If you need support before 6 weeks post-birth, please book a 10 minute support call with one of our physios

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Absolutely. Two of our treatment rooms are pram-accessible. Massage and scar therapy is generally downstairs, so a sling or carrying may be easier than a pram if you'd like to bring your baby there.

An internal pelvic floor exam is not advised before 6 weeks post-partum.

That said, we have seen mums as early as 3 weeks post delivery, e.g. if you're really struggling, perhaps you've given birth to multiple babies, or if you would like us to look at their diastasis recti (tummy gap, also called a diverification by some) ASAP.

For C-section scars, please wait until this is fully healed (no scab) before your Mummy MOT or scar therapy appointment.

An internal pelvic floor exam is never compulsory, and this is something that can be discussed in the session to ensure the patient is totally comfortable and feel it will add to the understanding of their condition. 

Yes - we will spend 1 hour going through medical history, goals, assessment, creating a treatment plan and starting treatment together.

If you cancel within the 48 hour notice period, yes. This is so we can give others a chance for this space in the diary. The fee is £20 unless due to a medical emergency. Thank you for understanding. 

If you cancel within the 12 hour notice period, then we charge 100% of the appointment price, as this is too late for us to fill that space. Thank you for understanding. 

Cancellation fee exemption = medical emergencies for you or your child.

Check out more detail on our Terms & Conditions and our cancellation policy here: Cancellation Policy & Terms & Conditions

Yes - we are all fully qualified sports physiotherapists, as well as pelvic health physiotherapists.

Yes, we take AXA, BUPA and WPA pre-authorised sessions. 

For alternative insurers, we need your DOB, first line of their address and postcode for invoices if you’re claiming sessions back or requiring refunds for your treatment from your insurer.

No - we would suggest booking in with Mr Madhu at the Spire, or Emma Holloway at the Family Practice on Gloucester road for this.

This is something we can decide together during the first session, and totally depends on how much support they need. Those with Endometriosis don’t usually need more than 2-3 sessions, whereas a postnatal mum returning to running may need 3-4 sessions, whereas diastasis rehab may take 4-6 session. 

Yes! Even if you havea  prolapse. We have a barbell and some weights in the clinic so we can practice technique together as much as is needed.

Yes - internal examinations are always optional, though. If your flow is heavy, it might be sensible to rearrange.

If you would prefer to focus on your pelvic floor symptoms, then book a Pelvic Assessment.

The Mummy MOT postnatal physio session includes posture, abdominal and pelvic floor check.

We can alter the appointment to your needs if you’re unsure.

Yes - book the Mummy MOT+ package first here then book the Mummy MOT appointment [Cliniko] and then credits can be used (within 1 year) to book scar therapy, postnatal massage, mum and baby pilates or mum and baby yoga

Mum & Baby yoga 1:30pm Mondays Pregnancy yoga 5:30pm Mondays Booking link for yoga is https://www.lushtums.co.uk/downend-redland [be sure to choose the Redland option]

Mum & Baby Pilates 10:30am, 11:45am Tuesdays & 9:30am Fridays Contact pa@almaphysiotherapy.co.uk to book

Physio-led Pilates 6pm & 7:15pm Tuesday evenings, email claire.lynch@trustphysiobristol.org to book