Bladder and pelvic floor concerns
People may seek help for leakage, urgency, pelvic floor symptoms or difficulty returning to usual activity. Symptoms should be assessed rather than assumed to have one cause.
One Stop Physio · Prestons
Women’s health physiotherapy in Prestons
A private, consent-led physiotherapy assessment for women’s and pelvic health concerns with Riva Maty, an Ahpra-registered physiotherapist whose published clinical interests include women’s health.
Prestons-based service
Privacy, explanation and ongoing consent
Suitability and scope confirmed before booking
An individual starting point
Reasons people may seek women’s health physiotherapy
Women’s and pelvic health concerns can be sensitive and varied. A physiotherapy assessment helps clarify whether the concern is within the practitioner’s scope and whether physiotherapy is an appropriate part of care.
Pregnancy and postnatal changes
Enquiries may relate to movement, pelvic or musculoskeletal symptoms, safe exercise and return to physical activity during or after pregnancy.
Pelvic pain or prolapse symptoms
Physiotherapy may form one part of care for some people. Medical review or coordinated care may also be appropriate depending on symptoms and assessment.
Scope confirmation: Call before booking to explain the broad reason for the appointment. The clinic should confirm that Riva currently provides the relevant women’s or pelvic health service and whether another health professional is a more suitable first contact.
Respectful and informed care
You remain in control of the appointment
Sensitive information is discussed in a professional clinical setting and only collected where relevant.
The clinician explains the purpose of questions and any proposed assessment before proceeding.
Consent is ongoing. You can ask questions, decline a component or stop an assessment at any time.
You may ask about support-person or chaperone options when arranging the appointment.
Internal examination: Whether an internal pelvic examination is offered depends on the clinician’s current scope, the clinical indication and your informed consent. It is never automatic and should be confirmed with the clinic if this matters to your booking decision.
Your first consultation
What to expect
Discuss
You can describe the concern, relevant history, goals and what you are comfortable addressing.
Assess
Riva explains relevant assessment options and proceeds only with your consent and within scope.
Plan
Findings and appropriate options are discussed. Care may include education, exercise or other physiotherapy strategies.
Coordinate
Where needed, you may be encouraged to involve your GP or another health professional.
There is no single standard program. Recommendations, appointment number and outcomes vary with the concern, assessment, preferences and wider health context.
Prepare in a way that feels manageable
Before the appointment
Information that may help
- a short description of the main concern and goals
- relevant pregnancy, birth, surgical or medical history
- medications or reports relevant to the concern
- referral details if another clinician is involved
- questions you want answered about assessment or consent
Contact a doctor promptly when appropriate
- new or unexplained bleeding
- fever, acute illness or rapidly worsening symptoms
- severe or sudden pelvic or abdominal pain
- pregnancy-related symptoms requiring urgent maternity advice
- any concern that feels urgent or outside a routine physiotherapy visit
For an emergency call 000. This page cannot assess symptoms or replace medical or maternity advice.
Prestons appointments
Inside MediPharm Medical Practice
Riva Maty is publicly listed at the Prestons clinic. Call reception before booking so her current women’s health scope and appointment availability can be confirmed.
One Stop Physio Prestons
Inside MediPharm Medical PracticeHoxton Park Central
Tenancy 7, Unit 7A/2 Lyn Parade
Prestons NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 8784 3888
Physiotherapy is by appointment. Online availability may not display current women’s health appointment types; call reception if no suitable option appears.
Frequently asked questions
Before booking with Riva
What is Riva’s role?
Riva is an Ahpra-registered physiotherapist. Women’s health is one of her published clinical interests, and care remains within physiotherapy scope and the findings of your individual assessment.
Which clinic does Riva work from?
The appointments described on this page are at One Stop Physio Prestons, inside MediPharm Medical Practice.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is generally not required for a private physiotherapy appointment. A referral or other paperwork may be required for Medicare, DVA, insurer-funded or other supported pathways.
Will the appointment include an internal examination?
Not automatically. Any proposed examination must be clinically relevant, within the practitioner’s scope, explained beforehand and completed only with informed consent. You can decline or stop at any time.
Can I claim private health insurance?
Eligibility and rebates depend on the service, practitioner, fund and policy. Ask Prestons reception to confirm current HICAPS arrangements and likely out-of-pocket costs before attending.
Can I bring a support person?
Ask reception when booking. The clinic can explain available support-person or chaperone arrangements while protecting privacy and room safety.
Source and review note: Riva Maty’s Prestons location, physiotherapy role, Master of Physiotherapy and Ahpra registration were verified from current public sources. Women’s health is presented as one of Riva’s published clinical interests. Prepared 10 August 2026. Information is general and does not replace individual assessment or medical advice.
Ask about a private women’s health appointment in Prestons
Call reception with a brief description of the appointment type so Riva’s current scope and availability can be confirmed without sharing unnecessary detail online.