Description
Are you a women’s pelvic health physiotherapist, midwife or General Practitioner (GP) who finds vaginal examinations challenging when treating women with pelvic pain? Or wonder what to do once you have identified an overactive pelvic floor? This course was designed to change that.
Through two intensive days of practical, hands-on learning, you will develop the confidence to assess and treat women with persistent pelvic pain using myofascial release, nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care. You will leave with practical skills and clinical reasoning that you can apply immediately in the clinic.
Over the two days, you will learn practical treatment techniques, supported by the theory that underpins them, so you can confidently return to the clinic and use them straight away. You will also discover how to incorporate tools such as myofascial cupping and Gua Sha stone release work into your clinical practice.
As this is a practical course, participants will learn and practice assessment and treatment techniques with one another under Jennifer’s supervision. This includes both external and internal (vaginal and rectal) pelvic health assessment and treatment techniques. Participation in all practical sessions is entirely voluntary, and alternative learning opportunities will be available where required.
By the end of the course, you will have the practical skills, clinical reasoning and confidence to:
- Perform comprehensive external and internal assessment of women with persistent pelvic pain.
- Deliver hands-on myofascial treatment to the diaphragm, abdomen, hips, clitoris, labia, perineum, superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles, and external anal sphincter.
- Perform trauma-informed vaginal assessment and treatment that prioritises safety, dignity and patient-centred care.
- Apply nervous system regulation techniques to reduce pain, improve movement and restore function.
- Integrate practical treatment tools, including myofascial cupping and Gua Sha, into your clinical practice, while confidently teaching women how to use these techniques safely at home to support their ongoing recovery.
- Use sound clinical reasoning to understand what to treat, why you are treating it, and when treatment is appropriate.
Every participant will receive a practical treatment kit, including myofascial cups, a Gua Sha tool and massage oil, to use during the course and take home afterwards.
This is a hands–on course, designed to give you practical skills, clinical confidence and a whole-body framework that can be applied with your very next patient. You will leave with the confidence to treat the women you previously felt unsure, uneasy or unconfident to assess and rehabilitate in your clinic.
Who is this course for?
Designed for registered women’s pelvic health physiotherapists, midwives and GPs, this course is ideal for clinicians wanting to build confidence in assessing and treating women with persistent pelvic pain. While particularly suited to those in their first five years of pelvic health practice, experienced clinicians looking to refine a whole-body, trauma-informed approach are also welcome.
Investment
Early Bird (Monday 31 August 2026)
$1,100 NZD
Standard Registration (from Monday 1 September 2026)
$1,200 NZD
Course Details
Dates: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, 9am-5pm both days.
Venue: Live Free Physiotherapy, 583 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility
This course is designed for registered health professionals who work in women’s pelvic health and are already trained to perform vaginal examinations. Participants are responsible for practising within the scope of their own professional registration.
Registration & Payment
Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your place on the course. Course places are limited to ensure a high-quality practical learning experience. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations & Refunds
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify Positive Pelvic Health as soon as possible.
- Cancellations made more than 30 days before the course will receive a full refund, less a $200 administration fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 days of the course are non-refundable. If your place can be filled, a refund may be issued at the discretion of Positive Pelvic Health, less the $200 administration fee.
If Positive Pelvic Health needs to cancel the course, all course fees paid will be refunded. Positive Pelvic Health is not responsible for travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by participants.
Practical Sessions
This course includes practical workshops involving external and internal (vaginal and rectal) pelvic health assessment and treatment techniques. Participants will learn and practise these techniques with one another under supervision.
Participation in all practical activities is entirely voluntary. Participants may choose not to participate in, or withdraw from, any practical activity at any time without explanation. Alternative learning opportunities will be provided wherever possible.
Professional Expectations
Participants are expected to contribute to a respectful, inclusive and professional learning environment. All personal information and discussions shared during the course must remain confidential.
Course Materials
Course notes and educational resources are provided for the personal use of registered participants only. They may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or used for teaching without the written permission of Positive Pelvic Health.
Photography
Photographs or video may be taken during the course for educational or promotional purposes. Participants will have the opportunity to opt in or opt out before any images are used.
Privacy
Personal information collected during registration will be used solely for administering the course and communicating with participants and will be managed in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
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