Fiona O'Leary Physio & Pilates

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Fiona O'Leary Physio & Pilates

Physiotherapist
Womens Health Specialist
Mummy MOT practitioner
Pilates - matwork and reformer. Lets get you back to what you love doing!

10/08/2026

Post Natal Pilates!

New term starts 10th September and you are welcome to bring your baby with you.

We focus on :

Mobility, lots of gorgeous stretches to loosen out stiff backs and shoulders.

Reconnect with the pelvic floor.

Strength work - mums need to lift, squat, push heavy buggies 💪

And if babies allow some breath work and relaxation 🤔😂

All adapted to your and where you are in your post natal journey.

Just message me to join x

08/07/2026

Pilates (especially reformer pilates) is popping up EVERYWHERE at the min. I love it, it's gets people moving and exercising but

Remember....

🔸You don't need the fancy gym kit.

🔸You don't need to be super fit and super bendy.

🔸It's for all ages and abilities.

🔸The fancy 'instagram' exercises are not always the ones that work best for you in class.

🔸All classes are different - try some out and find what works for you.

All you have to be is wanting to exercise and give it a go!!

Ps...I absolutely hate the term pilates princess too ..so let's make that stop 👍🤣

I do 1-2-1 sessions in clinic and group classes in the gorgeous . Message me if you'd like to book a session x

30/06/2026

Lets get mums moving!

20% of mums will experience post partum depression and exercise can make such a huge difference.

It doesn't have to be a lot. Start gentle and slowly build it up. Remember all our post natal journeys are different!

How about...

Getting out for a walk and getting some Vit d.

Some gentle stretches to ease out the stiffness.

Pelvic floor exercises.

Have a look for some local post natal classes - such a great way to start back into exercise and also meet other mums (and go for lots of coffee and cake afterwards - a mat leave essential👍).

(My post natal classes are Thursday mornings during term time.)

If your unsure where to start reach out to your local pelvic health physio - we are always happy to help.

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20/05/2026

I spend breaks and cancellations doing sensible things...not playing on my reformer.....😜🫣

If you haven't had a jump lying down on a reformer you are missing out!

1-2-1 reformer sessions available (jumping optional but highly recommended!)

19/05/2026

Pilates classes.

Pilates is a great way to increase strength, flexibility balance and connect with your pelvic floor, and hopefully have fun while doing it!!

Numbers are limited ensuring I can keep an eye on you 👀 and modify as needed! I want you to get the best from the class for you!!

All led by a chartered physiotherapist with over 18 years experience.

Booking is essential and classes run term time only.

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18/05/2026

As a women's health physio there are a few common mistakes I see women making when doing their pelvic floor exercises.

Holding their breath (definitely the most common 🫣)

Squeezing their bum and other leg muscles

Sucking absolutely everything in and holding their breath.

Little tweaks to these mistakes can make your exercises so much more effective!!

01/05/2026

🎉10 years ago this little legend arrived!!

The boy who made me a mum and started me on my journey into women's health physio 😍

He was not an ideal delivery - but forceps and a 3rd degree tear later he was here.

Motherhood is a crazy ride, but it opened my eyes when in that world to how much us mums put up with - and what absolute superstars we are!!

Mum's talked about a bit of leaking when coughing or sneezing...wearing a pad everytime they left the house...And we just get on with it all. Many didn't even know physio was an option.

A mummy mot later (hello troublesome stitches) and I was hooked - I knew it was something I wanted to do!

So in a weird way...thanks Fionn 🤣 😘

🎉

15/04/2026

👋Hi C Section mum's and mums to be!!!

April is C Section awareness month.

Just take a look at the many, many layers that are cut through to get our beautiful babies out ( our abdominal muscles are not cut they are pulled apart). It's no wonder we might feel a bit battered and bruised 🫣

So be kind to yourself and give yourself time to recover. In those early days prioritise 👇

🔸Focusing on good nutrition and hydration

🔸Diaphragmatic breathing

🔸Short walks and gentle mobility exercises

🔸From about 6 weeks ( once fully healed ) start some gentle scar massage

C Section scars are something I love treating in clinic (thanks to training with the awesome Hannah Poulton | Leading C-Section and Scar Specialist ) so let me know if I can help.

07/04/2026

Looking to get back into exercise after having a baby?

Post natal pilates led by myself a specialist women's health physio.

And you can bring your baby with you!!

Suitable from 6 weeks.

Booking essential - just contact me

02/04/2026

6 week GP check ✔️ done!!

But at your Mummy MOT (post natal check) we like to dive deeper

🔶 How is your posture?

🔶 Are you having any pelvic floor symptoms? Any pain, incontinence, trouble with stitches? How's the strength? Is it ready for impact or need some time and exercise?

🔶 How is your general strength and mobility? Are there areas that need some focus before you start back running for example?

🔶 Have you any tummy gap that needs rehab?

🔶 If you had a C-section, how is the scar?

And lots lots more.

I want to make sure you have the best and smoothest post natal recovery! And that you get back to what you love doing and feel strong doing it!

You book online or drop me a message x

Ps..can we take a moment for how sunny lock down was, and my tiny baby 🥰

Address

Winstanley House
Saffron Walden
CB101HQ

Telephone

+447757609091

Website

http://www.fionaolearyphysio.co.uk/

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