Pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery can bring plenty of changes to your body, and sometimes a little extra support can make a big difference to how you’re feeling along the way.
From women’s health physio and pregnancy-specific chiropractic to acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage and bodywork, there are a number of different options available depending on what you’re looking for.
Here are eight practitioners and clinics supporting women through pregnancy, birth preparation, postnatal recovery and beyond.
In this guide
Women’s health physiotherapy
Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy
Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy is the first established and longest practising women’s health physiotherapy clinic in the Shire, and the team focuses exclusively on women’s health.
The physiotherapists support women through pregnancy and beyond, with care covering areas such as pelvic pain, birth preparation, pelvic floor health and postnatal recovery.
Treatment plans are tailored to each woman, with a collaborative approach that takes into account individual symptoms, goals and stage of life.
Book online or call 9543 8090.
Chiropractic, pre & post birth
LJ Chiropractic
Jen from LJ Chiropractic provides gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy and the postnatal period, with a focus on supporting movement and comfort as the body changes.
Pregnancy care may include support for concerns such as lower back, pelvic and hip discomfort, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel and sciatica.
Her approach is gentle and focused on movement and balance through the spine and pelvis. It is why more obstetricians and midwives now refer women to chiropractors, particularly for pelvic and pubic symphysis pain and to help reduce excessive tearing.
MOTS offer: Use code MOTS24LJCHIRO when booking online to receive a discounted initial consultation.
Pregnancy-specific chiropractic
Milestone Chiropractic
Milestone Chiropractic provides chiropractic care for women during pregnancy, with a treatment space designed to make appointments more comfortable as your belly grows.
One of the standout features is a pregnancy-specific table that allows you to lie comfortably on your front during treatment, something many pregnant women haven’t been able to do for quite a while.
Care focuses on supporting movement and addressing pregnancy-related back, hip and pelvic discomfort. The clinic is at 416 Kingsway, Caringbah.
Pregnancy & postnatal massage
Bump Day Spa
Bump Day Spa is dedicated specifically to pregnancy and postnatal massage, with treatments tailored to your stage of pregnancy and how your body is feeling.
Pregnancy massages are available in 60 or 90-minute sessions. From 38 weeks, complimentary labour preparation techniques can also be incorporated into your massage, with the full sequence included in the 90-minute treatment.
Postnatal massage is also available to support some well-earned time out during the recovery period.
MOTS offer: Receive 15% off your Bump Day Spa Experience with code MOTS15. Available on 60 or 90-minute sessions only, not valid on longer packages.
Acupuncture & Chinese medicine
Yolk Acupuncture
Women can feel empowered in every stage of life. At Yolk Acupuncture, Rachael Haley and Jennifer Jones support women through all stages of life, including fertility struggles, preparing to conceive, women’s health, pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Their approach combines acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and practical advice and care tailored to her current situation and any specific issues she needs support with. They provide a safe and supportive space so women can feel more like themselves.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
The Dao Health
The Dao Health is an integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture clinic, located in Burraneer and Randwick. The Dao Health supports women through all life stages: menarche, menstrual cycle conditions, preconception care, fertility (unassisted and assisted), pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum and menopause.
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners Elizabeth Cullen, Molly Burton, Clarice Berry and Georgia Lloyd practice evidence-based Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, with a strong emphasis on women’s health, education and supporting the patient to be their own health advocate.
The Dao Health’s practitioners are degree qualified, AHPRA registered, and have undergone further studies in their Masters of Women’s Health Medicine or Masters of Reproductive Medicine.
Acupuncture & herbal medicine
Pure Alchemy
Anissa from Pure Alchemy has been practising acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the Sutherland Shire for 18 years, with a particular focus on women’s health.
Her care spans fertility, pregnancy, pre-labour preparation and postnatal support, using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine tailored to each client.
Pure Alchemy also has a full Chinese herbal dispensary on site, in what Anissa describes as a beautiful environment, where individual herbal prescriptions can be prepared.
Appointments are available in Cronulla and Woolooware.
Holistic bodywork
Natural Beginnings
Virginia from Natural Beginnings takes a holistic approach to supporting women through fertility, pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Depending on the individual, her services may include Mizan Therapy, abdominal and womb massage, birth healing, naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and flower essences.
Her care is tailored to each woman and the stage she is in, with a mix of bodywork and natural therapies available.
Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond in the Sutherland Shire
Women’s health support is just one part of our Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond Guide. You’ll also find fertility support, obstetricians and midwives, antenatal education, doulas, feeding support, mental health services, photographers, baby services and more.
