Gemma Joiner

Specialist Pelvic Health & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Gemma is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Specialist in Pelvic Health with over 15 years of experience across NHS and private healthcare settings in the UK and New Zealand. She is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal journey, helping them recover, restore confidence, and return to the activities they love.

After graduating from Sheffield Hallam University in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, Gemma has developed a wide-ranging clinical background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, women’s health, and holistic physiotherapy care. For the past 6+ years she has specialised in pelvic health physiotherapy, with particular expertise in:

• Postnatal recovery (including abdominal and pelvic floor rehabilitation)

• Pelvic organ prolapse management (including pessary fitting)

• Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain

• Bladder and bowel health

• Safe return to exercise and sport postpartum

• Supporting you to stay active in pregnancy

• Pelvic Pain

Gemma has undertaken advanced postgraduate training in pelvic health and is currently completing further postgraduate studies at Brunel University.

Alongside her clinical work, Gemma is a qualified Pilates teacher, integrating movement and exercise rehabilitation into her physiotherapy approach. This combination of specialist knowledge and tailored exercise prescription enables her to provide a truly holistic and personalised treatment plan for every woman she works with.