Rachel Andrew
Clinical Masters Continence and Women’s Health | Professional Certificate Conservative Management of Prolapse | BSc. Physiotherapy
Starting out in neurological rehabilitation and moving into women’s pelvic health, Rachel found that people living with neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s Disease, MS and stroke, often experience pain, sexual dysfunction and bladder and bowel issues.
This inspired Rachel to complete her Masters in Continence and Women’s Health and complete further study in pelvic pain, endometriosis, bladder pain and pain with sex. Rachel has a special interest in treating clients with persistent pelvic pain.
Rachel has completed extra training on trauma-informed care. She gained a certificate for the conservative management of prolapse and fits pessaries as part of her practice.
When Rachel is not working, she likes to spend time gardening, reading, knitting, cooking, and relaxing with her partner and two naughty doggies, Honey and Pepper.
- Registered with AHPRA
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member of Australian College of Physiotherapists
- Member of the Continence Foundation of Australia
- Member of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
- Member of the International Pelvic Pain Society
- Vice Chair of the Board Women's Health Tasmania
Shannon Murphy
Bsc. Physiotherapy | Studying Clinical Masters in Continence and Women's health
Shannon shares Rachel's passion for treating pelvic health related issues in women throughout the life stages. She is currently studying her Masters in Continence and Pelvic Health at Curtin University.
Shannon completed her Physiotherapy degree in 2013, and began her career working in the remote Kimberley region of WA. This developed her keen interest in women's health and a passion for all women to be able to access these services. Since then she has worked in a variety of roles around Australia.
Treating women throughout the stages of pregnancy and postnatally, including musculoskeletal complaints such as pelvic girdle and hip pain, are of special interest to Shannon. With an exercise-based background and Shannon enjoys working with clients to personalise pelvic floor-friendly programs and loves getting women back to what they enjoy doing.
Shannon is passionate about empowering women to take control and make informed choices about their health through education. Knowledge is power!
When Shannon is not being a Physio, she likes fishing, cooking, horse-riding, spending time with her husband and dogs.