Optimising your pelvic health throughout the lifespan

Discover how to support your pelvic floor at every stage of life with practical advice from the physiotherapy team at Beyond Physio.

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This is a private event!

Date

Aug 10, 2026 11:00 AM

Cost

Free

Location

Monday 10 August
11:00 am - 11:45 am

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Event description
Your pelvic floor plays an important role in bladder and bowel control, core strength, sexual health and supporting your everyday movement. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, approaching menopause or simply want to stay active with confidence, this informative session will help you better understand your pelvic health.

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Join the team from Beyond Physio in this FREE webinar to learn how to get the most out of your pelvic floor throughout every stage of life. From coughing and sneezing with confidence, to staying active and enjoying the activities you love, this practical session will provide education, tips, and advice to help you optimise your pelvic health.

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Host information
This webinar is hosted by Adrianne Lovern and Sam Gray.

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Beyond Physio improves health and wellbeing through physiotherapy, fitness and community. Based in Tauranga City Centre, they are an integrated physiotherapy clinic, accredited with ACC and private insurers, and a gym offering more than 30 classes each week. Their team is passionate about helping people get the most out of life through expert care, movement and education.

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Our Experts

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Dr. Eileen Sables

Dr. Eileen is a GP at Tend Pakuranga with decades of service to the community. Renowned for her ability to explain health issues in simple, accessible language, she was the resident doctor on the popular TV show Good Morning with Mary Lambie.

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Professor Bev Lawton (ONZM)

With 17 years as a GP, Bev (Ngāti Porou) is an academic at Victoria University. She has been recognised for her contributions to women's health, particularly advancing Māori health and cervical cancer prevention through equitable and innovative practices.

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Dr. Olivia Smart

OBGYN Dr Olivia is an advanced laparoscopic surgeon with a focus on women’s health, particularly endometriosis, vulvo-vaginal disorders, and colposcopy. Trained in the UK and NZ, she has introduced new techniques for treating painful sexual intercourse.

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Dr. Alex Lafaele

Dr. Alex is a Tend GP completing her fellowship with the RNZCGP with extensive experience focusing on improving health access for Māori and Pasifika communities. She also holds post-graduate qualifications in contraception and pregnancy care.

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Nurse Nicky Holder

Nicky is Head of Nursing at Tend. With nearly a decade of experience in community based nursing and a PGDip in Advanced Nursing Practice, she excels in compassionate care for children, families, and communities, enhancing their health and wellbeing.

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Dr. Megan Ogilvie

Endocrinologist Dr. Megan specialises in menopause, PCOS, athlete hormone health, PMS/PMDD, VSCs, and gender-affirming medicine. Trained in Auckland and London, she works with Fertility Associates and Auckland DHB.

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Dr. Amelia Ryan

Dr. Amelia is an Auckland-based gynaecologist and obstetrician specialising in endometriosis and pelvic pain, a difficult and debilitating condition. She studied in NZ and Australia and has advanced expertise in laparoscopy (keyhole surgery).

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Dr. Jenny Kruger

Dr. Jenny is the CEO of JUNOFEM and a senior research fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Trained as a midwife, she specialises in pelvic floor research, focusing on birth outcomes and postnatal recovery with cutting-edge technology.

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Dr. Linda Dear

Dr. Linda is a UK-trained, NZ-based specialist menopause doctor dedicated to spreading menopause awareness. She founded Menodoctor and led New Zealand's largest menopause survey, impacting over 4,000 women.

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Lily Henderson

Lily is a registered dietitian with over 17 years' experience, specialising in health and culinary nutrition. She passionately provides evidence-based advice and advocates for lifestyle medicine via good diet and nutrition. She is the resident nutritionist at My Food Bag.

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Michelle Kasey

An award-winning Sex and Relationships Therapist with over 7 years of experience, who's supported 1,000's of clients worldwide to have healthier relationships and more satisfying sex lives. She's also a burlesque artist, champion pole dancer and writer.

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Steph Polson

Steph, Director and Lead Nutrition Consultant at podcast up_statuss, is a registered nutritionist in Australia and NZ. With a BSc in Human Nutrition and Food Science, she has over 10 years of experience helping individuals lead healthier lifestyles.

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Dr Lee Mathias ONZM

Over the course of her carerer Lee has made significant contributions to New Zealand's healthcare, including founding Birthcare, NZ's first primary maternity facilities, and co-founding Labtests. She is a currently a Director at Tend Health.

Our Wāhine Toa (Alt A)

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Dame Valerie Adams

Champion Aotearoa shot putter, Dame Valerie, has triumphed in sports while managing chronic injuries. Her resilience and strength have inspired many. She is a proud ambassador of Tend.

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Sarah Gandy

Sarah is a renowned Kiwi radio host, now on MoreFM Drive show, who bravely shared her battle with breast cancer. She continues to inspire others with her journey and resilience.

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Suzanne Paul

Suzanne, a TV personality darling and entrepreneur, has openly discussed her struggles with mental health, including severe depression. Her candidness aims to raise awareness and inspire others facing similar challenges.

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Melissa Chan-Green

Melissa is a journalist with two decades experience in broadcasting, based in New Zealand and London. She has a keen professional interest in reporting women’s health stories but has a personal interest too as one of four sisters and with a daughter herself.

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Simran Kaur

Champion Aotearoa shot putter, Dame Valerie, has triumphed in sports while managing chronic injuries. Her resilience and strength have inspired many. She is a proud ambassador of Tend.

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Megan Alatini

Megan is a renowned New Zealand singer, actress, and television personality, best known for her role in the pop group TrueBliss and as a judge on "New Zealand Idol."

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Dr Michelle Dickinson

Dr Michelle is an engineer and co-founder of Nanogirl Labs, an organisation dedicated to empowering everyone, everywhere to have a positive relationship with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

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Dame Theresa Gattung

Dame Theresa (CNZM) is a pioneering and prominent businesswoman, leader, author and philanthropist. She is known for her advocacy of women in leadership and entrepreneurial ventures. She is a Director and Chair of the Tend board.

Amanda Gillies

Amanda is a respected journalist and TV presenter. At 39 she was told she was entering perimenopause. She has talked openly about her menopause journey and continues her mission to spread awareness.

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Ellie Harwood

Ellie is a broadcaster and actress, known for her work on ZM radio and Viva La Dirt League. She has openly discussed her experience with depression, raising awareness for mental health

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Matilda Green

Matilda is a mama to three young children who gained fame from "The Bachelor". She has a parenting podcast called Untidy and with her co-host they tackle topics such as relationships, mental health and sex and body issues (including leaky boobs).

Sarah Page

Sarah is an inspirational woman and the founder of the Kindness Collective. She works tirelessly to provide resources and support to whānau in need, promoting a culture of giving and community care across Aotearoa.

Jordyn Gregory

Jordyn, host of Kiwi Birth Tales, shares powerful birth stories from Kiwi couples. She creates a supportive space, fostering open dialogue about childbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.

Our Wāhine Toa

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Dame Valerie Adams

Champion Aotearoa shot putter, Dame Valerie, has triumphed in sports while managing chronic injuries. Her resilience and strength have inspired many. She is a proud ambassador of Tend.

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Sarah Gandy

Sarah is a renowned Kiwi radio host, now on MoreFM Drive show, who bravely shared her battle with breast cancer. Having completed treatment, she continues to inspire others with her journey and resilience.

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Suzanne Paul

Suzanne, a TV personality darling and entrepreneur, has openly discussed her struggles with mental health, including severe depression. Her candidness aims to raise awareness and inspire others facing similar challenges.

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Petra Bagust

Petra Bagust is a renowned Kiwi broadcaster, MC and host of her podcast Grey Areas, where she empowers women through candid conversations, education, and awareness, promoting holistic well-being and positive change.

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Melissa Chan-Green

Melissa is a journalist with two decades experience in broadcasting, based in New Zealand and London. She has a keen professional interest in reporting women’s health stories but has a personal interest too as one of four sisters and with a daughter herself.

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Simran Kaur

Simran trained as an optometrist and is the founder of "Girls that Invest", a podcast that has grown into an online phenomenon. Focusing on financial health she is helping millions of women learn how to invest and make money.

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Megan Alatini

Megan is a renowned New Zealand singer, actress, and television personality, best known for her role in the pop group TrueBliss and as a judge on "New Zealand Idol."

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Dr Michelle Dickinson

Dr Michelle is an engineer and co-founder of Nanogirl Labs, an organisation dedicated to empowering everyone, everywhere to have a positive relationship with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

A woman in a green textured dress is smiling

Dame Theresa Gattung

Dame Theresa (CNZM) is a pioneering and prominent businesswoman, leader, author and philanthropist. She is known for her advocacy of women in leadership and entrepreneurial ventures. She is a Director and Chair of the Tend board.

Amanda Gillies

Amanda is a respected journalist and TV presenter. At 39 she was told she was entering perimenopause. She has talked openly about her menopause journey and continues her mission to spread awareness.

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Ellie Harwood

Ellie is a broadcaster and actress, known for her work on ZM radio and Viva La Dirt League. She has openly discussed her experience with depression, raising awareness for mental health

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Kimberley Crossman

Shortland Street darling, Kimberley, is an actor, comedian and author. She has publicly disclosed her depression journey on her podcast "Pretty Depressed" and more recently experienced a heartbreaking miscarriage.

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Matilda Green

Matilda is a mama to three young children who gained fame from "The Bachelor". She has a parenting podcast called Untidy and with her co-host they tackle topics such as relationships, mental health and sex and body issues (including leaky boobs).

Sarah Page

Sarah is an inspirational woman and the founder of the Kindness Collective. She works tirelessly to provide resources and support to whānau in need, promoting a culture of giving and community care across Aotearoa.

Jordyn Gregory

Jordyn, host of Kiwi Birth Tales, shares powerful birth stories from Kiwi couples. She creates a supportive space, fostering open dialogue about childbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.