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Jackie Saunders

Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Jackie Saunders

Meet Jackie, her Women’s Health Physiotherapist. 

Jackie is best described as caring, calm, fun and honest.

Working specifically as a women’s health physio, Jackie specialises in addressing pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic instability, antenatal and postnatal pelvic and musculoskeletal problems. She also offers pilates and functional based rehabilitation for antenatal and postnatal women (as well as with women at other stages of life).

Jackie has always been passionate about how the body changes throughout life’s different stages, but after having three children of her own, she now feels she has a far greater understanding first-hand. She finds helping women gain confidence and live active, healthy and happy lives; the most rewarding aspect of her job. 

Jackie studied a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia as well as an Advanced Diploma in Women’s Health at the University of Newcastle. She is a member of the APA Women’s Men’s and Pelvic Health Group and the Women’s Health Training Associates and Continence Foundation of Australia. She’s also an accredited Pilates instructor with APPI, has an APA accredited Pelvic Organ Prolapse Certificate and an Advanced Certificate in Dry Needling.

Her past experience includes working with inpatients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St. Andrews Hospital, as well as many years in private practice specialising in women’s health.

When not at her, Jackie enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Amongst her favourite activities are bike riding, running, spending time at the beach and holidaying. 

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Accreditations

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
  • Advanced Diploma in Women’s Health, University of Newcastle
  • Member, APA Women’s Men’s and Pelvic Health Group
  • Member, Women’s Health Training Associates and Continence foundation of Australia
  • Accredited Pilates instructor, APPI
  • APA accredited Pelvic Organ Prolapse Certificate
  • Advanced Certificate in Dry Needling

Specialisations

  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Incontinence
  • Pelvic Instability
  • Antenatal and Postnatal Pelvic and Musculoskeletal Problems
  • Pilates
  • Functional Based Rehabilitation 

FAQs

  • What can I see Jackie Saunders for?

    Jackie supports women with a wide range of concerns affecting pelvic floor health comfort strength and daily function.

    Many women see Jackie for pelvic floor dysfunction bladder control concerns prolapse pelvic pain pregnancy-related discomfort and postnatal recovery. She also supports women wanting to rebuild core strength and stability return to movement with confidence or better understand changes in their body across different life stages.
  • Can Jackie help during pregnancy

    Yes. Jackie provides pregnancy and antenatal physiotherapy to support women through the physical changes of pregnancy.

    This may include support for pelvic pain pelvic instability lower back discomfort pressure symptoms and changes in bladder control. Many women also value guidance around safe movement reassurance and practical support as their body changes.
  • Do I have to be pregnant or postpartum to see Jackie?

    Not at all. Jackie works with women across all life stages. Some women see her for pelvic floor dysfunction prolapse physiotherapy or incontinence physiotherapy. Others come for support with sexual health concerns menopause-related changes or general strength stability and movement.
  • How can physiotherapy help with pelvic floor health?

    Pelvic floor health plays an important role in bladder control pelvic support comfort and confidence. Jackie can assess how your pelvic floor is functioning and tailor treatment to your body and symptoms. This may involve helping improve strength coordination or relaxation of the pelvic floor depending on what your body needs.
  • Can Jackie help with bladder leakage or urgency?

    Yes. Many women see Jackie for bladder leakage urgency or frequency.

    Incontinence physiotherapy may include pelvic floor assessment bladder retraining education and practical strategies tailored to your daily routine and goals with a focus on realistic and sustainable improvement.
  • Is postnatal physiotherapy only for women with obvious symptoms?

    No. Postnatal physiotherapy can support women whether symptoms are present or not.

    Some women come in for pelvic floor concerns abdominal weakness prolapse or bladder changes. Others are focused on rebuilding core strength returning to exercise or supporting recovery after a caesarean birth through post surgery c-section physiotherapy.
  • Can Jackie help with prolapse?

    Yes. Jackie supports women experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse including heaviness dragging pressure or a sense of bulging.

    Treatment may include pelvic floor support pressure management breathing strategies and strength-based rehabilitation with a strong focus on helping women stay active and confident.
  • What about pelvic pain or sexual health concerns?

    Jackie works with women experiencing pelvic pain tension or discomfort that may affect daily life or intimacy

    Sexual health physiotherapy can be an important part of care when symptoms are linked to pelvic floor dysfunction or musculoskeletal factors. Support is always provided with care sensitivity and respect.
  • Can Jackie help me return to exercise

    Yes. Many women seek support with returning to exercise after pregnancy birth or a period of pelvic floor symptoms.

    Jackie helps women rebuild core strength stability and confidence in movement whether that means returning to walking Pilates running gym training or simply feeling stronger in everyday life.
  • Can physiotherapy help during menopause?

    Yes. Menopause can affect pelvic floor health bladder function joints and overall movement. Some women seek help for prolapse or continence concerns while others want support with strength mobility or menopause joint pain physiotherapy. Jackie takes a whole-body approach to care through this stage of life.
  • What should I expect at a first appointment with Jackie Saunders?

    Your first appointment is designed to feel calm clear and supportive. Jackie will take the time to understand your symptoms health history and goals before discussing a tailored plan of care.

    Whether you are attending for pregnancy physiotherapy postnatal physiotherapy or pelvic floor concerns the focus is always on personalised and easy-to-understand support.
  • Where can I book with Jackie?

    Jackie Saunders practises at Her Health in North Adelaide. Alongside women’s health physiotherapy the clinic also offers obstetrics gynaecology physician and dietitian services providing integrated care for women across every stage of life in one supportive space.