest desires, bringing them out of the shadows and into the light

But also on all the ways you have risen before from darkness in your life

What deep desires reside in your soul that are ready to come into the light?

What ways have you overcome your darkest struggles to become who you are today?

How can you surrender to rest today?

19/06/2026

I must have this conversation with almost every perimenopausal client and friend!

Via

World Continence WeekJune 15-21st.Here are some common myths associated with leaking.The takeaway?You shouldn’t just put...
16/06/2026

World Continence Week

June 15-21st.

Here are some common myths associated with leaking.

The takeaway?

You shouldn’t just put up with it.

Get assessed by an physio with special training and experience in Women’s health.

One of the biggest joys of my career is seeing women returning to the things they love - dancing, running, sport, socialising

Because leaking is stopping them anymore!

Which myth surprised you the most?

15/06/2026

A quick and simple explanation to the common question

“What even is prolapse?”

You’ve heard of, but you’re really not sure what it actually is.

This video does discuss proper anatomy, so let’s see what the tech bros think of it. I might even get a warning for vulgar content!

Shout out to Granville Biomedical🪻Pelvic Health Anatomical Models for their very helpful Venus model, used in clinical education on the daily!

12/06/2026

If Elon spent $1 million every day, it would take 2740 years to burn through his fortune.

For me, it unfathomable that such a wealth divide exists. Unhoused people, parents going without food so their children can eat. People unable to afford or access quality healthcare. It felt overwhelmingly depressing this morning to consider this.

So here are a few things from the bounty of nature that brought me a sense of joy and awe on my morning walk.

Whenever life feels overwhelming or heavy, moving your body, getting out in nature can bring back a sense of regulation.

I’d love for you to share with me in the comments, something that’s bringing you joy or awe, or both, today.

There has been a sudden influx of bookings in the last week or so! However, with school holidays almost upon us, I have...
11/06/2026

There has been a sudden influx of bookings in the last week or so!



However, with school holidays almost upon us, I have limited availability so the wait times for an appointment have blown out more than usual, and more than I would like them to.

If you have an urgent or time sensitive issue (late pregnancy, significant pain, upcoming surgery) please call me and I will do my best to fit you in

Please leave a note when booking if you would like to be seen sooner - the wait list is actually quite short, so it’s very likely I’ll be able to get you in sooner.

Thank you so much for your support - I look forward to seeing you in the clinic space soon x

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse awareness month.Diagnosis of prolapse can often come as a huge shock for women.It’s often ...
10/06/2026

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse awareness month.

Diagnosis of prolapse can often come as a huge shock for women.

It’s often thought of as something that only affects old women.

You feel too young to have this.

It can be devastating and unexpected.

We need to talk about it.

I see it in I would say almost 90% of women who have had an attempted or successful vaginal birth at initial postnatal assessment.

But we can see a huge improvement in the early months post partum.

And research indicates around 50% of women who’ve had a vaginal birth will have some prolapse.

Pelvic floor exercises can support improvement in prolapse (especially bladder wall).

Importantly - We also want to prevent worsening!

So it doesn’t become symptomatic in older age.

If you’re worried about prolapse, I’d love to support you.

Book your appointment via my website
Somaticwomankind.com.au

Or follow the link in my bio

Please - spread the word, let’s talk about this so more women are aware of this.

Just some ageing and perimenopause memes I’ve been meaning to share with you for a while. Which one is your favourite? A...
08/06/2026

Just some ageing and perimenopause memes I’ve been meaning to share with you for a while.

Which one is your favourite?

Also, did you know misophonia is a peri thing? I have it quite bad at times, do you? And if so tell me which noises mess with you the most!

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