Hi, my name is Jackie. I’m a Sheffield based Womens Health Specialist Physiotherapist. I qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2003 and have been working in the NHS since. I decided to specialise in Womens Health after the birth of my eldest child, as I required the help of Physiotherapy during pregnancy and after birth. That was in 2012 and since then I have worked at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Jessop Wing, Rotherham Hospital NHS Trust Womens Health outpatients and again at Sheffield Teaching Hospital Community Continence Team.
I’ve been working in Womens Health Physiotherapy for the NHS for over a decade, and over the years I have treated many women who have experienced changes and complications associated with uro-gynaecological issues, many of whom have been suffering in silence for years.
Womens Health Physiotherapy can help with common problems experienced by many Women such as pelvic floor muscle weakness/overactivity, bladder/bowel control issues, constipation, bladder/bowel urgency, pelvic organ prolapse, post-partum complications, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction and rehab pre/post gynecological surgery. I offer thorough assessment, working with my patients/clients to find out how their symptoms are affecting their life, and developing a treatment plan with them. Examination may include vaginal examination (or rectal examination should this be required) followed by treatment strategies including muscle re-training, bladder and bowel retraining, postural work, breathing control and manual therapy. I also provide common sense advice on lifestyle changes and exercise that will help you manage your symptoms and help prevent future problems.
I am a member of the following professional bodies: CSP, HPC and POGP (Pelvic, Obstetric, Gynaecological Physiotherapy). I have completed post-grad training by the Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy body in assessment and management of female urinary dysfunction, lower bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, prolapse, and advisory pessary management. I completed the Positive Pause – Menopause Management advanced practice course together with The Menopause Charity – Confidence in Menopause training. I am also doing a Burrel Education 3rd age menopause training course, and have enrolled to become a Restore Scar Therapy Practitioner for a scar management, and will be taking clients for this in November 2026.
I still work in the NHS treating uro-gynaecology, post-partum and obstetric patients and I’m always trying to find ways to increase my expertise. In my free time you’ll find me walking my dog, on my bike or at the gym!
HCPC registered.
