What to expect

If you are new to Coastly, start with an Initial Physiotherapy Assessment. This is the right first step whether you need help with pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic health, pain, scar recovery, movement, strength or return to exercise.

Your first appointment is 60 minutes in person or 45 minutes by video. We talk through your symptoms, health history, daily life and goals, then assess what is relevant to you. That might include movement, strength, posture, core function, scar tissue, pelvic health symptoms, pain or return to exercise.

It can be, where it is useful and appropriate. Some appointments include hands-on treatment, massage, soft tissue work or scar support. Others are more focused on assessment, movement, rehab, strength or advice. It depends on what you need and what feels comfortable.

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring any relevant letters, scan reports, notes or questions you would like to talk through. You do not need anything special, and the appointment can be adapted around what you feel comfortable with.

That is really common. Many women feel nervous talking about leaking, heaviness, pain, scars, sex, birth recovery or changes in their body. Appointments are private, 1:1 and paced around you. You can ask questions, pause, or say if something feels uncomfortable.

Not necessarily. If an internal assessment may be helpful, this will be discussed with you and only carried out with your consent. Many concerns can also be assessed and treated through discussion, movement assessment, breathing, strength work, pelvic health advice and rehabilitation planning.

Definitely. It does not have to be recent to matter. Postnatal pain, pelvic floor symptoms, scar tightness, abdominal weakness and exercise uncertainty can still be supported months or years after birth.

Not at all. You do not need to be fit, strong or already doing exercise. Physiotherapy starts from where you are now. The aim is to help you understand your body, build confidence and move forward safely.

Physiotherapy is more assessment-led. It looks at your symptoms, movement, strength and goals, then builds a plan for treatment, rehab or recovery. Women’s Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy is more hands-on and is best for tension, aches, recovery, scar comfort and general wellbeing.

This depends on your symptoms, goals and how your body responds. Some women only need one appointment. Others choose follow-ups to progress treatment, rehab, exercises or strength work. We will talk through what feels realistic, and there is no pressure to continue.