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The pelvic floor chair.. what is it all about?
01 Mar 2026
In the past year or two, we have received more and more questions about the pelvic floor chair. What is it? Does it work? Is this a good option for women and men with urinary incontinence? Physiotherapists have long-utilised electrophysical agents to facilitate neuromuscular system function. Back in the day, physios used infra-red light therapy […]
Thriving in Pelvic Health includes Naturopathy!
01 Mar 2026
For a number of years we have been keen to have a naturopath join our team at Consano. Naturopathy and nutritional support are integral in the management of many pelvic health conditions. In 2026 we’re delighted to welcome Kerrie Rowe, Principal Naturopath at Thrive Naturopathics, to the team at Consano Pelvic Health Centre. Kerrie works […]
Rectus abdominis diastasis – what does it mean, and is it a problem?
30 Oct 2025
Recent research has changed our understanding of this normal muscle separation that occurs in pregnant women, and how to assess and treat it after the birth of your baby. In the past, it was thought that abdominal exercises such as crunches, may make this worse. As we seek to better understand a woman’s body and […]
Hypnobirthing: Empowering the Modern Birthing Woman
14 Oct 2025
In today’s world, where information is everywhere and expectations around birth can feel overwhelming, many women approach labour with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Some attend hospital antenatal classes, while others feel they don’t need any preparation at all — but birth isn’t just a physical event. It’s an emotional and transformative experience, and […]
Optimal Maternal Positioning
24 Jun 2025
In May two of our team attended a one-day course in Perth, on Optimal Maternal Positioning. What a treat! It has been five years since the founder and teacher of this course, Ginny Phang-Davey, has been in Perth running the face to face ‘OMP for Birth Professionals’ course. Focused on upskilling practitioners who support birthing […]
Upcoming Event: Empowered Pregnancy by City of Swan
29 Apr 2025
Consano Pelvic Health Centre has teamed up with the City of Swan for an amazing series of workshops, providing valuable information and insight for families and mothers through pregnancy and beyond. Our practice principal, Alison, will be holding a presentation on Tuesday 6 May from 5.30pm-7pm, onsite at the Consano clinic in Guildford. Learn more about […]
Consano at the Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo
05 Nov 2024
Last Sunday 3 November 2024, the Consano team attended the Perth Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Expo at Rendevous Hotel in Scarborough. It was a wonderful day that allowed us to connect with so many women and their partners at all stages of their pregnancy journey. The atmosphere in the expo was inviting, with a wide […]
Upcoming Event: 2024 Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo
29 Oct 2024
This Sunday 3 November, Consano will be participating in the Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Expo which will be held at Rendevous Hotel Scarborough from 10am to 5pm. Hosted by Back to Basics Birthing, this expo will be showcasing the amazing range of services available in Perth to support you on your journey, from conception […]
Menopause: time to pause
21 Jun 2024
Are we priming the system to expect an experience of menopause? Are we creating the experience of menopause? Does it become predictive in nature? The word menopause refers to a woman’s last menstrual period. When a woman has had no period for twelve consecutive months, she is considered to be post-menopausal. What do we […]
Team Consano explore new frontiers at GWM Ironman 70.3 in 2023!
07 Jan 2024
The start of December at Consano represented an exciting new venture for our close-knit team, as Jocelyn, Malina and I travelled to beautiful Busselton in the south-west of Western Australia to compete in the GWM Ironman 70.3 event. This well-organised triathlon includes a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. The reflections by our team […]
