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Balance Physiotherapy

Women's Health Rehabilitation

Women's health rehabilitation in Henley-on-Thames

Physiotherapy-led rehabilitation through pregnancy, after birth and beyond — rebuilding strength and returning to the exercise you enjoy.

About this service

Pregnancy, birth and other life stages can bring physical changes that affect how you move, how strong you feel and how confident you are returning to the activities you enjoy.

Women's health rehabilitation at Balance is physiotherapy-led: it focuses on rebuilding strength, function and confidence through assessment, education and tailored exercise, at a pace that suits your life.

Women's health rehabilitation at Balance is physiotherapy-led. It does not include medical investigations, scans or gynaecological diagnosis.

A smiling mother doing a kettlebell squat while her toddler plays on a mat nearby

Who it may help

  • Women recovering after pregnancy and birth
  • Those wanting guidance on returning to exercise or everyday activity
  • Women who would like help rebuilding strength and confidence after a change in their health

Common rehabilitation goals

  • Rebuilding core and overall strength gradually
  • Returning to walking, lifting and caring for little ones comfortably
  • A safe, structured return to exercise you enjoy
  • Understanding your body's changes, with clear, practical advice

Goals are agreed together and depend on your individual circumstances; no particular outcome can be guaranteed.

Katherine's approach

How assessment and treatment work

  1. A private, unhurried conversation

    Time to talk through your experience and goals in a calm, discreet setting.

  2. Assessment focused on function

    A physiotherapy assessment of movement, strength and how you are managing daily activities.

  3. A gradual, tailored plan

    Exercise and advice designed around your recovery and routine, progressed as you feel ready.

What to expect

  • A 60-minute first assessment in a private room
  • Clear explanations and the chance to ask anything
  • A realistic programme that fits around family life
  • Signposting to your GP or another specialist if something falls outside physiotherapy

Your first appointment

  • Specialist neurological or women's health assessment

    60 minutes

    Fee confirmed before opening

Who you'll see

Every appointment is with Katherine Sutherland, an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist.

  • Chartered Physiotherapist — Member of the CSP
  • HCPC registered — Regulated health professional
  • Senior clinical experience — Band 8a-level NHS practice
  • Neurological rehabilitation — Extensive specialist experience

Questions

Women's Health Rehabilitation: common questions

Take the next step with confidence.

Whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we're here to talk through what physiotherapy could offer.