About Us
The Nest Difference
nurture + inform + grow
Our Values
NURTURE: With care, compassion, trust and support. We create a space where you can rebuild, strengthen and nurture your health.
INFORM: Educate, learn and empower. Giving you the knowledge and support to make informed choices about your health.
GROW: To evolve and achieve your goals. Giving you the skill to overcome challenges and regain control of your wellbeing.
Our Mission
- To create an environment where you feel safe to discuss your health concerns
- To take a comprehensive and holistic approach to your health, as we know everybody’s situation and goals are unique.
- We want you to feel heard, informed and empowered, leaving your consult with a clear plan on how to manage your condition.
- To empower you to achieve your health goals, irrespective of your age or how long you have had your symptoms.
- Passion for continued growth and learning to deliver the best possible care and results for our clients
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What to expect in your first consult
When we first meet, it is important to gain a good history about your health. We will talk through your symptoms, medical history and any other relevant information. This is followed by an assessment that is tailored to your specific condition and symptoms. It may involve looking at your movement, muscles, joints, breathing pattern, strength or pelvic floor function.
For pelvic health issues, an internal vaginal examination may be recommended to best assess you and guide your treatment. You will always be given information about the assessment and what to expect so you can make an informed decision. This type of assessment gives us the most accurate information about your pelvic floor function, tone, strength, sensitivity and can allow us to assess prolapse symptoms.
We will always discuss your assessment findings and condition and give you a clear treatment plan on how to manage your condition. We aim to provide treatment that is aligned with the current best evidence and your unique goals and circumstances.
From here we want to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to recover and return to movement, function and all the things you love.
Meet Sarah
Pelvic Health & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates Instructor (DMA)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Charles Sturt University 2006)
Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Member of Women’s Health Training Associates
A bit about Sarah…
I grew up in Tangambalanga in the beautiful Kiewa Valley. I was a little sport obsessed growing up, involved in anything from netball, dancing, tennis, running and swimming. So progression into the field of Physiotherapy was a natural fit for me.
I have been a Physiotherapist for over 15 years, working predominantly in private practice. I love working with people, helping them through an injury, managing a health condition or proactively to prevent injury. I have a special interest in treating back and pelvic injuries, utilising manual techniques like massage, muscle energy techniques (MET), dry needling together with exercise therapy.
The birth of my first daughter sparked my interest in the field of pelvic health and since then I have not looked back. I love working with women, empowering them to learn about and appreciate their bodies, in order to optimise their wellbeing and quality of life. A favourite stage of mine is working with women throughout their pregnancy and postnatal journey and I am loving my collaboration with the team at Nurture Midwifery Care.
I am a mum to two beautiful, energetic girls. I love spending time with my family, exercising, enjoying my husband’s cooking, swimming and I am learning to love camping.
Further Professional Development
- Intensive Introduction to Women’s Health Physiotherapy (Women’s Health Training Associates)
- Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence – Advanced Level 3 Pelvic Floor Course (WHTA)
- Pelvic Pain Disorders – Advanced Level 3 Pelvic Floor Course (WHAT)
- Overactive Bladder – Advanced Level 3 Pelvic Floor Course (WHAT)
- Pelvic Floor – Implications regarding exercise, sport and musculoskeletal dysfunction – Advanced Level 3 Pelvic Floor Course (WHAT)
- Dry Needling
- DMA Pilates trained