who we are

Bess Stewart (they/them)

Bess graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2018, knowing they had an interest in pelvic health and gender-affirming healthcare. They understood the importance that adequate care and support postpartum could have on a birthing person's recovery, and longer term health and well being outcomes. 

In the past 7 years Bess has dedicated their clinical interest to improving accessibility of pelvic health physiotherapy for all people, no matter how they identify. They recently completed a Graduate Certificate of Science in Medicine (Psychosexual Therapy) with a focus on the role of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

With a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology from their initial studies in Biomedical Science, Bess aim to understands the "why & how" of every individual they work with. 

As a neurocomplex clinician, Bess brings a unique and empathetic perspective to their practice.

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Areas of Special Interest

• Chronic Pelvic Pain Conditions, including sexual pain, endometriosis pain syndrome.

• Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other rheumatological conditions

• Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, including EDS

• Postnatal Rehabilitation and Return to Exercise

• Neuro-affirming physiotherapy interventions

  • paediatrics, and adults

Qualifications and Affiliations

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - The University of Newcastle

• GEMt - Dry Needling Level 1, Level 2

• Women's Health Training Associates (WHTA) 

  • Introduction to Women's Health Physiotherapy

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Stress Incontinence; Pessary Fitting 

• Studio Pilates Matwork and Reformer Certification

• Dance Medicine Australia - Clinical Pilates Unit A & B

• BiYome 250hr Yoga Teacher Training

• Graduate Certificate of Science in Medicine (Psychosexual Therapy) - The University of Sydney 

• Somatic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - The Embody Lab