About lauren

Over the course of her career, Lauren has seen impact of pelvic floor problems on the participation in many of the aspects of day-to-day life that we often take for granted. These symptoms can be bothersome, sometimes embarrassing and challenging to talk about. She has been working in the field of pelvic floor health for the last twelve years across both public and private settings. Her goals are to help improve people’s confidence, and empower better health literacy and symptom improvement.

Lauren is the practice owner. In addition to her time at Grow, she also works at the Australian Prostate Centre and Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital as a senior clinician, tutors on the Post Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy through the University of Melbourne, and is the course content creator for Victoria University’s physiotherapy program in the Gender Specific Conditions subject. She has recently completed a Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health major), and has been involved in the publication of a systematic review on the conservative management of endometriosis-associated pain.

Outside of work Lauren enjoys keeping fit with trail running and bush walking, and spending time with her two daughters.

ABOUT amanda

Amanda is a dedicated physiotherapist with a passion for pelvic health. She has been practising physiotherapy since 2008 and has over 10 years’ experience in pelvic floor health. Amanda holds postgraduate qualifications in Physiotherapy for the Pelvic Floor from The University of Melbourne.

She understands the significant impact pelvic health conditions can have on quality of life and is passionate about empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools to support lasting improvement. Amanda has extensive experience working in busy physiotherapy, sports medicine, medical and urology clinics across Melbourne and Brisbane.

Amanda has also completed further training in Clinical Pilates, yoga teaching, dry needling and acupuncture, allowing her to provide a well-rounded and individualised approach to care. She regularly undertakes professional development to stay up to date with the latest evidence in pelvic health management and is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Pelvic Health and Acupuncture and Dry Needling groups, as well as the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia.

Alongside her role at Grow Physiotherapy, Amanda also works with A/Prof Homi Zargar at Western Urology, where she predominantly treats men with prostate-related rehabilitation needs, bladder concerns and persistent pelvic pain.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, staying active through gym classes, running and open water swimming, and hopes to return to Brazilian jiu jitsu when time allows.