THE WOMENS HEALTH CHECK YOU DESERVE
Jessica Harrison Physiotherapy MSK and Women's Health Services
Providing MSK and Physio-led Women's Health Care and Functional Exercises for Women.
About Jessica Harrison Physiotherapy
My Mission
At Jessica Harrison physiotherapy our mission is to help women achieve optimal health and wellness through personalised physiotherapy goal-led treatment plans tailored to their individual needs ranging from pelvic floor retraining and postnatal MSK assessments to menopause coaching.
Jessica Harrison BSc Hons Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC POGP
Jessica Harrison BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC POGP obtained her midwifery training in 2007 working in both the NHS and private sector. Following her personal love of fitness and goals to partake in road cycling and running events world wide her passion for women's health and wellbeing grew. Jessica turned her passion into her livelihood by retiring from midwifery and retraining and graduating from The University of West of England with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy (turning into somewhat of a health profession unicorn).
Since then, Jessica has become an affiliated member of the Pelvic Obstetric Gyneological Physiotherapy (POGP) Organisation and has been driven to provide and educate women with research based and honest postnatal healthcare they deserve to help women get back into exercises and sport.
Alongside her physiotherapy qualification Jessica completed training in Clinical Acupuncture and Dry needling, Scar therapy, Specialist Physical Breastfeeding support including Therapuetic Breast Ultrasound, Caesarean section Scar Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Pelvic Floor Assessment, Pelvic floor ultrasound imaging, Clinical Pilates, Mummy MOT training, Menopause movement training and level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports massage therapy enabling her to offer a comprehensive approach rehabilitation helping women recover and regain function in their day to day lives and beyond.
Aditionally experienced in treating clients affected by Muscoloskeletal (MSK) conditions caused by injury, disease, illness and disability through exercise, manual therapy, education, evidence based treatments and individualised plans.
About Jessica Harrison Physiotherapy
Why Have a Mummy MOT?
Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. This can create instability and weak core strength which results in altered transfer load, back pain, pelvic pain, and bladder and bowel weakness. A Mummy MOT® helps women avoid these distressing and often embarrassing symptoms.
The Postnatal Check You Deserve
A Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. And if they’re not, then we can provide you with exercises and treatment to help in your recovery and to return to exercise safely.
Having a baby doesn't mean you have to put up with having live with the physical affects of pregnancy and birth.
Menopause MOT and Coaching
A complete physio-led check up involving a full MSK assessment and advice around syptoms and concerns regarding hormones, diet, bladder and or bowel issues, pelvic floor and giving you a greater understanding around this new chapter in you life.
Pregnancy MOT and Coaching
Pregnancy is a time full of change and we can help make it a bit easier. You may not be able to do the exercise you did before, or maybe you want to continue exercising but unsure how to safely. A Mum-To-Be MOT assess your body throughout pregnancy and helps you cope with the physical demands. As well as a full MSK assessment we advice you on how to prepare for labour and birth, how to manage pregnancy related symptoms such as Sciatica or back pain, and help you to safely exercise with a individualised programme tailored to you.
Breastfeeding Clinic
Physio-led breastfeeding clinic now open offering support to women suffering from breastfeeding related issues such as
- Blocked Ducts
- Mastitis
- Engorgement
- Cracked Nipples
Using theraputic ultrasound, kineology taping, manual lymphatic drainage, advice and support.
Urgent referals from mother/midwife or lactation consultant accepted
RESTORE C-Section Scar Therapy
Scar therapy will get you looking, moving and feeling like you again.It is recommended for all ladies that have a scar through a form of abdominal surgery, for example a cesarean section or a hysterectomy.
Scar therapy massage uses advanced techniques of massage, soft tissue therapy, myofascial release and instrument assisted massage therapy to aid release of the adhesions that build up around and under your scar. We target not only the scar but all the abdomen, back, hips and diaphragm allowing you to more freely and feel less restricted within your movement patterns. In addition, we work on correcting your breathing pattern, reconnecting your core and allowing optimal pelvic floor function.
A minimum of 3 to 6 sessions are advised to see the best results. Scar therapy is a journey, it can take time for results, but the wait is worth it, and your body WILL be thankful.
Offering a Unique and Holistic Selection of Services for Men and Women
We offer a wide range of services and treatments which may be included in your asessments and follow ups such as:
- Return to Running Assessments
- Clinical Pilates
- Clinical Acupuncture
- Dry Needling
- Sports Massage
- Scar Therapy
- MSK Assessments for Injury, Trauma or disease
- Visceral Manipulation
- Therapuetic Ultrasound
- Dry Cupping
Sensitivity Testing
We are excited to be offering painless hair stand sensitivity tests looking at over 1200 items from gutbiome and stress hormones to food sensivities and hormone testing.
This offers a more holistic approach to the healthcare we offer ensure you are given personalised advice to help you recover from pregnancy, menopause or just overcome unexplained health symtoms.
This test is quick and easy offering a comprehensive easy to understand report whilst being an affordable alternative to more expensive and invasive options.
Enquire for more information.
Mummy MOT Vouchers
The perfect gift for any mum following pregnancy and birth. These vouchers are also a fantastic alternative to the usual baby shower gifts and truely celebrate the mum and help her recover.
Vouchers can be bought online or in person and either collected or send via DPD delivery.
Jessica Harrison Physiotherapy
Mummy MOT®
C-section Rehabilitation
C-section Rehabilitation
- Full postural screen.
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment.
- Abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation.
- Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction.
- A bespoke postnatal recovery programme devised especially for you, your lifestyle and your fitness goals. This includes specific and safe post-natal exercises to improve stability, posture and core strength.
C-section Rehabilitation
C-section Rehabilitation
C-section Rehabilitation
Recovering from a caesarean usually takes longer than recovering from a vaginal delivery, therefore, we suggest you book a Mummy MOT following a c-section from 8 weeks postnatal.
During the Mummy MOT you discuss your delivery, offer a full postural screen, pelvic floor muscle assessment, abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation, and internal examination (if you wish), discuss and examine your C-section scar, and screen for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction.
Your practitioner will offer a safe environment, educate and advise on activities, lifting the baby, or pushing your buggy. After the assessment, you will be given a written report on the findings of your assessment and a bespoke rehabilitation programme to fit your lifestyle and get back to your exercise goals.
Mum-to-be MOT®
C-section Rehabilitation
RESTORE Scar Therapy
The same as a postnatal full assessment but also focusing on education and advice surrounding exercise in pregnancy, labour preperation techniques such as perineal massage and managing common pregnancy complaints such a swelling and sciatica.
Mum-to-be MOT® will also include dicussing post birth recovery and postnatal support.
RESTORE Scar Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
RESTORE Scar Therapy
Suitable for all abdominals scars including c-section and hysterectomy.
In your initial assessment with your specialist scar therapist you will:
Discuss medical history, scar impact, and recovery
Perform breathing assessment and correction techniques
- Mobilise scar tissue and address scar relationship
- Continued assessment and self-treatment guidance
- Homework and ongoing treatment plan provided
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation
- During pregnancy our organs do a fantastic job at moving up, down and out of the way for the growing baby in the womb.
- Our organs usually move within our abdomen all day long which helps them fucntion normally. But during and following pregnancy organ mobility can be reduced by connective tissues and adhersions.
- This can lead to altered function and pain from organs such as the bladder, stomach and bowel.
- Visceral manipulation works using gentle firm pressure and stretching around the organs to release adhersions, reduce pain and regain function.
- Visceral mobilisation is also great to break down scar tissue including cesaerean section scars by breaking down the scar tissue and encourgaing normal cell formation.
MSK Services
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation
- I provide a range of rehabilitation programmes to help you recover from traumatic injury or degenerative conditions such as Oesteoarthritis offering personalised treatment plans that include manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture and massage to help you regain your strength, mobility, and independence.
Contact Us
Belmont House Clinic
Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS34 5BQ
Tel 0117 377 0518 Find us on the A38/Gloucestershire Road close to the M4/M5 interchange and Aztec West. info@bristolosteopaths.co.uk
Hours
Open today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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