Experience a holistic and transformative approach to movement at Manna Wellness

FINDING YOUR CORE & PELVIC FLOOR

Did you know that 1 in 3 women who have had a baby experience some loss of bladder control? And with pelvic floor muscles often difficult to identify, up to 40% of people may perform pelvic floor exercises incorrectly. Pelvic floor concerns are incredibly common, yet they are still something many of us don’t talk about or fully understand.

Join Lauren May, Principal Physiotherapist, Emma, Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor, and Rachel, Nutritionist, for a practical and informative workshop designed to help you better understand your core and pelvic floor and how to support them in everyday life and movement. Through Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging, Pilates-based movement and nutrition, you’ll gain practical knowledge and tools to better understand your body and support your pelvic health long after the workshop.

BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER

Private health rebates may be available depending on your level of cover and insurer. We recommend checking with your health fund prior to booking. And of course, stay afterwards for nibbles, refreshments and a few Manna goodies, because learning about your pelvic floor is always better with a little treat!

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    REAL-TIME ULTRASOUND IMAGING

    See your pelvic floor and deep core muscles in action using Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging. With guidance from our physiotherapy team, you’ll be able to visualise how these muscles are working, better understand their role and learn how to connect and activate them effectively.

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    MOVEMENT & CLINICAL PILATES

    Explore targeted exercises and Pilates-based techniques designed to help you better connect with, activate and understand your core and pelvic floor. With guidance from our physiotherapy and Pilates team, you’ll learn how your breathing, deep core and pelvic floor work together, and how to incorporate this connection into everyday movement and exercise. Expect practical, accessible exercises you can take away and use in your own movement practice.

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    NUTRITION

    Explore the role nutrition can play in supporting pelvic health, gut health and overall wellbeing, led by our Nutritionist, Rachel. Learn how everyday nutrition choices can support healthy digestion, regularity, inflammation and the foundations of good pelvic health - with practical, achievable tips you can take into your everyday life.

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    PLUS

    Because learning about your pelvic floor is better with a little something extra. Enjoy nibbles, refreshments and a few Manna goodies to take home - with time to relax, connect and chat with our team after the workshop.

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  • Date:

    Saturday, 17th October 2026

    Time:

    2.00pm - 3.30pm (with nibbles and drinks to follow)

  • The cost of the workshop is $185.

    Private Health Insurance rebates are claimable for physiotherapist-led clinical exercise groups/workshops with most health funds. The rebate amount varies between funds and depends on your level of coverage. Please make enquiries with your health fund before attending the session.

    Private Health Insurance rebates are claimable for this session under the following code: 561

  • Clinical Pilates: The workshop will entail a physio-led clinical exercise session combining Pilates (including reformer Pilates) and specific rehabilitative clinical exercises tailored to your particular pelvic health complications. You will be safely guided through mindful engagement of pelvic floor muscles, diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic floor strengthening and relaxing exercises and stretches, with the aim of improving core strength and stability, conditioning of the pelvic floor and support to the pelvic organs. Don’t worry if you have never done pilates or clinical exercise before! You do not require any previous Pilates experience to attend this workshop.

    RTUI: During the workshop, our Senior Physiotherapist will utilise Real Time Ultrasound Imaging so you will be able to see exactly how the deep stabilising muscles surrounding your pelvic floor are working, by producing an image on a screen in real time. This will be extremely effective when teaching you how to activate the muscles correctly and how to do exercise effectively.

    Education: During this workshop our Senior Physiotherapist and Senior Pilates Instructor, will take a deep dive into the biomechanics of the pelvic floor with the end goal being to empower you to manage your pelvic health with confidence. Topics covered include:

    • develop your knowledge and understanding of the impact of pelvic muscle dysfunction on bladder, bowel and sexual function.

    • learn simple and easy to carry out spine, hip and pelvic girdle exercises.

    • develop practical tools (including pelvic exercises) to manage pain, optimise function and improve quality of life.

    • explore the correlation between mental health and pelvic health.

    Treatment Plan: during this session our team will help you to gain a better understanding of your particular diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for care.

    Refreshments: Enjoy some pelvic health friendly refreshments on arrival and following the workshop.

    Workshop Resources: Take home with you some helpful pelvic health resources, including pelvic friendly recipes, together with a few little goodies from Manna Wellness to you.

  • Yes! This workshop is beginner-friendly with no previous Pilates experience required.

    Pregnant or injured? That’s fine too! Speak with one of our team on arrival and they will ensure the movement component of the workshop is tailored to your needs.

  • Comfortable exercise clothing is suitable for the induction session and all classes. Of course you may bring a drink bottle to your classes to ensure you stay fully hydrated!

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